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SPORT

Schoolboy poaching row:
St Kents in stunning u-turn

17 Dec, 2018 4:06pm

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NEW ZEALAND

'Pretty grim scene': Two dead after plane crashes at Raglan

17 Dec, 2018 3:33pm
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SPORT

Live: Latham makes 264, NZ bowlers destroy Sri Lanka

17 Dec, 2018 10:30am
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BUSINESS

Auckland woman faked EU wine export papers

17 Dec, 2018 4:47pm
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NEW ZEALAND

The Front Page podcast: Human trafficking in NZ orchards

17 Dec, 2018 5:13pm
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NEW ZEALAND

New Chief Justice named as Justice Helen Winkelmann

17 Dec, 2018 4:03pm
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LIFESTYLE

Woman's revenge on 'terrible' customer

17 Dec, 2018 2:04pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Idris Elba's 'perfect' response to #MeToo question

17 Dec, 2018 3:50pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Name suppression lapses for human trafficking and slavery-accused

17 Dec, 2018 5:00pm
4 minutes to read

Name revealed for man at centre of trafficking charges.

Steven Adams sacrificed an easy lay-up to break Mason Plumlee's fall. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Watch: Steven Adams' incredible sportsmanship saves rival from injury

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm
2 minutes to read

Kiwi basketballer Steven Adams gave up an easy shot to display a true act of sportsmanship

Andrew Broad had only been in his position as assistant minister since September. Photo / News Corp

WORLD

Australian MP resigns after 'sugar baby' claims

17 Dec, 2018 2:35pm
3 minutes to read

A married Aussie MP resigned from his senior position after a bombsell sex scandal.

Will Harry miss out on a traditional Royal Christmas event due to his wife's views? Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Palace denies Harry and Meghan Boxing Day rumours

17 Dec, 2018 9:08am
3 minutes to read

The Duchess is said to have banned Harry from a Royal Christmas tradition.

Indy Henderson, 3, who died after a war memorial sandstone monument fell on her near Taree. Photo / Channel 7

WORLD

Toddler dies after being crushed at birthday party

17 Dec, 2018 5:31pm
4 minutes to read

Family were celebrating a birthday when they saw their three-year-old girl being crushed.

The council's plans for Quay St: four traffic lanes reduced to two.

BUSINESS

'Nightmare' on Quay St: Legal action planned to challenge road narrowing

17 Dec, 2018 10:23am
4 minutes to read

Legal action threatened to stop Auckland waterfront changes.

SPORT

'Dangerous game': Aussie cricketers in 'cheating' controversy

17 Dec, 2018 2:09pm
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ONEROOF

Need to cool down? The world's most expensive places to buy a ski home

17 Dec, 2018 10:01am
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My Politician of the Year is... Photo / Mark Mitchell

Audrey Young: And the Politician of the Year is ...

COMMENT: Find out who is 2018's best backbencher, best minister and best politician.

New Zealanders were quick to see Grace Millane as their daughter, self, friend, or sister.

How Grace Millane's murder sparked soul-searching over domestic violence in NZ

Kiwis were quick to see Grace Millane as their daughter, friend or sister.

Traders and financial professionals work at the opening bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo / Getty

Liam Dann: The bull market is dead, the stockmarket party is over

COMMENT: Bull market is over and we're entering a new and risky phase of economic cycle.

Phil Twyford has admitted to 'one or two teething issues', but he says: 'Kiwis know that this probably won't be solved overnight'. Photo / File

We audit KiwiBuild: Wins and losses after six months

KiwiBuild was always a huge call, so how is it tracking after six months?

Bob Guard (left) and Bill Startup speaking (in 1979) in the documentary The Kaikoura UFOs recounting his experience of an Unidentified Flying Object experience over the Kaikoura coast.

The Kaikōura files: New Zealand's baffling UFO mystery

It was New Year's Eve in 1978 when strange lights were spotted over South Island.

Retiring National MP Chris Finlayson at Parliament, Wellington, this week. Photo / Mark Mitchell

A final roadie with Chris Finlayson: Golf, Trump and Winston Peters

Chris Finlayson leaves quite the legacy but will not bore people by boasting about it.

