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Grace Millane, 22, was last heard from December 1, 2018. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Unbearable' end to search for Grace: Focus shifts to red car

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am

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BUSINESS

115,000 Kiwis to get tax bill for first time

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Life at stake: Doctor pleads case for desperate patient

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Hosking: This policy was conceived bad, born bad, and is bad

10 Dec, 2018 6:03am
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BUSINESS

Continuous Disclosure: A Tip Top deal for Graeme Hart?

10 Dec, 2018 7:39am
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NEW ZEALAND

Grace Millane a 'beautiful person inside and out'

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Soy sauce cleanse trend goes horribly wrong

10 Dec, 2018 8:20am
3 minutes to read

ENTERTAINMENT

Matt Heath: Boxing in virtual world takes some beating

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

People all over the world lamenting the loss of Grace Millane have posted pictures of skylines, sunsets and sunrises as a digital vigil for the 22-year-old British backpacker. Photo / Twitter

NEW ZEALAND

Moving pictures posted in memory of British backpacker

10 Dec, 2018 7:26am
3 minutes to read

#HerLightOurLove is being used as a sort of digital vigil to remember Grace Millane.

The prosecution isn't good the US-China relationship at a fragile time. Image/AP.

BUSINESS

Comment: Prosecuting Huawei executive is idiotic

10 Dec, 2018 6:44am
6 minutes to read

This is not the way you go about keeping a nation in check.

Randolph and Karen Urlich's house in which defective panels were installed by Auckland-based Global Fibre8. Photo/Denise Piper

BUSINESS

Couple awarded $84k for faulty wall panels

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

Faulty wall panel system sold to Northland couple.

Jimmy Gressier face planted across the line. Photo / Twitter

SPORT

Cross country runner's hilarious face-plant finish

10 Dec, 2018 7:50am
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Jimmy Gressier attempted to defend his title in style before things went horribly wrong.

Madison the Anatolian shepherd dog that apparently guarded his burned home for nearly a month until his owner returned. Photo / AP

WORLD

Dog that survived US wildfire waited weeks for owners to return

updated

10 Dec, 2018 8:26am
2 minutes to read

Dog that survived catastrophic wildfire protected ruins of his home for nearly a month.

Prosecutors wrote that Cohen had implicated Trump in the arrangement of hush-money payments to women during the 2016 election. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Congress likely to 'start impeachment' process

9 Dec, 2018 9:03am
3 minutes to read

Allegations against Trump detailed in new court filings give Congress "little choice".

NEW ZEALAND

Mission's Christmas giving begins

10 Dec, 2018 7:01am
3 minutes to read

NEW ZEALAND

Penguin hit and killed by car in Timaru

9 Dec, 2018 8:10pm
2 minutes to read

The revamped Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell. Photo / Salmond Reed

BUSINESS

Duke of Marlborough's $12m, nine-year revamp

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Upgrade to Russell hotel includes new frontage, new rooms and conference facilities.

A map of the likely effect of climate change on the cocoa growing regions of Côte d'Ivoire (left) and Ghana (right) in 2050. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

The map that should terrify chocolate lovers

9 Dec, 2018 8:08pm
8 minutes to read

Cadbury has warned Dairy Milk bars could become a thing of the past.

Georgina Beyer became the world's first transgender MP on this day in 1999, representing which seat? PHoto / File

NEW ZEALAND

Herald daily quiz: December 10

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Current events, geography, history, trivia ... Test your knowledge with our daily quiz.

Is it discrimination to be called a 'Kiwi'? A South Australian Employment Tribunal says not. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

'Ruined my life': NZ woman on being called Kiwi by Aussie boss

9 Dec, 2018 10:14am
5 minutes to read

Woman sued boss for racial discrimination but tribunal found for employer.

Jess Pasco's face during her treatment. Photo / Supplied.

LIFESTYLE

'My pimple could've killed me'

9 Dec, 2018 2:15pm
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Once upon a time, Jess Pasco probably would have ignored the little pimple under her nose.

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NEW ZEALAND

New Zealander of the Year 2018: People's Choice Award

8 Dec, 2018 5:00am
15 minutes to read

Who gets your vote as New Zealander of the Year?

New Zealand, Auckland, North Island, Oneroa

OneRoof

How to get a house on NZ's fantasy island

9 Dec, 2018 2:16pm
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Surprises in Waiheke's housing market.

yudu career advice

How to succeed in demanding roles

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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People who have to excel at high levels could benefit.

driven

First drive: new Mercedes-Benz B-Class tested in Spain

9 Dec, 2018 11:42am
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Is the people mover dead? Mercedes-Benz doesn't think so.

