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Jami-Lee Ross and Simon Bridges. Photos / Michael Craig, Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

The dangerously escalating political scandal wars

20 Oct, 2018 6:27pm

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SPORT

Kangaroos part Tongan red sea at sold-out Mt Smart

20 Oct, 2018 9:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

SH1 reopens after horror crash kills two

20 Oct, 2018 5:15pm
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SPORT

I see red! Finally, an NZ sporting event with atmosphere

20 Oct, 2018 9:45pm
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WORLD

Pressure mounts on Saudi Crown prince

20 Oct, 2018 2:49pm
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WORLD

Woman drops massive bombshell, then disappears

20 Oct, 2018 3:48pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Lady Gaga's engagement ring is valued at a whopping $1.9m

20 Oct, 2018 5:15pm
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LIFESTYLE

Meghan's $32k tourdrobe: Duchess in Kiwi designs

20 Oct, 2018 4:59pm
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That winning ticket was bought from Countdown Newtown in Wellington. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

One Lotto first division winner this Labour Weekend

20 Oct, 2018 9:39pm
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A single Lotto ticket is now worth $1 million - winning Division One in tonight's draw.

Simon Bridges at Diwali celebrations in Auckland today. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Simon Bridges seeks to mend fences at Diwali Festival

20 Oct, 2018 4:01pm
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National leader appeared keen to put controversial comments behind him.

Police were searching in the water and along the shoreline at Frankton Marina, as well as making inquiries in the wider area to try to locate him. Photo / James Allan

NEW ZEALAND

Body found in search for missing Queenstown man

20 Oct, 2018 9:40pm
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The body was found using underwater camera gear.

Michael Parrott and Chloe Sullivan were holidaying with Chloe's young daughter. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Grieving parents' horror while on dream holiday

20 Oct, 2018 1:11pm
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This couple were on holiday when the unthinkable happened to their child.

Jami-Lee Ross during his press conference at Parliament on October 16. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Jami-Lee Ross: The MP who is burning Bridges

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
14 minutes to read

Claire Trevett looks at how the National Party scandal unfolded.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit the Pavilion Building in Brighton, England. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Armed and in heels: See Meghan & Harry's new head of protection

20 Oct, 2018 11:52am
3 minutes to read

She cut an unusually glamorous figure while concealing her gun and Taser

SPORT

Inspired Ioane helps power Auckland through to final

20 Oct, 2018 6:45pm
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LIFESTYLE

Grandfather stabs 4.2m python to rescue grandson

20 Oct, 2018 12:53pm
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If I wore this outfit on my walk to work it would be sweaty and dirty in five minutes. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Ridiculous daily routine of bank executive

20 Oct, 2018 9:11am
4 minutes to read

This woman's insanely perfect account of her busy day will make any normal person laugh.

Nick Wallis, far left, Paul Hondelink and Scott Theobald died in a helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. Wallis was the pilot, and Honedlink and Theobald were DoC rangers. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Wanaka crash: How could chopper just fall out of the sky?

20 Oct, 2018 10:15am
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It was a sickening, seismic blow. And there were so many questions.

Crave cafe, in Morningside, puts all its profits back into the community. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Dine and dash: Auckland cafe's big problem

20 Oct, 2018 12:54pm
3 minutes to read

It takes a lot of coffees to make up for this many walkouts.

Former teacher, Kim Whittington left the profession after 40 years due to stress and other factors. Photo / Warren Buckland.

NEW ZEALAND

'I was dying': The teacher who found his freedom in a prison

20 Oct, 2018 9:26am
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A former Flaxmere teacher tells his story of being in the education system.

How the 1914-18 conflict unfolded in words and historic photos.

NEW ZEALAND

World War I: The Kiwi story

20 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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How the 1914-18 conflict unfolded in words and historic photos.

SPORT

World Cup in Japan could spell the end of Ben Smith's All Blacks career

20 Oct, 2018 10:51am
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All Blacks star could follow the likes of Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith to France

OneRoof

Are CVs worthless when it comes to buying and selling a house?

