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Kiwi drivers can now rejoice as Waitomo pumps are dropping its fuel prices to $2 a litre for Unleaded 91 petrol for a week. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Price wars: Fuel company to drop petrol to under $2 a litre

16 Nov, 2018 10:27am

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NEW ZEALAND

Texts show teen pleading for help throughout alleged rape

16 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

School prizegiving debate: Kiwis divided over rewarding kids

16 Nov, 2018 8:12am
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BUSINESS

Hooton: Why Govt's billion-tree plan is doomed to fail

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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SPORT

Shots fired! Billionaire launches radical alternative to Super Rugby

16 Nov, 2018 7:37am
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WORLD

Terror as sharks circle stranded divers

16 Nov, 2018 8:34am
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SPORT

All Blacks' calculated ploy to raise stakes against Ireland

16 Nov, 2018 5:14am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Watch: Malek's Freddie Mercury Live Aid portrayal scarily accurate

16 Nov, 2018 9:18am
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Johnny Bobbitt, (left), is back living on the street nine months after Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure raised $400,000 for him through a GoFundMe page because they have spent half the money. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Unexpected twist in homeless man's money saga

16 Nov, 2018 7:58am
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Three charged after homeless man 'conspired with couple who raised $400,000 on GoFundMe'.

Dee Dee diligently guarded Gypsy against the outside world, home-schooling her, monitoring her internet usage, sticking with her daughter at all times. The young girl's condition was like a bubble they both lived inside. Stock photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Girl in wheelchair was critically ill. Mum's murder exposed the truth

16 Nov, 2018 8:09am
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Gypsy lived with her mum in a candy-pink house, guarded from the outside world.

ENTERTAINMENT

Max Key channels Elton John - the good, bad and bizarre of the music awards

16 Nov, 2018 8:15am
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Here are favourite moments behind the glamour stage.

BUSINESS

Sex, fries and too much of the grape - the toll of business trips

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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From drinking more alcohol to new sexual relationships - business travel takes a toll.

You may not have been able to unlock these phones with your fingerprint, but you could play Snake II. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The mistake that brought down Nokia

15 Nov, 2018 5:45pm
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Nokia was once the undisputed king of the mobile market.

The former Tiger Woods mistress blamed the pro-golfer for her problems. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Dramatic rescue: Tiger Woods' ex-lover found 'near death' in sex den

15 Nov, 2018 5:49pm
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Former Tiger Woods mistress was dramatically rescued by Dog The Bounty Hunter.

WORLD

Speculation mounts of daring plan to take down Trump

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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SPORT

Ireland coach's not-so-subtle dig at Ian Foster

16 Nov, 2018 6:58am
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Ahmed Mohamed raised suspicions with his strange Bunnings purchase. Photo / via news.com.au

WORLD

The suspicious purchase that foiled a terror plot

15 Nov, 2018 3:29pm
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Quick-thinking employees helped bring down trio guilty of planning Christmas Day attack.

NEW ZEALAND

Primary school cancels prizegiving: 'Schools are not about ranking and sorting'

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The school cancelled its prizegiving to improve intrinsic motivation and abolish ranking.

Marvel icon Stan Lee has passed away - what has he left behind? Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Siena Yates: Why I'm not that sad about Stan Lee's passing

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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COMMENT: Stan Lee's legacy is complicated, yes - but it's also incredibly powerful.

Anne-Marie Brady, professor at the University of Canterbury. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Sabotage? Police investigate burgled professor's car

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Police probing suspicious break-ins of China critic now investigating sabotage of her car.

Mitchell Starc of Australia. Photo / Getty

SPORT

The text that cost Aussie cricket star $1.8m

15 Nov, 2018 6:42pm
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Star Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was sent a text nobody would want to receive.

He's in charge of cybersecurity for the country but has never even used a computer.

TECHNOLOGY

Japan's minister of cybersecurity has never used computer

16 Nov, 2018 10:02am
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He's in charge of cybersecurity for the country but has never even used a computer.

OneRoof

House of the week: This one's a corker (literally)

15 Nov, 2018 2:02pm
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The eco vibe is strong in this low-maintenance dual bach property.

yudu career advice

He started at the bottom and is now a boss

16 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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National manager's career path started on the road.

driven

What happens to old lithium-ion battery packs from electric cars?