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A little penguin from Phillip Island in 2007. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Penguin hit and killed by car in Timaru

9 Dec, 2018 8:10pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Moving pictures posted in memory of British backpacker

10 Dec, 2018 7:26am
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NEW ZEALAND

One in five Kiwi kids still without access to food: report

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Mission's Christmas giving begins

10 Dec, 2018 7:01am
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NEW ZEALAND

Suspected pet cat killer on loose in Mamaku

10 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Hosking: This policy was conceived bad, born bad, and is bad

10 Dec, 2018 6:03am
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NEW ZEALAND

Crash blocks flyover in Mount Maunganui

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Steph Aston wants a factitious disorder diagnosis removed from her medical file and for her care to be transferred to a different DHB. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'I am so sick that I am fighting for my life'

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm

17 minutes to read

Radio producer, Carolyn Leaney and husband, Newstalk ZB host Leighton Smith, who has retired after 35 years on air. Photo / Michael Craig

Premium & Indepth

Being Leighton: Departing radio talk star on love, luck and not looking back

Radio star Leighton Smith on signing off, luck, love and his unfashionable opinions.

Premium & Indepth

Huawei: What you need to know about the Chinese giant

A Q&A about the company embroiled in the CFO arrest and Spark ban.

St Kentigern College has been excluded from next year's Auckland 1A First XV competition. Photo / Getty

Premium & Indepth

Poaching scandal: Elite school kicked out of rugby comp

Exclusive: Auckland schools refuse to play St Kentigern over 'brazen' recruitment.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: EDS sufferer Steph Aston on being accused of faking her symptoms

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: SPCA stalwart Bob Kerridge on the stroke that 'won't stop me'

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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Local Focus: Solar company at the centre of ten Commerce Commission complaints

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Snacks promoted as healthy but have high sugar content

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: University gets $5m for world-leading brain research

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Father of missing tourist Grace Millane speaks

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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BUSINESS

Focus: Tip Top's next master likely to come from overseas

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm
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Latest From Business

Major tax overhaul at Inland Revenue has sting in tail. Photo / File

BUSINESS

115,000 Kiwis to get tax bill for first time

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am

5 minutes to read

BUSINESS

Why Trump is losing the trade war

9 Dec, 2018 4:00pm
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BUSINESS

Continuous Disclosure: A Tip Top deal for Graeme Hart?

10 Dec, 2018 7:39am
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BUSINESS

Couple awarded $84k for faulty wall panels

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Comment: Prosecuting Huawei executive is idiotic

10 Dec, 2018 6:44am
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BUSINESS

Paul Harrison: Businesses must act as globe warms

10 Dec, 2018 5:30am
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BUSINESS

Stock Takes: Arria's NZX listing put on hold

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Pamu signs deer milk deal with South Korea's Yuhan

10 Dec, 2018 1:00am
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An Air New Zealand 787-9 Dreamliner. It's been a tough year for the airline. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Comment: Air NZ strike threat has already caused damage

9 Dec, 2018 4:11pm
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After years of relative industrial peace, airline and unions are in an unfamiliar place

Providore Wine is using augmented reality to tell the story of where its wines come from.

BUSINESS

Kiwi wine newcomer brings its bottles to life with AR

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Providore Wines is using augmented reality and an app to sell its wine.

Brand Insight

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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
5 minutes to read

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
5 minutes to read

Ross McMahon at his CIIE booth. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Brexit sees UK push into China

30 Nov, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

How humour beats stress

27 Nov, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

Dr. Claude Aguergaray in the Photon Factory. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Laser could zap prostate cancer

24 Nov, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

Wet wipes have been a boon for generations of parents. Photo Getty Images.

BRAND INSIGHT

Wet wipes change sought

23 Nov, 2018 12:05am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Where buses act as "air purifiers"

23 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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A Xmas debt bomb that's about to explode

9 Dec, 2018 2:13pm

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The last of Auckland's original beach-front baches for sale

8 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Devonport home faces onto the golden sand beach looking out to Rangitoto Island.

