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Recovery teams return from Whakaari/ White Island without bodies. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

Live: Dive teams resume White Island search today

16 Dec, 2019 6:24am

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Jeet Raval walks off after he was dismissed by Mitchell Starc. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Aussie star's brutal sledge to struggling Black Cap

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in her Beehive office, Parliament, Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2019: A year in review

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am

7 minutes to read

NEW ZEALAND

'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Phil Goff reminds council boss about conflicts of interest

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

Black Caps tactics raise darkest days comparisons

16 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide

15 Dec, 2019 4:22pm
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NEW ZEALAND

'It wasn't her time,' says woman of mum swept out to sea after crash

15 Dec, 2019 9:33pm
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NEW ZEALAND

We don't know how lucky we are, mate

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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WORLD

Rare find: Massive nest of huntsman spiders uncovered in Western Australia

15 Dec, 2019 6:42pm
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LIFESTYLE

Still at work? Start your holidays now

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Meghan and Harry's current work hiatus suggests their earlier legal decisions might have been somewhat ill-advised. Photo / File

LIFESTYLE

Decision Meghan might live to regret

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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One month ago, Meghan and Harry stepped out of the spotlight for a six-week holiday.

A week on from the White Island eruption, we seem to have moved rather quickly on to the manhunt. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Sasha Borissenko: White Island - Who will be bearing the legal brunt?

15 Dec, 2019 3:00pm
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A week on, we seem to have moved rather quickly on to the manhunt.

NEW ZEALAND

New search for missing Swedish hunter who disappeared in 2017

15 Dec, 2019 7:12pm
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BUSINESS

Investors grapple with reality of indefinite monetary support

15 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of Mitchell Santner. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Dire defeat: Australia complete Black Caps destruction

16 Dec, 2019 1:20am
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Needing a record run chase, the Black Caps instead produced one of their heaviest defeats.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Christmas made easy

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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A daily column by Ana Samways looking at some of the more humorous and strange news.

Walt Disney with some of his cartoon creations. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Chilling myth about Disney exposed

15 Dec, 2019 2:18pm
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This conspiracy theory surrounding Walt Disney's burial will leave you feeling cold.

NEW ZEALAND

Another marine heatwave? NZ's seas are warming fast

15 Dec, 2019 2:55pm
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NZ sea temperatures are warming - and forecasters aren't ruling out third marine heatwave.

NEW ZEALAND

'Mum hit her head': 4yo only witness to mother's treadmill death

15 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Firm fined, council's lack of action 'irresponsible'

15 Dec, 2019 8:53pm
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This little penguin was found swimming in a Bay View resident's paddling pool. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

'What on earth is that?': Penguin found in Napier paddling pool released

15 Dec, 2019 11:11am
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The lost penguin was released on to a Napier beach by Bay View family on Saturday.

Children in Japan are expected to not leave a single grain of rice in their bowls at the dinner table. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Niki Bezzant: Cherish everything and everyone

15 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Mottainai loosely translates as something like "waste not, want not".

Pāpāmoa East is one area the Government has bought several new state houses. Photo / File

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Tauranga's $9m state house spend-up

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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New state houses: Where they are and why critics say they aren't coming fast enough.

Is it even Christmas if you don't watch Love Actually? Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

The best Christmas romcoms: 7 cult feelgood films you need to see

15 Dec, 2019 7:56am
5 minutes to read

Times: Even the hardest of seasonal cynics can't resist a Christmas romcom.

Sky TV has not impressed investors this year. Photo/Jason Oxenham.

BUSINESS

Continuous Disclosure: What made the naughty and nice list for investors in 2019

15 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Experts share their best and worst moments of the year.

What teachers can and can't post on social media about students is unclear. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Teachers could be using your child's images for social media clicks

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Teachers remain uncertain on what is acceptable to share about their students online.

Anna Karina has died aged 79, the French culture minister announced Sunday Dec. 15, 2019. AP Photo / Mario Torrisi, File

ENTERTAINMENT

Icon of French cinema Anna Karina dires, aged 79

16 Dec, 2019 6:07am
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Original femme fatale ignited the New Wave movement in films by Jean-Luc Godard.

SPORT

Get in behind - Steve Hansen calls for All Black unity

15 Dec, 2019 2:00pm
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Steve Hansen on the All Black results which hurt him most.

