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Tenant's $5000 payout: Mouldy flat 'unsuitable for human habitation'

15 Oct, 2019 11:15am

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SPORT

UK expert ranks eight RWC quarter-finalists

15 Oct, 2019 8:00am

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SPORT

Chris Rattue: Ireland robbed! Injustice ahead of ABs clash

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

121km/h crash in 50km/h area: Jailed killer driver weeps in court

15 Oct, 2019 11:43am
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BUSINESS

Multi-billion-dollar Japanese retailer pens deal with Auckland software company

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Major bank tips house prices to rise 7 per cent next year

15 Oct, 2019 10:04am
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Unions pressure Labour for controversial law change

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

PM defends residency decision for recidivist drink-driver

15 Oct, 2019 11:01am
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'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial

15 Oct, 2019 11:20am
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Yacht tragedy: Photos reveal rescuers overcame giant waves to save trio

15 Oct, 2019 11:04am
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LIFESTYLE

Mercury Plaza: What to eat before it closes forever

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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Health and wellbeing blogger Ashley Beeman admitted to her dramatic weight loss was actually from being addicted to Adderall. Photo / Facebook

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'I faked it': Fitness influencer admits huge lie

15 Oct, 2019 8:12am
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A fitness star revealed her "terrible" act was to hide something "awful" in her life.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants to stamp out bonuses at Auckland Council. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

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Auckland council executives paid $1m in bonuses

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Unelected Auckland boards reward staff with generous salary extras.

BUSINESS

Boris Johnson hires Kiwi social media gurus

15 Oct, 2019 9:43am
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A lesson from the homeless man at my local bakery

15 Oct, 2019 7:27am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Elton John: Michael Jackson was 'disturbing to be around'

15 Oct, 2019 8:01am
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Sir Elton has written about MJ in his memoir, having known him since he was a teen.

Police Association president Chris Cahill. Photo / NZ Herald

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'Porous' borders: Police warn organised drug trade rapidly evolving

15 Oct, 2019 10:00am
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Police Association annual conference hears about rapidly evolving organised crime in NZ.

Jayme Closs, 13, survived 88 days with her parents' killer before bravely escaping his remote cabin in January. Photo / Supplied

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Kidnapped teen reveals life after abduction

15 Oct, 2019 7:46am
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Jayme Closs has spoken out a year after she was held hostage in remote cabin for 88 days.

Actress Zoe Kravitz is the new Catwoman. Photo / Getty Images

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Zoe Kravitz to play Catwoman in The Batman

15 Oct, 2019 11:12am
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The star will play opposite Robert Pattinson in the newest iteration of Batman

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The dark, disturbing secrets of babysitting

15 Oct, 2019 8:45am
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NEW ZEALAND

Soper: Worrying signs for Labour as PM cuts Lester loose

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Crane city: Auckland's skyline reflects construction sector growth. Photo / Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Building confidence: construction sector growth forecast to hit $43b

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Upbeat building industry, despite some high profile failures, as work climbs to $43b

Ireland's Garry Ringrose reacts following his teams 19-12 loss in the Rugby World Cup to Japan. Photo / AP

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Liam Napier: How the rugby world exposed Ireland's flaws

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: The hunters became the hunted, and Joe Schmidt's empire came crumbling down.

The CRL project has led to major disruptions along Albert St. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Viv Beck: CRL works are disruptions of biblical proportions

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Kiwi humour can get lost in translation so Jemaine Clement often has to tell his US TV execs:

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Jemaine Clement on comedy, social media & being a dad

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Jemaine Clement struggles to explain Kiwi humour to Americans.

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Teuila Fuatai: Sport helps to filter body image fears

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Kids as young as five can be obsessed about body image.

$His victim said he 'punched like a girl', but suffered facial fractures in the random attack in Queenstown.$

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Judge suggest Aussie attacker heads home to be 'looked after by your mother'

15 Oct, 2019 9:06am
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His victim said he 'punched like a girl', but suffered facial fractures.

Queen Elizabeth II delivers the Queen's Speech during the official State Opening of Parliament in London. She opted to wear a diamond-covered diadem rather than the Imperial State Crown. Photo / AP

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Why the Queen broke her own key tradition

15 Oct, 2019 5:35am
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The Queen has appeared in full regalia for the state opening of Parliament.

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WORLD

Celebrity publicist exposes Sydney poo jogger

15 Oct, 2019 7:43am
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Morning jogger who keeps taking dumps outside the office of celebrity publicist outed.