Amanda Hawkins admitted to leaving her kids to die in a hot car in Kerrville, about 105km northwest of San Antonio in Texas. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Toddlers die a 'painful death' after being left in a hot car for 15 hours

17 Dec, 2018 12:06pm
3 minutes to read

Mum jailed after leaving two daughters in hot car while she smoked marijuana and partied.

Joanne Harrison in the dock in the Manukau District Court. NZME photograph

NEW ZEALAND

MoT fraudster to be paroled, deported, banned from returning

17 Dec, 2018 1:10pm
5 minutes to read

Ministry of Transport fraudster to be paroled, deported, banned from returning to NZ

Ten years after The Dark Knight, the secret behind the late Heath Ledger's gruesome pencil killing scene has been revealed.

ENTERTAINMENT

Grim truth behind gruesome Dark Knight scene

17 Dec, 2018 1:48pm
2 minutes to read

Joker's pencil trick was a grisly movie murder scene, and it almost went wrong.

A recent long form article painted the chameleon-like Depp as an

ENTERTAINMENT

How Hollywood's favourite actor Johnny Depp lost it all

16 Dec, 2018 9:15am
11 minutes to read

How Hollywood's wild child went downhill - fast.

Rabbit hole: White Rabbit is the biggest superyacht ever built in Australia. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

The Superyacht list: The biggest, brashest boats of 2018

17 Dec, 2018 1:30pm
3 minutes to read

2018 has been a record breaking year for ridiculous pleasurecraft.

Vodafone's 'Piggy-Sue' campaign, via FCB, was so popular it was reworked for the Irish market. Image/YouTube.

BUSINESS

'Biggest account move of the year': Vodafone switches ad agencies

17 Dec, 2018 1:17pm
3 minutes to read

The telco's advertising account is worth $45 million.

OneRoof

Need to cool down? The world's most expensive places to buy a ski home

17 Dec, 2018 10:01am
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Where does New Zealand rank?

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The Dutch-Kiwi who continued his father's legacy

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17 Dec, 2018 6:00pm
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His early years were spent bareback riding and living in a tent.

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The ultimate ute? Six-wheel Mercedes X-Class concept revealed

17 Dec, 2018 2:05pm
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Polish tuning group reveal the kookiest double-cab ute of 2018.

Latest From New Zealand

Former lawyer Olivia Wensley said if the Law Society was serious it would have taken disciplinary action against those involved in the Russell McVeagh scandal. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Female lawyers 'sexually objectified', new rules needed: Report

17 Dec, 2018 11:00am

5 minutes to read

NEW ZEALAND

Thirsty driver opts for RTD on way to work

17 Dec, 2018 5:08pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Government confident of beating M. bovis

17 Dec, 2018 4:25pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Body found in search for missing fisherman

17 Dec, 2018 4:59pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi woman, 84, 'terribly embarrassed' after going missing in Aussie bush

17 Dec, 2018 4:52pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Guessing game: Kiwis rank 2nd in 10-question global quiz

17 Dec, 2018 4:42pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Power outage kills thrills at Rainbow's End

17 Dec, 2018 4:27pm
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Professor Gary Wilson, pictured at the summit of Castle Rock in Antarctica, is currently on the ice for an expedition at the Siple Coast, 850km from Scott Base. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Into the ice world: Why we should all care about Antarctica

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am

7 minutes to read

The debate's kicked off over the Government's most radical reforms to date: how schools are run.

Premium

Political Roundup: The case against major school reform

COMMENT: Debate kicks off over Govt's most radical reforms to date: how schools are run.

Premium

Our fight for mum: Family wants answers after cancer patient bled to death

A super-dose of chemo was supposed to buy more time for Carmen Walker.