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Marieke Vervoort, a Paralympic athlete who has battled since her teen years with a degenerative muscle disease, calls for a nurse in the middle of the night. Photo / Lynsey Addario, The New York Times

The champion who picked a date to die

New York Times: She was a world-class athlete. A gold-medal winner. And she wanted to die.

The best Christmas romcoms: 7 cult feelgood films you need to see

Times: Even the hardest of seasonal cynics can't resist a Christmas romcom.

Women who fled the Islamic State's last areas of control in Syria at the Al Hol camp. Photo / Ivor Prickett, The New York Times

Diary of a war correspondent: I've lost count of the people I've seen killed

Times: The end of the caliphate, Shamima Begum and the fate of Isis prisoners.

How many drinks is too many drinks when flying? Photo / Getty Images

How much is too much? The rules around drinking on a plane

Does free alcohol on a long-haul flight give you license to swill?

Ashley Judd speaks at the rally at the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017. Photo / Getty Images

Six decisions that shaped the decade

Washington Post: The people that made tough choices that affected millions.

A pair of 2019 Apple AirPod Pro noise-cancelling earphones and a wireless charging case. Photo / Getty Images

Apple AirPods Pro review: The 'hearable' at its best

New York Times: Putting Apple's new noise-cancelling wireless earbuds to the test.

There are many reasons to admire forthright feedback at work. The trouble is, too many of us do it badly. Photo / 123RF

Comment: The painful truth about feedback at work

Financial Times: Radically honest performance reviews tend to produce good results.

Fleur Magick Dennis and her son James carrying drinking water home from the town hall in Euchareena, Australia. Photo / Adam Ferguson, The New York Times

As water runs low, can life in the Australian outback go on?

New York Times: In Australia's vast interior, rivers and lakes are disappearing.

Is Santa doing more harm than good?

The belief in a kind, global benefactor is increasingly a dilemma for parents.

OneRoof

Would you like to test drive a multi-million-dollar home?

16 Dec, 2019 5:03am
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UK firm allows prospective buyers to live in a property before they take the plunge.

Food and beverage products from Nelson Tasman have become firm Kiwi favourites. Photo / Chia Sisters

JOB MARKET

Good party food and you'll save 10 hours on your weekly commute

13 Dec, 2019 3:33pm
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People moving to Nelson say business is booming and there's time to go mountain biking.

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Inside a city-hopping Audi RS3 pocket rocket

15 Dec, 2019 9:30am
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0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds is more than enough to "boogie" with.

Latest From New Zealand

Gusty northwesterlies and heavier rain are expected in Auckland on Tuesday. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Here comes the rain, NZ

15 Dec, 2019 8:31am

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NEW ZEALAND

White Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injured

16 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Cartoons: December 1 - 31

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

We don't know how lucky we are, mate

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Teachers could be using your child's images for social media clicks

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Letters: Adventure tourism, Snell memories, Labour example and Christmas cheer

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Politics

The refugee centre in Mangere, where many of the Tampa asylum-seekers tasted freedom for the first time in New Zealand. File photo / David White

We don't know how lucky we are, mate

COMMENT: Life lesson comes full circle from a ship in Auckland to a taxi in Christchurch.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2019: A year in review

Ardern deemed 2019 her 'year of delivery' – but what has actually been delivered?

Nats want to fine cyclists who don't use dedicated cycleways

National Party wants to make it mandatory for cyclists to use dedicated lanes.

National leader Simon Bridges says the New Zealand voter wants clarity and decisiveness. Photo / Paul Taylor

Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide

Labour's feedback loop seems stuck in Grey Lynn and Wadestown, says Simon Bridges.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Grant Robertson's big gamble

Finance Minister's $12b infrastructure spending announcement missed the mark.

Boris Johnson shakes hands with Donald Trump onstage during the annual NATO heads of government summit. Photo / Getty Images

Trump promises 'massive' trade deal after Boris Johnson's 'great win'

Trump said the agreement has "the potential to be far bigger" than any deal.

Latest From Business

GDP growth has slowed but a recent run of strong data suggests it's not as bad as expected. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Data points to economic boost

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am

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BUSINESS

Data points to economic boost

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Small Business: Craft movement spills over into jerky

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Buy-now-pay-later operator to use Mastercard network

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Niesche: Aussie economy a pawn in PM's risky game

15 Dec, 2019 7:00pm
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BUSINESS

Winners and losers in US-China partial trade deal

15 Dec, 2019 9:11am
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BUSINESS

Liam Dann: The bad joke that spoiled a golden decade

15 Dec, 2019 4:44am
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BUSINESS

Recovering housing market boosts economic outlook

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Investors grapple with reality of indefinite monetary support

15 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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Financial Times: Markets adjust after bumper year for central bank stimulus.