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The tiniest home for sale in NZ

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The big shift in the property market after the frenzy years

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Australia's cheapest home right now is a cave

oneroof

Ageing landlords selling up

oneroof

The suburb with the most expensive homes

9 Dec, 2018 7:22am
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Tauranga's Mount Maunganui is in hot demand.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: A sold sign is displayed outside a home in Edmondson Park on April 28, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. A report by The Grattan Institute release on Monday found the top 10 pe

oneroof

The hidden costs of Aussie property meltdown

8 Dec, 2018 7:18pm
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Sellers forking out up to A$60K on renovations to attract 'picky" buyers.

Opinion

New Zealanders are fixated on high-quality meat, and that's a bad thing when it comes to your wallet. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

How to save money on meat - without eating less

10 Dec, 2018 7:22am
4 minutes to read

Though it wouldn't hurt, you don't have to become a weekday vegetarian to save on meat.

Kiwibuild houses under construction. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hosking: This policy was conceived bad, born bad, and is bad

10 Dec, 2018 6:03am
3 minutes to read

Comment: Phil Twyford surely must by now be having reservations, if not nightmares.

From left, Rodrigo Duterte, Theresa May, Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron and Jacinda Ardern. Photos / AP, Pool

NEW ZEALAND

Soper: World order becomes world of disorder

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: The rise of the oddballs has all happened within the past couple of years.

Latest From World

WORLD

Dog that survived US wildfire waited weeks for owners to return

updated 20 minutes ago 10 Dec, 2018 8:26am

2 minutes to read

House Judiciary Committee ranking member, Democrat Jerry Nadler. Photo / AP file

WORLD

Top House Democrats talk Trump impeachment, jail

10 Dec, 2018 8:12am
5 minutes to read

"The new Congress will not try to shield the President," said Congressman Jerry Nadler.

An armoured military vehicle drives down the Champs-Elysees avenue after clashes. Photos / AP

WORLD

Yellow vest protests 'a catastrophe'

10 Dec, 2018 7:45am
2 minutes to read

Tourist operators say they've taken a hit.

Josie plays in the snow as her owners, Dawn and Mark Lundblad walk on a snow-covered Sandy Cove Drive, in Morganton, North Carolina. Photos / AP

WORLD

Snow, sleet, freezing rain in US South

10 Dec, 2018 7:33am
3 minutes to read

Forecasters have said some mountain areas of North Carolina could get up to 30cm of snow.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street. Photo / AP

WORLD

Theresa May's grip looks weak as Brexit deal vote nears

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

Britain's Conservatives rocked by more resignations over Brexit.

Motoring News

First drive: new Mercedes-Benz B-Class tested in Spain

9 Dec, 2018 11:42am
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Some top tips for staying safe on long drives

9 Dec, 2018 11:40am
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8 Dec, 2018 9:16pm
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Watch & listen: Ford Mustang Bullitt takes Chev Camaro SS in noise war

7 Dec, 2018 6:05pm
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Don't fill up yet: cheaper petrol on the way

7 Dec, 2018 2:16pm
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Watch out VW Golf: New Skoda Scala hatchback revealed

7 Dec, 2018 10:45am
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Youth vs experience: Kiwi V8 championship returns to Pukekohe

7 Dec, 2018 10:00am
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Top 10 new cars of 2018: AA Driven Car of the year finalists

7 Dec, 2018 6:30am
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Nostalgia for days: Crash Team Racing set to make a comeback

7 Dec, 2018 6:30am
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Latest From Sport

Jamie Joseph has been Japan's head coach since 2016. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Rattue: Why
Jamie Joseph
should be the
next ABs coach

9 Dec, 2018 6:57pm

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Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action. Photo / AP

SPORT

Sterling says media coverage fuels racism

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

British newspapers are helping to "fuel racism" says Manchester City star Raheem Sterling

SPORT

Cheika's fate set to be decided

10 Dec, 2018 7:13am
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SPORT

Controversy erupts as fans denied to bring flags to game

10 Dec, 2018 5:47am
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SPORT

Breakers bow to Sydney Kings - again

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm
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rael Joass of New Zealand on his way to score against Australia. Photo / Getty

SPORT

All Blacks Sevens finish fourth

10 Dec, 2018 5:06am
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The All Blacks Sevens made a semifinal exit at the Cape Town Sevens

SPORT

With power comes responsibility: Why Parker must KO Flores

9 Dec, 2018 11:26am
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Kiwi heavyweight needs a decisive stoppage to prove he belongs among world's elite.

