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Forestry minister Shane Jones with Ngati Hine Forestry Trust chairman Pita Tipene. Photo / John Stone

NEW ZEALAND

'Mulched': $160k of taxpayers' trees destroyed in bungle

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern to raise plight of Rohingyas when she meets Aung San Suu Kyi

14 Nov, 2018 2:13am
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BUSINESS

Air NZ flight from LA cancelled tarmac crash

13 Nov, 2018 8:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Murder investigation after gunshots, man dies on footpath in Otara

14 Nov, 2018 5:17am
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NEW ZEALAND

NCEA injustice: Poor schools not getting reader-writer help

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Rachel Stewart: Feminism in online bubble

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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WORLD

CNN sues Trump: Lawsuit follows 'doctored' video

14 Nov, 2018 5:24am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Lorde accuses Kanye West of 'stealing' stage design

13 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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Michelle Obama looking nonplussed during Mr Trump's inauguration. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

'I will never forgive him': Secret misery in Michelle Obama photo

13 Nov, 2018 5:44pm
5 minutes to read

During Trump's inauguration she refused to smile, now she reveals what she was thinking.

Erica Lynne Delany Jones died in a Gisborne crash involving car and a logging truck. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Faces of the road toll: Nine lives claimed in six days

13 Nov, 2018 8:38pm
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A pregnant woman, a popular teen and much-loved parents have been killed on the roads.

Michael Schumacher and his wife Corinna in 2016. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Heartbreaking Schumacher letter emerges

13 Nov, 2018 2:30pm
2 minutes to read

A letter from Schumacher's wife giving a rare update on his condition has emerged.

Igor Lipchanskiy is a Russian artist who 'extends' famous album covers by editing himself into the outside frame.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: The art of photobomb

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

A Russian artist 'extends' famous album covers by editing himself into the outside frame.

Limiting your kids' screentime could do their mental health a world of good. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Tech causing anxiety in kids as young as two

13 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

Smartphones and tablets are causing issues for kids as young as two years old.

Daddy's wedding ring worn around Hannah's* wrist. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: $6m special care baby unit at Waitakere Hospital

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Rebuild to benefit mums like Xenia whose premature baby spent five months in hospital.

LIFESTYLE

'Mummy, I'm sorry for this': Boy's heartbreaking final words

13 Nov, 2018 6:36am
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NEW ZEALAND

Bishop of Dunedin eyes full reveal of sexual abuse claims

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Brian Rudman: Anti-progress stance on viewshafts misses point

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: PwC director out of sync with wider views on Auckland's volcanic cone viewshafts.

Serena Williams is GQ's Woman Of The Year. Photo / GQ Australia

SPORT

Serena image sparks furious fan reaction

13 Nov, 2018 3:05pm
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Serena Williams has once again found herself in the middle of a social media storm.

It appears the Queen's brutal message had a humorous side. Photo / Getty

LIFESTYLE

Queen's brutal message to chef after finding dead slug in her salad

13 Nov, 2018 9:47am
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How Her Majesty humorously sassed a royal cook after he served an item not on the menu.

A PAIR of shocked divers found themselves dwarfed by a monster deep-sea worm measuring more than 8 metres long and looking just like a giant windsock. Photo / Caters

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Strange 8m long sea creature stuns NZ divers

13 Nov, 2018 2:59pm
2 minutes to read

Divers capture footage of surprise encounter with bizarre rare sea creature.

Jaden Smith announced Tyler, the Creator is his boyfriend - surprising even Tyler. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Jaden Smith's surprise boyfriend reveal

13 Nov, 2018 12:30pm
2 minutes to read

Jaden Smith has made a shock confession about who he's dating.

Massōne Tutauha, pictured here with mum Bex (left) and school principal Junior Togia, could retreat into a tent in his classroom when he needed to. Photo / Ilona Hanne, Stratford Press

NEW ZEALAND

Struggling to learn: Understanding kids' different brains

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Teachers say understanding kids' brains is 'like coming out of the fog'.