BUSINESS

Sasha Borissenko: White Island - Who will be bearing the legal brunt?

15 Dec, 2019 3:00pm
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A week on, we seem to have moved rather quickly on to the manhunt.

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Focus Live: "We have a plan". Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement details White Island recovery operation due to commence tomorrow morning

ANZ Sports Scene

Lockie Ferguson looks to be out with injury after the first day of the first test, City Kickboxing fighters prepare for battle in Las Vegas and we chat with triathlete Nicole van der Kaay as part of the ANZ Olympic Pathway Programme.

Radio Hauraki

The morning after the inaugural Radio Hauraki Bowls Invitation Matt had a few issues with Jerry and his teammate Producer Alex's victory

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.

Driven Battles

Watch some of New Zealand's most well known faces (and voices) battle it out in Driven's series of driving challenges

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Local Focus: New business for oldest building in historic Whanganui

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Trelinnoe Park falls into passionate hands

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: The White Island body recovery operation begins

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: White Island victims remembered in ‘paddle out’

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Taupō transport event has community at heart

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: High School leavers launch Taupō bungy

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi responds to Peter’s earlier comments about his party's policy on supporting NZ media

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Time running out to talk trash

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen House

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

5G Gaming is Live

10 Dec, 2019 10:10am
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GMP Pharmaceuticals team with event partners & sponsors. Photo / Smoke Photography

BRAND INSIGHT

NZ 'waste' in demand in China

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwis shun bank term deposits

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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Cloud Gaming is the Future

3 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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How your home funds your travel

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Tourists could "smash" Auckland

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Andrew Bascand, managing director of investment management company Harbour Asset Management (HAM). Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

No 'sugar rush' for economy

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

What makes an engaging mobile game?

25 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

44 per cent not fairly paid

22 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Why South Auckland will see house prices boom

14 Dec, 2019 6:00am

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What happens when real estate rivals team up

14 Dec, 2019 5:59am
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Ray White agents Ross Hawkins and Heather Walton on why they decided to join forces.

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Hawke's Bay's first homestead for sale - winery next door

13 Dec, 2019 2:53pm
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Te Mata Estate lovers can now buy the mansion.

Latest From World

People scuffle with police during an anti-Boris Johnson demonstration, at Trafalgar Square in central London on Friday Dec. 13, 2019. Photo / AP

WORLD

Remainers lose battle, still hope to win the war

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am

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A couple take photos of the Houses of Parliament in London, a day after the British election. Photo / AP

WORLD

EU Brexit and a UK breakup: Price to pay may be divorce at home too

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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"What we've got now is pretty close to a perfect storm."

Most spiders go out on their own after they're old enough. Photo / Bush Heritage Australia

WORLD

Why massive nest of huntsman spiders uncovered in Western Australia is such a rare find

15 Dec, 2019 6:42pm
3 minutes to read

The reason why this massive nests of spiders is so unusual.

A Boeing 737 air tanker has arrived in Perth to assist in the firefighting effort. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Large air tanker arrives to fight Perth bushfires while heatwave conditions make firefighters' job even more difficult

15 Dec, 2019 3:16pm
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Australia's largest air tanker has arrived in Perth as a heatwave makes things difficult.

Armed policeman are seen outside Lindt Cafe in Sydney on December 15, 2014. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Snap decision that made two women hostages

15 Dec, 2019 1:44pm
10 minutes to read

It was a normal day when Louisa and her mum decided to go to the Lindt Cafe.

Motoring News

Winner revealed: what is the 2019 AA Driven NZ Car of the Year?

15 Dec, 2019 10:30am
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Inside a city-hopping Audi RS3 pocket rocket

15 Dec, 2019 9:30am
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Good Oil: Indian car firm enters titanic legal battle with Jeep

15 Dec, 2019 4:00am
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From V8s to Indy: Scott McLaughlin rewarded with IndyCar opportunity

14 Dec, 2019 10:42am
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Can this Aussie-built off-road ute knock Ford's Ranger Raptor off its perch?

