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The London Superette in Panmure, Auckland, sold a Powerball ticket that was one number short of the big prize. Image / Google

NEW ZEALAND

One number short - Second Division winner just misses out on the big one

17 Oct, 2019 7:53am

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Ani Hill, mum of three, spent 10 months in emergency housing at the Women's Refuge. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Ani's story: Inside New Zealand's unending state house crisis

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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Sky chief executive Martin Stewart at his company's annual meeting on August 22. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

As crucial vote looms, Sky reveals NZ Rugby must hold shares for at least two years

17 Oct, 2019 7:40am

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NEW ZEALAND

Lotto: $19m each! Two winners split $38m Powerball

16 Oct, 2019 8:20pm
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SPORT

Structure v freedom: The 'risky' game plan All Blacks will use against Ireland

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Kauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secrets

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Air NZ's new Economy Stretch: $250 for an extra 10cm

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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WORLD

Oops! Trump appears to confirm US nukes are in Turkey

17 Oct, 2019 8:30am
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SPORT

Buck Shelford: These four teams will make World Cup semifinals

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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SPORT

Silver Fern great found out she was pregnant after World Cup

17 Oct, 2019 8:53am
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LIFESTYLE

Jake Bailey: How to hit the big time in America

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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WORLD

Mystery posts: Hidden family's 'ghost son' was active on social media

17 Oct, 2019 5:56am
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Dutch man locked away with his family for nine years was active on social media.

There's more to Mr Humfreez than a pretty face. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

This adorable ornament could keep your kids safe

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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It's been dubbed a smart device in sheep's clothing.

BUSINESS

Maketu Pies sold: Owner breaks silence

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

'Not as good as they were': UK expert on All Blacks' back three

17 Oct, 2019 7:10am
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President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo / AP

WORLD

'They've got a lot of sand over there': Trump's stunning Syria comments

17 Oct, 2019 5:49am
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Meanwhile, Republicans slam decision to pull US troops out of Syria.

In this photo taken from the Turkish side of the border between Turkey and Syria, in Ceylanpinar, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey, smoke billows from fires in Ras al-Ayn, Syria. Photo / AP

WORLD

'Chain reaction' that could destroy region

17 Oct, 2019 5:27am
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Dangerous foreign forces are circling, poised to bring the Middle East to breaking point.

Israel Adesanya sent his fans into a frenzy. Photo / Instagram

SPORT

Fans lose it as Kiwi UFC star buys $600k car, then 'crashes' it

16 Oct, 2019 6:30pm
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Watch: Israel Adesanya has been living it up since winning UFC title.

The Queen is hiring a new butler to work for her at Buckingham palace - however the wages and hours may not be worth the role. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Queen wants a new butler - but will pay below living wage

17 Oct, 2019 8:17am
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The Queen wants a new butler to work 45 hours a week on less than living wage.

ENTERTAINMENT

The world's most beautiful woman revealed

16 Oct, 2019 11:56am
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Auckland homes 'becoming more affordable'

17 Oct, 2019 8:12am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Double loss

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Looking at some of the more humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

At least seven Taco Bell stores will be open in New Zealand by the end of next year. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Ay, Caramba! Plans for 25 NZ Taco Bell stores within five years

17 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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First of planned 25 Taco Bell stores will open in New Zealand next month.

Daniel Jones investigated the interrogation methods used by the CIA on suspected al-Qaeda operatives. Photo / AP

WORLD

CIA torture exposed: 'It will never be out of my head'

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Times: He investigated CIA interrogation methods. What he found would haunt him forever.

Ireland stunned the All Blacks with Jacob Stockdale's second-half try in November last year. Photos / Getty Images, SKY

SPORT

Analysis: The Irish move that could end ABs' World Cup

16 Oct, 2019 3:30pm
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Chris Rattue: In November Ireland made history but have they shown their hand too early?

Peter Jackson helped catapult Andy Foster to victory as Wellington Mayor. Photo / AP

ENTERTAINMENT

Peter Jackson has a lot of power in NZ. Some say too much

16 Oct, 2019 10:05am
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New York Times: Wellington mayor result has led to accusations money tilted the field.

Locky has gone missing from the Meleisea household in Manurewa only two months after the children lost their mother, teacher Kirsten Meleisea. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Bereaved family desperate to find lost dog

16 Oct, 2019 4:50pm
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Mum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.

