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Debra Forster surveys the streets of Auckland the morning after her deportation from Australia. Photo / Tom Dyton

NEW ZEALAND

Con Air: The woman
dumped in NZ

21 Sep, 2018 6:23pm

5 minutes to read

NEW ZEALAND

Wanted fugitive Simone Wright arrested in Australia

21 Sep, 2018 8:42pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi parents of shark attack victim thank hospitals, medical staff

21 Sep, 2018 7:03pm
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WORLD

'This is not on': Dad arrested over strawberry needle claim

21 Sep, 2018 7:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

10 children assessed in hospital after mystery substance incident

21 Sep, 2018 8:03pm
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BUSINESS

Subway menu changes roll out across NZ

21 Sep, 2018 6:30pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Why this Netflix series could be one of 2018's best

21 Sep, 2018 8:30pm
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LIFESTYLE

Five words ruined woman's Tinder match with 'The One'

21 Sep, 2018 7:22am
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Josh Tingey and fiance Bex Wotton, pictured after their engagement, shortly before Tingey's death while paragliding at Mount Maunganui. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gust of wind possible cause of TV star's death

21 Sep, 2018 3:00pm
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Man who died paragliding misjudged his ability or a gust put him off course, coroner says.

Kieran Read will miss the Argentina trip. Photo / Getty

SPORT

All Blacks captain to miss Pumas test

21 Sep, 2018 3:50pm
2 minutes to read

Kieran Read has been rested for next weekend's test against Argentina.

A police officer and a delivery driver hold a rug underneath the baby as he falls in China. Photo / Fenggang Police

WORLD

Baby saved: Caught with rug after crawling out of window

21 Sep, 2018 8:34pm
2 minutes to read

A baby crawling out of the window of his first-story home has been saved by police.

John Miller, 67, and 31-year-old Michael Miller were arrested on murder charges and both are accused of shooting Aaron Howard on September 1 in Abilene, Texas. Photo / Kara Box

WORLD

Neigbours' heated argument over trash ends with fatal shooting

21 Sep, 2018 7:17pm
Quick Read

Video shows moments before fatal shooting when argument over mattress gets out of control.

Chevy Chase is one of Saturday Night Live's founding fathers. Photo / Washington Post photo by Marvin Joseph

ENTERTAINMENT

A career gone cold: Why can't Chevy Chase get a break?

21 Sep, 2018 8:07am
22 minutes to read

The comedy star is sober and ready to work. The problem is nobody wants to work with him.

Plus-size model, Tess Holliday. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

TV host's letter to plus size model calls her morbidly obese

21 Sep, 2018 9:03am
7 minutes to read

"Stop lying to yourself Tess - you're morbidly obese and it's going to kill you."

WORLD

Trump feels angry, unprotected amid mounting crises

21 Sep, 2018 1:47pm
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SPORT

'I was tempted to leave the Blues'

21 Sep, 2018 5:38pm
2 minutes to read

Mongrel Mob member George Alan Perham was jailed for five years and three months. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Judge denounces 'plague of gang violence', jails man for axe attack

21 Sep, 2018 5:58pm
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Plague of gang violence must stop or there will be more tragedies, judge says.

WORLD

'Holy Grail' fossil mystery broken open

21 Sep, 2018 4:15pm
4 minutes to read

True origins of strange fossil at the heart of a 558-million-year riddle has been solved.

WORLD

Why al-Qaida is still strong 17 years after 9/11

21 Sep, 2018 8:03pm
5 minutes to read

Al-Qaida should not have survived the 17 years since 9/11. But it has. Why?

The High Court jury returned its verdict today for Hamish Sansom. Photo / Sam Hurley

BUSINESS

Not guilty verdict in landmark insider trading case

21 Sep, 2018 5:42pm
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The High Court jury in the landmark retrial reached its verdict today.

Harry, 34, flashed smile at camera after apparently being caught red-handed. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Harry caught red-handed pinching food at charity event

21 Sep, 2018 1:54pm
2 minutes to read

He enjoyed the food at his wife's event so much he snuck extras for the car ride home.

Charging members of the same family to sit together is one way airlines have made money off passengers. Image / Twitter

TRAVEL

Sneaky ways airlines are charging us and getting very rich

21 Sep, 2018 1:55pm
5 minutes to read

Airlines have found new ways to hit us with extra fees - and they're getting rich off it.