16 Nov, 2018 10:29am
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Dissecting the key issue surrounding the future of EV tech.

Latest From New Zealand

The road to Mt Erebus in Antarctica. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Parnell Rose Gardens proposed as site for National Erebus Memorial

16 Nov, 2018 7:22am

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NEW ZEALAND

Date set for Donna Grant trial

16 Nov, 2018 9:50am
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NEW ZEALAND

Parnell Rose Gardens proposed as site for National Erebus Memorial

16 Nov, 2018 7:22am
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NEW ZEALAND

Dog bylaw five years ago, lobby group claims

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

School prizegiving debate: Kiwis divided over rewarding kids

16 Nov, 2018 8:12am
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NEW ZEALAND

Drink-driver who caused train death avoids jail

16 Nov, 2018 7:45am
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NEW ZEALAND

Onions really are dangerous: 3000 ACC claims for injuries

16 Nov, 2018 7:30am
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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

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Pt England School principal Russell Burt was a co-author of the ground-breaking study. Photo / Doug Sherring

Premium & Indepth

The Front Page podcast: Health checks worsen inequality, call to ban boxing

Today's biggest stories: change needed for health checks, push to immediately ban boxing.

Premium & Indepth

The Liberation of Le Quesnoy: Full six-part documentary

Premium & Indepth

Peter Beck: How Rocket Lab will make money

Premium & Indepth

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

Premium & Indepth

Watch: Viewpoint NZ - Airbnb pushing residents out, NZ's flashest loo

A sudden windfall can go wrong if you don't know how to handle it. Photo / Paul Taylor

Premium & Indepth

Why a Lotto win can ruin your finances

Financial windfalls can send you backwards, and particularly cause emotional distress

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

LIFESTYLE

Focus: 'Testimatic' - testicular cancer checks at Big Boys Toys

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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LIFESTYLE

Focus: Mark Gregory demonstrates how to make the perfect BBQ sausage

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

Local Focus: $80m funding for the regions

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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SPORT

Focus: Tana Umaga stepping down as Blues head coach

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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SPORT

ANZ Sports Scene: Black Caps switch focus to red ball cricket

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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Local Focus: For love and roses

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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SPORT

Focus: Women's World Cup 2018

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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Local Focus: Homeless react to Tauranga ban on begging and rough sleeping

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: South Auckland asked to rally after shootings

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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Latest From Business

BUSINESS

ACC on board as Rocket Lab raises $206m

16 Nov, 2018 7:14am

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BUSINESS

Hooton: Why Govt's billion-tree plan is doomed to fail

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Taxpayer chips in as chicken-free chicken maker raises $10m

15 Nov, 2018 5:43pm
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BUSINESS

Lotto NZ takes its pick of 5 big ad agencies

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Brian Fallow: Easing the ratepayers' burden

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Stock Takes: Battle of the exchanges heats up

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

The Brexit story so far: How Britain got itself in a bind

16 Nov, 2018 10:27am
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BUSINESS

Chinese to account for half of luxury sales by 2025 - study

16 Nov, 2018 7:29am
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BUSINESS

Sex, fries and too much of the grape - the toll of business trips

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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From drinking more alcohol to new sexual relationships - business travel takes a toll.

Dresden's first NZ store on Ponsonby Rd in Auckland.

BUSINESS

Budget eyewear business opening second Auckland store

16 Nov, 2018 6:53am
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Dresden sells standard spectacles for $63 a pair.

Brand Insight

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Alex Henderson and Audrey Cheng from Pushpay - winners of Excellence in International Trade and the Supreme Business Excellence Award. Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Donation builds $100m business

16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Total War: Three Kingdoms. (Photo Credit: Creative Assembly). Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Chinese culture draws Hollywood

16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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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
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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
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BRAND INSIGHT

"Refillution": the new revolution

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Most attractive city in China

2 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Pandas and hot pot in key city

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

How big business can save the planet

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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The seven reasons why any of us move house

15 Nov, 2018 2:01pm

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Oneroof

Rental regs aren't scaring off landlords

15 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Extra rules haven't deterred property investors - yet.

oneroof

Why you should have an interior designer on speed dial

15 Nov, 2018 1:59pm
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Involve an interior designer when undertaking a new build or renovation.