OneRoof

8 simple ways to deal with house envy

13 Nov, 2018 4:19pm
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It can be a monster.

yudu career advice

Journey from Hawke's Bay to assistant police commissioner

13 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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She has reached lofty heights that she never dreamed of.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 19: Michael Schumacher of Germany and Ferrari talks to the media during a Shell Press Conference at the Transamerica Hotel during the previews to the Brazilian Formula One

driven

Michael Schumacher's wife shares rare comments on F1 star's health

13 Nov, 2018 7:15pm
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"We all know Michael is a fighter and will not give up".

Latest From New Zealand

Families of the men killed at Pike River will find out soon whether a re-entry will go ahead. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Decision on Pike River re-entry tomorrow

13 Nov, 2018 1:49pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Editorial: Schools need a cure for learning disorders

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Struggling to learn: Understanding kids' different brains is 'like coming out of the fog'

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Bishop of Dunedin eyes full reveal of sexual abuse claims

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern saddles up for big encounters at Singapore summit

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: $6m special care baby unit at Waitakere Hospital

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

'Mulched': $160k of taxpayers' trees destroyed in bungle

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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A web of deceit has seen a young man wrongly imprisoned and his life ruined. Illustration / Andrew Louis

NEW ZEALAND

How jealous lies sent a teenage boy to prison for rape he didn't commit

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am

19 minutes to read

For God! For King! And for Country! AU - E! Ake, ake, kia kaha e! Photo / Brett Phibbs

Premium & Indepth

Big Read: Old soldiers and why we remember them

Kurt Bayer reflects on war, loss, mateship, memory, and remembering.

Premium & Indepth

Our most complex quake: Kaikōura two years on

Two years on from the 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake, rich lessons are still being taught.

More than 18,000 New Zealanders lost their lives in World War One. Photo / Alexander Turnbull Library

Premium & Indepth

Interactive graphic: See every NZer who died in WWI

Explore every one of the 18,000 NZers who died in WW1 in this interactive graphic.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Piopio College working to pick up and support kids with learning differences

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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SPORT

Focus: Canterbury's annual Cup

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Phil Twyford and Phil Goff announce 'infrastructure payment' at new Milldale housing area

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Multi-million dollar care unit aims to help Auckland’s most vulnerable babies

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sugar babies must declare gifts as income

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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WORLD

Focus: 31 dead, 200 unaccounted for as California wildfires continue to blaze

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fiery crash involving truck and car north of Taupo

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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THE COUNTRY | Video

Local Focus: Whitianga town centre almost complete for Christmas

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Wally Haumaha inquiry

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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Latest From Business

Oyster mushroom growing in spent coffee grounds. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Like a pink oyster mushroom with that coffee?

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am

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BUSINESS

Bryan Leyland: Electricity market is not conserving lakes

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Air NZ flight from LA cancelled tarmac crash

13 Nov, 2018 8:40pm
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BUSINESS

ASB joins the mortgage war with new low rate

13 Nov, 2018 6:30pm
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BUSINESS

Amazon picks Virginia, New York for second HQ - source

13 Nov, 2018 5:59pm
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BUSINESS

Power outages will increase, Vector head says

13 Nov, 2018 5:50pm
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BUSINESS

NZ stocks follow Wall Street lower

13 Nov, 2018 5:40pm
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BUSINESS

Dollar holds its ground against greenback

13 Nov, 2018 5:13pm
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The new solarZero can be run via the Amazon Alexa app (pictured). Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Saving the planet just got cheaper

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Comment: How a Kiwi firm has the power to make solar more affordable.

Housing Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff turn the sod in new land at Milldale north of Auckland. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Fran O'Sullivan: Building a framework for future funding

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Twyford is at pains to stress the project is simply a pilot for a new funding mechanism.