OneRoof

The Block: What are the winning houses worth now?

21 Sep, 2018 3:01pm
Quick Read

Shock twist for house that broke show records.

yudu career advice

Meet the woman who can talk to horses

20 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Equine therapy offers help to suffering people.

driven

Subaru Forester: The original family SUV is all grown up | Sam's Review

21 Sep, 2018 3:30pm
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The fifth-gen Forester is Subaru's most advanced SUV yet, but it still has a fun side.

Latest From New Zealand

Ethan Earnshaw, 11, is among one in five NZ children needing learning support whose data will be collected centrally in a new proposal. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

All kids to be screened for dyslexia, giftedness and other learning needs

21 Sep, 2018 1:15pm

7 minutes to read

NEW ZEALAND

Gentlemen, start your end chins

21 Sep, 2018 8:41pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Vehicle crashes on SH2 at Maungatawhiri, causing significant delays

21 Sep, 2018 5:32pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Depressed Whanganui doctor's death ruled suicide

21 Sep, 2018 7:45pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi parents of shark attack victim thank hospitals, medical staff

21 Sep, 2018 7:03pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Con Air: The woman dumped in NZ

21 Sep, 2018 6:23pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Judge denounces 'plague of gang violence', jails man for axe attack

21 Sep, 2018 5:58pm
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Killer Gabriel Yad-Elohim was released from hospital just days before a brutal murder. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Who's to blame for one of Auckland's most brutal murders?

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am

12 minutes to read

(From left) Aaradhna, Kanoa Lloyd, Roseanne Liang, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Ladi6 and more tell us about the trailblazing women who have inspired them. Photos / supplied

Premium & Indepth

Celebrating Kiwi women in film, television and music

We asked 12 Kiwi women about the wāhine toa who inspire them the most.

Premium & Indepth

Anika Moa opens up on abortion, sexism and coming out

Anika Moa gets serious.

Lady Brenda Hale, the president of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom spoke to the <i>Herald</i> during her visit to New Zealand. Photo / Michael Craig

Premium & Indepth

UK's top judge: Female judges make better decisions

The President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom gives an exclusive interview.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: 'Con Air' woman's story: 'It was hell'

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Research reveals student doctors performed sensitive exams without patient consent

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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BUSINESS

Focus: $339.2m housing scheme announced

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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BUSINESS

Focus: OnzO e-scooters are set to hit Auckland streets

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: HNZ tenants to be paid back for meth evictions

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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Local Focus: Hastings marks Suffrage Day

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Grant Robertson on the TWG report

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Illegal resource consent upsets Devonport neighbours

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Tyres slashed on cars parked on entire North Shore street

21 Sep, 2018 6:21am
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Latest From Business

Subway will be rolling out new menu items at its diners in Australia and New Zealand. Photo / Richard Robinson

BUSINESS

Subway menu changes roll out across NZ

21 Sep, 2018 6:30pm

2 minutes to read

BUSINESS

Vegan-friendly investment fund served up to Kiwis

21 Sep, 2018 5:41pm
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BUSINESS

NZ shares edge higher, boosted by tourism data

21 Sep, 2018 5:40pm
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BUSINESS

Mahia's Rocket Lab to launch spy satellite

21 Sep, 2018 4:54pm
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BUSINESS

NZ dollar heads for weekly gain

21 Sep, 2018 4:39pm
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BUSINESS

The skill that can give you the job edge

21 Sep, 2018 3:57pm
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BUSINESS

Activists escape conviction over oil ship protest

21 Sep, 2018 3:07pm
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BUSINESS

Note to hirers: Get on social media

21 Sep, 2018 2:50pm
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo / File

BUSINESS

A continental clash that could be terminal for Zuckerberg

21 Sep, 2018 5:42pm
2 minutes to read

Facebook's value is based almost exclusively on what it does with users' data.