In 'The Big Bang Theory', Sheldon was overwhelmed by Penny's present. Photo / Supplied

Premium

The psychology of Christmas spending

Christmas is on its way and that means presents.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Summer injuries like bug bites, falls and barbie injuries cost ACC billions of dollars

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Focus: 'SNL' gets fresh round of Trump wrath after Christmas skit

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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Local Focus: Cave dwellers 100 years on

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Seal spotted at Mission Bay

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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Local Focus: Get out of your car to save the dotterel

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: New tenant of CORT housing talks about the housing provider

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Cameron Davison undergoes heart treatment

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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Still from footage shot by David Crockett of an unidentified flying object on 24 December 1978. The UFO was filmed duirng a lfight from Wellington over Kaikoura and Blenheim picture supplied still from video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=5hNmg-fXcvs

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Crew remember UFO spotted over Kaikoura 40 years on

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Queen Street march in memory of Grace Millane

6 Dec, 2018 7:07am
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Latest From Business

The Auckland Unitary Plan contains plenty of provision to intensify built-up urban areas, and identifies potential future growth areas for rezoning. Photo / Chris Gorman

BUSINESS

Three-year itch impedes progress

17 Dec, 2018 5:49pm

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BUSINESS

Smart billboard will donate to Fred Hollows each time someone looks at it

17 Dec, 2018 4:28pm
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BUSINESS

Council agrees to halt Chamberlain Park development ahead of review

17 Dec, 2018 3:16pm
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BUSINESS

Flick customer base drops to 15-month low amid high power prices

17 Dec, 2018 1:36pm
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BUSINESS

'Biggest account move of the year': Vodafone switches ad agencies

17 Dec, 2018 1:17pm
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BUSINESS

Maccas worker with Down syndrome retires after 32 years

17 Dec, 2018 12:56pm
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BUSINESS

Ngāi Tahu backs out of Agria deal, takes direct stake in Wrightson

17 Dec, 2018 12:52pm
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BUSINESS

The bull market is dead, the stockmarket party is over

17 Dec, 2018 11:39am
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Mercury chief executive Fraser Whineray. Photo / NZ Herald

BUSINESS

Private equity strikes again with $270m Mercury metering deal

17 Dec, 2018 5:38pm
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Private equity has struck again with a $270m deal to buy Mercury's metering business.

Joyce Austin was convicted and fined today in the Auckland District Court. Photo / Sam Hurley

BUSINESS

Auckland woman faked EU wine export papers

17 Dec, 2018 4:47pm
5 minutes to read

Woman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

China: most optimistic nation

14 Dec, 2018 12:00am
3 minutes to read

Dr Harry van Enckevort wearing an AR headset. Photo / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

The future of NZ food

14 Dec, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

Andy Palmer and son Jethro. Photo / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

'Passion' planting helps water clear

7 Dec, 2018 12:04pm
4 minutes to read

Rez Gardi : 2017 Young New Zealander of the Year and University of Auckland Law graduate. Picture / supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

"Bullies made bomb noises"

7 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

China voted birthplace of tea

7 Dec, 2018 12:00am
2 minutes to read

John McKay, CEO, AsureQuality. Picture / Barker Photography.

BRAND INSIGHT

NZ's great food opportunity

7 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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Ross McMahon at his CIIE booth. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Brexit sees UK push into China

30 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

How humour beats stress

27 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Dr. Claude Aguergaray in the Photon Factory. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Laser could zap prostate cancer

24 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Why proposed tax bill will hurt renters the most

17 Dec, 2018 9:59am

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Oneroof

KiwiBuild: Who's winning, who's losing?

15 Dec, 2018 4:01pm
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Almost 50 built, 99,950 to go.

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The 5 Auckland homes buyers need to see this weekend

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Two words that sum up housing market in 2018

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Auckland housing market continues to cool

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The 5 best summer homes for sale right now

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The questions you need to ask when buying an apartment

17 Dec, 2018 8:04am
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Do your homework.

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Is downsizing our home the right move?

16 Dec, 2018 11:50am
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Personal finance writer Mary Holm answers your property and finance questions.

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WORLD

Toddler dies after being crushed at birthday party

17 Dec, 2018 5:31pm

4 minutes to read

WORLD

Australian MP resigns after 'sugar baby' claims

17 Dec, 2018 2:35pm
3 minutes to read

A married Aussie MP resigned from his senior position after a bombsell sex scandal.

An artist's impression of Nasa's planned Europa Clipper mission to map the moon and analyse its mineral content. Photo / Nasa

WORLD

Nuclear 'tunnelbot' probes alien life

17 Dec, 2018 1:12pm
4 minutes to read

It looks little more than a giant snowball. But now Nasa thinks it can probe it.

