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Justin Lester's election campaign material was clearly branded Labour.

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PM's Justin Lester blunder 'embarrassing'

15 Oct, 2019 1:00pm

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Whenuapai residents launched a petition calling for the ruling to be overturned.

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'National security': Defence Minister overrules Whenuapai noise ruling

15 Oct, 2019 1:45pm

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'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial

15 Oct, 2019 11:20am

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UK expert ranks eight RWC quarter-finalists

15 Oct, 2019 8:00am
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Impeachment crisis shines a spotlight on Trump's state of mind

15 Oct, 2019 8:22am
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Foxton shooting: Accused gunman arrested

15 Oct, 2019 2:12pm
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'Mad scrum' - why analyst downgraded Sky, despite rugby rights win

15 Oct, 2019 12:39pm
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121km/h crash in 50km/h area: Killer driver weeps in court

15 Oct, 2019 11:43am
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Chris Rattue: Ireland robbed! Injustice ahead of ABs clash

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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Yacht tragedy: Watch how rescuers overcame giant waves to save trio

15 Oct, 2019 11:59am
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Unions pressure Labour for controversial law change

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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'I faked it': Fitness influencer admits huge lie

15 Oct, 2019 8:12am
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A fitness star revealed her "terrible" act was to hide something "awful" in her life.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants to stamp out bonuses at Auckland Council. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

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Auckland council executives paid $1m in bonuses

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Unelected Auckland boards reward staff with generous salary extras.

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Fallen trees close State Highway 1 from Taupō to Tūrangi

15 Oct, 2019 1:29pm
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A lesson from the homeless man at my local bakery

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House prices continue to recover. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Major bank tips house prices to rise 7 per cent next year

15 Oct, 2019 10:04am
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The real estate market is springing back into life.

Elton John has opened up about Michael Jackson in his memoir. Photos / Supplied

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Elton John: Michael Jackson was 'disturbing to be around'

15 Oct, 2019 8:01am
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Sir Elton has written about MJ in his memoir, having known him since he was a teen.

Reddit users were appalled at one couple trying to make a profit from their wedding. Photo / Getty Images

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Bride slated for cash bar at wedding to pay back expenses

15 Oct, 2019 12:22pm
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Reddit users have lashed out at the couple wanting to make a profit from their wedding.

Canadian Pilot Devin Miller was onboard the plane with his wife and two children. Photo / Instagram, Supplied

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Watch: Hero pilot's actions saves small plane carrying family

15 Oct, 2019 9:37am
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His only option was to attempt a "power-off" landing with his family on board.

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Path to the final: All Blacks' hardest ever task to win Cup

15 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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Tenant's $5000 payout: Mouldy flat 'unsuitable for human habitation'

15 Oct, 2019 11:15am
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Crane city: Auckland's skyline reflects construction sector growth. Photo / Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Building confidence: construction sector growth forecast to hit $43b

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Upbeat building industry, despite some high profile failures, as work climbs to $43b

Ireland's Garry Ringrose reacts following his teams 19-12 loss in the Rugby World Cup to Japan. Photo / AP

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Liam Napier: How the rugby world exposed Ireland's flaws

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: The hunters became the hunted, and Joe Schmidt's empire came crumbling down.

The CRL project has led to major disruptions along Albert St. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Viv Beck: CRL works are disruptions of biblical proportions

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Kiwi humour can get lost in translation so Jemaine Clement often has to tell his US TV execs:

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Jemaine Clement on comedy, social media & being a dad

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Jemaine Clement struggles to explain Kiwi humour to Americans.

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Teuila Fuatai: Sport helps to filter body image fears

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Kiwi singer Tiki Taane has slammed a post on social media that he believes normalises rape culture. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Kiwi singer slams 'Bathurst Day' post that 'normalises rape culture'

15 Oct, 2019 12:56pm
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Mourners burst into laughter as they heard the message Shay Bradley had pre-recorded for his funeral. Photo / Twitter

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'Let me out!': Man records hilarious final message for funeral

15 Oct, 2019 8:25am
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"Let me out, let me out it's f***ing dark in here!"

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Mother charged after putting son through 13 needless surgeries

15 Oct, 2019 11:38am
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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will have plenty to ponder ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash with the All Blacks. Photos / Mark Mitchell. Photosport

SPORT

How Ireland can beat the All Blacks - and the big reason they won't

NZME rugby experts big Rugby World Cup questions ahead of the quarter-finals.

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Japan's Kenki Fukuoka celebrates with teammates after scoring against Scotland. Photo / AP

SPORT

History! Japan make World Cup quarters with stunning win

Japan are in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final for the first time after amazing display.

Japan celebrate after beating Scotland. Photo / AP

SPORT

'Beat NZ? I can't see it': World media react to ABs v Ireland, Japan win

How the world media reacted to the All Blacks' quarter-final draw and Japan's win.

SPORT

An epic awaits! All Blacks' quarter-final opponent confirmed

Blockbuster quarter-final showdown for the All Blacks after World Cup pool play ends.

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Christ Church College in Oxford has been shaken by a management dispute. Photo / 123RF

Scheming spires: The incredible scandal at Oxford University

Financial Times: A management dispute has shaken the institution's grandest college.

