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Grace trial: Accused 'mentioned red wine spill' when hiring carpet cleaner

13 Nov, 2019 4:50pm

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After two years of public arguments, politicians are holding their final debate on the End of Life Choice Bill. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Watch live: Parliament holds final vote on euthanasia

13 Nov, 2019 3:37pm

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Sir Peter Jackson also gave money to new mayor Andy Foster's campaign after finding common ground in their opposition to a proposed development at Shelly Bay. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Sir Peter Jackson's company bankrolling Shelly Bay litigation

13 Nov, 2019 6:21pm

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SPORT

The Kane Hames mystery: Chiefs break silence on All Black's omission

13 Nov, 2019 4:00pm
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Live: Water-bombing aircraft crashes trying to fight Aussie fires

13 Nov, 2019 3:25pm
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Upholding Winston Peters' complaints would be 'catastrophic' - lawyer

13 Nov, 2019 5:41pm
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SPORT

Liam Napier: Better than Barrett? The best Super Rugby signing of the year

13 Nov, 2019 3:00pm
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BUSINESS

'Surprise' decision: NZ dollar, interest rates spike after RBNZ leaves OCR at 1%

13 Nov, 2019 2:00pm
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Derek Cheng: Top marks for National's education proposals

13 Nov, 2019 5:15pm
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Revealed: Sexiest man alive (and it's not who you might expect)

13 Nov, 2019 3:36pm
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Comment: Reserve Bank governor banks on help

13 Nov, 2019 6:00pm
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The damaged Ferrari sold at auction in October through Turners. Photo / Turners

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Driver charged, damaged $290k Ferrari auctioned after crash

13 Nov, 2019 4:31pm
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Man charged with careless driving over July crash that caused 8km traffic jam.

Fire on October 23, a day after it broke out. Photo / Alex Burton

BUSINESS

SkyCity convention centre fire: Up to $250m to repair

13 Nov, 2019 5:43pm
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"Remedial work will be [about] $150m to $250m" says expert.

LIFESTYLE

Beck Vass: Breastfeeding in a pool is inappropriate

13 Nov, 2019 3:01pm
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Streaming Wars? Not when the same creators work for all of them.

13 Nov, 2019 11:30am
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Wellington City councillor Fleur Fitzsimons with her newborn daughter Kate and her siblings Eli Choat, left, and Zach Fitzsimons. Photo / Supplied

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Councillor resorted to expressing breast milk in her car

13 Nov, 2019 6:11pm
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Wellington City Council slammed for turning parents' room into a massage room.

Amber-Rose Rush was stabbed to death February last year.

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Amber-Rose murder trial: Key witness admits lying about sex offences

13 Nov, 2019 4:06pm
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Witness lied to police about sexual offences he committed two months before her death.

Bin Jiang is accused of murdering his wife. Photo / RNZ/Tracy Neal

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Tourist murder trial: Court told woman 'suffered in the marriage'

13 Nov, 2019 6:13pm
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Family member has described tension and verbal abuse that grew within victim's marriage.

Black smoke from a fire at the Sky City Convention Centre construction site in central Auckland. Photo / Michael Craig

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Arsenic found in SkyCity convention centre smoke plume

13 Nov, 2019 4:25pm
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Experts discovered arsenic in the smoke plume that drifted over Auckland CBD during fire.

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Customs busts family-based tobacco smuggling ring

13 Nov, 2019 5:33pm
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BUSINESS

The $288k Aussie job nobody wants

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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SPORT

The making of a superstar: A look back at SBW's record-breaking career

13 Nov, 2019 9:00am
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'He will be one of the greats': A look back at the career of Sonny Bill Williams.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced decisions on how schools are run: how will they affect children? Photo / George Novak, Bay of Plenty Times

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The great school shake-up: Q&A

13 Nov, 2019 2:10pm
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School shakeup: key questions and answers.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

The streaming rival that has Netflix's attention

13 Nov, 2019 12:21pm
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New York Times: "We have the most to learn from [them] in terms of entertainment."

The evening meal served at Ngawha prison. Inmates complained of too much mince and meals served mid-afternoon. Photo / Supplied

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Life inside prison - the degrading grind of life behind bars

13 Nov, 2019 11:00am
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis: Inmates must be treated like human beings.

A house fire near Ōpōtiki was described as 'almost apocalyptic'. Photo / Ōpōtiki Fire Brigade

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Firefighters rescue sheltering dog from Torere blaze

13 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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A dog in a kennel was found surrounded by a burning building, fences and grass.

ENTERTAINMENT

Entire cast of long-running soap axed

13 Nov, 2019 12:47pm
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Future of one of the most popular American TV shows is up in the air.