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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: EDS sufferer Steph Aston on being accused of faking her symptoms

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Body found in Grace Millane search

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

New BMX track in Rotorua

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Police at crime scene in Waitakere Ranges

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

BUSINESS

How much could the untapped resources on the moon be worth?

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Mike's Minute: Kiwibuild is a sham

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: SPCA stalwart Bob Kerridge on the stroke that 'won't stop me'

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Police press conference on missing backpacker

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

One person deceased in Mt Roskill

9 Dec, 2018 4:13pm

Latest From Entertainment

Creators pause while shooting Rewind, the annual look back at the past year in YouTube culture. Photo / Youtube

ENTERTAINMENT

What the YouTube Rewind says about us in 2018

9 Dec, 2018 1:47pm

3 minutes to read

ENTERTAINMENT

Paris Hilton: 'Sex tape release felt like rape'

9 Dec, 2018 8:44am
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ENTERTAINMENT

The Chase's Governess shocks with Ginger Spice makeover

9 Dec, 2018 9:05am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Avengers 4 finally releases first trailer

8 Dec, 2018 9:59am
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ENTERTAINMENT

How the Grammys tried to fix its diversity problem

9 Dec, 2018 9:25am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Much-loved TV chippie defying cancer diagnosis

9 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Chloe Grace Moretz's surprising new girlfriend

8 Dec, 2018 2:52pm
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Pleasant surprises pop up here and there on nomination day. On Grammy night, nah. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

How the Grammys tried to fix its diversity problem

9 Dec, 2018 9:25am
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The big news wasn't who might make the slate, but the size of the slate itself.

Rescuers assist injured people outside disco Lanterna Azzurra in Corinaldo, central Italy. Photo / AP

ENTERTAINMENT

Rap concert stampede leaves 6 dead, over 50 hurt

9 Dec, 2018 8:45am
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The crowd reportedly flew into a panic after someone released an irritant spray.

Movies

Amber Heard and Jason Momoa attend CinemaCon 2018 Warner Bros. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

Aquaman star Jason Momoa slammed: 'Not remotely OK'

7 Dec, 2018 4:49pm
2 minutes to read

A story by Aquaman actress Amber Heard about her co-star has ignited fierce debate.

Hera Hilmar stars in Mortal Engines. Photo / Getty

MOVIES

Jackson's latest film Mortal Engines lacking 'direction' say critics

7 Dec, 2018 9:51am
2 minutes to read

Sir Peter Jackson's blockbuster is not receiving the shining reviews that it was meant to.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

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

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Herald daily quiz: December 10

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

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

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

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.

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 s2e03: The Flatmate (Pg-l)

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

The watercooler 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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Hilary Barry crashes wedding, live-tweets all

9 Dec, 2018 10:06am
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What better way to spend a Saturday than at a stranger's wedding, right?

Meet the It Girl of Project Runway NZ

9 Dec, 2018 7:02am
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The biggest star to emerge from the show is one of the models, Gracie Lambert.

Mike McRoberts just wants to 'have a little fun'

9 Dec, 2018 7:02am
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The 52-year-old is excited to be competing in the next season of Dancing with the Stars.

Glam Slam: Eugenie Bouchard set to take over Auckland

9 Dec, 2018 7:02am
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Bouchard is one of the biggest names in women's sport.

Kiwi film-makers in Oscar race

9 Dec, 2018 7:02am
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LA-based Kiwi producer Fleur Saville and her partner have an Oscar in their sights.

Millennial issues: How to survive your work Christmas party

7 Dec, 2018 9:48am
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"Dennis from IT was crumping Sharon from accounts and it was so good."

The best of Hilary Barry's clapbacks

7 Dec, 2018 7:34am
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If there's one thing we've learned in 2018, it's that nobody should go after Hilary.

NZ host opens up about promise he made to Greg Boyed about mental health

6 Dec, 2018 8:40am
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Matt Chisholm says #itsokaytonotbeokay after visiting an Auckland doctor's office.

Hilary Barry's smart response to 'uppity tart' comment

5 Dec, 2018 1:28pm
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Fans have applauded her on her hilarious comment to the spiteful viewer, Phil.

TV hosts recreate 'woke' version of Christmas carol

5 Dec, 2018 11:45am
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Kanoa Lloyd and Jesse Mulligan rewrite the 1944 classic to make more sense in 2018.

Sarah Gandy farewells The Hits

5 Dec, 2018 9:50am
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Radio host Sarah Gandy bid a sad farewell to her co-hosts Toni Street and Sam Wallace.