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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CVs v property prices - we ask the experts.

yudu career advice

Passion and innovation as important as experience

20 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Graduates and baby boomers can work together - benefiting both.

driven

Good Oil: Mini's 1275GT tribute model only available in France

20 Oct, 2018 2:57pm
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French exclusivity, Japan and America combine, and a roofless Volkswagen.

Latest From New Zealand

Waikino School, the scene of the shooting tragedy. Photo / Waihi Arts Centre and Museum Association

NEW ZEALAND

The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting

20 Oct, 2018 9:34am

14 minutes to read

NEW ZEALAND

One Lotto first division winner this Labour Weekend

20 Oct, 2018 9:39pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Body found in search for missing Queenstown man

20 Oct, 2018 9:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Tongan fans jovial for league match

20 Oct, 2018 6:55pm
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NEW ZEALAND

The dangerously escalating political scandal wars

20 Oct, 2018 6:27pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Car reportedly down bank in Otago: police

20 Oct, 2018 5:17pm
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NEW ZEALAND

SH1 reopens after horror crash kills two

20 Oct, 2018 5:15pm
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An artist's impression of the proposed Auckland Waterfront Stadium sunken stadium. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Simon Wilson: Stadium an inspired proposal - now we need a champion

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am

6 minutes to read

Rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross - is there a plan behind his destructive week? Photo / Mark Mitchell

Premium & Indepth

Inside story: 'Botany Bagman' Jami-Lee Ross and what's next

Jami-Lee Ross MP might have a plan to his destructive attacks on his former party.

Premium & Indepth

Family have farmed station since 1907

Stud breeding is in the Paterson family's blood.

Pamilar King (inset) died alone in her cabin on a long sea journey last month. Photo / File

Premium & Indepth

Lonely death at sea: Why an ailing 75-year-old set sail

No one was waiting for her. No grieving family or friends, just the police.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sir Edmund Hillary's granddaughter prepares for mountain climb

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Head Hunter attacks in Tauranga

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Jami-Lee Ross talks to the Herald about his latest allegations against National

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Ever wonder how hundreds and thousands are made?

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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LIFESTYLE

Focus: NZ's 2018 sausage of the year's a 'double banger'

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Plans released for proposed sunken stadium on Bledisloe Wharf

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Shredding of Banksy's Girl and Balloon during auction

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Former Jami-Lee Ross supporters in Botany share their views

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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NEW ZEALAND

Police officers rescue wayward ducklings from highway

19 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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Latest From Business

Sandra Cadiz holds up her handmade sign carrying the Spanish message:

BUSINESS

Big Read: A mother and daughter's journey fleeing Venezuela

20 Oct, 2018 4:19pm

17 minutes to read

BUSINESS

Apple's 'moral responsibility' to deal with tech addiction

20 Oct, 2018 11:56am
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BUSINESS

Singapore turning into world's first 'smart nation'

20 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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BUSINESS

Ridiculous daily routine of bank executive

20 Oct, 2018 9:11am
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BUSINESS

Facebook hires EU veteran to help with tougher scrutiny

20 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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BUSINESS

What's at stake if investors begin to shun Saudi Arabia

20 Oct, 2018 8:44am
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BUSINESS

Kiwi fashion giants merge

20 Oct, 2018 5:01am
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BUSINESS

Financial juggles after marriage break-up

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Dine and dash: Auckland cafe's big problem

20 Oct, 2018 12:54pm
3 minutes to read

It takes a lot of coffees to make up for this many walkouts.

Phoenix Publishing have been fined for wage and holiday pay arrears. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Repeat wage offender fined $10K

20 Oct, 2018 12:50pm
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Phoenix Publishing have been fined for wage and holiday pay arrears.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

Strategy vital but few make time

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

China stubbing out smoking

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
2 minutes to read

Jubilant Link2 Group team and sponsors. Photo /James Ensing-Trussell

BRAND INSIGHT

Making a link with success

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

China becoming drone power

12 Oct, 2018 12:00am
3 minutes to read

Glidepath team - winners of Excellence in Innovation and the Supreme Business Excellence Award. Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwi firm bags big business award

12 Oct, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Scooter etiquette a must for Akld

12 Oct, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Reducing road risks to bikers

9 Oct, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Fair pay for women: Here's how

9 Oct, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Wind to power new energy era

5 Oct, 2018 12:01am
5 minutes to read

CVs v selling prices: Who's winning, who's losing out?

