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Health and safety rules mean that a Kiwi tradition is set to change.

BUSINESS

Bunnings BBQ faces a snag: New safety order over onions

14 Nov, 2018 10:28am

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NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: Teen's killer linked to 2008 liquor store murder

14 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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NEW ZEALAND

Person dies after being struck by train at station

14 Nov, 2018 11:43am
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NEW ZEALAND

Manurewa death: Neighbours woken by screaming, banging

14 Nov, 2018 10:47am
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SPORT

The reason Ireland are bitter ahead of All Blacks clash

14 Nov, 2018 6:05am
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LIFESTYLE

Birthday snaps show new side of Prince Charles

14 Nov, 2018 11:44am
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BUSINESS

Man pulls father-in-law out of scam, family still loses $80K

12 Nov, 2018 11:39am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Designer shuts down Lorde's theft accusation

14 Nov, 2018 10:25am
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Melania Trump's spokeswoman released a statement: 'It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honour of serving in this White House.' Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Melania's extraordinary call to have senior White House adviser fired

14 Nov, 2018 10:43am
5 minutes to read

First Lady was reportedly upset after adviser questioned seating on trip to Africa.

A South African couple living in Nelson have become a victim of vandlism and racism after finding racial slurs tagged all over their property. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

South Africans shocked at racial tagging on house

14 Nov, 2018 10:56am
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Couple just sold their home when they found the words "Sth African C***" on property.

Lulu Pou breached her home detention sentence and has been re-sentenced to nine months in prison. Photo/NZME

NEW ZEALAND

Fake ticket scammer jailed for breaching home detention

14 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Concert ticket scam artist Lulu Amberlee Pou cut off her 'home-D' bracelet.

Michelle Obama looking nonplussed during Mr Trump's inauguration. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

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

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

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

Lady Beth Douglas died of a drug overdose earlier this year. Photo/Facebook.

LIFESTYLE

Teen aristocrat's secret porn career

14 Nov, 2018 6:34am
3 minutes to read

Shocking allegations have been made by a former boyfriend of the woman.

A video shows the teenagers bullying Brett Corbett. Photo / Facebook

WORLD

Bullied boy with cerebral palsy made to lie in creek

14 Nov, 2018 8:34am
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At first Brett Corbett said kids dared him to swim in the creek. Then the truth came out.

SPORT

Read's latest remarkable milestone

14 Nov, 2018 7:46am
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ONEROOF

How the other half lives - Auckland's best designed homes

14 Nov, 2018 9:07am
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Armie Hammer's Stan Lee tribute tweet did not go down well with fans. Photos / AP, Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Star's Stan Lee tribute tweet backfires badly

14 Nov, 2018 8:10am
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As tributes flooded social media, one didn't go down too well with fans

Armed police stand guard outside a house in Zelda Ave after a fatal shooting. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Death on an Otara footpath: Man, 35, charged with murder

14 Nov, 2018 10:50am
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Neighbours say they thought the commotion was people letting off fireworks.

Pike River family members Sonya Rockhouse, Anna Osborne and Bernie Monk are emotional. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Touching images: Pike River families react to re-entry decision

14 Nov, 2018 8:26am
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"What an amazing day this is, not just for the Pike families but for New Zealand."

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

WORLD

'Massively infected': Election scandal has US in revolt

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

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

Over it! The 43-year-old had just finalised her divorce and felt like the dress represented 'a lie' - so she wanted it to burn. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Out with a bang! Woman celebrates divorce by blowing up wedding dress

14 Nov, 2018 9:55am
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Rigged with 9kg of explosives, the bang could be heard from 24km away.

Nerve-wrecking footage taken from the cockpit of a plane going into land at Palma de Mallorca in Spain shows two pilots navigating a thunderstorm. Photo / Youtube, 727aviation

TRAVEL

Nerve-wracking cockpit footage shows pilots landing during a thunderstorm

14 Nov, 2018 9:43am
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Viewers applauded the pilots for their skilled landing during a thunderstorm in Mallorca.

OneRoof

The house that stopped a serial renovator in her tracks

14 Nov, 2018 10:02am
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Captivating views and a finish that couldn't be improved are the stars of this home.

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Employers must step up to help stop domestic violence

14 Nov, 2018 6:46am
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Comment: Everyone needs to help to turn around horrifying record.

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Top Gear presenter crashes new Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

14 Nov, 2018 11:50am
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Although both vehicles were damaged, Chris Harris and the other driver were unhurt.