WORLD

Thief steals car, returns it to owner with full tank of petrol

17 Dec, 2018 1:09pm
2 minutes to read

The incident has been described as the most Canadian car-thief story of all time.

US President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington. Photo / AP

WORLD

Inside Russia's disinformation campaign

17 Dec, 2018 11:52am
7 minutes to read

A new report prepared for the Senate, shows the operation's scale and sweep.

Motoring News

The ultimate ute? Six-wheel Mercedes X-Class concept revealed

17 Dec, 2018 2:05pm
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New Zealand's safest car is also its most popular

17 Dec, 2018 1:15pm
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George and Jo Wallis Austin 7 Classic Cars words and pics Jacqui Madelin NZH 15Dec18 - George and Jo Wallis with their Austin 7. Photo / Jacqui Madelin NZH 15Dec18 - George

What's a collective of Austins?

17 Dec, 2018 10:00am
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Inspector Mark Fergus (left), Waitemata road policing manager, and Senior Constable Karl Bevin of the Waitemata serious crash unit visit the scene of a fatal accident on State Highway 16 in northwest

$1.4b to make New Zealand's worst roads safer

17 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Best in class: AA Driven Car of the Year category winners crowned

17 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Mercedes A200. Photographed in Auckland for Driven. 10 December 2018 New Zealand Herald Photograph by Ted Baghurst.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class: AA Driven NZ Car of the Year winner detailed

15 Dec, 2018 7:20am
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Aston Martin Valkyrie V12 will make 1000hp, last 100,000km

14 Dec, 2018 3:04pm
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Hayden Paddon's WRC future uncertain as Loeb signs with Hyundai

14 Dec, 2018 1:20pm
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NZ exclusive: our first drive of the all-new Ford Focus in Melbourne

14 Dec, 2018 10:25am
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Live: Latham makes 264, NZ bowlers destroy Sri Lanka

17 Dec, 2018 10:30am

4 minutes to read

SPORT

Schoolboy poaching row: St Kents in stunning u-turn

17 Dec, 2018 4:06pm
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Head changes his tune on controversial recruitment policy in letter to parents.

SPORT

'Dangerous game': Aussie cricketers in 'cheating' controversy

17 Dec, 2018 2:09pm
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Rattue: Forget the hype - Parker victory means very little

16 Dec, 2018 12:52pm
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SPORT

Watch: Steven Adams' incredible sportmanship saves rival from injury

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm
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SPORT

Focused and fired-up Parker is no ordinary Joe

17 Dec, 2018 8:19am
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Parker handles pressure to stay relevant in increasingly congested heavyweight division.

Ross Taylor of New Zealand leaves the field after being dismissed by a stunning catch. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Watch: Freakish catch stuns Black Caps star

17 Dec, 2018 1:28pm
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Ross Taylor was dismissed by a brilliant piece of fielding early on day three.

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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Summer injuries like bug bites, falls and barbie injuries cost ACC billions of dollars

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather New Zealand: December 17th - 19th

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

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MetService Severe Weather Update: December 17th

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Focus: 'SNL' gets fresh round of Trump wrath after Christmas skit

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

LIFESTYLE

Woman haunted by sugar daddy

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

LIFESTYLE

Student films her grandfather's heartwarming reaction every time she visits him

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

NEW ZEALAND

Seconds from disaster: Auckland fisherman's daring escape during shark attack

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

WORLD

Global temperature agreement has been reached in Poland

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

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MetService Weather Wellington: December 18th

17 Dec, 2018 5:35pm

Latest From Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Grim truth behind gruesome Dark Knight scene

17 Dec, 2018 1:48pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Obituary for Hollywood star slammed for 'misogynistic' angle

17 Dec, 2018 10:20am
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ENTERTAINMENT

SNL imagined a world without Trump as president - Trump was not amused

17 Dec, 2018 9:59am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Mortal Engines could lose US$100m at the box office

17 Dec, 2018 9:40am
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ENTERTAINMENT

How Margot Robbie became Queen Elizabeth I

17 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

End of an era: Peter Williams signs off after 40 years

16 Dec, 2018 6:40pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Police visit 'Saturday Night Live' star after Instagram post

16 Dec, 2018 8:46pm
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Idris Elba had a thoughtful response to an interviewer's question about #MeToo. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Idris Elba's 'perfect' response to #MeToo question

17 Dec, 2018 3:50pm
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Women are praising Idris Elba after his strong response to a question about #MeToo.

