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Brittany Nawani and her family lost everything they owned in a house fire started by an electric blanket on Friday. Photo / Supplied

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House destroyed in fire started by faulty electric blanket

17 Jul, 2019 7:02pm

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Shock, sadness as young mum given months to live

17 Jul, 2019 5:11pm
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The final chapter of El Chapo

17 Jul, 2019 7:00pm
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ANZ, Westpac credit ratings outlook downgraded to 'negative'

17 Jul, 2019 7:03pm
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Juha Saarinen: How to duck domain name disasters

17 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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Puzzling 35-year cold case: Fresh leads on Trades Hall bombing

17 Jul, 2019 4:54pm
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Rattue: Cut the World Cup outrage - Black Caps were lucky to reach final

17 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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Tragedy behind England's World Cup win

17 Jul, 2019 7:30pm
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An aerial view of SH1 looking north towards the Takanini interchange. The road widening project will be completed by Christmas. Photo / NZTA

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'We've had a gutsful': Truckies say SH1 works a nightmare

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Its completion has been delayed by more than a year. When will the Takanini work be done?

MSNBC played this video of Donald Trump speaking about Native American Indian reservations in 1993. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Shock video comes back to haunt Donald Trump as he insists he's not racist

17 Jul, 2019 6:55pm
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As he defends a series of controversial tweets and insists he's not racist.

The Munroe Rd site at Ranui, now for sale. Photo / James Law Realty

BUSINESS

Property developers ditch plans for 68 new homes

17 Jul, 2019 6:42pm
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Developers are quitting Auckland projects and seeking urgent or 'fire sales', agent says.

Mark Coyne has been stood down as ARL Commissioner. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

'Vile, disgusting' behaviour: League legend stood down

17 Jul, 2019 8:54pm
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The league legend had his passport withheld for nearly seven weeks over the incident.

ENTERTAINMENT

Porirua man's hilarious plea to parents over Lion King movie

17 Jul, 2019 5:19pm
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"After five is our time. Don't ruin my time with Mufasa and Simbux."

A digital reconstruction of the crash of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

'Mysterious 90kg load': New MH370 crash mystery

17 Jul, 2019 1:43pm
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Investigators discover mysterious load that was only added to cargo list after takeoff.

LIFESTYLE

Porn in NZ laid bare: The region that watches the most

17 Jul, 2019 9:15am
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Break-in teen defecated on toilet lid, wiped bum on victim's towel

17 Jul, 2019 2:59pm
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The Black Caps were dignified in defeat. No one exemplified this better than Kane Williamson. Photo / Getty Images

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A round of applause for Williamson: The man leading cricket's quiet revolution

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Andrew Alderson: NZ were dignified in defeat. No one exemplified this better than Kane.

An intellectually disabled person died after being given an overdose by staff yet the details are not being made public. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal overdose: The case health officials don't want you to know about

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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An intellectually disabled person was given an overdose by staff and died in care.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Lion King heralds new era for Disney

17 Jul, 2019 4:00pm
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The Lion King is unlike any other film Disney has ever made.

Auckland architect Michael Davies denies stealing trade secrets from his old firm. Photo / Sam Hurley

BUSINESS

An architect is accused of stealing trade secrets. Today he had his say in court.

17 Jul, 2019 6:35pm
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Michael Davies is accused of walking out the door with "thousands" of confidential files.

LeBron James with his 14-year-old son, LeBron Jr., also known as Bronny, after a Los Angeles Lakers game last year. Photo / Getty Images

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LeBron James Jr is 14. He already draws curious crowds

17 Jul, 2019 5:00pm
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New York Times: Fans packed a tournament to catch a glimpse of LeBron James' son.

Papamoa resident Renee Ball launched a petition for tsunami sirens in 2016. File photo

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Go-ahead given for tsunami siren installations

17 Jul, 2019 4:35pm
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Tauranga City Council gives go-ahead to install up to 12 tsunami sirens in next two years.

Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes in Bodyguard. Photo / Netflix

ENTERTAINMENT

The Emmy snub that has fans fuming

17 Jul, 2019 2:15pm
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There's a glaring omission in the Lead Actor category for Bodyguard fans.

It's been revealed that Ben Stokes had asked the umpires to overturn a crucial decision. Photos / Getty

SPORT

Ben Stokes' shock overthrows plea to umpires in final

17 Jul, 2019 1:11pm
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It's been revealed that Ben Stokes had asked the umpires to overturn a crucial decision.

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As social media expands its cultural dominance, the people who can steer the online conversation will have an upper hand. Photo / 123RF

Don't scoff at influencers. They're taking over the world

New York Times: The people who have mastered social media are going to dominate society.

The US trade war is having a marginal impact on China's economic slowdown, the real weakness is homemade. Photo / Bloomberg

Donald Trump is wrong — drags on Chinese growth are homegrown

Financial Times: Post-crisis stimulus has sent debt rising, limiting Beijing's options.

Search teams looking through the rubble in the town centre of Lac-Megantic in the days following the crash. Photo / Getty Images

Six years after train exploded, deadly cargo still rolls through Canada

New York Times: 47 people were killed. The core of the town still remains a wasteland.

Upbeat music might change how we feel about short, intense workouts. Photo / 123RF

How music can rev up a high-intensity workout

New York Times: Cuing up some Calvin Harris might change how we feel about exercise.

The NZ dollar is now buying close to 54 pence. Photo / Getty Images

Why your Kiwi dollar is going further in Britain right now

Financial Times: The NZ dollar is now buying close to 54 pence.

People struggling with addiction have been appearing in greater numbers near New York City's transit hubs. These men are from North Carolina and Brooklyn. Photo / Sarah Blesener, The New York Times

How the opioid crisis arrived at New York's commuter hubs

New York Times: In the throes of addiction, people congregate around Penn Station.

The man was arrested with half a kilogram of cocaine on top of his head under an oversized toupee. Photo / Twitter

How not to smuggle cocaine: Atop your head, under a hairpiece

New York Times: Drug traffickers have many crafty methods. This is not one of them.

Lions rest in the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. Conservationists fear that the legal export of lion skeletons from the country may be fuelling poaching. Photo / AP

Lion bones are profitable for breeders, and poachers

New York Times: The legal export of lion skeletons may be fuelling poaching.

Facebook's Libra has almost immediately run into resistance from Washington. Photo / Getty Images

Facebook cryptocurrency plans have a problem: Facebook's reputation

New York Times: Facebook's Libra almost immediately ran into resistance from Washington.

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Bless 'em all: five church buildings with soul

17 Jul, 2019 4:48pm
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They've got space, good vibes and the best location in town

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What kind of boss would you be?

17 Jul, 2019 3:32pm
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Understanding this could help you develop better working relationships.

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The most expensive car in New Zealand heads to auction overseas

17 Jul, 2019 3:53pm
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It's just 1 of 2 McLaren F1 High Downforce models on the planet, and it's off to the US.

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Bankrupt former blogger Cameron Slater. Photo / Michael Craig

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Cameron Slater ordered to testify in defamation case

17 Jul, 2019 2:52pm

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Dog stabbed to death: Man appears in court

17 Jul, 2019 5:29pm
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Reports of naked woman driving around car park

17 Jul, 2019 4:26pm
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Shock, sadness as young mum given months to live

17 Jul, 2019 5:11pm
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Puzzling 35-year cold case: Fresh leads on Trades Hall bombing

17 Jul, 2019 4:54pm
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Leighton Smith Podcast Ep 25: Why it's a mad world

17 Jul, 2019 4:41pm
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Go-ahead given for tsunami siren installations

17 Jul, 2019 4:35pm
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Politics

Speaker Trevor Mallard announces on May 22 that a parliamentary staff member has been stood down, pending investigation into sexual assault. Photo /file

Alleged bullying by MPs cuts across party lines

Bullying may prevent a clear and honest debate on the issue of choice in the way we die.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters holds his third meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence. Photo / NZ Govt

Winston's big pitch in Washington DC

Winston Peters visited the White House West Wing where Mike Pence has an office.