The Comancheros are a dangerous criminal organisation who exist to make money, says a senior police officer. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'The devil': Comancheros gang trying to corrupt police, top cop warns

16 Oct, 2019 3:02pm
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NZ's top gang cop has revealed how Aussie groups are changing the face of organised crime.

North Korea releases bizarre photos of Kim Jong-un riding a horse.

WORLD

North Korea releases bizarre Kim Jong-un photos

16 Oct, 2019 6:09pm
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N Korea releases series of strange photos of Kim Jong-un, and people love them.

Latest Rugby

Ireland's Johnny Sexton celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A game at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium between Ireland and Samoa. Photo / AP

SPORT

The world's best? All Blacks plan for Irish danger man

As a key figure in Irish attack, All Blacks have made it clear they will target Sexton.

SPORT

Our Rugby World Cup quarter-final predictions

The Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match-ups - form guide and predictions.

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.

SPORT

Chris Rattue: Ireland robbed! Injustice ahead of ABs clash

Decision to ban Bundee Aki smacks of cold-hearted dogma and has ruined epic quarter-final.

Japanese rugby fans, reacting while watching their team's winning performance against Scotland, in a central Tokyo bar. Rugby World Cup 2019. 13 October, 2019. NZ Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Patrick McKendry: There's something special happening in Japan

Comment: The Japanese attitude is one we can learn from, and would do well to adopt.

All Blacks prop Joe Moody during their press conference in Tokyo, Japan. Rugby World Cup 2019. 15 October, 2019. NZ Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell

SPORT

'We owe them one': All Blacks star raises Irish stakes

Ireland's impressive recent record against the ABs adds a bit extra to quarter-final.

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Who are the Kurds, and why is Turkey attacking them in Syria?

New York Times: 10 key questions about the Turkish invasion of northern Syria answered.

Where it all went wrong for Facebook's Libra

Financial Times: After 7 backers pull out, the future of Libra hangs in the balance.

Best friends in real life, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey came up with the idea for an Office podcast so they could work together again. Photo / Nathaniel Wood, The New York Times

A behind-the-scenes look at The Office

New York Times: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey reunite to rewatch every episode.

CIA torture exposed: 'It will never be out of my head'

Times: He investigated CIA interrogation methods. What he found would haunt him forever.

Lizzo's Truth Hurts has become one of this year's anthems. Two songwriters say they should be added to the song's credits. Photo / AP

A songwriting dispute brews over Lizzo's biggest hit

New York Times: Two brothers say the song's lyrics came out of their writing session.

Michael Enright. with an Islamic State headband. Enright vowed he was willing to die when he joined the Kurdish militia to fight Isis. Photo / Jeffery A. Salter, The Washington Post

A British actor left Hollywood to fight Isis - now he's marooned in Belize

Washington Post: How a bleeding heart idealist with a Kalishnikov got himself exiled.

A street is still under water in Koriyama, Japan, after the area was hit by Typhoon Hagibis. Photo / Chang W. Lee, The New York Times

Fukushima, beaten down by nuclear disaster, takes big typhoon hit

New York Times: "I am thinking maybe now this is the end," said one business owner.

Peter Jackson has a lot of power in NZ. Some say too much

New York Times: Wellington mayor result has led to accusations money tilted the field.

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Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on female rivalry

Telegraph: The Hollywood stars discuss the gulf between image and reality.

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Auckland homes 'becoming more affordable'

17 Oct, 2019 8:12am
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But investors eyeing up bargains.

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From 'hipster allergies' to comic-genius: Creativity can boost business

16 Oct, 2019 1:28pm
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Thinking outside the box and taking a creative risk can pay off.

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Swift vs Go Kart: Suzuki's turbocharged RS hatch tested on track

17 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Can the Suzuki Swift RS beat a go kart at its own game?

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The man who died on Monday was father-of-two Sean Smyth, who had recently moved to Otorohanga from the Waitomo district. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Crushed by 300kg ramp: Family mourn 'great dad, nicest guy'

16 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Hosking: This Govt has lofty ambitions but falls short on delivery

17 Oct, 2019 6:17am
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NEW ZEALAND

Herald morning quiz: October 17

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Justin Lester's rainbow legacy on the ropes?

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Auckland homes more affordable - but investors eye up bargains

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Soper: Better safe than sorry, even for bumbling Kiwi jihadists

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Herald morning quiz: October 17

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Politics

Were you expecting 1800 more police from this Government - or 1800 not counting attrition?