20 Oct, 2018 4:47am

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Oneroof

The cities where first-home buyers are thriving

19 Oct, 2018 7:42am
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First-home buyers have increased their share of the market.

oneroof

How to turn one buy-to-let home into property empire

oneroof

He discovered NZ's top models, so what's his apartment like?

oneroof

House of the week: Back trackin' with an 80s-era rocker

oneroof

Star Wars in Piha: Inside an out-of-this-world eco beach house

oneroof

Luxury Waiheke estate passes in at $18.5m

19 Oct, 2018 12:07pm
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Property back on the market.

oneroof

House designed by the space-defying architect who just couldn't stay away

19 Oct, 2018 11:01am
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Claude Megson the Frank Lloyd Wright of NZ architecture and a nightmare for home-owners.

Opinion

NEW ZEALAND

The dangerously escalating political scandal wars

20 Oct, 2018 6:27pm
6 minutes to read

COMMENT: Extraordinary National Party war has been spiralling dangerously out of control.

Medication prescribed by doctors may seem to have a legitimacy that illegal drugs don't. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lizzie Marvelly: Tramadol trend is a prescription for trouble

20 Oct, 2018 10:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Tramadol is not a drug that you want to muck around with.

If you're going through tough times at the moment, do spend just a little on treats for yourself. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Financial juggles after marriage break-up

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
8 minutes to read

Comment: Investigate options to help with buying a new home.

Latest From World

Susan Walsh has been missing for 22 years. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Woman drops massive bombshell, then disappears

20 Oct, 2018 3:48pm

6 minutes to read

Russian national charged with allegedly interfering in the upcoming US midterms. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Russian charged over US midterm election interference

20 Oct, 2018 3:33pm
3 minutes to read

Russian national charged with allegedly interfering in the upcoming US midterms.

Saudi Royal Palace Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud. Photo / AP

WORLD

Pressure mounts on Saudi Crown prince

20 Oct, 2018 2:49pm
9 minutes to read

Jamal Khashoggi has been confirmed dead but there's one key person who is yet to comment.

There's one resource we all need and it's becoming increasingly scarce. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Researchers use AI to predict outbreak of future wars

20 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
4 minutes to read

There's one resource we all need and it's becoming increasingly scarce.

Indian women mourn the death of a relative, victim of a train accident, outside a hospital in Amritsar, India yesterday. Photo / AP

WORLD

Train mows down crowd at India festival, at least 58 dead

20 Oct, 2018 1:40pm
3 minutes to read

Train speeds through festival goers who had gathered to look at fireworks.

Motoring News

Good Oil: Mini's 1275GT tribute model only available in France

20 Oct, 2018 2:57pm
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AA COTY 2018: Why the Holden Commodore made the top 10

20 Oct, 2018 8:23am
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Leaked: is this 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 before we're meant to see it?

19 Oct, 2018 7:00pm
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Mazda 767B rotary legend set to hit New Zealand

19 Oct, 2018 4:31pm
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More in Auckland abandoning their cars as running costs go up

19 Oct, 2018 3:54pm
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Lexus UX: New entry-level compact SUV to hit NZ

19 Oct, 2018 11:30am
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Audi fined $1.4billion for 'dieselgate' emissions test cheating

19 Oct, 2018 10:37am
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issan ace expecting tight BNT V8s championship battle

19 Oct, 2018 10:35am
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AA and Driven reveal top 10 contenders for New Zealand Car of the Year

18 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Kangaroos part Tongan red sea at sold-out Mt Smart

20 Oct, 2018 9:40pm

4 minutes to read

SPORT

I see red! Finally, an NZ sporting event with atmosphere

20 Oct, 2018 9:45pm
3 minutes to read

For those 26,214 people at Mt Smart Stadium, this was something special to be a part of.