Brand Insight

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Carlene Newall De Jesus teaching dance at Selwyn Village. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Dancing with dementia

14 Nov, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Why university life 'falls apart'

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Picture / Shurou Zeng, People's Daily Online

BRAND INSIGHT

Foreign firms rush to China

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

"Refillution": the new revolution

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Most attractive city in China

2 Nov, 2018 12:00am
3 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Pandas and hot pot in key city

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
3 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

How big business can save the planet

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Spark of hope for electricity prices

24 Oct, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Strategy vital but few make time

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

Chaos now, but this is going to be NZ's Madison Avenue

13 Nov, 2018 2:14pm

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Oneroof

When house prices slump, you want to be in the Canada Club

12 Nov, 2018 4:09pm
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It's a market we can all learn from.

oneroof

Why buyers now have the upper hand

oneroof

7 mistakes homeowners make when renovating older properties

oneroof

Will accept Bitcoin for $23m mansion

oneroof

House price crash? Don't bet on it, but here's who will get hit

oneroof

AC/DC drummer's mansion on the highway to sell

13 Nov, 2018 7:33am
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Phil Rudd's waterfront mansion in Tauranga up for grabs.

The plan would result in the building being turned into 20 one and two-bedroom apartments.

oneroof

Developer's vision for inner city homes

13 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Developer describes Whanganui as a hidden gem.

Opinion

Learning difficulties a major focus for schools. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Editorial: Schools need a cure for learning disorders

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

EDITORIAL: Why do so many school children have diagnosed learning disorders?

It is worth noting that the high prices do not seem to have produced any reduction in demand. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Bryan Leyland: Electricity market is not conserving lakes

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: Electricity suppliers are not preparing for shortages next winter.

Like the Suffragettes, true feminists get off their jacksy and march. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Rachel Stewart: Feminism in online bubble

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Today's 'feminists' generally leave me underwhelmed.

Latest From World

The White House was accused of sharing a doctored video of the moment CNN reporter Jim Acosta interacted with an intern. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

CNN sues Trump: Lawsuit follows 'doctored' video

14 Nov, 2018 5:24am

3 minutes to read

Frank Bainimarama's FijiFirst party is tipped to win election, but he is up against Sodeipa's Sitiveni Rabuka, who led two military coups in the 1980s before serving for seven years as PM. Photo / AP

WORLD

Former coup leaders battle for control in Fiji election

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Two men who led different military coups are battling for control of the island nation.

Afghan troops are fighting the Taliban but many soldiers express sympathy for the group. Photo / AP

WORLD

Conspiracy theories rife as Afghans tire of war

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

United States blamed for conflict that shows no sign of ending after 17 years.

Detectives investigating a life-threatening fall from a Sydney balcony last weekend, are seeking a potential witness they believe may have met the victim earlier that day via Grindr. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Grindr date gone wrong: Man impaled after balcony fall

13 Nov, 2018 8:24pm
2 minutes to read

The man, 37, was critically hurt in the fall and police are searching for his date.

Mr Trump demanded the elections should simply be called in the Republican candidates' favour. Photo / AP

WORLD

'Massively infected': Election scandal has US in revolt

13 Nov, 2018 7:44pm
3 minutes to read

Legal battles and accusations of fraud grip US, amid Trump making outlandish demand.

Motoring News

Michael Schumacher's wife shares rare comments on F1 star's health

13 Nov, 2018 7:15pm
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Watch: marvel at the magnificence of a Jaguar F-Type rally car

13 Nov, 2018 3:16pm
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Revealed: Limited edition HSV Colorado SportsCat R breaks cover

13 Nov, 2018 12:07pm
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Aucklanders ride Lime E Scooters around the city. 02 November 2018 Photograph by Greg Bowker New Zealand Herald

Almost 150 electric scooter injury claims in the past month

13 Nov, 2018 11:19am
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 10: Brendon Hartley of New Zealand and Scuderia Toro Rosso runs in the Pitlane during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on

'What the f*** is going on?': Hartley blows up over teammate

13 Nov, 2018 9:46am
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Mitsubishi aiming to challenge Holden in booming ute market

12 Nov, 2018 8:30pm
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Watch: ultra-rare Ferrari 812 Superfast ready for Kiwi debut