Latest From New Zealand

Nick Wallis died when the helicopter he was piloting crashed at Wanaka last month. Photo / James Allan

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal Wanaka crash theory: Clothing 'caught on rotor'

14 Nov, 2018 6:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Man admits voting 11 times

14 Nov, 2018 11:33am
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NEW ZEALAND

Pike River families hopeful of manslaughter charges

14 Nov, 2018 10:26am
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NEW ZEALAND

South Africans shocked at racial tagging on house

14 Nov, 2018 10:56am
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NEW ZEALAND

Death on an Otara footpath: Man, 35, charged with murder

14 Nov, 2018 10:50am
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NEW ZEALAND

Manurewa death: Neighbours woken by screaming, banging

14 Nov, 2018 10:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: Teen's killer linked to 2008 liquor store murder

14 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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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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For God! For King! And for Country! AU - E! Ake, ake, kia kaha e! Photo / Brett Phibbs

Premium & Indepth

Big Read: Old soldiers and why we remember them

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

Premium & Indepth

Our most complex quake: Kaikōura two years on

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

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

Premium & Indepth

Interactive graphic: See every NZer who died in WWI

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

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BUSINESS

Focus: Iconic Bunnings sausage sizzle hits a snag

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fatal Wanaka crash theory

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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BUSINESS

Focus: REINZ figures indicate possible spring surge

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Pike River Mine re-entry approved

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Man admits manslaughter of fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

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

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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SPORT

Focus: Canterbury's annual Cup

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

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

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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NEW ZEALAND

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

11 Nov, 2018 6:25am
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Latest From Business

REINZ's national house sales data is out for October. Photo/Chris Loufte

BUSINESS

House market springs to life

14 Nov, 2018 9:00am

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BUSINESS

Bunnings BBQ faces a snag: New safety order over onions

14 Nov, 2018 10:28am
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BUSINESS

Live chat: Millennials vs the modern workforce

14 Nov, 2018 11:12am
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BUSINESS

Mainfreight delivers solid half-year result

14 Nov, 2018 8:53am
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BUSINESS

Power outages will get worse, Vector head says

13 Nov, 2018 5:50pm
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BUSINESS

How the GFC led to a billion-dollar idea

13 Nov, 2018 2:57pm
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BUSINESS

Air NZ flight from LA cancelled after tarmac crash

13 Nov, 2018 8:40pm
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BUSINESS

Winners and losers from Amazon's HQ2 decision

14 Nov, 2018 11:28am
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The son-in-law quickly spotted the tell-tale signs when he saw the scam - but it was too late. Photo/123RF.

BUSINESS

Man pulls father-in-law out of scam, family still loses $80K

12 Nov, 2018 11:39am
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The son-in-law's actions came too late to stop the $80,000 from being stolen.

Alibaba Group chief executive Daniel Zhang at the annual 11.11 countdown gala. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Revealed: The Kiwi brands that made millions on China's Singles' Day

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14 Nov, 2018 11:43am
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Kiwi brands made millions during China's annual shopping festival.

Brand Insight

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

BRAND INSIGHT

Dancing with dementia

14 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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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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BRAND INSIGHT

Spark of hope for electricity prices

24 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Strategy vital but few make time

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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Revealed: Where house prices have hit record highs

14 Nov, 2018 9:20am

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Oneroof

8 simple ways to deal with house envy

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

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

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

oneroof

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

oneroof

Why buyers now have the upper hand

oneroof

How to do eye-catching renovations on a limited budget

14 Nov, 2018 9:08am
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What to do when you can't afford to rip out and start again.

oneroof

How the other half lives - Auckland's best designed homes

14 Nov, 2018 9:07am
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These homes will inspire you.

Opinion

Hopefully re-entry will give families an idea of how, why and what happened on that dreadful day. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Soper: Pike River saga step closer to closure

14 Nov, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: Families' huge relief as Govt confirms mine re-entry will go ahead.

Host Bradley Walsh's rapport with Chase contestants as well as Anne Hegerty and the other Chasers is a big part of the show's appeal. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Anna Murray: Chasing down a winning formula

14 Nov, 2018 8:00am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: The Chase's spinoff show sets the stage for some high-stakes familial tension.

When couples don't cuddle, and don't get any joy feeling their skin up against one another anymore - I wonder if their last shred of intimacy has been torn off? Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Lee Suckling: Why your partner doesn't want to cuddle

14 Nov, 2018 7:25am
4 minutes to read

Lee Suckling on the science behind cuddling and why some people have negative reactions.

Latest From World

A security guard enters Saudi Arabia's consulate, in Istanbul. Photo / AP file

WORLD

Bolton: Audio does not implicate Saudi prince

14 Nov, 2018 11:14am

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A Christie's employee displays an 18.96-carat fancy vivid pink diamond during a preview at Christie's in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo / AP

WORLD

In the pink: Diamond sells for more than $74m

14 Nov, 2018 10:56am
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The stone once belonged to the Oppenheimer diamond family.