SPORT

Inspired Ioane helps power Auckland through to final

20 Oct, 2018 6:45pm
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SPORT

Return of the Jedi: Kiwi Luke Jumeau books UFC return

20 Oct, 2018 6:58pm
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SPORT

Free Eden Park entry for Auckland v Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup final

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm
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SPORT

Comment: World Rugby's 'mini World Cup' is all about money

20 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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Comment: We have seen greed drive change just about everywhere in World Rugby.

Beauden Barrett and a few other top All Blacks linked to big-money overseas moves. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Three top All Blacks linked to big-money moves

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Japan is fast emerging as a serious contender to lure several senior All Blacks offshore.

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Mystery surrounds missing Queenstown man

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi woman sets sky dive record in Abel Tasman

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Kids, couple involved in double fatal crash in Northland

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

LIFESTYLE

Duchess wearing Kiwi designs on tour

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Lady Gaga confirms her engagement to agent Christian Carino

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Simon Bridges goes to Diwali Festival

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

WORLD

Life in prison for man who killed 3 in a Denver Walmart

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Northland surfer describes horrifying great white attack

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

WORLD

US could consider sanctions for Khashoggi

20 Oct, 2018 7:13pm

Latest From Entertainment

The Haunting of Hill House sees Netflix bringing the spooks to the small screen.

ENTERTAINMENT

What to watch? A binger's guide to Labour Weekend

20 Oct, 2018 8:00am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Islands in the limelight

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

The TV reboot that's so 'woke' it hurts to watch

19 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Classic review: Piers Lane and Hiroshi Ikematsu

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Buble slams rumours of retirement

19 Oct, 2018 8:04am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix cancels 'Orange Is The New Black'

18 Oct, 2018 12:12pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Kristen Bell worries about what movies teach girls about consent

19 Oct, 2018 6:30am
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Much-loved Australian actor Anne Tenney has joined the cast of Pop-up Globe.

ENTERTAINMENT

Why star of The Castle is heading to Auckland

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: Charmed reboot is basically one big walking dad-joke

Jay Laga'aia in Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Photo / supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Jay Laga'aia is all at sea

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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He appeared in Star Wars but is this the most dangerous role Jay Laga'aia has ever played?

Movies

Jamie Lee Curtis returns to the big screen in Halloween.

MOVIES

Original scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis returns

18 Oct, 2018 9:37am
4 minutes to read

Forty years after she made her horror debut, Jamie Lee Curtis returns for Halloween.

Jamie Lee Curtis stars in the remake of Halloween. Supplied to TimeOut.

MOVIES

Can the return of Jamie Lee Curtis save Halloween?

18 Oct, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

We brave the dark to review the new Halloween movie.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Sir George Fistonich founded which Kiwi wine company? Photo / Supplied

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: October 19

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

New to WatchMe

TRAILBLAZERS: Dame Ngaio Marsh (G)

Dame Ngaio Marsh was a Queen of Crime and best-selling novelist.

Trailblazers: Wanda Messam (G)

Wanda Messam changed the lives of more than 300 children through foster care.

TRAILBLAZERS: Ruia Morrison (G)

Ruia Morrison was a tennis champion and trailblazer for Māori in sport.

TRAILBLAZERS: Helen Thayer (G)

Helen Thayer is a world record-setting adventurer and the first woman to walk solo to the magnetic North Pole.

TRAILBLAZERS: Beatrice Tinsley (G)

Beatrice Tinsley was a world-renowned astrophysicist and trailblazer for women in science.

TRAILBLAZERS: Nancy Wake (G)

Nancy Wake was a WWII hero and the Gestapo's most wanted person.

Trending on SPY

Jack Tame's sweaty celeb encounter

19 Oct, 2018 11:11am
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Normally Tame is as cool as a cucumber, but there was one guest that steamed him up.

Oh baby! How the stars shared their pregnancy news

19 Oct, 2018 7:51am
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Deciding how and when to tell people you're expecting a baby is a big deal for anyone.

Kanoa's powerful mental health message

18 Oct, 2018 2:57pm
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The inspirational wahine has taken to Instagram to share her experiences.