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48 hours in the strange and beautiful world of TikTok

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James Comey plans to spend the next 13 months working to drive President Trump from power. Photo / tRyan Christopher Jones, The New York Times

James Comey would like to help end Trump's presidency

New York Times: Comey has pledged to work to drive Trump from power.

At Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan mansion in 2011, from left: James E. Staley, Lawrence Summers; Epstein; Bill Gates and Boris Nikolic. Photo / Handout via The New York Times

Bill Gates met with Jeffrey Epstein many times, despite his past

New York Times: Investigation reveals Gates had closer relationship than previously known.

Billy Connolly opens up on life with Parkinson's, six years on

Telegraph: Parkinson's convinced Billy Connolly to retire, now he reveals how he's coping.

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KiwiSaver shake-up could lead to new house-buying boom

15 Oct, 2019 7:20am
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Proposal to allow Kiwis chance to use retirement savings to buy investment property.

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Fast-growing business and technology firm Davanti is seeking more creative go-getters.

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15 Oct, 2019 12:01pm
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Not many contenders were left to cross under the chequered flag.

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Battle of the sexes: Who wins Powerball more often?

15 Oct, 2019 12:03pm

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Foxton shooting: Accused gunman arrested

15 Oct, 2019 2:12pm
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Sons of Zion's international dream becomes reality

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'National security': Defence Minister overrules Whenuapai noise ruling

15 Oct, 2019 1:45pm
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New highway between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay to be four lanes

15 Oct, 2019 1:31pm
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Fallen trees close State Highway 1 from Taupō to Tūrangi

15 Oct, 2019 1:29pm
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Red caps with the words 'Make Ardern Go Away' written across them are being sold on Trade Me again following the seller's account being previously suspended. Photo / Trade Me

'Make Ardern Go Away' hats make a comeback on Trade Me

The 'MAGA' hats are the same style as Donald Trump's campaign cap.

'National security': Defence Minister overrules Whenuapai noise ruling

The Minister says those who buy homes near an airbase need to accept noise.

PM's Justin Lester blunder 'embarrassing'

'It's embarrassing that the PM doesn't realise who her own party is endorsing'.

Retired colonel Jim Blackwell gives evidence at the inquest into Operation Burnham. Photo / Boris Jancic

Minister was told about Afghan civilian deaths report, top officer says

An inquiry into Operation Burnham is asking how a key file was left in a safe for years.

Police Minister Stuart Nash says people with prohibited firearms have until December 20 to hand them in without any risk of being prosecuted. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Nash rules out extending outlawed guns amnesty

Stuart Nash rules out extending the gun amnesty beyond December 20

'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial

School turns down programme due to costs of upgrading to a commercial kitchen.

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'Mad scrum' - why analyst downgraded Sky, despite rugby rights win

15 Oct, 2019 12:39pm

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Major bank tips house prices to rise 7 per cent next year

15 Oct, 2019 10:04am
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15 Oct, 2019 1:06pm
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Multi-billion-dollar Japanese retailer pens deal with Auckland software company

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Hopes fade for Brexit deal

15 Oct, 2019 11:16am
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Unions pressure Labour for controversial law change

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Building confidence: construction sector growth forecast to hit $43b

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Kiwi jetlag drink company fails owing $10m

15 Oct, 2019 1:13pm
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Claims of widespread building sector issues challenged. Photo / Greg Bowker

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'No evidence': Experts hit back at shoddy building claims

15 Oct, 2019 1:02pm
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The experts say there is a lot of hearsay but little hard evidence.

Shares in F&P Healthcare last traded at $18.35, up 8 per cent. Photo/Dean Purcell

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Why F&P Healthcare continues to break through new highs

14 Oct, 2019 4:14pm
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NZ firms must 'get with the times'

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14 Oct, 2019 9:19am
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All Blacks coach is selling his Prebbleton home.

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Trump followed his gut on Syria. Calamity came fast

15 Oct, 2019 10:13am
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New York Times: All the warnings were there.

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15 Oct, 2019 8:44am
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New York Times: Brexit looms over ancient traditions as UK Parliament reopens.

President Trump stops to talk to reporters as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House. Photo / Jabin Botsford, Washington Post

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Impeachment crisis shines a spotlight on Trump's state of mind

15 Oct, 2019 8:22am
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Washington Post: Trump has struck a posture of raw aggression since inquiry was announced.

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The Amelia Earhart mystery stays down in the deep

15 Oct, 2019 8:21am
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New York Times: For two weeks a multimillion-dollar search sought to solve the mystery.

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Chris Rattue: Ireland robbed! Injustice ahead of ABs clash

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15 Oct, 2019 9:05am
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Dylan Cleaver: NZ Rugby's deal with Sky is a really, really bad idea

14 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Mind games begin: Hansen's sneaky shot at Schmidt

14 Oct, 2019 6:30pm
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All Blacks coach delivers a tactical utterance designed to throw Ireland off their step.

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Kiwi singer slams 'Bathurst Day' post that 'normalises rape culture'

15 Oct, 2019 12:56pm
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