Cameron Slater ordered to testify in defamation case

Former blogger Cameron Slater ordered to answer questions or prove he's too sick to do so.

More police presence on the roads is part of the Government's Road to Zero safety strategy that has been released for public feedback. Photo / Warren Buckland

Government Road to Zero safety plan 'comprehensive and ambitious'

The AA has welcomed the plan, but says it needs to be backed up lots of funding.

The New Zealand Parliamentary Cricket Team, pictured with the Black Caps. Photo / Chris Bishop

Cormack: What really happened on MPs' English cricket tour

COMMENT: Firm friendships forged that will endure the pettiness of party politics.

Peter Bromhead's view of John Banks' musing about a mayoral comeback.

Brian Rudman: John Banks on the money as he eyes mayoralty

COMMENT: With Banks talking about a comeback, Auckland mayoral race has got interesting.

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ANZ Bank has taken another hit. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

ANZ, Westpac credit ratings outlook downgraded to 'negative'

17 Jul, 2019 7:03pm

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BUSINESS

An architect is accused of stealing trade secrets. Today he had his say in court.

17 Jul, 2019 6:35pm
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Netflix warning: Check statements says double-charged customer

17 Jul, 2019 6:30pm
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How to fix a bad credit history

17 Jul, 2019 6:28pm
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OIO changes must protect Kiwi assets from offshore sale - Jones

17 Jul, 2019 6:26pm
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Is British sandwich giant heading to NZ?

17 Jul, 2019 6:17pm
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Where to now for the climate change deal with farmers?

17 Jul, 2019 6:10pm
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Revealed: The best trams for Auckland's $6b plans

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Property developers ditch plans for 68 new homes

17 Jul, 2019 6:42pm
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Developers are quitting Auckland projects and seeking urgent or 'fire sales', agent says.

Tariffs on Chinese goods don't compensate for the losses from trade tensions. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

America feels cost of Trump's trade war with China

17 Jul, 2019 6:39pm
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New York Times: Tariffs on Chinese goods don't compensate the losses from trade tensions.

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Focus: Details of Ngakuru murder released

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Focus: Dunedin's Baldwin Street loses its 'world's steepest street' status

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Focus: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor releases Interim Climate Change reports

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Focus: Federated Farmers national vice-president Andrew Hoggard on agricultural emissions

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Local Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll win

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Local Focus: Mayoral candidate insists she's not racist

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Local Focus: Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Local Focus: Accidental mayor pursuing another term, with energy

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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Local Focus: Meet one of New Zealand's youngest authors

17 Jul, 2019 6:05pm
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How to have cheaper surgery

17 Jul, 2019 12:00am
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'Too much hype' surrounding AI

16 Jul, 2019 12:00am
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The risk facing pregnant women

12 Jul, 2019 12:01am
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NZ left behind on data analytics

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28 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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28 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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24 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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Prices going up as Baldwin St's world record falls

16 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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A tumble off the steepest street records may boost real estate prices

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the Democratic Party's new stars. But is her fame helping or hindering its chances at the next election? Photo / AP

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising star — but her popularity is also fuelling Donald Trump

17 Jul, 2019 7:01pm

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Joaquin Guzman Loera, also known as El Chapo is transported to Maximum Security Prison of El Altiplano in Mexico City on January 08, 2016. Photo / Getty Images

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The final chapter of El Chapo

17 Jul, 2019 7:00pm
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New York Times: The case revealed in detail the inner workings of the Sinaloa drug cartel.

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Shock video comes back to haunt Donald Trump as he insists he's not racist

17 Jul, 2019 6:55pm
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As he defends a series of controversial tweets and insists he's not racist.