US Senator-elect Kyrsten Sinema, (D) of Arizona, after her victory over Republican challenger Congresswoman Martha McSally. Photo / AP

WORLD

Rubin: Why Democrats won big in Arizona

14 Nov, 2018 9:59am
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The coalition that succeeded for Democrats in Arizona worked in races across the country.

WORLD

Rubin: Why Democrats won big in Arizona

14 Nov, 2018 9:59am
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The coalition that succeeded for Democrats in Arizona worked in races across the country.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May will have a tough job convincing her ministers to back the deal. Photo / AP

WORLD

Brexit deal: Can May push it through?

14 Nov, 2018 9:26am
5 minutes to read

If the Cabinet endorses May's proposed deal, the next step would be a Brexit summit.

Motoring News

Top Gear presenter crashes new Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

14 Nov, 2018 11:50am
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AA Driven COTY 2018: Why the Mazda CX-8 made the top 10

14 Nov, 2018 10:59am
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A smooth highway cruiser: Mercedes-Benz C200 road test

14 Nov, 2018 10:03am
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Revealed: Limited edition HSV Colorado SportsCat R breaks cover

14 Nov, 2018 6:37am
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 19: Michael Schumacher of Germany and Ferrari talks to the media during a Shell Press Conference at the Transamerica Hotel during the previews to the Brazilian Formula One

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

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

13 Nov, 2018 3:16pm
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Aucklanders ride Lime E Scooters around the city. 02 November 2018 Photograph by Greg Bowker New Zealand Herald

Almost 150 electric scooter injury claims in the past month

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

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

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

12 Nov, 2018 8:30pm
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Latest From Sport

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Why there's more to Ireland than Joe Schmidt

14 Nov, 2018 10:44am

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TJ Perenara of New Zealand has his kick charged down by England's Courtney Lawes during the Quilter International match at Twickenham Stadium. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Peter Williams: How to solve rugby's TMO shambles

14 Nov, 2018 6:59am
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COMMENT: Let's remove the doubt, writes Peter Williams.

SPORT

Venus bounces back with win at ATP Finals

14 Nov, 2018 5:16am
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SPORT

Do or die for White Ferns at World Cup

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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SPORT

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

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm
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SPORT

Read's latest remarkable milestone

14 Nov, 2018 7:46am
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Kieran Read has etched his name alongside test rugby's elite.

Tadhg Furlong of Ireland is tackled during the 2016 defeat to the All Blacks. Photo /Getty

SPORT

The reason Ireland are bitter ahead of All Blacks clash

14 Nov, 2018 6:05am
5 minutes to read

There's clearly a bit of ill-feeling in Ireland about the last time they played the ABs.

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NEW ZEALAND

Dashcam footage shows bus overtaking dangerously near Fairlie

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

BUSINESS

Focus: Iconic Bunnings sausage sizzle hits a snag

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fatal Wanaka crash theory

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Game of Thrones: The Final Season Preview

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

BUSINESS

Focus: REINZ figures indicate possible spring surge

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Police chase and crash on Southern Motorway

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Pike River Mine re-entry approved

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Man admits manslaughter of fatally assaulted teen Eli Holtz

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Murder investigation after gunshots

13 Nov, 2018 7:30pm

Latest From Entertainment

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen and Kit Harington as Jon Snow in HBO's Game of Thrones. Photo / HBO

ENTERTAINMENT

Game of Thrones finally has a premiere date

14 Nov, 2018 7:45am

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ENTERTAINMENT

CNN sues Trump: Lawsuit follows 'doctored' video

14 Nov, 2018 5:24am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Ireland Basinger-Baldwin accused of looting own home after fires

14 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Jaden Smith's surprise boyfriend reveal

13 Nov, 2018 12:30pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Stan Lee filled world with heroes like us

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Toy Story 4 teaser trailer reveals new character

13 Nov, 2018 1:10pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Big Bang Theory star steps out with his much younger girlfriend

13 Nov, 2018 3:43pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Star's Stan Lee tribute tweet backfires badly

14 Nov, 2018 8:10am
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As tributes flooded social media, one didn't go down too well with fans

ENTERTAINMENT

Anna Murray: Chasing down a winning formula

14 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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COMMENT: The Chase's spinoff show sets the stage for some high-stakes familial tension.