BUSINESS

Not guilty verdict in landmark insider trading case

21 Sep, 2018 5:42pm
5 minutes to read

The High Court jury in the landmark retrial reached its verdict today.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwis largely positive on China

21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
2 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Don't get lost in the cloud

21 Sep, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

Goodman developed NZ Post’s purpose-built facility at Highbrook in 2007. Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

The secrets of online shopping

14 Sep, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Getting rid of fake "greening"

10 Sep, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Taming Akld's killer roads

7 Sep, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Still time for NZ & climate change

31 Aug, 2018 11:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwis too reliant on housing

31 Aug, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

"Epidemic" of noise in offices

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

BRAND INSIGHT

NZ companies "too competitive"

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

Multi-million-dollar apartment block up in less than a minute

21 Sep, 2018 8:27am

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Oneroof

'Big, gutsy' decrepit villa sells for more than $1.3m

20 Sep, 2018 8:37am
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Deemed the ultimate fixer-upper for inner-city Auckland.

oneroof

House price growth: Which regions have risen the most?

oneroof

Property investors increase their share in Auckland

oneroof

One in four house sales last month went to first-home buyers

oneroof

'I think women have to help other women'

oneroof

Majority of Kiwis expect house prices to rise

21 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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But Colliers survey suggests foreign buyer ban has dented confidence in the market.

oneroof

How to buy a house and not end up hating your partner

20 Sep, 2018 7:38pm
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Real estate therapy for couples.

Opinion

NEW ZEALAND

Hosking: Govt snatches a win from jaws of defeat

21 Sep, 2018 7:11am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: For all the distractions new figures show economy is performing well.

Happy families? Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in Ozark season two.

ENTERTAINMENT

The unexpected way Ozark finally broke bad

21 Sep, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

All this time Ozark had us waiting for the wrong person to break bad says Karl Puschmann.

A refugee stands at Moria refugee camp on the eastern Greek island of Lesbos. Photo / AP

Editorial: Refugee quota rise absolutely the right thing to do

21 Sep, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

If the support is there, refugees will be able to add to society, not just be a cost.

Latest From World

WORLD

Baby saved: Caught with rug after crawling out of window

21 Sep, 2018 8:34pm

2 minutes to read

WORLD

Why al-Qaida is still strong 17 years after 9/11

21 Sep, 2018 8:03pm
5 minutes to read

Al-Qaida should not have survived the 17 years since 9/11. But it has. Why?

Hoani Hearne was hospitalised after swallowing a needle in a strawberry. Photo / Facebook

WORLD

'This is not on': Dad arrested over strawberry needle claim

21 Sep, 2018 7:40pm
4 minutes to read

Aussie dad who said his young daughter ate a strawberry with a needle in it charged.

WORLD

Neigbours' heated argument over trash ends with fatal shooting

21 Sep, 2018 7:17pm
4 minutes to read

Video shows moments before fatal shooting when argument over mattress gets out of control.

Hannah Papps is evacuated by CQ RESQ Helicopter to Mackay Base Hospital. Photo / Daryl Wright

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi parents of shark attack victim thank hospitals, medical staff

21 Sep, 2018 7:03pm
3 minutes to read

The attack happened at Sawmill Bay, near another terrifying attack yesterday.

Motoring News

Subaru Forester: The original family SUV is all grown up | Sam's Review

21 Sep, 2018 3:30pm
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The weirdest car from The Fast and the Furious is for sale

21 Sep, 2018 3:10pm
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Nissan transforms Navara ute into world class space observatory

21 Sep, 2018 3:05pm
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A dying art? Why the mechanical handbrake is on its deathbed

21 Sep, 2018 2:00pm
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Hayden Paddon's new Hyundai looks insane, packs over 500kW

21 Sep, 2018 11:51am
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Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Prototyp auf Erprobung Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Prototype Testing

From F1 to road car: 1000hp Project One "challenges" Mercedes-AMG in testing

21 Sep, 2018 11:40am
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A vintage racing car stolen last year has been found by Police, adding an extra layer to its already colourful history. The 1962 Brabham BT2, believed to be one of only 11 in the world, was stolen

Rare Brabham race car with infamous history recovered by NZ Police

21 Sep, 2018 8:30am
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Six 'cowboy' car dealers get five-year bans

21 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Watch as a Porsche 911 GT3 burns to dust at the Nürburgring

20 Sep, 2018 4:24pm
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Latest From Sport

Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett and Jackson Hemopo are all likely to start for the All Blacks. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Rookies set for big roles
in All Blacks pack

21 Sep, 2018 6:10pm

4 minutes to read

Rieko Ioane has signed with the All Blacks until 2022. Photo / Brett Phibbs

SPORT

Deal that could spark ABs signing frenzy

21 Sep, 2018 10:12am
5 minutes to read

Rieko Ioane's long-term commitment may inspire other senior All Blacks to do the same.