12 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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Watch: Greg Murphy shows Supercars stars how to bash gravel

12 Nov, 2018 3:22pm
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Ford Stores: Customers become guests at new grand opening

12 Nov, 2018 2:07pm
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Latest From Sport

Ryan Crotty scores the match winning try in 2013. Photo / Getty

SPORT

'Still bleeding':
Dramatic history fuels All Blacks v Ireland rivalry

13 Nov, 2018 6:00pm

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Former All Blacks sensation Zac Guildford has spoken about the horrors that unfolded following his selection in the All Blacks. Photo / Getty

SPORT

'My life was catastrophic': Star's horror following All Blacks selection

13 Nov, 2018 11:05am
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'Everyone thought I was living the dream being an All Black but I was going crazy.'

SPORT

Venus bounces back with win at ATP Finals

14 Nov, 2018 5:16am
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SPORT

Irish star: 'No one's afraid of the All Blacks'

13 Nov, 2018 4:05pm
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SPORT

$18 a day: International rugby's shocking pay gap exposed

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm
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Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Flags of convenience: The Irish tactic harming world rugby

13 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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Comment: Ireland's recruitment policy is cold, calculating and not in spirit of the game.

SPORT

'Broken' Football Ferns begin bright new era

13 Nov, 2018 6:53pm
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The Football Ferns are moving onwards and upwards with Abby Erceg contemplating a return.

Latest Video

Shane Reti, MP for Whangarei and Minister Shane Jones Provincial Growth Fund announcement of $4.8 Million loan for new travellift at Oceania Marine. 13 November 2018 Northern Advocate photograph by John Stone

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

A shot in the arm for the marine industry

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Piopio College working to pick up and support kids with learning differences

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

How Pembroke School caters to one of their autistic students

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

SPORT

Focus: Canterbury's annual Cup

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Romance scam victims find tactics shockingly similar

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Divers encounter mysterious deep-sea worm over 8m long

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Metservice Weather New Zealand: 14th-15th November

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

LIFESTYLE

Shocking moment man accidentally sets fire to mum's garden trying to cook sausages

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

The many faces of the Papatea fault

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

Latest From Entertainment

New Toy Story character Forky is facing an existential crisis.

ENTERTAINMENT

Toy Story 4 teaser trailer reveals new character

13 Nov, 2018 1:10pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Big Bang Theory star steps out with his much younger girlfriend

13 Nov, 2018 3:43pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

'Our hearts are broken': Kim's moving wildfire speech

13 Nov, 2018 8:35am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee dies

13 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

The Chase's Governess fulfils her pop star dreams

12 Nov, 2018 9:50am
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ENTERTAINMENT

MAFS NZ wedding ring for sale on Trade Me

12 Nov, 2018 5:21am
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ENTERTAINMENT

California fires: Stars survey million-dollar house damage

12 Nov, 2018 2:56pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Jaden Smith's surprise boyfriend reveal

13 Nov, 2018 12:30pm
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The star has made a shock confession about who he's dating.

Ryan Reynolds is the voice of Detective Pikachu in the upcoming live-action Pokemon movie.

ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Bros releases Detective Pikachu trailer

13 Nov, 2018 12:30pm
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Trailer gives first glimpse of one super-cute Pokemon.

Movies

Here's what you didn't know about Love Actually. Photo / Supplied

MOVIES

What you never knew about Love Actually

11 Nov, 2018 4:50pm
6 minutes to read

The scene Hugh Grant hated filming, a deleted lesbian subplot and a shocking age gap.

MOVIES

Shooting in Beverly Hills where Kanye and Tekashi 6ix9ine were filming

10 Nov, 2018 4:59pm
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Drive-by shooting

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

Challenge yourself with the latest Code Cracker, Sudoku, Wordsearch and Crossword puzzles

How many died in the Kaikoura earthquake on this day in 2016? Photo / Mike Scott

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: November 14

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

New to WatchMe

the watercooler s2e03: The Magpie (Pg-l)

The Magpie, a true kiwi pest confirmed by this true story.