Wannabe homebuyers noticed something unusual in this home listing. Photo / Facebook, WXYZ-TV Channel 7

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House listing goes viral after awkward find in real estate ad

13 Nov, 2019 5:00pm
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A homeowner has been inundated with unwanted attention.

SPORT

Scott Robertson reveals 'tough phone call' after All Blacks snub

13 Nov, 2019 12:30pm
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"We're all in," says Crusaders coach as race to find Steve Hansen's successor heats up.

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Through knockoffs, potential acquisitions and not-so-subtle references to Chinese censorship, TikTok's competitors have been trying to protect their home turf. Photo / Jenice Kim, The New York Times

Teens love TikTok. Silicon Valley is trying to stage an intervention

New York Times: Teens are gaga for TikTok. That's why Silicon Valley is so worried.

Checking hives that produce mānuka honey near Hamilton. Photo / Adam Dean, The New York Times

How a $150 jar of honey could come between NZ and Australia

New York Times: Australia and New Zealand are at war. Over honey.

Visitors to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa on October 24. Each day, 30,000 people pass through the gallery where Leonardo's painting hangs. Photo / Elliott Verdier, The New York Times

Comment | It's time to take down the Mona Lisa

New York Times: Painting a security hazard and not even a satisfying bucket-list item.

Ola Salem's body was discovered partially discovered by leaves and fully dressed. Photo / Facebook

She fought for Muslim women. Then she was found dead

New York Times: The death of Ola Salem has left more questions than answers.

Trucks at the port in Holyhead. Thirty-nine people, many of them believed to be Vietnamese, were found dead in a truck container in southeastern England. Photo / Andrew Testa, The New York Times

39 Vietnamese died in a UK truck. 18,000 more endure this perilous trip

New York Times: Thousands smuggled to Europe every year on route filled with violence.

Emma Watson has defined herself as 'actively single'. Photo / AP

Don't call me self-partnered: The truth about being happily single

Telegraph: Emma Watson's comments show we still don't believe women can be happy alone.

Lindsay Peoples Wagner in the front row at the Christopher John Rogers show during New York Fashion Week. Photo / Brittainy Newman, The New York Times

Teen Vogue Editor on her first year: 'Don't mess this up'

New York Times: How she got there, what she's learned and why she is upending things.

Christina Randall, 35, makes YouTube videos about life in prison and the challenges of re-entry. She sees her channel as a platform for education and reform. Photo / Eve Edelheit, The New York Times

Life after prison, on YouTube

New York Times: Unable to get a job because of her history she turned to YouTube.

Greta Gerwig in Central Park. She said rereading Little Women made her think of her hopes as a girl. Photo / Jody Rogac, The New York Times

What Greta Gerwig saw in Little Women: 'Those are my girls'

New York Times: Gerwig's film is a rare adaptation that centres on the sisters as adults.

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13 Nov, 2019 3:14pm
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Michele A'Court: Gender pay gap no laughing matter

13 Nov, 2019 9:21am
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Equal Pay Awards sees businesses praised for closing the gap - but there is more to do.

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German police take drastic action when truck parks in EV charging bay

13 Nov, 2019 1:30pm
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The Berlin police force doesn't take kindly to ICE offenders.

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Trial for man accused of killing toddler aborted

13 Nov, 2019 1:41pm

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Tourist murder trial: Court told woman 'suffered in the marriage'

13 Nov, 2019 6:13pm
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Pair charged with murder after death of Christchurch man

13 Nov, 2019 5:02pm
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Upholding Winston Peters' complaints would be 'catastrophic' - lawyer

13 Nov, 2019 5:41pm
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Customs busts family-based tobacco smuggling ring

13 Nov, 2019 5:33pm
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Derek Cheng: Top marks for National's education proposals

13 Nov, 2019 5:15pm
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Trevor Mallard throws Simon Bridges out of Parliament - again

13 Nov, 2019 5:07pm
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Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and his partner Jan Trotman arrive at the Auckland High Court. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Upholding Winston Peters' complaints would be 'catastrophic' - lawyer

Peters' case has wrapped at Auckland High Court, with the judge is reserving his decision.

National Party leader Simon Bridges with National's education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye. Photo / Audrey Young

Derek Cheng: Top marks for National's education proposals

National's education discussion document has enough goodies in it to stir debate.

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Trevor Mallard throws Simon Bridges out of Parliament - again

It is the third time that Trevor Mallard has thrown out Simon Bridges.