Millennial Issues: Is drunk texting ever ok?

18 Oct, 2018 9:58am
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Ever woken up to a dead phone and half-eaten burger on your pillow? You are not alone.

Is Parris Goebel working with Kanye West on his new album? Photo / Doug Sherring

Parris Goebel and Kanye West team up in Uganda

18 Oct, 2018 9:44am
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Are Parris and Kanye working on a collaboration for his new album?

Chur! KJ Apa takes Kiwi slang global

17 Oct, 2018 2:44pm
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KJ's been busy teaching the internet some Kiwi slang - tino pai!

Breakfast host calls out 'selfish' royals

17 Oct, 2018 10:14am
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Dan Faitaua had some choice words on the royal baby announcement

Kiwi league star shares adorable family moment

17 Oct, 2018 9:46am
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The Tuivasa-Sheck family is living it up across the ditch in Byron Bay this week.

Hilary Barry suits up for Royal Tour

16 Oct, 2018 11:18am
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Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry cannot contain her Royal excitement in Sydney.

Stacey Morrison's inspiring 'beach body' message

16 Oct, 2018 7:48am
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Stacey has two very easy steps to becoming 'beach body' ready for summer!

Shortland Street scrubs up

14 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Straight out of Ferndale, Spy can reveal the new-look Shortland Street cast.

Kiwi Angels share their runway secrets

14 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Kiwi models Georgia Fowler and Maia Cotton are in full training mode in New York.

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

How on Earth did we work before Google?

19 Oct, 2018 6:00pm

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YUDU

Confessions of a superyacht worker

YUDU

Schools to need 10 per cent more teachers by 2025

YUDU

Million-dollar pay packets of corporate bosses

19 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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CEO pay only rose 2.2 per cent last year.

YUDU

'Don't go there': The hospital doctors are warned against

19 Oct, 2018 7:52am
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Hospital admits the only way to go is up after ranking lowest among trainees.

Latest From Lifestyle

Meghan wore this Emilia Wickstead dress in Sydney today. photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Meghan's $32k tourdrobe: Duchess in Kiwi designs

20 Oct, 2018 4:59pm

10 minutes to read

LIFESTYLE

Mirror on Kiwi stylist's wall might be coolest one of all

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Craving hangi: Meghan's special Kiwi menu

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

From Burnout to Business Woman

20 Oct, 2018 3:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Kate Sheppard suffrage art winner for women's charities

20 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Should Harry and Meghan have waited to have a baby?

19 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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bite.co.nz

Annabel Langbein's fresh ideas for using in-season greens and herbs

20 Oct, 2018 5:59am
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viva.co.nz

Win a double pass to Taste of Auckland

20 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Perfectly cooked lamb racks at Blue Moose Low and Slow Barbecue Class. Photo/Hayley McLarin

LIFESTYLE

Why low and slow is the best way to go

20 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Drug has given a friend new life. Others need it too, says Dawn Picken.

Kingfish and scampi from the inaugural contemporary Indian menu at Sidart. Photo / Josh Griggs

LIFESTYLE

The new Sidart: Way beyond butter chicken

20 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Beck Vass worries about monikers as she prepares to give birth.

Trending on Viva

The hottest festivals to visit around NZ this summer

Tune into the sounds of summer and add these festivals to your hit list.

Mini caramel & pistachio nut tarts

Treat yourself to the perfect sweetness and crunch of these little tartlets.

Jordan Arts aka High Hoops shares his favourite things

The musician shows off his new Titirangi studio and funky jacket collection.

The best celebrity looks of the week

From the Duchess of Sussex to Cara Delevigne, this week's best looks were simple and chic.

Apple strudel with rum raisins & pine nuts

It doesn't get much better than fruity homemade strudel served with silky custard.

How to make floral-infused beauty water

Try Eleanor Ozich's simple recipe for multi-purpose beauty water.

All the fun things to do around Auckland this weekend

From Diwali to Cheese Month, there's plenty to celebrate this weekend.