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

the watercooler s2e05: the house (pg-l)

Abby regales a distracted Karen with the true tale of her very short career in door-to-door sales.

The Watercooler S2E01: Bad Ram (PG-L)

Their bad luck is our good luck 'cos this true story is as funny as a fight!

The watercooler s2e04: The Jogger (PG-l)

Abby sickens Tom with the true story of how she was caught with her pants down by a family friend.

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Lorde performing at Coachella in 2017. Photo / Getty Images

Lorde accuses Kanye West of 'stealing' stage design

13 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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Kids See Ghosts' stage set closely resembles Lorde's Coachella stage from 2017.

Voyager Media Awards at Cordis. Patrick Gower. Friday 11th May 2018. Herald on Sunday. Photograph by Norrie Montgomery.

'It hurt me': Paddy Gower opens up on bullying

13 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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Paddy says: "I refused to let name calling get in the way of my dreams"

Howie D., Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys.

NZ is Backstreet Boy's 'favourite place in the world'

12 Nov, 2018 9:10am
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He loves us so much, he's promised to bring the world tour to NZ.

Kiwi bad boy's retreat to Bali

12 Nov, 2018 7:38am
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What is it about sun-drenched Bali that is attracting controversial Kiwi sportspeople?

George Bridge and Evie Burdon. Photo / supplied

All Black George Bridge 'getting clucky'

11 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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According to Izzy Dagg, breakout All Black star George Bridge is eyeing up parenthood.

Hayley Holt and Amanda Gillies will be co-presenting at the New Zealand Television Awards. Photos / supplied

Why Hayley Holt and Amanda Gillies are teaming up

11 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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Spy hears Holt and Gillies have the utmost respect for each other.

The wedding of Mark Hurley and Camille Bagby. Photo / supplied

Kiwi high roller's lavish Mexican nuptials

11 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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Auckland entrepreneur Mark Hurley married his Texan bride Camille Bagby in Mexico.

Millennial issues: How to recover when he's just not that into you

9 Nov, 2018 10:46am
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These days it's bloody hard to trust the Kiwi dating scene when you're constantly ghosted

Romance Rewind: Richie and Gemma McCaw

9 Nov, 2018 7:33am
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It's been six years for this sporting match made in heaven - so where did it all begin?

Kiwi radio stars' sad farewell

6 Nov, 2018 9:58am
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Tarsh and Sela have said ka kite ano to their Flava listeners this week.

Rapper Trey Songz hits on Kiwi radio host

5 Nov, 2018 2:10pm
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Trey Songz dropped a smooth and sultry pick up line on Athena.

Sam Smith finally met the Kiwi who stole his heart

5 Nov, 2018 9:05am
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The 10-year-old who stole Sam's heart finally got to meet his idol

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

The key skill that could determine your salary

13 Nov, 2018 7:12am

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YUDU

New Zealand's top employers - according to their workers

YUDU

Teachers on strike: Govt pay offer 'too late'

YUDU

Schoolboy solves online shopping problem

12 Nov, 2018 7:00pm
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Does this mean no more frustration because of missing the courier?

YUDU

The region bucking job trends

12 Nov, 2018 4:00pm
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Unemployment is falling across New Zealand - except for one area.

Latest From Lifestyle

This is the shocking moment a man accidentally sets fire to his mum's garden while trying to cook sausages. Photo / Caters

LIFESTYLE

Shocking moment man sets fire to mum's garden trying to cook sausages

13 Nov, 2018 2:53pm

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LIFESTYLE

'Mummy, I'm sorry for this': Boy's heartbreaking final words

13 Nov, 2018 6:36am
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LIFESTYLE

Salad illusions: Five mistakes to avoid for weight loss

13 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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LIFESTYLE

William, Harry, Meghan or Kate: Who's the most popular?