Netflix's latest feature hasn't gone down all that well. Photo / 123RF

ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix users slam 'obnoxious' feature

17 Dec, 2018 12:45pm
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Netflix loves testing new ideas on its users, but this one might have missed the mark.

Movies

Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in series 3 of The Crown. Photo / Netflix

MOVIES

Helena Bonham Carter: 'Being well known and vulnerable is a tricky combination'

17 Dec, 2018 7:56am
7 minutes to read

For her next big role, playing the Queen's sister, Bonham Carter went back to basics.

Margot Robbie as the young Elizabeth, with Grace Molony (left) and Georgia Burnell. Photo / AP

MOVIES

How Margot Robbie became Queen Elizabeth I

17 Dec, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Makeup artist faced massive challenge to transform Hollywood beauty into Elizabeth I.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Do Cornish Pasties have to be served hot? Photo / 123RF

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: December 17

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Road To Rhythm: Part 1 (18-clvs)

It's Rhythm & Vines as you have never seen it before. A warts and all look at Gisborne's party juggernaut, part 1.

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

Road to rhythm: Part 2 (18-clvs)

It's Rhythm & Vines as you have never seen it before. A warts and all look at Gisborne's party juggernaut, part 2.

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 s2e03: The Magpie (Pg-l)

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

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.

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Val Adams' insane pregnancy workout

17 Dec, 2018 1:10pm
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All this while carrying her second child? We're tired just watching

Radio host tortured by labour simulator on air

16 Dec, 2018 9:45am
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Sam Wallace learned a valuable lesson the hard way on The Hits

Kiwi adventurers team up with National Geographic

16 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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"Nat Geo are covering our expedition through weekly updates," says Bridget Thackwray.

Why Auckland is the place to be this New Year's Eve

16 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Gone are the days where Auckland was a ghost town on New Year's Eve.

Mosese Veaila and Joe Naufahu. Photo / Supplied

Meet the Kiwi actor set to play Jonah Lomu

16 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Young actor Mosese Veaila, who will play Jonah Lomu in next year's mini-series.

Actress Jane Seymour 'absolutely loves NZ'

16 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Jane Seymour has been making the most of her summer trip Downunder.

Jacinda reveals Neve's Christmas costume

14 Dec, 2018 9:53am
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"I have already bought some novelty wear for Neve!" says excited mum and PM, Jacinda.

NZ's most festive (and grinchiest) stars

14 Dec, 2018 7:18am
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'Tis the season to be jolly!

RNZ host in on-air hysterics over Trump

13 Dec, 2018 1:52pm
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Lisa Owen could not contain her laughter and it is hilarious.

ZM hosts tear up over tragic loss

13 Dec, 2018 1:20pm
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Honourary member of the ZM team, Karen has passed away.

Kevin Hart was in New Zealand this week for his Irresponsible world tour. Photo / AP

Kevin Hart embraces te reo Māori while in New Zealand

13 Dec, 2018 11:15am
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Kevin Hart practised saying "homai te pakipaki" in an Instagram story.

Sam Wallace wants to make 'pregnant partner walk to hospital in labour'

13 Dec, 2018 7:47am
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"You are going to make her walk 900m to save $35 (for parking)...are you joking!?"

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

The scientist who is changing the world

17 Dec, 2018 12:00pm

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Career dilemma: Stay on the tools or move to management?

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The magic age to act in the workplace

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Payroll staff need help with holiday pay shambles

17 Dec, 2018 8:07am
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Underpaid leave bill mounts as workers struggle with old software and rules.

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Legendary leader: The woman who changed the UN

17 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Sponsored content: She challenged how the world values work.

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Frosted orange sponge cakes

A simple, yet impressive Spanish-inspired cake that is perfect for the festive season.

Herb 'n' crumb chicken tenderloins with fried rice

Tender crumbed chicken with a quick and easy homemade fried rice to serve.

Simon Gault's Christmas glazed ham

What could be better for Christmas dinner than hot glazed ham?