Environment Minister David Parker said moving fireworks sales to Matariki time was his personal stance, not the position of the Government. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Senior Minister wants to move firework sales to Matariki time

This comes as more and more people call for an all-out ban on fireworks in NZ.

PM Jacinda Ardern said the issue of period poverty was

Period poverty 'personal priority' for PM

The Government has promised to take action on period poverty before Budget 2020.

Watch live: Parliament holds final vote on euthanasia

David Seymour makes plea for politicians to back his euthanasia legislation one more time.

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Finance Minister Grant Robertson has faced a series of call from Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr to spend more to boost the economy. Photo / File

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Comment: Reserve Bank governor banks on help

13 Nov, 2019 6:00pm

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Tip Top hunts for new ad agency. Will Rachel Hunter make return?

13 Nov, 2019 5:50pm
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Kiwi billionaire Graeme Hart's Reynolds Group struggles through third quarter

13 Nov, 2019 5:47pm
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More pain expected for primary exporters from freshwater policy

13 Nov, 2019 5:45pm
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NZ economic confidence cooler but not serious: Mainfreight

13 Nov, 2019 5:44pm
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SkyCity convention centre fire: Up to $250m to repair

13 Nov, 2019 5:43pm
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Scammed investor: 'How could I be the fool to fall for this?'

13 Nov, 2019 5:41pm
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The $288k Aussie job nobody wants

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Why Sir Ken Stevens sold Glidepath to a French robotics firm

13 Nov, 2019 5:55pm
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Negotiations with French buyer took six months

Reserve Bank of NZ Governor Adrian Orr during a press conference after announcing the official cash rate (OCR) New Zealand Herald File Photo by Mark Mitchell.

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: RBNZ's summer breather makes me feel fine

13 Nov, 2019 5:53pm
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Today's OCR call surprised markets but was hardly out of the blue.

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The Black Caps lose the T20 series against England in a super over, Scott McLaughlin secures the 2019 Supercars championship and reports suggest that SBW will re-enter the boxing ring for a massive $2 million paycheck.

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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.

Smokefree Rockquest 2019 (G)

This series of webisodes follow the Smokefreerockquest 2019 journey around Aotearoa.

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13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: Bo's Mows trading blows for business and family

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Grace Millane murder trial: The moment the accused realised he was a suspect

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Grace Millane murder trial: Alleged killer lies to police about whereabouts

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Focus: School principal Stephen Lethbridge gives insight into the changes made to school governance

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Focus: NZ Firefighters prepare to head to Queensland

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Focus: NSW and Queensland bushfires continue to worsen

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: Six-year-old Archie shifts the family farm

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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Grace Millane murder trial: Pathologist describes Millane's injuries

13 Nov, 2019 5:40pm
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All Blacks a factor in 'win'

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NZ firms must 'get with the times'

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Ethical investing hits new highs

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Staff adored by '$10b' business

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'Flip' in Kiwi shopping trends

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Kiwi shops make gains in online war

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Australian firefighter's heartwarming note to victim hit by fires

13 Nov, 2019 5:26pm

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She peddled a fake Time cover, Trump appointed her to State Department

13 Nov, 2019 4:35pm
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The fabricated Time cover is just one in a string of Mina Chang's listed accomplishments.

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Unusual 'buffer' that changed fire's course, protected Sydney

13 Nov, 2019 3:59pm
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All signs were that NSW was heading for catastrophe. But the fires threw up a surprise.

A change of wind direction cooled temperatures down signifcantly overnight. Photo / Supplied

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Live: Water-bombing aircraft crashes trying to fight fires

13 Nov, 2019 3:25pm
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After fires devastated New South Wales yesterday, today the focus is on Queensland.

Sumi Akter was eventually rescued. Photo / Facebook

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'Tortured' maid's desperate secret act

13 Nov, 2019 1:21pm
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The housekeeper filmed herself begging for help, claiming sexual assaults by her boss.

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She's back: Christine-inspired Plymouth packs a 1000hp engine

13 Nov, 2019 2:30pm
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Kia unveils the stunning 2020 Optima, but don't expect to see it here

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10-test All Black Kane Hames has not been included in the Chiefs' Super Rugby squad this season. Photo / Getty Images

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The Kane Hames mystery: Chiefs break silence on All Black's omission

13 Nov, 2019 4:00pm

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Super Rugby strengths and weaknesses: How the NZ teams stack up

13 Nov, 2019 5:00pm
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Scott Robertson reveals 'tough phone call' after All Blacks snub

13 Nov, 2019 12:30pm
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Liam Napier: Better than Barrett? The best Super Rugby signing of the year

13 Nov, 2019 3:00pm
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Winston Reid opens up on All Whites future

13 Nov, 2019 8:18am
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'Push the All Blacks': Hurricanes' new plans for Jordie Barrett

13 Nov, 2019 5:30pm
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'Bull****': Nadal snaps at reporter after question about wife

13 Nov, 2019 4:00pm
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Patrick McKendry: Waiting for Barrett...and other problems for the Blues

13 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Leon MacDonald reveals Beauden Barrett's 'unique' deal with Blues

13 Nov, 2019 3:30pm
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Blues star signing will need game time after break - and his debut could be a classic.