13 Nov, 2018 7:27am
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LIFESTYLE

Pocket e-cig explosion badly burns man's genitals

13 Nov, 2018 8:37am
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LIFESTYLE

Pippa Middleton's baby name revealed

12 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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bite.co.nz

Dr Libby explores the antioxidant power of beetroot

13 Nov, 2018 9:36am
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viva.co.nz

Jesse Mulligan gives this restaurant a perfect score

12 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Queen's brutal message to chef after finding dead slug in her salad

13 Nov, 2018 9:47am
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How the Queen sassed a chef over bug blunder.

Michelle Obama opens up about how much she is enjoying life in the

LIFESTYLE

Michelle Obama dons leather corset for Elle magazine

13 Nov, 2018 9:12am
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Details of Oprah interview, undergoing IVF and why she didn't want Barack in politics.

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Exclusive: We chat with Moschino designer Jeremy Scott

We talk empowerment, fashion and the latest collaboration with H&M.

Actress Lisa Chappell shares her fuss-free beauty routine

We talk transformation with the star, who effortlessly mixes glamour and relatability.

Rare unpublished images capture another side to hip-hop

A new book features outtakes of iconic artists of the past 30 years.

Celebrity beauty looks we love this week

It was power to the ponytail this week for celebs like Ashlee Simpson.

Warm scallop & prawn salad with hazelnut butter

Classic prawn cocktail gets a posh update in this delicious dish.

The fanciest face creams to add to your skincare line-up

For those who like the look of the finer things in life, try these top picks.

This resort is offering luxury with an important lesson

Escaping to a luxury resort in the Great Barrier Reef isn't all about snorkelling.

Why the world loves diamonds, according to an expert

Diamond merchant Mike Asscher explains the allure of the world's most romantic jewels.

Sumac lamb loins with olive & herb salsa

What better excuse to fire up the barbecue than this tasty sumac-spiced lamb.

The best celebrity looks of the week

This week's best looks featured a touch of luxe from Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski.

Luscious dark chocolate & prune tart

Fair warning, it's hard to stop at just one slice of this indulgent tart.

Throwback: All the Spice Girls' best fashion moments

Hot on the heels of the reunion tour news, we flashback to our fave fashion moments.

Researchers have linked the gestation of male foetuses with a greater incidence of depressive symptoms in a staggering eighty per cent of new mothers. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Like many others, I suffered with postnatal depression. Was it because I had a boy?

13 Nov, 2018 2:20pm
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The sheer physicality of raising boys can overwhelm me.

When you're pregnant you're inundated with advice, and do-gooders telling you how you should be living your life. Image / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Hawkesby: Mixed messages about drinking while pregnant

13 Nov, 2018 6:53am
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Pregnant women are inundated with advice from do-gooders.

Luke Schroder is the festival director of Melted, an event dedicated to ice cream and frozen desserts. Photo / George Novak

LIFESTYLE

Big scoop: ice cream festival launched

13 Nov, 2018 9:03am
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One man is making his 'crazy idea' for a festival of ice cream a reality this summer

Latest from Bite

Plan ahead: Kiwi Christmas fruit mince

A flavour-packed fruit mine that gets even better with time.

Mango, avocado and vanilla icecream

This ice cream is dairy-free, almost completely guilt-free and deliciously summery.

Nice summer salad

This take on the classic nicoise is a bright and breezy salad that makes an easy dinner.

Paprika beef

Flavour up the rump steak for a quick barbecue meal

Nut clusters

Homemade goodness to snack on

Mussel and zucchini fritters

This fritter batter is a terrific canvas for all kinds of vege or meat fillings.

Pea and spinach frittata

This combo is great for when you have only eggs, frozen vegetables and cheese at hand.

Egg and chorizo bake

A quick and tasty dinner or lunch that is perfect served with a green salad.

Brown sugar, orange and hazelnut syrup cake

Thin, soft orange and hazelnut cake, soaked in orange syrup and served with mascarpone.

Roasted beetroot with colourful tomatoes

Oven-roasting beetroot produces a delightful concentrated and sweet flavour.

Taiwanese three cup chicken and smashed cucumber salad

Sesame oil, Chinese rice wine, and soy sauce in three equal parts all star in this meal.

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