SPORT

All Blacks captain to miss Pumas test

21 Sep, 2018 3:50pm
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SPORT

Warriors in talks to add former Kiwis captain as coach

21 Sep, 2018 3:30pm
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SPORT

Dane Coles' rugby return still in doubt

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm
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SPORT

Knights remain in talks with Issac Luke despite shoulder operation

21 Sep, 2018 12:16pm
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The Newcastle Knights are keen on signing Warriors half Mason Lino as well as Issac Luke.

SPORT

'I was tempted to leave the Blues'

21 Sep, 2018 5:38pm
2 minutes to read

All Blacks winger Rieko Ioane has admitted he considered leaving the Blues.

Latest Video

PROPERTY

Kiwis expect house prices to rise

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: 'Con Air' woman's story: 'It was hell'

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Christchurch: September 22nd

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Wellington: September 22nd

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Auckland: September 22nd

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather New Zealand: September 21st-23rd

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Mother petitions for new high school in Ōmokoroa

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

TRAVEL

World's first hydrogen-powered train

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

NEW ZEALAND

Fashion historian Leimomi Oakes talks about the revival in sewing

21 Sep, 2018 7:30pm

Latest From Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

The unexpected way Ozark finally broke bad

21 Sep, 2018 7:00am

4 minutes to read

ENTERTAINMENT

Jacinda Ardern, MPs reveal their favourite movies

21 Sep, 2018 2:10pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Robert Irwin freaks out Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart

21 Sep, 2018 10:01am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Helena Bonham Carter hired psychic to contact Princess Margaret

21 Sep, 2018 8:40am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Beyonce accused of 'extreme witchcraft'

21 Sep, 2018 12:55pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Batman's exposed manhood in latest DC comic sends internet into a tizzy

21 Sep, 2018 7:44am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Four female-led shows to stream this weekend

20 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

A career gone cold: Why can't Chevy Chase get a break?

21 Sep, 2018 8:07am
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The comedy star is sober and ready to work. The problem is nobody wants to work with him.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with Jackie Van Beek as Pauline in the Funny Girls Suffragette special. Photo / supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Jacinda Ardern is officially a Funny Girl

20 Sep, 2018 4:30pm
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Jacinda Ardern shows off her comedic chops in a special episode of Funny Girls tonight.

Movies

The Notorious RBG meme that made a pop culture hero of US Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg

MOVIES

She's the Notorious RBG: The remarkable woman behind the meme

20 Sep, 2018 9:30am
4 minutes to read

A new documentary shows the remarkable woman behind the meme

MOVIES

Celebrating Kiwi women in film, television and music

20 Sep, 2018 9:00am
9 minutes to read

We asked 12 Kiwi women about the wāhine toa who inspire them the most.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Juliet Gerrard, the Government's science advisor, is a what? Photo / Greg Bowker

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: September 21

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

New to WatchMe

TRAILBLAZERS: Anne Barry (G)

Anne Barry was the first female firefighter in the British Commonwealth.

TRAILBLAZERS: Georgina Beyer (G)

Georgina Beyer was the world’s first openly transgender mayor and Member of Parliament.

TRAILBLAZERS: Helen Clark (G)

Helen Clark was New Zealand's first elected female Prime Minister and the first woman to head the United Nations Development Fund.

TRAILBLAZERS: Dame Whina Cooper (G)

Dame Whina Cooper was a celebrated Maori leader and advocate for Maori rights and welfare.

TRAILBLAZERS: Mabel Howard (G)

Mabel Howard was New Zealand's first female cabinet minister.

TRAILBLAZERS: Dame Margaret Sparrow (G)

Dame Margaret Sparrow was a trailblazing doctor and advocate for legal abortions in New Zealand.

Trending on SPY

Dai Henwood circa 1991. Photo / Instagram

The cool kids? What the stars were like at school

21 Sep, 2018 7:16am
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The Kiwi celebs brave enough to offer a glimpse of the agony that is being a teenager.

It's official: Kiwis love Bree and Clint

20 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
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They've only been on-air for three months but ZM's new hosts are a hit with listeners.