Gingerbread cut-out cookies

Homemade gingerbread men are the perfect family activity and make great gifts.

Dairy-free coconut, lime and passionfruit ice cream

This dairy-free ice cream adds a lovely light note at the end of a rich meal.

School holiday fun: mini pita pizzas

Annabel Langbein keeps the kids happy with mini pita pizzas and virgin pina coladas.

Cherry clafoutis

There is a reason why this is one of the most popular all-time cherry desserts.

Classic Kiwi mussel fritters

Fresh mussel meat will give you a great tasting fritter simply served with bread and mayo.

Quick and easy Indian-spiced eggs

Breakfast is served with these very yummy, very easy spiced eggs.

Festive treat: White Christmas

A sweet Christmas classic everyone will love.

Slow-roasted pork leg with pomegranate slaw

A slow-cooked roast is a great idea for Christmas Day, as the oven does all the work.

Banoffee cheesecake

This cheesecake is special enough for any occasion and can be made in advance and frozen.

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LIFESTYLE

Stormy Daniels, Fortnite: 2018 Pornhub searches revealed

17 Dec, 2018 9:05am

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17 Dec, 2018 9:53am
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9-year-old boy loses eye after being shot with Nerf gun

17 Dec, 2018 10:14am
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Woman claims dead sugar daddy is haunting her

17 Dec, 2018 9:52am
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17 Dec, 2018 3:00pm
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Sex work: Our lives depend on it

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Spoil the abstainers in your life with a jug of virgin pina coladas

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Strawberry & pomegranate loaf with lemon icing

17 Dec, 2018 8:55am
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Palace denies Harry and Meghan Boxing Day rumours

17 Dec, 2018 9:08am
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The Duchess is said to have banned Harry from a Royal Christmas tradition.

Each tiny Christmas mince pie you munch on is up to 300 calories apiece. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

How much weight will you gain over Christmas?

17 Dec, 2018 7:19am
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Each tiny Christmas mince pie you munch on is up to 300 calories apiece.

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Celebrity beauty looks we love - the bob edition

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How Kate Middleton subtly upped her fashion game

The Duchess of Cambridge's style has evolved — but set its own precedent.

11 books you won't be able to put down this summer

In need of a good read? These page-turners are the perfect way to while away long days.

10 essential items to pack in your beach bag this summer

These beauty picks will have you looking your best this summer.

Eat your greens: Healthy recipes to survive the silly season

Counter festive overindulgence with these recipes packed with plenty of green veges.

The best celebrity looks of the week

From J.Lo to Alexa Chung, these celebs turned heads this week.

The most flattering swimwear to suit any style

Minimal or feminine, full-coverage or itty-bitty... We've got swimsuit styles to suit you.

The best potato salad with fresh corn & avocado

This simple salad is summer in a bowl.

Meghan Markle stakes her claim on the fashion industry

Her surprise appearance staked her claim on the fashion industry. But what does it mean?

How to be a healthy hedonist this Christmas

'Tis the season to be merry and indulge, but how can you limit some of the festive damage?

Fun things to do around Auckland this weekend

See the almighty Wu-Tang Clan live, party with pasta and get Christmas gifts sorted.

Eleanor Ozich's wholesome no-bake chocolate cake

This cake is a wonder — both rich and satisfying while also being dairy and gluten-free.

Latest From Travel

1154 Pastaria offers amazing house made pasta. Photo / Alexia Santamaria

TRAVEL

Wellington: Changing places

17 Dec, 2018 10:00am

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The Superyacht list: The biggest, brashest boats of 2018

17 Dec, 2018 1:30pm
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2018 has been a record breaking year for ridiculous pleasurecraft.

London's Gatwick Airport. Photo / Getty Images

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Black passenger accuses airport worker of racism

17 Dec, 2018 1:00pm
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The passenger said he was told to move out of a queue for business class passengers.

Snow Leopard:The eye-catching Embraer aircraft is raising awareness for Kazakhstan's endangered wildcat. Photo / Marina Lystseva, Getty Images

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Pawsome: Embraer's snow leopard livery turns heads

17 Dec, 2018 11:34am
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The livery on the latest airliner has been described as "pawsome".

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