The Kiwi singer beating Ariana Grande in the charts

5 Dec, 2018 8:57am
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A Kiwi artist has topped even the likes of Ariana Grande in the charts overseas

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

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9 Dec, 2018 4:00am

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8 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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It sounds counter-intuitive, but it works.

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LIFESTYLE

How to save money on meat - without eating less

10 Dec, 2018 7:22am

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Soy sauce cleanse trend goes horribly wrong

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Simon Gault shares two impressive Christmas puddings

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9 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

'My pimple could've killed me'

9 Dec, 2018 2:15pm
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Once upon a time, Jess Pasco probably would have ignored the little pimple under her nose.

The Christmas season is one of the most popular times for flying. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Christmas gifts you'll have trouble boarding with

9 Dec, 2018 11:54am
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The Christmas season is one of the most popular times for flying.

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The best cookbooks to give foodies this Christmas

Treat the food lover in your life to these tasty reads.

Christmas fruit mince tarts with pear & pecan

Nothing says Christmas quite like festive little fruit mince tarts.

All the best celebrity looks of the week

Kate Middleton, Beyonce and Nicole Kidman brought the glamour this week.

Versace brings 'that' iconic dress back

Versace goes for gloss and glam as they continue to experience an 'It' moment.

Fun things to do around Auckland this weekend

Don't miss Estère performing on Waiheke plus plenty of Christmas market days.

Christmas Gift Guide: 23 perfect presents for homebodies

Peruse the perfect gifts for those who like staycations and the comforts of home.

No-stir oven baked chicken risotto

Let the oven do all the hard work creating this Eleanor Ozich recipe.

Deck the halls with the best Christmas beauty baubles

Yes - beauty baubles are a thing and you definitely need to indulge.

Miss Crabb announces imminent closure after 15 years in fashion

Beloved NZ fashion label Miss Crabb is winding down after 15 years in business.

The Victoria's Secret fashion show is too boring to even argue about

The whole hour-long shindig was a bore. A snooze. A shrug.

Restaurant review: Red Wall 1939, Parnell Rose Gardens

Jesse Mulligan feels the pinch at this fine-dining Chinese restaurant.

Viva Life Hacks: How to keep your summer whites bright

Our favourite seasonal hue requires a little tender love and care. Here's how.

The man's kind gesture left this mother, and the rest of the world, in tears. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Man's unbelievable act of kindness

9 Dec, 2018 8:06am
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A mystery man's random act of kindness has gone viral — and has everyone in tears.

Valentine's Day can be a tough night to work, as can Mother's Day and Father's Day, but the weeks leading up to Christmas are often busy for many, says Kate Iselin. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Is Christmas a busy time for sex workers?

9 Dec, 2018 9:47am
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The Christmas spirit is in full swing, but is it a busy time for a sex worker?

Twitter image of the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle attending the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Photo / The ACU / David Tett

LIFESTYLE

Meghan debuts new hairdo in surprise solo outing

9 Dec, 2018 8:20am
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The Duchess of Sussex has turned heads in London while Harry also ventured out on his own.

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Nutty quinoa and asparagus salad

This salad makes a lovely light main or sensational accompaniment to grilled chicken.

Matcha and alkalising greens smoothie

This green smoothie helps to alkalise the body, which many of us need this time of year.

Simon Gault shares two impressive Christmas puddings

Try your hand at a traditional Christmas pudding or a decadent tiramisu.

Annabel Langbein's modern prep-ahead Christmas menu

Go a bit modern this Christmas with a raw salmon starter, slow-cooked lamb, and ice cream.

Asparagus, fried tofu and cashew mint sauce

A seasonal treasure, the asparagus. Treat your palate, and your health.

Coconut fish and parmesan chips

Don't resist fish'n'chip Friday. Try this fancy rendition on Friday's favourite tradition.

Chipotle and plum glaze for your Christmas ham

Why not spice up the fruity glaze for your baked ham?

Festive sweet treats: Christmas snowballs

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

Egg, bacon and tomato wrap

This protein-packed wrap makes a wonderful breakfast, lunch, or anytime.

Christmas chocolate roulade

This pavlova-like dessert is rolled around a filling of fruit mince and whipped cream.

Frozen lemon cheesecake

This tart cheesecake is incredibly easy to make and will be a hit with the whole family.

Slow-cooked Morrocan turkey

Give your Christmas turkey a Morrocan twist with spices and couscous stuffing.

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