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Teen in court over underage sex act filmed at party

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Tamihere wants to dump Auckland fuel tax

21 Aug, 2019 10:00am
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Slow tram coming: $6b Auckland tram project

21 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Rachel Stewart: Fate of Fonterra - don't say you weren't warned

21 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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'Shattered' and scared: Mum's fears after 4am doorknock

21 Aug, 2019 6:30am
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The battle for Auckland: Tamihere confident of winning mayoralty

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Truck crash spills chemicals on road, Wairoa Bridge closed

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John Oliver's latest dig at Trump was next level. Photo / Supplied via Youtube

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John Oliver's brutal dig at Donald and Melania Trump

21 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Comedian John Oliver is known for his brutal take-downs of world leaders.

Marianne Gannaway said she couldn't believe what happened when she went back to the cafe after writing her review. Photo / Supplied

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Napier eatery bans woman for writing three-star review

21 Aug, 2019 8:12am
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"A partner or colleague of hers came out and said 'you are trespassing, out you go'."

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'Settle down we need you!': ABs fans panic after Retallick photo

21 Aug, 2019 9:29am
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Injured Brodie Retallick raised a few eyebrows after posting a photo "bob sled training".

Famous friends of Prince Harry and Meghan's are urging people to be kinder to the couple. Photo / Getty Images

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The celebrities rallying to support Meghan and Harry

21 Aug, 2019 8:11am
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Stars urge world to be kinder as the couple is just "trying to make the world better".

Amrutha Varshini and Pranay Perumalla, a young couple from different castes in India.

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A young Indian couple married for love. Then the bride's father hired assassins

20 Aug, 2019 12:09pm
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For Amrutha's father, the marriage of his only daughter was an obsession.

Pip Greig is believed to have died after a brief and unexpected illness. Photo / Supplied

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'She was living the dream': Friends, family stunned by Kiwi's death on Mexican holiday

21 Aug, 2019 6:56am
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Pip Greig is believed to have died after a brief and unexpected illness.

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Win a premium holiday for two to New York

20 Aug, 2019 2:20pm
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Sideswipe: Possum hunting at Ikamatua in 1951

21 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Robert F. Williams was arrested after officials say they found mummified human remains, apparently used for religious rituals, inside his home. Photo / Essex County Prosecutors via The New York Times

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Officers went to investigate child sexual abuse. They found mummified human remains

21 Aug, 2019 8:52am
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New York Times: Cops found mummified human remains, apparently used for religious rituals.

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Gregor Paul: Kieran Read's selfless act no one noticed

20 Aug, 2019 3:00pm
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All Blacks captain has been fighting an invisible war since 2008.

Jamie Oliver making ravioli at his headquarters in North London. Photo / John Kernick, The New York Times

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It's not always excellent to be Jamie Oliver

21 Aug, 2019 8:47am
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New York Times: 20 years after he vaulted to fame, Oliver has lost his restaurant empire.

Omanawa Falls is beautiful but deadly. It's also off limits but plans are afoot to change that. Photo / File

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Deadly but beautiful: Could Omanawa Falls be opened to paying visitors?

21 Aug, 2019 5:01am
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The future of access to a popular Bay tourist attraction has been decided.

To expand, HSBC must overcome local rivals, trade tensions and Beijing's irritation over its role in the Huawei dispute. Photo / 123RF

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HSBC: Chinese headwinds threaten to blow bank off course

20 Aug, 2019 11:21am
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Financial Times: To expand, it must overcome local rivals and trade tensions.

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Hong Kong: What to know before you travel

21 Aug, 2019 9:17am
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Months of protests have made traveling to the city a dicey proposition for visitors.

Paul Walker and daughter Meadow. Photo / Facebook

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Paul Walker's daughter shares rare throwback tribute

21 Aug, 2019 7:24am
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Meadow Walker has shared a heartbreaking, previously unseen photo of her late dad

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Bride's 'trashy' wedding invitations slammed online

21 Aug, 2019 8:55am
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Starting a trade war with Europe would truly be a lose-lose proposition for Trump. Above, the Frankfurt downtown area. Photo / 123RF

The world has a Germany problem

New York Times: The debt obsession that ate the economy.

Actresses Reese Witherspoon (left) Jennifer Aniston speak at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce Apple's new products. Photo / AP

Streaming wars: Apple splashes $9b on new shows

Financial Times: iPhone maker boosts spending to catch Netflix and Disney.

Sergey Chernyshev, the Russian break dancer known as Bumblebee, won the gold medal for boys at the first Youth Olympic break dancing event. Photo / Emile Ducke, The New York Times

Russian break dancer dreams of Olympic gold

New York Times: Unconventional Olympic sports creating new breed of aspiring medallists.

Paramedics treat an injured man after a motorcycle accident in Bangkok in April. Photo / Adam Dean, The New York Times

Thailand's roads are deadly. Especially if you're poor

New York Times: The rules of a highly unequal society extend even to the highways.

Michael Phelps, and his wife, Nicole, with their children - Boomer, 3, and Beckett, 1, in the stroller - in their neighborhood in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Photo / Caitlin O'Hara, The New York Times

Why Michael Phelps is OK with losing world records

New York Times: It once seemed impossible that anyone could go faster in the butterfly.

The US Department of Transportation said three types of service animal should be prioritised for travel: cats, dogs and miniature horses. Photo / AP

The completely reasonable reason people are flying with mini horses

New York Times: If horses are so common, how come I've never rolled my carry-on past one?

Most pregnant women follow medical advice on forgoing alcohol, but what is the best way to reach those who don't? Photo / 123RF

Why warning pregnant women not to drink can backfire

New York Times: The best of intentions can lead to more harm than good.