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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will have plenty to ponder ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash with the All Blacks. Photos / Mark Mitchell. Photosport

SPORT

How Ireland can beat the All Blacks - and the big reason they won't

NZME rugby experts big Rugby World Cup questions ahead of the quarter-finals.

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Our Rugby World Cup quarter-final predictions

The Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match-ups - form guide and predictions.

SPORT

Watch: 'ABs by 20' - Experts react to World Cup quarter-final draw

Beyond the Game: With pool play wrapped up, we look ahead to the World Cup playoffs.

Japan's Kenki Fukuoka celebrates with teammates after scoring against Scotland. Photo / AP

SPORT

History! Japan make World Cup quarters with stunning win

Japan are in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final for the first time after amazing display.

Japan celebrate after beating Scotland. Photo / AP

SPORT

'Beat NZ? I can't see it': World media react to ABs v Ireland, Japan win

How the world media reacted to the All Blacks' quarter-final draw and Japan's win.

SPORT

An epic awaits! All Blacks' quarter-final opponent confirmed

Blockbuster quarter-final showdown for the All Blacks after World Cup pool play ends.

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New York Times: The average airline passenger leaves behind about 1.5kg of waste.

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Christ Church College in Oxford has been shaken by a management dispute. Photo / 123RF

Scheming spires: The incredible scandal at Oxford University

Financial Times: A management dispute has shaken the institution's grandest college.

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48 hours in the strange and beautiful world of TikTok

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James Comey plans to spend the next 13 months working to drive President Trump from power. Photo / tRyan Christopher Jones, The New York Times

James Comey would like to help end Trump's presidency

New York Times: Comey has pledged to work to drive Trump from power.

At Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan mansion in 2011, from left: James E. Staley, Lawrence Summers; Epstein; Bill Gates and Boris Nikolic. Photo / Handout via The New York Times

Bill Gates met with Jeffrey Epstein many times, despite his past

New York Times: Investigation reveals Gates had closer relationship than previously known.

Billy Connolly opens up on life with Parkinson's, six years on

Telegraph: Parkinson's convinced Billy Connolly to retire, now he reveals how he's coping.

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KiwiSaver shake-up could lead to new house-buying boom

15 Oct, 2019 7:20am
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Proposal to allow Kiwis chance to use retirement savings to buy investment property.

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15 Oct, 2019 10:17am
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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Government has serious concerns for peace and stability in northeast Syria. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

NZ deeply concerned about developments in Syria – Peters

15 Oct, 2019 9:42am

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NEW ZEALAND

'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial

15 Oct, 2019 11:20am
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Mosque massacre: Police commended for 'relentless' work following March 15 attack

15 Oct, 2019 10:01am
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Yacht tragedy: Photos reveal rescuers overcame giant waves to save trio

15 Oct, 2019 11:04am
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Heavy rain, big swells, thunderstorms: Wild weather coming for already sodden Hawke's Bay

15 Oct, 2019 10:03am
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Policeman rebuked for wrong-way driving in hunt for fleeing driver

15 Oct, 2019 10:05am
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Heavy rain, big swells, thunderstorms: Wild weather coming for already wet Hawke's Bay

15 Oct, 2019 10:03am
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Politics

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her Government's $45m free school lunch trial in August. New Zealand Herald Photograph by Jason Oxenham

'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial

At least one school has refused program due to costs of upgrading to a commercial kitchen

Jason Shailer of 100% SWEET with the Work Ready Passport project. Photo / file

How Whanganui is defying the doubters

September alone saw crucial investments into our local young people, history and schools.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government's hands were tied and that no Government has ever deported a protected man facing torture overseas. Photo / Mark Mitchell

PM defends residency decision for recidivist drink-driver

Immigration Minister granted residency to recidivist drink-driver who was facing torture

NZ deeply concerned about developments in Syria – Peters

The Goverment is calling on Turkey to comply with international law

Ardern upbeat despite poll double whammy

Labour dropped in two separate polls but Ardern says she takes heart in the numbers

Jacinda Ardern's Labour is in serious danger of taking a three-party deal and tanking it.