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Eddie Jones: The mistake I made in the World Cup final

13 Nov, 2019 7:06am
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Tormented England coach Eddie Jones can't get the World Cup final out of his head.

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Newly released video of firefighters battling blaze inside New Zealand International Convention Centre

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Focus: Operation Frontia. Massive amount of meth caught on the coast

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Simon Wilson interviews Jordan Peterson

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Road to Rhythm | R&V Festival Documentary

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Pig Politics - Full Series

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First reactions: Users score Disney Plus a D-Minus on launch day

13 Nov, 2019 2:18pm

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Whitney's long-rumoured lover finally tells all

13 Nov, 2019 8:03am
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Team behind digital James Dean to resurrect more legends

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Bradley Walsh reveals new Chaser to join quiz show

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Anna Paquin breaks silence over Irishman controversy

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Entire cast of long-running soap axed

13 Nov, 2019 12:47pm
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Revealed: Sexiest man alive (and it's not who you might expect)

13 Nov, 2019 3:36pm
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US mag People announces 34th annual recipient of honour

Australian actor Russell Crowe says he is

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Russell Crowe reveals bushfire damage

13 Nov, 2019 3:00pm
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Actor shares images of his multimillion-dollar NSW property.

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Amber Heard and former husband Johnny Depp during happier times. Photo / AP.

MOVIES

Johnny Depp fans want Amber Heard cut from Aquaman 2

12 Nov, 2019 11:49am
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Thousands of Johnny Depp's fans have signed a petition rallying against Amber Heard.

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MOVIES

The Conversation: Scorsese shift signals new era in movieland

12 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Pass the popcorn - Scorsese cinema boycott will shape the future of movies.

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

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Herald afternoon quiz: November 13

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12 Nov, 2019 8:32am
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The pair have shared snaps from their October wedding: "Let the photobombing begin!"

Nude in bed: The Seven Sharp bit that 'crossed the line'

12 Nov, 2019 8:01am
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Hilary and Jeremy got into bed together for a segment that's been called "inappropriate"

Brokenwood actors spinning around the world

10 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Inside Nic Sampson's wedding plans to fiancée, Kiwi journo Alice Harbourne.

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The dude Peter Urlich and his bandmates in Th' Dudes will be honoured at the music awards.

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Survivor NZ host Matt Chisholm has taken his fight with depression on the road.

Amelia Finlayson's Hollywood ambition

9 Nov, 2019 7:45pm
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Max Key's former flame has packed up her Auckland life to find fame in Hollywood.

Angela Stone has moved to Christchurch and is working out of the Papanui office of Harcourts. Photo / Chris Loufte

Real Housewife jumps into real estate

3 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Angela Stone has launched a new career for herself in the South Island.

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TV stars to face awkward awards season

3 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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A-Listers and celebrities are dusting off their tuxes and calling their stylists ...

Sam Bunkall (Boyd Rolleston) and former Shortland Street actress and director Angela Bloomfield. Could Bloomfield's character Rachel McKenna be back for Christmas?

Who is making a surprise return to Shorty?

3 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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The soap's annual Xmas episodes have become something of a New Zealand TV tradition.

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Tech growth: Creative forward-thinkers needed

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This vegan take on scrambled eggs is really worth trying.

New potato salad with coffee vinaigrette

Don't reveal that there's coffee in this and see if people can pick the unusual flavour.

Festive white chocolate cheesecake

For a seriously impressive dessert, this white chocolate cheesecake does the trick.

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The simple preparation of soaking your oats is delicious and a easier to digest.

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The crunch and aniseed flavour of fennel makes this perfect and flavoursome salad.

Christmas spiced shortbread

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Hilary Clinton's advice for Meghan Markle

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The Queen says people 'want her dead'

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Kiwi kid's bold letter sparks change to school uniform

13 Nov, 2019 8:15am
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"I wanted to be free", explains 7-year-old girl behind uniform change at her school.

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This picture of a steamed-up shower has been shared more than 27,000 times.

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This Herne Bay restaurant gets a perfect 20/20 review

Jesse Mulligan revisits this restaurant and declares it a must-visit.

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