Twitter and Facebook removed accounts tied to China after another march in Hong Kong, which organisers said had brought out 1.7 million people. Photo / Lam Yik Fei, The New York Times

Facebook, Twitter say China is spreading disinformation in Hong Kong

New York Times: Companies removed accounts that were sowing divisive messages.

Charles Koch, CEO of Koch Industries. Photo / AP

How Charles Koch turned family business into one of America's richest?

Financial Times: How did Charles Koch turn family business into one of America's richest?

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20 Aug, 2019 4:02pm
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LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 18: Scott Dixon driver of the #9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda during driver introductions prior to the IndyCar Series - ABC Supply 500 on August 18, 2019 at Pocono Race

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Scott Dixon weighs in on the controversial IndyCar Pocono debate

21 Aug, 2019 8:40am
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Officials are considering cutting the historic track from the IndyCar circuit.

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Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford is confident the Government's new development plan would reassure even the most 'sceptical nimby'. Photo / Dean Purcell

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Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities

21 Aug, 2019 9:30am

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Money remitter discharged after laundering crime syndicate's cash

21 Aug, 2019 10:05am
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Terror profiteering: Accused mosque gunman's manifesto sold as $6 book

21 Aug, 2019 8:45am
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Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities

21 Aug, 2019 9:30am
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Lost in translation: Wellington City Council drops demands for quality control documents

21 Aug, 2019 9:14am
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Truck crash spills chemicals on road, Wairoa Bridge closed

21 Aug, 2019 9:03am
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Infrastructure Commission board has wide range of skills and experience

21 Aug, 2019 8:54am
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Mayoral candidate John Tamihere has released his official transport policy for Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell

Tamihere wants to dump Auckland fuel tax

Tamihere says Auckland has become the "City of Snails".

Govt launches urban planning scheme to fix NZ's 'failing' cities

New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.

Ngawha Prison near Kaikohe has been the subject of a critical report by Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier. Photo / Dean Purcell

Ngāpuhi elder 'shocked' by conditions at Ngawha Prison

Hone Sadler says the state of the facility is devastating when iwi had high hopes.

Colin Craig may be more familiar with the High Court of Auckland than his home. Photo / Michael Craig

Colin Craig back for new dog-fight in court

For what appears the 1001th time the courts witness the return of Colin Craig and rivals.

Donald Trump once said trade wars were easy to win. He has changed his tune somewhat. Photo / AP

Letters: Trade wars' flow-on effects start to show

Around one third of government bonds are now offered with negative interest rates.

Phil Goff and John Tamihere will be going head-to-head in a Herald-Newstalk ZB debate.

Watch tonight: Goff v Tamihere in Herald-ZB live stream debate

Top candidates for Auckland mayoralty square off on nzherald.co.nz at 7pm tonight.

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Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere. Photo / Supplied

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Mayoral motivations: Goff and Tamihere

21 Aug, 2019 10:00am

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Spark net profit up 12 per cent to $409m

21 Aug, 2019 8:39am
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Fletcher Building posts $164m profit

21 Aug, 2019 8:30am
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A2 Milk lifts net profit to a record $287.7m, up 47%

21 Aug, 2019 8:30am
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ANZ can't shake headache over NZ capital

21 Aug, 2019 8:12am
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Napier eatery bans woman for writing three-star review

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Dairy product price index dips for sixth time in seven auctions

21 Aug, 2019 7:59am
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Explained: Just how likely is a recession?

21 Aug, 2019 6:57am
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Due to the rising popularity of podcasts, companies are producing their own. Photo / John J. Custer, The New York Times

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Welcome to McDonald's. Would you like a podcast with those fries?

21 Aug, 2019 9:59am
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New York Times: Due to popularity, companies are increasingly producing own podcasts.

The 20-storey building in Wellington's Dixon St is nearly complete. Photo / RNZ-Phil Pennington

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Lost in translation: Wellington City Council drops demands for quality control documents

21 Aug, 2019 9:14am
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Wellington City Council says it is satisfied with design of high-rise apartment block.

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Focus: Broadcaster Greg Boyed is remembered on the anniversary of his death

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Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern says she will not visit Ihumātao this week, but will not rule it out in the future. Video / Mark Mitchell

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Focus: The next generation of Lime scooter

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Mayor Phil Goff launching his campaign for re-election at the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe. 18 August 2019. New Zealand Herald photograph by Jason Oxenham

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21 Aug, 2019 6:57am
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21 Aug, 2019 6:57am
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Kiwi shops make gains in online war

19 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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NZ lead global sporting trend

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James Bulger case: Child killer could be free soon with new identity

21 Aug, 2019 8:39am
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The child killer who at one point was possibly being shipped to NZ could soon be free.

Smoke, blown in from hundreds of miles away, cloaked Sao Paulo in darkness Monday. Photo / Leandro Mota

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Day turns to night in Sao Paulo as Amazon rainforest burns

21 Aug, 2019 7:03am
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatens trade agreement over Amazon development.

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World Cup warning: All Blacks' rivals go to extreme lengths

21 Aug, 2019 7:51am

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Gregor Paul: Kieran Read's selfless act no one noticed

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'No-brainer': Steve Smith ruled out of Ashes test

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Serena Williams, of the United States, returns the ball against Marie Bouzkova, of the Czech Republic, during semifinal Rogers Cup tennis tournament action in Toronto. Photo / AP.

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20 Aug, 2019 3:35pm
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21 Aug, 2019 9:29am
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Injured Brodie Retallick raised a few eyebrows after posting a photo "bob sled training".

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Star opens up on 'dark thoughts' after 'not fitting in' on island

21 Aug, 2019 7:37am

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The Hits' Sam Wallace is one of the contestants on the current season of Celebrity Treasure Island.

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After being thrown under the bus on Treasure Island, Matty had an epic clapback.

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