13 Dec, 2019 7:05pm
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Bargain family SUVs: 10 practical wagons for $15,000 or less

13 Dec, 2019 6:59pm
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AA Driven Car of the Year safest car winner: Mercedes CLA, small car big tech

13 Dec, 2019 4:21pm
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The newly released Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid, as road tested by Driven. PHOTO / MATTHEW HANSEN

AA Driven Car of the Year People's Choice winner: the best Toyota RAV4 yet

13 Dec, 2019 12:27pm
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Watch: 'Moronic' driver is caught red-handed by Aussie police in hilarious video

13 Dec, 2019 12:00pm
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Dire defeat: Australia complete Black Caps destruction

16 Dec, 2019 1:20am

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SPORT

Black Caps tactics raise darkest days comparisons

16 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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SPORT

Sevens sweep! New Zealand do the double in Cape Town

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16 Dec, 2019 6:30am
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SPORT

Bulk buy: Warriors out to upsize pack

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

Dylan Cleaver: Peter Snell's peculiar relationship with NZ

14 Dec, 2019 5:00pm
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SPORT

Rattue: The Black Caps' major problem that has never changed

15 Dec, 2019 4:00pm
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SPORT

And new! Auckland gym gets second UFC champion

15 Dec, 2019 7:12pm
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SPORT

Rate the Black Caps v Australia - and win

15 Dec, 2019 5:30pm
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SPORT

Gifford: Unofficial sporting winners of 2019

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Taurua and the Silver Ferns produced a magical turnaround to claim World Cup.

SPORT

Aussie star's brutal sledge to struggling Black Cap

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Did Aussie quick cross the line, or was he just saying what Kiwi fans were thinking?

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Grace Millane's killer convicted - a summary of events

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Grace Millane murder trial: Accused admits to disposing of body

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My Breakup With God

15 Dec, 2019 5:30pm

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

15 Dec, 2019 5:30pm

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Fighting the Demon: Inside New Zealand's Meth Crisis

15 Dec, 2019 5:30pm

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Simon Wilson interviews Jordan Peterson

15 Dec, 2019 5:30pm

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Road to Rhythm | R&V Festival Documentary

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Fans didn't exactly love the Joey-Rachel relationship. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Weirdest Friends plot finally explained

14 Dec, 2019 9:58am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Demi Lovato teases new music after rehab comeback

14 Dec, 2019 1:44pm
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Elizabeth Hurley reacts to Austin Powers reboot

14 Dec, 2019 9:31am
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Olivia Wilde speaks out against sex-for-tips claims

14 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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Taylor Swift calls out Scooter Braun during award speech

14 Dec, 2019 7:22am
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More baby joy for Marc Ellis and partner Linda Codegoni

14 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Firth and wife split after 22 years of marriage

14 Dec, 2019 9:40am
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ENTERTAINMENT

New Star Wars film is almost here, but a dark side looms

14 Dec, 2019 10:58am
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Fierce criticism of the new trilogy has been amplified by social media.

Daniel Hernandez, aka, Tekashi 69 expressed remorse for his actions in his letter, and requested leniency at his sentencing. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Tekashi 6ix9ine begging judge for a second chance

14 Dec, 2019 2:10pm
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The 23yo rapper is facing up to 47 years in prison - now hes asking for a second chance.

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MOVIES

The best Christmas romcoms: 7 cult feelgood films you need to see

15 Dec, 2019 7:56am
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Times: Even the hardest of seasonal cynics can't resist a Christmas romcom.

Harvey Weinstein departs from criminal court after a bail hearing in New York City. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

Weinstein's lawyers deny he is using Zimmer frame to win public sympathy

15 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Weinstein seen shopping without using the walking aid he had at his court appearance.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Quizzes

Herald afternoon quiz: December 15

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Meet the two new Kiwi Hollywood stars

15 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Two young Kiwi actors are poised for Hollywood fame.

Kingfish for Clarke's wedding?

15 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Clarke Gayford's quest to find a Hawaiian delicacy for his nuptials to PM Jacinda Ardern.

He's back - and back on the box? Paul Henry's tempting TV offers

15 Dec, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Controversial TV host is back - and weighing up offers to return to our screens.

Marc Ellis and Linda Codegoni are expecting their second child.

More baby joy for Marc Ellis and partner Linda Codegoni

14 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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Just a year after their first child, Spy hears the couple are preparing for baby no. 2.