Sonny Bill Williams' daughters are helping him train for his next fight. Photo / Instagram

SBW's daughters helping him get back in the ring

20 Sep, 2018 9:32am
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SBW has two little assistants helping him prepare for his next boxing match.

Has this MAFS groom already spilled the beans?

20 Sep, 2018 8:13am
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Maybe this love at first sight thing will actually work after all?!

Rihanna (right) asked Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to support her advocacy work. Photos / nzherald, AP

Rihanna gives PM Jacinda Ardern a shout-out

19 Sep, 2018 9:40am
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"Kia ora @jacindaardern! It's been a big year for you - congrats!" said the pop superstar.

Male doctor accused of 'mansplaining' menopause on Breakfast

18 Sep, 2018 10:06am
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"Oops Breakfast really should have put that Man on Pause."

Jeremy Wells gets nude… again

17 Sep, 2018 2:45pm
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The Hauraki lads' new stunt may just take the cake! – or uh, sushi…

Cher is in New Zealand for two shows this weekend. Photo / Getty Images

Cher touches down in 'beautiful' NZ

17 Sep, 2018 12:27pm
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Superstar Cher is back in New Zealand for the first time in 13 years.

Toni Street returned to our screens last night. Photo / 1 News

Toni Street returns to her sporting roots

17 Sep, 2018 9:10am
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Toni Street returned to our screens to read the sports news last night.

John and Max key hit the shopping aisles. Photo / Instagram

What's in John Key's shopping trolley?

17 Sep, 2018 8:26am
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The former Prime Minister's son Max Key admits "the choccy milk is John's."

Kiwi stars become Mean Mums

16 Sep, 2018 7:10am
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Morgana O'Reilly and Anna Jullienne play mean mums battling it out with other parents.

The stars of Project Runway NZ. Photo / supplied

Dresses and drama: Project Runway set for take off

16 Sep, 2018 7:10am
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Spy understands a sewing room full of creatives creates plenty of drama.

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

'Everywhere I looked there were boys': Student

19 Sep, 2018 1:00pm

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YUDU

Kiwi scientist in hunt for alien life

YUDU

Moves towards corporate gender equality 'glacial'

YUDU

Women's pay lags despite excellence

19 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Addressing gender imbalance in education a slow process.

YUDU

Need something done? Ask a woman

19 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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About 60 per cent of the volunteer hours are done by women.

Latest From Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE

TV host's letter to plus size model calls her morbidly obese

21 Sep, 2018 9:03am

7 minutes to read

LIFESTYLE

Student's spelling mistake creates X-rated note

21 Sep, 2018 9:42am
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LIFESTYLE

The cafe breakfasts worse for you than a Big Mac

20 Sep, 2018 8:25am
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LIFESTYLE

Ten body language mistakes often made on a first date

21 Sep, 2018 7:19am
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LIFESTYLE

Five words ruined woman's Tinder match with 'The One'

21 Sep, 2018 7:22am
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LIFESTYLE

Meghan's mum joins Duke and Duchess for charity event

21 Sep, 2018 10:25am
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Kid-friendly dinners to take the battle out of meal times

21 Sep, 2018 5:52am
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viva.co.nz

Braised fennel with lemon & garlic

20 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Hayley Baldwin is an ambassador for adidas and the trend in giant

LIFESTYLE

The hideous shoe selling out around the world

21 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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And you thought bedazzled Crocs were bad.

The teams at Tip Top and Whittaker's encourage people to make a #happimess as they eat the new ice cream creations. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Tip Top Whittaker's ice creams: Are they any good?

20 Sep, 2018 11:00am
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Are these fancy new creations the best thing since Whittaker's K Bar chocolate?

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Our favourite celebrity looks of the week

From the Emmy Awards to London Fashion Week, it was a capital F for Fashion this week.

This secret speakeasy pop-up is coming back to Auckland

Last year's sell out whiskey-filled event is returning for just one night only.

Eleanor Ozich's one-pan roast chicken with white wine

Fuss-free from start to finish, this delicious dish is a lesson in simplicity.

Victoria Beckham celebrates a decade of fashion design

For her collection's 10th anniversary, Victoria swapped New York Fashion Week for London.

Fun things to do around Auckland this weekend

Do you believe? Cher's back in Auckland after 13 years and Feast Matakana kicks off.

The coolest looks from the Emmy Awards red carpet

From Michelle Dockery to Dakota Fanning, see who shined on TV's biggest night.