When a ban on letting fees comes into force next month, the costs of finding new tenants will be passed on landlords. Photo / Doug Sherring

oneroof

Letting fees gone, replaced by 'tenancy fees'

15 Nov, 2018 11:37am
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Tenants will no longer face letting fees from next month - but landlords will.

Opinion

British Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo / AP

WORLD

Mike Hosking: Britain needs to hold firm - it needs Brexit

16 Nov, 2018 7:29am
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Comment: Brexit will be good for Britain and the world - Britons just need to hold firm.

The Government has set up what might be called

NEW ZEALAND

Editorial: Victims will be heard in major inquiry

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The Government has set up what might be called "the mother of all inquiries".

NEW ZEALAND

Comment: Rugby suits us perfectly

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

Rugby perfectly fits the New Zealand character.

Latest From World

Fishermen surrounded by sharks. Photo / Facebook

WORLD

Terror as sharks circle stranded divers

16 Nov, 2018 8:34am

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WORLD

Mike Hosking: Britain needs to hold firm - it needs Brexit

16 Nov, 2018 7:29am
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Comment: Brexit will be good for Britain and the world - Britons just need to hold firm.

Jamal Khashoggi, right, was filmed by CCTV cameras entering the embassy.

WORLD

Khashoggi murder: Saudis seek to behead killers

16 Nov, 2018 6:48am
5 minutes to read

Saudi Arabia prosecutor identifies 11 suspects, will seek death penalty for five of them.

Michael Rogers was dubbed 'Trolley Man' after his heroic actions in the midst of the Bourke St terror attack. Photo / News Corp Australia

WORLD

Police in Australia hunting for hero 'Trolley man'

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

The homeless hero dubbed 'Trolley Man' is now wanted by police, it's been revealed.

Speculation is building over whether Hillary Clinton will launch a bid for the White House in 2020. Photo / Dean Purcell

WORLD

Speculation mounts of daring plan to take down Trump

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

The worst thing the Democrats can do is follow through on it.

Motoring News

What happens to old lithium-ion battery packs from electric cars?

16 Nov, 2018 10:29am
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WRC Rally Australia: Sebastien Ogier sets the pace

16 Nov, 2018 9:44am
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McLaren opens $95m facility devoted to carbon fibre

15 Nov, 2018 3:53pm
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Yamaha puts $12m into Tauranga company Robotics Plus

15 Nov, 2018 3:06pm
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Volkswagen switches on EVs: more factories, more electric cars

15 Nov, 2018 12:44pm
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New Aston Martin SUV revealed in official 'spy' images

14 Nov, 2018 4:25pm
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Kiwi WRC Star Hayden Paddon achieved a podium finish for Hyundai at Coffs Harbour last year. PHOTOGRAPHY INMOTION/Greg Henderson NZH 14Nov18 - Sebastien Ogier (above) in action at Rally Australia

Rain expected for nail-biting WRC season finale in Australia

14 Nov, 2018 4:14pm
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The first phase of Auckland's Nelson St Cycleway opened today for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy. 3 December 2015 New Zealand Herald Photograph by Dean Purcell. NZH 04Dec15 - Picture / Dean Pur

Opinion: The real reason Auckland's cycle lanes are always empty

14 Nov, 2018 1:30pm
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Top Gear presenter crashes new Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

14 Nov, 2018 11:50am
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

All Blacks' calculated ploy to raise stakes against Ireland

16 Nov, 2018 5:14am

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SPORT

Ireland coach's not-so-subtle dig at Ian Foster

16 Nov, 2018 6:58am
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The war of words between Ireland and the All Blacks has heated up.

SPORT

Why Blues fans should be thanking Tana Umaga

15 Nov, 2018 5:52pm
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SPORT

Best No 9: Smith or Marshall? Why there's no debate

15 Nov, 2018 5:30pm
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SPORT

All Blacks reveal team for 2018's biggest test

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Leon MacDonald (L) looks on as Tana Umaga speaks. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Why Leon MacDonald got the Blues' top job

15 Nov, 2018 7:30pm
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Leon MacDonald and Tom Coventry both applied for Tana Umaga's former head coaching role.

SPORT

Dropped: McCullum loses $770k T20 contract

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am
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Brendon McCullum has not been retained for the 2019 IPL season.