Michael Collins trains in a simulator at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston on June 28, 1969. Collins kept an orbital vigil during the moonwalk. Photo / Nasa via The New York Times

WORLD

Michael Collins didn't walk on the moon. But he got to drink warm coffee

17 Jul, 2019 3:41pm
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New York Times: Michael Collins kept an orbital vigil during Neil's and Buzz's moonwalk.

WORLD

'Mysterious 90kg load': New MH370 crash mystery

17 Jul, 2019 1:43pm
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Investigators discover mysterious load that was only added to cargo list after takeoff.

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The most expensive car in New Zealand heads to auction overseas

17 Jul, 2019 3:53pm
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Watch: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door coupe blasts around Hampton Downs

17 Jul, 2019 2:00pm
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Truck crash destroys Toyota Supra shipment

17 Jul, 2019 12:30pm
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Revealed: Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake is a hot, 310kW wagon

17 Jul, 2019 11:30am
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AC Schnitzer transforms the BMW i3s into EV hot hatch

17 Jul, 2019 10:30am
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Toyota driver Ott Tanak, pictured here in Sardinia, raced to victory in the Rally of Estonia last weekend. PHOTO: Toyota Gazoo Racing WRC

Local hero Ott Tänak dominates Estonian WRC event

17 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Nissan unveils the (sort of) new twin-turbo V6 Skyline with a GT-R face

17 Jul, 2019 8:30am
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The world's most powerful supercar is unveiled

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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An '80s icon: former F1 champion's Lamborghini Countach could be yours

16 Jul, 2019 7:45pm
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Axed Shaun Johnson's big regret ahead of Warriors return

17 Jul, 2019 7:00pm

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A round of applause for Williamson: The man leading cricket's quiet revolution

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Recipe for heartbreak: What happens if All Blacks draw World Cup final?

17 Jul, 2019 4:00pm
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Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks won't suffer same World Cup agony as Black Caps

16 Jul, 2019 7:01pm
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After the heartbreak: Where to next for 15 Black Caps?

16 Jul, 2019 2:30pm
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Rugby star refuses to back down over Israel Folau support

17 Jul, 2019 5:00pm
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Liam Napier: The five stages of Cricket World Cup grief

16 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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The tragedy behind England's World Cup win

17 Jul, 2019 7:30pm
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After what happened at Lord's this is the perfect time for an ODI re-think. Photo / Getty

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Rattue: Cut the World Cup outrage - Black Caps were lucky to reach final

17 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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COMMENT: After what happened at Lord's, this is the perfect time for an ODI re-think.

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Ben Stokes' shock overthrows plea to umpires in final

17 Jul, 2019 1:11pm
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It's been revealed that Ben Stokes had asked the umpires to overturn a crucial decision.

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Antonio Hall damage surveyed

17 Jul, 2019 7:30pm

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Fighting the Demon: Inside New Zealand's Meth Crisis

17 Jul, 2019 7:30pm

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Simon Wilson interviews Jordan Peterson

17 Jul, 2019 7:30pm

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Road to Rhythm | R&V Festival Documentary

17 Jul, 2019 7:30pm

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Pig Politics - Full Series

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Taika Waititi has signed on to write and direct a follow-up to his 2017 film Thor: Ragnarok. Photo / Getty Images.

ENTERTAINMENT

Taika Waititi: Top five moments from the Kiwi filmmaker's career

17 Jul, 2019 9:53am

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Taika Waititi lined up to direct another Marvel blockbuster

17 Jul, 2019 7:15am
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R. Kelly held in jail without bond on sex crime charges

17 Jul, 2019 11:58am
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Game of Thrones reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

17 Jul, 2019 7:20am
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Is this a new golden age for Kiwi comedy?

17 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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The slightly gross way Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom combat ageing

17 Jul, 2019 8:18am
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Harry Styles in talks for Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid

17 Jul, 2019 9:40am
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Art Green and Matilda Rice embrace on the final episode of The Bachelor

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Single Kiwi men wanted for The Bachelorette

17 Jul, 2019 11:09am
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Sick of looking for love in all the wrong places? Why not try a TV show?

