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BUSINESS

'Blood gushing out': Passengers flee smoke-filled Qantas jet

16 Dec, 2019 8:29am

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SPORT

Sonny Bill set for shock test return

16 Dec, 2019 8:30am

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

NEW ZEALAND

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

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

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

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Live: White Island body recovery 'could take weeks'

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16 Dec, 2019 10:02am
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Phil Goff reminds council boss about conflicts of interest

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

Gifford: Unofficial sporting winners of 2019

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Tiny house company fails leaving buyers with partly-built homes

16 Dec, 2019 8:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

We don't know how lucky we are, mate

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

CEO fired racking up $115,000 bill at strip clubs

16 Dec, 2019 8:59am
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LIFESTYLE

Still at work? Start your holidays now

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Fans have been left amazed by a newly unearthed photo of Meghan Markle at her high school formal. Photo / Instagran

LIFESTYLE

Meghan's ageless school pic revealed

16 Dec, 2019 9:36am
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Fans have been left amazed by a newly unearthed photo of Meghan at her high school formal.

Abdul Khan from Sydney, is comforted by two woman after seeing Masjid Al Noor, Hagley Park, Christchurch. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'The hum that doesn't go away': Kurt Bayer on Christchurch's heroes

16 Dec, 2019 7:16am
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Kurt Bayer talks to the people whose incredible acts of bravery saved lives.

ENTERTAINMENT

'I'm tired': YouTube's biggest star taking a break

16 Dec, 2019 9:09am
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WORLD

'I had nightmares about Hitler': Meet the woman who unleashed the gene genie

16 Dec, 2019 8:32am
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Most spiders go out on their own after they're old enough. Photo / Bush Heritage Australia

WORLD

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

15 Dec, 2019 6:42pm
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The reason why this massive nests of spiders is so unusual.

New claims have emerged that Prince Andrew's name was used to lure girls to Jeffrey Epstein's island resort. Photo / BBC

LIFESTYLE

Epstein 'used' Andrew to lure girl to hideaway

16 Dec, 2019 7:26am
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One of Epstein's assistants offered to introduce the teenage girl to Prince Andrew.

NEW ZEALAND

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

16 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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The dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.

Meghan and Harry's current work hiatus suggests their earlier legal decisions might have been somewhat ill-advised. Photo / File

LIFESTYLE

Decision Meghan might live to regret

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

LIFESTYLE

Mum's genius parenting hack goes viral

16 Dec, 2019 7:57am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Chilling myth about Disney exposed

15 Dec, 2019 2:18pm
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Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide

15 Dec, 2019 4:22pm
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Labour's feedback loop seems stuck in Grey Lynn and Wadestown, says Simon Bridges.

Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Investors grapple with reality of indefinite monetary support

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

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

BUSINESS

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

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

This little penguin was found swimming in a Bay View resident's paddling pool. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

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

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

Australia's Matthew Wade ducks under a short ball from New Zealand's Neil Wagner. Photo / AP

SPORT

Black Caps tactics raise darkest days comparisons

16 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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It appears Bodyline is alive and well.

It was a big weekend for the birthday girl Taylor Swift. Photo / AP.

ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Swift to headline Glastonbury Festival 2020

16 Dec, 2019 8:08am
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The Glastonbury announcement came after the Lover hitmaker celebrated her 30th birthday.

ENTERTAINMENT

Hallmark draws criticism for pulling same-sex wedding ads

16 Dec, 2019 8:51am
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Celebrities Ellen DeGeneres and William Shatner slammed the move on social media.

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A new era is underway in which national interests take primacy. Photo / 123RF

Brexit's advance opens a new trade era

New York Times: A new era is underway in which national interests take primacy.

Slaver capital: Elmina Castle, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Photo / Francis Kokoroko, The New York Times

Jacqueline Woodson: Africa and slavery's fierce undertow

The New York Times: The author confronts slavery's dark past on two continents.

Investors grapple with reality of indefinite monetary support

Financial Times: Markets adjust after bumper year for central bank stimulus.

Family friendly abode: A homestay in the village of Aroumd, Morocco. Photo / Supplied

Homestays: No longer a backpacker's last resort

Homestays — traditionally the fallback for backpackers — are emerging in a new light.

Looking for some last minute Christmas ideas? Photo / 123RF

The best new beauty products of 2019

Financial Times: Looking for last minute gifts, or want to treat yourself?

Things have improved over the second half of 2019, but the risks of recession remain for the United States. Photo / Chris Gash, The New York Times

A recession hasn't arrived (yet). Here's where you'll see it first

New York Times: Five months on from recession fever things are better but risks remain.

Melina Matsoukas, Greta Gerwig and Lulu Wang have been largely left out of the best director conversation. Photos / Samuel Trotter, Jody Rogac and Rozette Rago The New York Times

Women made them. Viewers and critics liked them. No one nominated them

New York Times: Female filmmakers are largely being left out of Hollywood's awards season.