All the highlights from New York Fashion Week

The Viva fashion team highlight their favourite runway shows.

Mini pavlovas with date cream & fruit

What better way to finish a family meal than with a mouthful of mini pav?

Auckland's Laneway festival announces 2019 line-up

Laneway will return to Albert Park on Jan 28 with acts including Florence and The Machine.

Binge-worthy shows & films to watch right now

This month brings new seasons of old favourites and must-see flicks on the big screen.

Has our passion for prosecco gone flat?

Our favourite Italian fizz (key to the Aperol Spritz) just might be losing its allure.

Slow roast pork with limes & garlic

This roast, which can be prepared then cooked without too much fuss, is a winner.

The way our parents interacted profoundly affects how we see love. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Have you inherited your parents' sex life?

21 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Top therapist says your intimacy in the bedroom is influenced by your mother and father.

A mum's well meaning cake went viral for hilarious reasons.

LIFESTYLE

Mum bakes son good luck cake that looks very rude

21 Sep, 2018 7:34am
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A mum's well meaning cake went viral for hilarious reasons.

It has been a long road to recovery for model Suzel Mackintosh. Photo / Instagram

LIFESTYLE

Horrifying dog attack leaves model with facial scars for life

21 Sep, 2018 9:38am
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A young model's career was taking off. Then a friend's dog attacked her.

Latest from Bite

Chocolate Kahlua cake

This cake is the perfect sweet something for a celebration dinner or party.

Penne, gouda and spinach bake

A hearty, make-ahead, vegetarian family meal.

Fennel, cheese and bacon muffins

These savoury muffins are a great accompaniments mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.

Pappardelle with smoked fish and green beans

An Italian style smoked fish pasta that can be whipped up quickly on a weeknight.

Brown rice and chia seed salad

Use leftover cooked rice from dinner to create a healthy lunch the next day.

The best no-frills sausage rolls

These traditional, no-frills sausage rolls are really easy to make and very tasty.

Pumpkin scones

The natural sweetness of pumpkin makes these scones something special.

Fragrant beef curry

If made in advance, this fragrant curry is perfect for those hectic weekdays.

Nicoise salmon salad

A salad that is light enough but also filling enough for lunch or dinner.

Butterflied chicken with pumpkin, shallots and pomegranate

his is an easy way to cook chicken and veges in one tray at the same time.

Baked asparagus and cheese rolls

A cheesy twist on a kiwi classic.

Indian eggs

Very yummy, very easy spiced eggs.

Latest From Travel

Australia's Indian Pacific. Photo /Getty Images

TRAVEL

Riding the world's fastest Indian

21 Sep, 2018 4:00pm

5 minutes to read

Prost! The airline has been serving beer on tap during Oktoberfest since the 1960. Photo / Supplied, Lufthansa

TRAVEL

Lufthansa helps Oktoberfest get off to a flying start

21 Sep, 2018 3:44pm
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The traditional Teutonic tipple will be served on flights out of Singapore and New York.

TRAVEL

Room check: JAL Tokyo Haneda West Wing

19 Sep, 2018 8:12pm
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Shoba Pillai checks into JAL Tokyo Haneda West Wing, in Tokyo, Japan.

Tattoos have been stigmatised in Japan since the Edo period and are largely associated with Yakuza syndicated crime groups. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Why tattoos are stigmatised in Japan

21 Sep, 2018 2:35pm
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Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Japan's attitude towards tattoos is in the spotlight.

Latest From Technology

Helen Moore bought her 2006 Toyota Rush from Quality Cars earlier this month. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Toyota buyer stung with $2228 bill for two new keys

21 Sep, 2018 10:45am

3 minutes to read

Apple's new iPhone Xs Max, priced up to $2799. Some are wary punters will pay that much for a phone, but its $2100 predecessor defied expectations to become the NZ market leader. Photo / Chris Keall.

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Close tussle in NZ's ultra-premium phone market

20 Sep, 2018 5:36pm
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Market tracker reveals surprising trends.

The $178 PlayStation One Classic is almost half the size of Sony's original 1994 console, making it small enough to hold in one hand. Photo / Sony

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Sony to bring back iconic PlayStation One with pre-loaded games

20 Sep, 2018 7:52am
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Your favourite PS1 games are making a comeback and will already be pre-loaded.

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