Hosking: This Govt has lofty ambitions but falls short on delivery

COMMENT: Lofty aims are nice but there has to be a result at the end of the process.

Ani's story: Inside New Zealand's unending state house crisis

More families are struggling to afford a place to live. But the state safety net is gone.

Isis fighter and 'bumbling Jihadi' Mark Taylor has been languishing in a North Syrian prison.

Soper: Better safe than sorry, even for bumbling Kiwi jihadists

Where was Iain Lees-Galloway when he was needed?

56 per cent of people in Whanganui didn't vote.

Ian McKelvie: Didn't vote? Don't complain

I believe the right to vote is a privilege that should not be wasted.

Police Minister Stuart Nash has talked about the goal of 1800 more police, but today talked about meeting the target of 1800 new police. Photo / Jason Oxenham

National: Government has 'shifted the goalposts' on major promise

Police Minister talked about 1800 more police officers, but now it's 1800 new officers.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during her weekly post-Cabinet. Photo / Mark Mitchell

PM warned about 'significant' gun register privacy concerns

The Prime Minister was warned not to give Police a 'blank cheque for information sharing'

Latest From Business

The SkyCity Convention Centre is set to open next year. Image / Supplied

BUSINESS

100 SkyCity convention centre jobs at risk - union

17 Oct, 2019 7:41am

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BUSINESS

This adorable ornament could keep your kids safe

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Cullen: Everyone wants a piece of the surplus

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Pattrick Smellie: The essence of confidence is control

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Editorial: Building confidence one step at a time

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Maketu Pies sold: Owner breaks silence

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Auckland homes more affordable - but investors eye up bargains

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

NZ's richest man's $1b business sale

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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BUSINESS

Ay, Caramba! Plans for 25 NZ Taco Bell stores within five years

17 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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First of planned 25 Taco Bell stores will open in New Zealand next month.

Economy class on Air New Zealand planes will get a new section. Photo / Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Air NZ's new Economy Stretch: $250 for an extra 10cm

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Some will pay for more space but others in Economy will be squeezed further.

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NZ Herald Focus Live

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Beyond The Game

Join host Alex Chapman with special guests Buck Shelford & Leon MacDonald as they review Japan v Scotland and preview the RWC quarter-finals

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Featuring the most controversial Winner Predictor they've ever done...

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.

Driven Battles

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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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Car removed from Wairoa River during search for missing person

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fletcher opens giant Wiri prefab house-building factory

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Focus: National Leader Simon Bridges responses to Speaker Trevor Mallard’s ruling in the House

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Local Focus: The Governor General's cloaked mystery

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Building fire at restaurant on Dominion Road, Mount Roskill

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Local Focus: Re-elected mayor wanted more debates

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Local Focus: 'Something special is happening here'

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Local Focus: Hazlehurst re-elected Hastings Mayor

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Local Focus: Chadwick and Macpherson react to wins

16 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

NZ firms must 'get with the times'

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Photo / Shane Solly, Director, Portfolio Manager, Harbour Asset Management

BRAND INSIGHT

Ethical investing hits new highs

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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'Flip' in Kiwi shopping trends

3 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Māori reversing rural-urban drift

30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwis pay high price for health

24 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwi shops make gains in online war

19 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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1 in 3 Kiwis in health danger

15 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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A sign of Auckland's future

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

2 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Inside the house factory: A new home in just six weeks

16 Oct, 2019 6:27pm

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Saving for a house? You need to have 'the talk'

16 Oct, 2019 3:29pm
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Money silence can hurt big time.

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Entry-level strongholds: New Zealand castles for sale

16 Oct, 2019 12:48pm
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Are battlements your thing?

Latest From World

President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in the Oval Office. Photo / AP

WORLD

Oops! Trump appears to confirm US nukes are in Turkey

17 Oct, 2019 8:30am

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The comet 2I/Borisov, seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. Photo / AP

WORLD

Interstellar visitor: Hubble telescope shows first image of comet

17 Oct, 2019 7:30am
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It's the second known interstellar visitor to swoop through our solar system.

WORLD

Mystery posts: Hidden family's 'ghost son' was active on social media

17 Oct, 2019 5:56am
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Dutch man locked away with his family for nine years was active on social media.