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

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

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

Donald Trump was a winner, at least politically, in the partial trade deal with China. Photo / AP

Winners and losers in US-China partial trade deal

Deal puts 21-month trade war between the US and China on pause -- for now.

OneRoof

The dream infinity pool: how much does it cost?

16 Dec, 2019 9:09am
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As the endless expanse of water view grows, the budget might expand to match.

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

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

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

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

15 Dec, 2019 10:30am
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Sports cars, electric cars, SUVs and more. But, there can only be one outright winner.

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Heavy rain is forecast over much of the country over the next few days. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Your weather: Rain, rain, and more rain

16 Dec, 2019 7:43am

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NEW ZEALAND

Woman in serious condition after crash near Hastings

16 Dec, 2019 9:49am
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NEW ZEALAND

Controversial phosphate cargo finally unloads in Dunedin

16 Dec, 2019 7:03am
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NEW ZEALAND

NZ's next Top Cop: Shortlist cut to four contenders

16 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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Tauranga courthouse's $100m revamp to make site less 'alienating'

16 Dec, 2019 9:03am
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Your weather: Rain, rain, and more rain

16 Dec, 2019 7:43am
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'The hum that doesn't go away': Kurt Bayer on Christchurch's heroes

16 Dec, 2019 7:16am
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Politics

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

We don't know how lucky we are, mate

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

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

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

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

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

Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide

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

Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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

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

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

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

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

Latest From Business

Communications Minister Kris Faafoi: sees 50MHz temporary allocation to iwi as a

BUSINESS

Māori 5G deal could lead to telco feeding frenzy

16 Dec, 2019 7:56am

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BUSINESS

Data points to economic boost

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Small Business: Craft movement spills over into jerky

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Buy-now-pay-later operator to use Mastercard network

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Revealed: Coming to the CBD - Auckland's second Taco Bell store

16 Dec, 2019 8:23am
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BUSINESS

Data points to economic boost

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Sasha Borissenko: White Island - Who will be bearing the legal brunt?

15 Dec, 2019 3:00pm
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Recovering housing market boosts economic outlook

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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A homeowner, an investor and a worker walk into a pub... Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: The bad joke that spoiled a golden decade

15 Dec, 2019 4:44am
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As the decade draws to a close Liam Dann looks back on the forces that shaped our lives.

Thermasol made these tiny home cabins. Photo / Thermasol

BUSINESS

Tiny house company fails leaving buyers with partly-built homes

16 Dec, 2019 8:37am
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A West Auckland tiny house building business has gone under, leaving unfinished homes.

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

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

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

Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's meth crisis (M-C)

NZ has tried and failed to fix its methamphetamine crisis for 20 years. Now the country is facing a second wave of the epidemic.

Smokefree Rockquest 2019 (G)

This series of webisodes follow the Smokefreerockquest 2019 journey around Aotearoa.

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

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Local Focus: New business for oldest building in historic Whanganui

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

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: The White Island body recovery operation begins

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

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

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

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Focus: Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi responds to Peter’s earlier comments about his party's policy on supporting NZ media

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

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

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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5G Gaming is Live

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

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NZ 'waste' in demand in China

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwis shun bank term deposits

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

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

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Tourists could "smash" Auckland

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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No 'sugar rush' for economy

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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What makes an engaging mobile game?

25 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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44 per cent not fairly paid

22 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Would you like to test drive a multi-million-dollar home?

16 Dec, 2019 5:03am

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Why South Auckland will see house prices boom

14 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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First home buyers are starting to see the appeal of suburbs previous generations ignored.

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What happens when real estate rivals team up

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

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In a victory speech, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain said his Conservative Party

WORLD

Brexit is going to get done. But on whose terms?

16 Dec, 2019 9:48am

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Jennifer Doudna, inventor of Crispr. Photo / AP

WORLD

'I had nightmares about Hitler': Meet the woman who unleashed the gene genie

16 Dec, 2019 8:32am
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Telegraph: Her revolutionary gene-editing technique gave her nightmares about Hitler.

Liu Jingyao, a student at the University of Minnesota, has accused the Chinese billionaire Richard Liu of rape. Photo / Caroline Yang, The New York Times

WORLD

She accused a tech billionaire of rape. The Chinese internet turned against her

16 Dec, 2019 8:30am
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New York Times: Student describes what it's like to be slut-shamed by 800 million people.

Huge flames at Mt Tomah within the Blue Mountains national park. Photo / NewsComAu

WORLD

Wall of flames: Huge 'megafire' grows to 70 metre-high inferno

16 Dec, 2019 8:11am
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Bushfires are blazing out of control on opposite sides of the continent.