Movies

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

MOVIES

What you never knew about Love Actually

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

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

MOVIES

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

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

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

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

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: November 14

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

the watercooler s2e05: the house (pg-l)

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

The Watercooler S2E01: Bad Ram (PG-L)

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

The watercooler s2e04: The Jogger (PG-l)

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

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Lorde performing at Coachella in 2017. Photo / Getty Images

Lorde accuses Kanye West of 'stealing' stage design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kiwi bad boy's retreat to Bali

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

George Bridge and Evie Burdon. Photo / supplied

All Black George Bridge 'getting clucky'

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

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

Why Hayley Holt and Amanda Gillies are teaming up

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

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

Kiwi high roller's lavish Mexican nuptials

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

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

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

Romance Rewind: Richie and Gemma McCaw

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

Kiwi radio stars' sad farewell

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

Rapper Trey Songz hits on Kiwi radio host

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

Sam Smith finally met the Kiwi who stole his heart

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

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

Journey from Hawke's Bay to assistant police commissioner

13 Nov, 2018 12:00pm

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YUDU

The region bucking job trends

YUDU

New Zealand's top employers - according to their workers

YUDU

The key skill that could determine your salary

13 Nov, 2018 7:12am
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The good news is - you can learn it.

YUDU

Schoolboy solves online shopping problem

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

Latest From Lifestyle

Britain's Prince Charles poses for an official portrait to mark his 70th Birthday in the gardens of Clarence House. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Candid Royal Family photo released

14 Nov, 2018 11:44am

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LIFESTYLE

Out with a bang! Woman celebrates divorce by blowing up wedding dress

14 Nov, 2018 9:55am
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LIFESTYLE

Clever makeup trick Meghan uses to hide tired eyes

14 Nov, 2018 8:22am
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LIFESTYLE

Family auction off 'virgin bride' on Facebook for 500 cows

14 Nov, 2018 9:06am
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LIFESTYLE

Rachel Stewart: Why today's feminists leave me underwhelmed - and males contented

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Salad illusions: Five mistakes to avoid for weight loss

13 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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What you should be eating (and avoiding) for better gut health

14 Nov, 2018 8:26am
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Celebrate Pickle Day with these deep fried pickle chips

14 Nov, 2018 6:20am
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LIFESTYLE

Lee Suckling: Why your partner doesn't want to cuddle

14 Nov, 2018 7:25am
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Lee Suckling on the science behind cuddling and why some people have negative reactions.

One small soy sauce plastic fish packet will gives you 10 per cent of your recommended daily salt intake. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

The ugly truth about soy sauce

14 Nov, 2018 8:15am
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Here's the real reason your sushi for lunch isn't good for you.

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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.

Actress Lisa Chappell shares her fuss-free beauty routine

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

Rare unpublished images capture another side to hip-hop

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

Celebrity beauty looks we love this week

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

Warm scallop & prawn salad with hazelnut butter

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

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

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

This resort is offering luxury with an important lesson

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

Why the world loves diamonds, according to an expert

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

Sumac lamb loins with olive & herb salsa

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

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

LIFESTYLE

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

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

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

LIFESTYLE

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

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

Need to shift weight before Christmas? These tips might help. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

How to make your weight loss last

14 Nov, 2018 10:50am
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Here are a few reasons why weight tends to pile back on, and how you can prevent it.

Latest from Bite

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.

Pea and spinach frittata

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

Egg and chorizo bake

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

Brown sugar, orange and hazelnut syrup cake

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

Roasted beetroot with colourful tomatoes

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

Taiwanese three cup chicken and smashed cucumber salad

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

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Auckland hotel named 'Best New Hotel' at prestigious awards

13 Nov, 2018 1:30pm

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A night in the fairytale Shire Hollow will cost you under $200 a night. Photo / Quality Unearthed

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Hobbit fans can bag a stay in a human-scale fantasy retreat

14 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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Shire Hollow is a hand-crafted Hobbit house inspired by the iconic Film series.

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Nerve-wracking cockpit footage shows pilots landing during a thunderstorm

14 Nov, 2018 9:43am
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Viewers applauded the pilots for their skilled landing during a thunderstorm in Mallorca.

The film stars stunt men Vince Reffet, Fred Fugen and original jet-suit pilot Yves Rossy. Photo / Supplied

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Video: Jetman defies death over Norway in 120kph wingsuit

14 Nov, 2018 9:31am
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New vertigo-inducing footage shows three dare devils in jetpacks high above the fjords.

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The new solarZero can be run via the Amazon Alexa app (pictured). Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Saving the planet just got cheaper

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am

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BUSINESS

Power outages will get worse, Vector head says

13 Nov, 2018 5:50pm
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Lines charges could more than double Vector boss says as he delivers a bleak prediction.

Anthony Eisen and Nick Molnar from technology company Afterpay. Photo / News Corp Australia

BUSINESS

How the GFC led to a billion-dollar idea

13 Nov, 2018 2:57pm
4 minutes to read

When global markets went into free fall 10 years ago, one man saw an opportunity.

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