Singer Marlon Williams reflects on his biggest year yet

The Lyttelton musician has added a Silver Scroll and a Hollywood movie to his resume.

New Opening: Puha & Pakeha's permanent Grey Lynn eatery

You can now find the popular food truck's Maori fusion street kai in one place.

Restaurant review: Izu, Papakura

Jesse Mulligan finds this Japanese eatery has all the right ingredients for greatness.

The best cheese dishes around Auckland

In honour of Cheese Month, we celebrate the best gooey, stretchy dishes around town.

How to channel the best music-inspired fashion

Make like a rockstar and take a leaf from the style-books of four great musicians.

Do you know what vitamins and minerals you need for a long life? Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Science discovers 36 nutrients that help you live longer

19 Oct, 2018 8:39am
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And the foods you can find them in.

David Beckham spoke candidly to Lisa Williams about his family. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

David Beckham admits marriage is 'hard work'

18 Oct, 2018 2:54pm
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The Beckhams' 20-year marriage has always been scrutinised.

Jessica Mulroney, Meghan's best friend, is accompanying the couple on their first official tour of Australia. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

The six friends every smart woman needs

19 Oct, 2018 9:19am
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Can you identify any of these traits in your besties?

Latest from Bite

Tomato, basil and mozzarella quiche

A delicious, healthy and easy dinner or lunch idea for any day, any time.

Fried chicken, soft rolls and coleslaw

These fried chicken sliders are the perfect long weekend indulgence.

Indonesian-style eggplant with peanut sauce

An easy and delicious Indonesian eggplant stir fry.

Annabel Langbein's fresh ideas for using in-season greens and herbs

Annabel uses foraged greens to create some unique salads and nibbles.

Sweet and sour fish

Sugar and vinegar, with the help of garlic and ginger, gives this fish a tasty punch.

Cinnamon and coconut sugar muesli bars

A fun homemade treat for the kid's lunch boxes, and yours too.

Sticky masterstock spare ribs with kimchi

Sid Sahrawat makes ribs extra finger licking good

Tomato and egg scramble

This protein-packed breakfast helps sustain mental and physical energy all day.

Banana and coconut cream bread and butter pudding

The sweetest way to end a casual dinner party with friends.

Spanish-inspired vegetable pie

A delicious vegetarian pie that makes great lunch leftovers.

Poached salmon fillet with sauce verte and rocket and potatoes

This simple weeknight meal plans ahead, giving you leftovers for another easy meal.

Egyptian orange and almond cake

This amazing cake contains no flour and no added fat but is delicately tender.

Latest From Travel

Sagrada Familia: Spain's illegal icon. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

130 year oversight: Sagrada Familia fined $60m

20 Oct, 2018 4:21pm

2 minutes to read

TRAVEL

Five items for looking good on long-haul

20 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
Quick Read

Laird Kay of Very Plane Clothes shares tips for staying fashionable on your flight.

The Paparoa Hotel, with three inside guest rooms and a two-bedroom flat out the back, as well as a restaurant and pub, has just been renovated.

TRAVEL

Yes, heaven is just 90 minutes north of Auckland

20 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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In Paparoa, the chocolate croissants are warm and everyone has time to chat.

Lois Mulvihill on a cycling holiday in the Wachau Valley. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

He Tāngata: Lois Mulvihill

20 Oct, 2018 11:00am
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Elisabeth Easther talks to Lois Mulvihill of Bike It Now, Clyde.

Latest From Technology

The man behind the iPhone says he believes the firm has a

BUSINESS

Apple's 'moral responsibility' to deal with tech addiction

20 Oct, 2018 11:56am

3 minutes to read

Nick Clegg has been hired to lead Facebook's global policy and communications teams. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Facebook hires EU veteran to help with tougher scrutiny

20 Oct, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Nick Clegg has been hired to lead Facebook's global policy and communications teams.

Lime's e-scooters are causing safety concerns for some people. Photo / Chris van Ryn

BUSINESS

Lime scooters causing safety concerns

19 Oct, 2018 11:22am
4 minutes to read

Lime's e-scooters are causing safety concerns for some people.

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