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

WORLD

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

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

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Scott McLaughlin has been nominated in the Sportsman of the Year category for a second time after winning the Virgin Australia Supercars title and the Bathurst 1000.

Scott McLaughlin nominated for ISPS Handa Sportsman of the Year award

16 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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Winner revealed: what is the 2019 AA Driven NZ Car of the Year?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13 Dec, 2019 12:27pm
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Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of Mitchell Santner. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Dire defeat: Australia complete Black Caps destruction

16 Dec, 2019 1:20am

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SPORT

Black Caps tactics raise darkest days comparisons

16 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Sevens sweep! New Zealand do the double in Cape Town

16 Dec, 2019 6:30am
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Bulk buy: Warriors out to upsize pack

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Dylan Cleaver: Peter Snell's peculiar relationship with NZ

14 Dec, 2019 5:00pm
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SPORT

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

15 Dec, 2019 4:00pm
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And new! Auckland gym gets second UFC champion

15 Dec, 2019 7:12pm
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Rate the Black Caps v Australia - and win

15 Dec, 2019 5:30pm
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Gifford: Unofficial sporting winners of 2019

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

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

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Aussie star's brutal sledge to struggling Black Cap

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Did Aussie quick cross the line, or was he just saying what Kiwi fans were thinking?

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Swift to headline Glastonbury Festival 2020

16 Dec, 2019 8:08am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Christmas made easy

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Movie director in castle building business

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Watch: First trailer for NZ action flick The Legend of Baron To'a

16 Dec, 2019 7:00am
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'Grease is still the word': Iconic couple back in costume

15 Dec, 2019 8:10am
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Kiwi cinema pioneer Joe Moodabe, 'Mr Movie', dies 82

15 Dec, 2019 5:30am
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Chilling myth about Disney exposed

15 Dec, 2019 2:18pm
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Anna Karina has died aged 79, the French culture minister announced Sunday Dec. 15, 2019. AP Photo / Mario Torrisi, File

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Icon of French cinema Anna Karina dies, aged 79

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

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Netflix's The Irishman viewed in 26.4m homes

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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The Irishman received five Golden Globe nominations.

Movies

Olivia Newton John and John Travolta embrace on the beach in a scene from the film 'Grease', 1978. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

'Grease is still the word': Iconic couple back in costume

15 Dec, 2019 8:10am
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40 years after the iconic film, John Travolta and Olivia Newton John 'Grease' it up again.

MOVIES

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

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

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

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

What 2003 film starred both Ewan McGregor and Albert Finney as Edward Bloom?

Quizzes

Herald morning quiz: December 16

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Meet the two new Kiwi Hollywood stars

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

Kingfish for Clarke's wedding?

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

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

15 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Controversial TV host is back - and weighing up offers to return to our screens.

Marc Ellis and Linda Codegoni are expecting their second child.

More baby joy for Marc Ellis and partner Linda Codegoni

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

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

All Black ties the knot in Christchurch this weekend

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

Glen Levy and Yvette Harvie-Salter. Photo / Supplied

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

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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A new comedy travel show takes an innovative approach to funding, asking you to pay for it

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Lavish home where The Bachelorette is being filmed

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

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I do! Summer of sports stars weddings

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

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

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

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Six perks you should negotiate when accepting a job offer

2 Dec, 2019 10:35am

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JOB MARKET

Toots and waves for Mack truck with message of hope

28 Nov, 2019 12:12pm
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JOB MARKET

Daughter's degree inspires mum to become teacher

27 Nov, 2019 2:58pm
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JOB MARKET

Check in with staff: Survey reveals stress in real estate

27 Nov, 2019 12:53pm
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JOB MARKET

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

26 Nov, 2019 10:43am
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JOB MARKET

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

25 Nov, 2019 9:52am
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Competition at work? Don't let it turn into resentment

23 Nov, 2019 7:14am
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Open plan office: How to stop all out war

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

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Throw an end-of-year party on a budget

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

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Meringue ice cream cake

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

Gingerbread cut-out cookies

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

Banoffee cheesecake

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

Festive sweet treats: Christmas snowballs

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

Peanut butter and apricot bars

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

Festive and fabulous: Chiffon cake

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

Poppyseed and parmesan shortbread

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

Zucchini and cherry tomato nicoise salad

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

Chickpea eggplant salad

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

Dark chocolate and brandied fig truffles

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

Spicy hummus

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

Chunky vegetable paella

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Decision Meghan might live to regret

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Erotic photographer opens up about the truth on porn sets

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16 Dec, 2019 8:51am
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Malls are hell at Christmas, and you better not be one of these infuriating people.

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Prince Louis is a Great British Bake Off fan

16 Dec, 2019 7:41am
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"One of Louis' first words was 'Mary,'" revealed the Duchess of Cambridge.

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