Latest Video

LIFESTYLE

Monopoly releases new 'millennial' edition

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce NZ show

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

NEW ZEALAND

Psychologist on how prize-giving at schools can affect children

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

BUSINESS

#LMK with homegrown rock star Chris Mac

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

NEW ZEALAND

Mike's Minute: Brexit needs to happen

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

NEW ZEALAND

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on East Asia Summit, meeting US Vice President Mike Pence

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

LIFESTYLE

Focus: 'Testimatic' - testicular cancer checks at Big Boys Toys

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

Rotorua's new parking machines

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

BUSINESS

#LMK with young entrepreneur Sharndre Kushor

15 Nov, 2018 5:00pm

Latest From Entertainment

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will play Spark Arena on Friday, March 8, 2019. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce NZ show

16 Nov, 2018 8:00am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Siena Yates: Why I'm not that sad about Stan Lee's passing

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Author 'astonished' at Hairy Maclary's legacy

16 Nov, 2018 6:01am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Flava announces new breakfast line up

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Coens cut deep with pitch-black Ballad

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Boyzone head for endzone

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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15 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Six60 won big tonight at the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Six60 win big at the Music Awards

15 Nov, 2018 11:00pm
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Taylor Swift's famous friend just confirmed a wild conspiracy theory.

Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has seemingly confirmed one of the more bizarre rumours that's swirled around singing superstar Taylor Swift in recent years. Photo / AP

ENTERTAINMENT

Truly bizarre Taylor Swift rumour confirmed

15 Nov, 2018 12:18pm
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Taylor Swift's famous friend just confirmed a wild conspiracy theory.

Movies

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MOVIES

Movie review: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

15 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Are J.K Rowling's beasts fantastic the second time round?

Joaquin Phoenix stars in You Were Never Really Here.

MOVIES

Movie review: You Were Never Really Here

15 Nov, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

Bang! Bang! Joaquin's silver hammer came down upon his head...

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Admission to the Taj Mahal for tourists is about what in our money? Photo / Getty Images

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: November 16

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

New to WatchMe

the watercooler s2e03: The Flatmate (Pg-l)

Thomas attempts to put Holloway off with the true story of his disastrous experience in his first flat.

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

The watercooler s2e06: The Duck Hunt (PG-l)

Holloway shocks Jon with the true story of his maiden ‘victory’ in an annual duck hunting competition.

the watercooler s2e03: The Magpie (Pg-l)

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

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!

Trending on SPY

Max Key channels Elton John - the good, bad and bizarre of the music awards

16 Nov, 2018 8:15am
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Here are favourite moments behind the glamour stage.

Kiwi star to achieve 'ultimate goal' dancing with Usher

15 Nov, 2018 1:30pm
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A Kiwi is set to take the stage with Usher at ZM's Friday Jams Live on Sunday

'The bomb': Suzy Cato drops old-school remix

15 Nov, 2018 8:30am
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Remember Suzy's See You Later song? You've never heard it like this before

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?

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

The companies seeking hundreds of workers right now

16 Nov, 2018 7:30am

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Kate Hawkesby: Women work for free from today

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$180,000: The wage gap between trades and degrees

YUDU

The French connection in our backyard

16 Nov, 2018 6:40am
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A stepping stone to an international career is only a short flight away.

YUDU

Stupid ways to get fired

15 Nov, 2018 4:00pm
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They probably weren't surprised when they got told to leave the building.

Latest From Lifestyle

NZME journalist Heath Moore gets ready to perform the check every man should have at Big Boys Toys in Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

Is it time to man up and get your jewels checked?

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am

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LIFESTYLE

Kiwi mum's run a triumph over depression

16 Nov, 2018 8:30am
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NZ study claims 'spiritual care' important in cancer treatment

16 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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Unexpected twist in homeless man's money saga

16 Nov, 2018 7:58am
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Queen's remarkably sentimental speech for Prince Charles

15 Nov, 2018 10:15am
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How your mother is influencing your relationship

15 Nov, 2018 9:18am
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Homemade edible Christmas gift ideas

16 Nov, 2018 7:49am
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Luscious dark chocolate & prune tart

16 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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Girl in wheelchair was critically ill. Mum's murder exposed the truth

16 Nov, 2018 8:09am
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Gypsy lived with her mum in a candy-pink house, guarded from the outside world.

'Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway'. Photo / Twitter

LIFESTYLE

Monopoly releases new 'millennial' edition

16 Nov, 2018 9:44am
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'Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway'.

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The best celebrity looks of the week

See which looks caught our eye this week, from Zoe Kravitz to Amber Valletta.

Fancy party shoes you will actually be comfortable in

Show your soles some love this party season with these heels that aren't sky high.

Asparagus & rocket crepes with caper cream cheese

Searching for the perfect pre-made party nibble? These delicate crepes are our pick.

Win the ultimate luxury spa staycation for two

How do spa treatments, a luxury hotel room and dinner at the Sugar Club sound?

Raw salted honey & lemon cheesecake bars

You'll love Eleanor Ozich's dairy, gluten and refined sugar-free cheesecake bars.

Michelle Obama's inspiring memoir reveals a true and tough story

The former First Lady's new memoir Becoming is a work of realism.

Fun things to do (and eat) around Auckland this weekend

There's plenty of pop-ups, pickles and performances to enjoy this weekend.

Trend alert: How to wear holographic makeup

Go on, take this 3-D look for a twirl.

Restaurant review: Merry Mumbai, Parnell

Jesse Mulligan visits Merry Mumbai where it's all bark and no bite.

Healthy breakfast ideas to start your day

Get your morning off to a good start with these nourishing ideas.

Kiwi pop singer Robinson's essential summer playlist

Listen to these party starting picks from this year's breakthrough pop artist.

Exclusive: We chat with Moschino designer Jeremy Scott

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

LIFESTYLE

Why you shouldn't ignore pins and needles

16 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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While the strange sensation is usually harmless, it's best not to ignore it.

She thought they were happily married, then he revealed a dark secret changing everything. Image / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

The day I realised my marriage was a lie

15 Nov, 2018 7:08am
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She thought they were happily married, then he revealed a dark secret changing everything.

A 95-year-old man has shocked family members after he miraculously woke up at his own funeral despite being declared dead. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

'Dead' man wakes up at his own funeral

15 Nov, 2018 12:46pm
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Ready to say their goodbyes, the family surrounded the 95-year-old. Then his eyes opened.

Latest from Bite

White chocolate Christmas cake

This light fruit cake that is best made at least three weeks ahead, so get baking.

Lunchbox treat: Popcorn jaffa pops

Some popcorn, coconut oil, orange and a drizzle of dark chocolate is all you need.

BBQ fish tacos

This is a family friendly, quick and easy weeknight meal.

Baked chicken wings and slaw

This grazing dinner is perfect for those nights you just don't feel like cooking.

Bite's best fritters and hash cakes

Dozens of simple, yet moorish and irresistible fritter favourites for the busy cook.

Plant-based lunch idea: Cabbage dolma

Try this healthy, lunch-sized, plant-based take on the Mediterranean dolma.

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.

Latest From Travel

The Muraka at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is the world's first undersea residence, designed by Kiwi engineer Michael Murphy. Photo / Justin Nicholas

TRAVEL

Review: Kiwi's $90k luxury underwater hotel

16 Nov, 2018 10:00am

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The Amazon Rainforest, South America. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

He Tāngata: Andrea Messenger

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Andrea Messenger of Plateau Lodge & Tongariro Crossing Shuttles

Australian paraplegic ice hockey player Darren Belling was told by budget airline flydubai to urinate in a bottle, as they didn't have a wheelchair on board. Photo / Facebook

TRAVEL

Paraplegic athlete told to urinate in a bottle by airline

16 Nov, 2018 8:37am
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The paraplegic man was even told by cabin crew to buy a blanket to cover himself up.

The man, described as being muscular, allegedly strangled the woman before tossing her from the ship's 16th deck. Photo / 123RF

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FBI investigating after woman killed on cruise ship

16 Nov, 2018 8:11am
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A man reportedly choked and threw his partner overboard the Royal Princess cruise ship.

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Craigs becomes NZX Wealth Technologies' first customer

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ACC on board as Rocket Lab raises $206m

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Top scientist pays tribute to late brother with medal win

15 Nov, 2018 6:55pm
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A scientist awarded a top medal has paid tribute to his late brother who also once won it.

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