Sophie Vieceli and Richie Mo'unga were married yesterday in Christchurch. Photo / Instagram

All Black ties the knot in Christchurch this weekend

8 Dec, 2019 12:59pm
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Richie Mo'unga says I do to long term partner

Glen Levy and Yvette Harvie-Salter. Photo / Supplied

Would you pay to watch other people travel? These Kiwis hope so.

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
2 minutes to read

A new comedy travel show takes an innovative approach to funding, asking you to pay for it

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Lavish home where The Bachelorette is being filmed

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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But is there an Art room?

Bridge to be Sophie Vieceli and sister Emma. Photo / Supplied

I do! Summer of sports stars weddings

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Spy has learned it's the summer of sporting weddings.

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Kiwi celebs, rich listers go wild at biggest party of the year

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Reality stars and sports folk donned outrageous outfits at Burning Man at the Toy Mansion.

NZ Herald Job Market

Six perks you should negotiate when accepting a job offer

2 Dec, 2019 10:35am

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JOB MARKET

Toots and waves for Mack truck with message of hope

28 Nov, 2019 12:12pm
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JOB MARKET

Daughter's degree inspires mum to become teacher

27 Nov, 2019 2:58pm
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JOB MARKET

Check in with staff: Survey reveals stress in real estate

27 Nov, 2019 12:53pm
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JOB MARKET

Bad boss: What you should reveal in your search for a new job

26 Nov, 2019 10:43am
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JOB MARKET

Didn't get the job? Is it ok to ask why?

25 Nov, 2019 9:52am
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JOB MARKET

Competition at work? Don't let it turn into resentment

23 Nov, 2019 7:14am
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JOB MARKET

Open plan office: How to stop all out war

1 Dec, 2019 11:11am
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Chatter, smells and clutter are the main issues - which one are you guilty of?

JOB MARKET

Throw an end-of-year party on a budget

29 Nov, 2019 10:36am
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With a bit of creativity and you can still celebrate and have fun with limited cash.

Latest from Eat Well

Meringue ice cream cake

Creamy, luscious and decadent served with a tart berry sauce or sliced summer fruit.

Gingerbread cut-out cookies

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

Banoffee cheesecake

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

Festive sweet treats: Christmas snowballs

These lovely buttery cookies, with their tangy cherry filling, will vanish very quickly.

Peanut butter and apricot bars

Don't go hungry during these long summer days, perfect to take with on outdoor adventures.

Festive and fabulous: Chiffon cake

A lovely light-textured cake served with plenty of whipped cream or yoghurt and fruit.

Poppyseed and parmesan shortbread

A little bag of these wonderful shortbread makes a lovely gift for party hosts.

Zucchini and cherry tomato nicoise salad

This salad is vegan-friendly and packed with healthy in-season produce.

Chickpea eggplant salad

This salad caters for those on a vegan diet but it's so good carnivores will love it too.

Dark chocolate and brandied fig truffles

This recipe makes a lot so you can wrap up a boxful and gift to a hard-to-buy-for person.

Spicy hummus

Get your Mediterranean diet on track and eat hummus more regularly with this easy recipe.

Chunky vegetable paella

This season's crops of courgettes, capsicums, aubergine and corn are upon us.

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Gwyneth Paltrow, creator of Goop. Photo / Getty Images

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Gwyneth's ridiculous $365k Christmas gift

14 Dec, 2019 11:50am

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Google reveals top home gifts for 2019

14 Dec, 2019 11:47am
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He said 'yes'!: Why aren't more women proposing to their boyfriends?

14 Dec, 2019 8:40am
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Viewers savage new reality show about plus-sized romances

14 Dec, 2019 7:24am
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Fish oil-based drug for cutting heart risks approved in US

14 Dec, 2019 1:26pm
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Simon Gault's recipe for the perfect Christmas ham

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Why a slip dress is a wardrobe essential at any age

15 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Blogger Rach shared the idea after struggling to get her toddler to take her medicine. Photo / Facebook

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Mum's 'genius' medicine hack goes viral

14 Dec, 2019 1:11pm
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The trick is so simple, you'll be kicking yourself for not thinking of it earlier.

Donning full make-up with painted red nails, a floral blouse and long flowing skirt and his hair blow-dried into a soft feminine style, the car mechanic looked every inch the part. Photo / Supplied

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Man dresses up as mum for driving test

14 Dec, 2019 11:05am
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The 43yo man tried to pass as his 60yo mother.

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