Leonardo DiCaprio was subject to teasing from Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie about the decades-long debate over the Titanic scene. Photo / Supplied

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Could Jack have fit? A Titanic question for Leonardo DiCaprio

17 Jul, 2019 10:18am
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A new era of Kiwi comedy on television has begun

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Could Jack have fit? A Titanic question for Leonardo DiCaprio

17 Jul, 2019 10:18am
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New York Times: With teasing from Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, the debate goes on and on.

MOVIES

Taika Waititi: Top five moments from the Kiwi filmmaker's career

17 Jul, 2019 9:53am
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We take a look back at the finest and funniest moments of Taika Waititi's career to date.

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Valerie Adams has announced plans to attend the 2020 Olympic Games; will they be her third, fourth, or fifth Games? Photo / Greg Bowker

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Herald afternoon quiz: July 17

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The watercooler: The Sauna (AO-L)

Minogue regales Foley with the 100% true story of his first time visiting a sauna. You can't unsee this.

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Holloway regales Jon with the story of his traumatic experience trick or treating with his big brother as a kid.

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Clint Roberts and Lucy Slight's adorable new baby Tui. Photo / Instagram

ZM host welcomes baby girl

16 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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ZM's Clint Roberts and his wife Lucy Slight have welcomed a baby girl into the world.

Kiwi choreographer to the stars Parris Goebel is teaming up with UK chart-topper Sam Smith. Photo / Instagram

Kiwi dancer Parris Goebel steps out with singer Sam Smith

14 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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The Kiwi choreographer to the stars is teaming up with the UK chart-topper.

Taylor Swift and Lorde have apparently repaired their rift. Photo / Getty Images

Lorde steps out again with Taylor Swift

14 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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It seems the rift between the singers has finally been repaired.

The Kiwi actor has nailed his most intimate performance. Photo / AP

Jemaine Clement bares it all in new film

14 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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The Kiwi actor has nailed his most intimate performance.

Former rugby league star Matthew Ridge. Photo / Getty Images

Game of Two Halves reboot for World Cup?

13 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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The rumour mill is circulating at TVNZ about a potential reboot of cult TV sports show.

Art Green and Matilda Rice met on series one of The Bachelor NZ and remain the poster children for reality romance.

Ready for love? TVNZ announces search for The Bachelorette NZ

10 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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TVNZ is bringing The Bachelorette to New Zealand screens.

Meet New Zealand's most powerful family dynasties.

Kiwi dynasties: Meet NZ's most powerful families

7 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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From music royalty to rich listers, we explore NZ's most powerful family dynasties.

Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry isn't afraid to stand up for herself.

Hilary Barry fires back at Herald reader

6 Jul, 2019 10:49am
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A Herald reader complained about Hilary's pronunciation. But she's not worried.

Little Lorde stars as Dusty the Fairy in Devonport Drama's production of Fairytale the Musical

Watch: Rare video surfaces of little Lorde as a singing fairy

3 Jul, 2019 1:30pm
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The future pop star had the starring role of Daisy the Fairy.

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Interview curveball: 'What makes you unique?'

16 Jul, 2019 7:56am

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16 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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'They don't make it easy': Meghan reveals royal struggle

17 Jul, 2019 8:25am

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Porn in NZ laid bare: The region that watches the most

17 Jul, 2019 9:15am
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Amazon's sexist trampoline ad

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Nigella's tomato salad slammed as amateur

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Survey reveals couples' unusual use of Apple AirPods

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Kylie Jenner: 'I've lost friends and I've lost myself'

17 Jul, 2019 9:54am
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The billionaire makeup mogul has shared a brutally honest message with her fans.

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20 years on from this tragedy, celebrity culture will never be the same

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