Hosking: Polls reveal voters think Labour is all noise not enough action

COMMENT: Labour are in serious danger of taking a three-party deal and tanking it.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly getting a helping hand from the Kiwi social media agency that helped Australian PM Scott Morrison to his surprise win. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Boris Johnson hires Kiwi social media gurus

15 Oct, 2019 9:43am

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BUSINESS

Major bank tips house prices to rise 7 per cent next year

15 Oct, 2019 10:04am
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Hawke's Bay becoming NZ's new tech hotspot

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Multi-billion-dollar Japanese retailer pens deal with Auckland software company

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Hopes fade for Brexit deal

15 Oct, 2019 11:16am
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Unions pressure Labour for controversial law change

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Building confidence: construction sector growth forecast to hit $43b

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Fletcher in $31m dispute with ministry over Greymouth hospital

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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Viv Beck: CRL works are disruptions of biblical proportions

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Shares in F&P Healthcare last traded at $18.35, up 8 per cent. Photo/Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Why F&P Healthcare continues to break through new highs

14 Oct, 2019 4:14pm
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Join host Alex Chapman with special guests Buck Shelford & Leon MacDonald as they review Japan v Scotland and preview the RWC quarter-finals

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Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's meth crisis (M-C)

NZ has tried and failed to fix its methamphetamine crisis for 20 years. Now the country is facing a second wave of the epidemic.

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Local Focus: The Governor General's cloaked mystery

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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Local Focus: Re-elected mayor wanted more debates

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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Local Focus: Hazlehurst re-elected Hastings Mayor

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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Local Focus: Chadwick and Macpherson react to wins

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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Focus: Is 2019 the year of the rosé?

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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Local Focus: ‘Tick that box or don’t moan’

15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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15 Oct, 2019 10:27am
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BRAND INSIGHT

NZ firms must 'get with the times'

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Ethical investing hits new highs

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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3 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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24 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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19 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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15 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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NZ lead global sporting trend

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15 Oct, 2019 7:10am

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14 Oct, 2019 3:17pm
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Hansen's big test: House to be auctioned day before final

14 Oct, 2019 9:19am
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All Blacks coach is selling his Prebbleton home.

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Trump followed his gut on Syria. Calamity came fast

15 Oct, 2019 10:13am

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A guide to the Queen's speech: Crown jewels, black rod and a mace

15 Oct, 2019 8:44am
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New York Times: Brexit looms over ancient traditions as UK Parliament reopens.

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Impeachment crisis shines a spotlight on Trump's state of mind

15 Oct, 2019 8:22am
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Washington Post: Trump has struck a posture of raw aggression since inquiry was announced.

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The Amelia Earhart mystery stays down in the deep

15 Oct, 2019 8:21am
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New York Times: For two weeks a multimillion-dollar search sought to solve the mystery.

Hungarian mayor Zsolt Borkai initially denied being involved in the orgy despite leaked footage showing him having sex with a young woman. Photo / Supplied

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Hungarian politician refuses to resign over sex tape scandal

15 Oct, 2019 8:18am
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A Hungarian mayor has admitted to taking part in an allegedly drug-fuelled orgy.

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Chris Rattue: Ireland robbed! Injustice ahead of ABs clash

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am

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UK expert ranks eight RWC quarter-finalists

15 Oct, 2019 8:00am
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Poll: How are All Blacks fans feeling about Ireland quarter-final?

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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How Ireland can beat the All Blacks - and the big reason they won't

14 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Our Rugby World Cup quarter-final predictions

14 Oct, 2019 9:30am
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'Complete joke': Wallabies fire up in heated press conference

15 Oct, 2019 9:05am
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Dylan Cleaver: NZ Rugby's deal with Sky is a really, really bad idea

14 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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World Cup heartbreak: ICC change rule that cost Black Caps

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Liam Napier: How the rugby world exposed Ireland's flaws

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: The hunters became the hunted, and Joe Schmidt's empire came crumbling down.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen during his press conference in Tokyo. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Mind games begin: Hansen's sneaky shot at Schmidt

14 Oct, 2019 6:30pm
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All Blacks coach delivers a tactical utterance designed to throw Ireland off their step.

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I'm 'the soulmate of Harry Styles': Pop star's stalker charged

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Elton John: Michael Jackson was 'disturbing to be around'

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13 Oct, 2019 1:41pm
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Actor's scary close encounter while filming: "You can hear me calling out for help!"

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13 Oct, 2019 8:52am
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The star revealed an actor "put his hand" up her skirt in front of a room full of people.

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14 Oct, 2019 9:41am
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13 Oct, 2019 3:23pm
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