WORLD

'They've got a lot of sand over there': Trump's stunning Syria comments

17 Oct, 2019 5:49am
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Meanwhile, Republicans slam decision to pull US troops out of Syria.

The earthquake was shallow, at a depth of 14km.

WORLD

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks Philippines

17 Oct, 2019 5:27am
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At least one person dead and dozens injured after shallow quake.

Motoring News

The world's safest EV? Volvo unveils the XC40 Recharge SUV

17 Oct, 2019 8:20am
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Swift vs Go Kart: Suzuki's turbocharged RS hatch tested on track

17 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Porsche's mighty Macan Turbo put to the test

16 Oct, 2019 5:00pm
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The Toyota Copen GR Sport is the angry little Kei coupe that we need

16 Oct, 2019 2:30pm
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Auckland trains suspended after minivan drives onto platform

16 Oct, 2019 1:10pm
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16 Oct, 2019 12:10pm
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SPORT

Structure v freedom: The 'risky' game plan All Blacks will use against Ireland

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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SPORT

Comment | Bumbling Breakers make most bizarre move yet

17 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Analysis: The Irish move that could end ABs' World Cup

16 Oct, 2019 3:30pm
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Buck Shelford: These four teams will make World Cup semifinals

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Reality check: Silver Ferns dominated by Australia

16 Oct, 2019 9:15pm
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Roundtable: The All Blacks' biggest selection debate

16 Oct, 2019 8:30pm
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Wallaby over Beauden? Three All Blacks in World Cup XV from pool play

16 Oct, 2019 11:30am
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Tensions running high: Unmentionable question ABs won't answer

16 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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Key to unlocking the Irish: Why ABs will name this team

16 Oct, 2019 4:30pm
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Patrick McKendry: Now is not the time for the ABs to suddenly develop a fear of heights.

The Australian netball team in a huddle ahead of their win over New Zealand. Photo /Getty

SPORT

How Richie McCaw inspired Diamonds win

17 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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All Blacks legend Richie McCaw might be to blame for the latest Silver Ferns defeat.

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

16 Oct, 2019 3:00pm

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Fighting the Demon: Inside New Zealand's Meth Crisis

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Road to Rhythm | R&V Festival Documentary

16 Oct, 2019 3:00pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Why Taika made a Hitler comedy in the age of Trump

17 Oct, 2019 9:00am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Double loss

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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A behind-the-scenes look at The Office

16 Oct, 2019 6:00pm
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The Irishman wows critics ahead of cinema and Netflix release

16 Oct, 2019 1:41pm
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Stars reveal 'the terror' of adapting comic classic Watchmen for TV

16 Oct, 2019 6:00pm
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Huffman begins serving prison time for college scam

16 Oct, 2019 7:35am
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Axed?: Reports Married at First Sight NZ's future in doubt

16 Oct, 2019 11:57am
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Does Anne Hathaway have the power to charm in Modern Love?

16 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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The anthology series is based on the popular New York Times column.

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A songwriting dispute brews over Lizzo's biggest hit

16 Oct, 2019 2:32pm
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New York Times: Two brothers say the song's lyrics came out of their writing session.

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MOVIES

Martin Scorsese urges an 'open mind' on streaming movies

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Director Martin Scorsese says the effects in his film is simply make-up evolution

Kiwi humour can get lost in translation so Jemaine Clement often has to tell his US TV execs:

MOVIES

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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Herald morning quiz: October 17

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

15 Oct, 2019 12:56pm
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A "Bathurst Day" post is in the firing line for its controversial image.

Hayley Holt has been sober for five years. Photo / Supplied

'Best decision I've ever made': Hayley Holt celebrates five years of sobriety

14 Oct, 2019 11:10am
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She acknowledged the milestone on Breakfast this morning.

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Auckland's Luxury New Landing Pad

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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See Auckland Airport's private landing strip for private jets.

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13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Spy's picks of the best places to see and be seen on race day.

New celeb parents hit the ground running

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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These new mums with their new bubs aren't slowing down

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Tall Blacks' romantic proposal

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Yes, he did get down on one knee and yes, we have the photo.

15 Years of SPY: Nicky Watson, Charlotte Dawson and Aja Rock

Spy: The hottest Kiwi celebs through the years

6 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Spy Editor Ricardo Simich reveals his celebrities of the year since the beginning.

Canadian star Rachelle Lefevre and Kiwi star Matt Whelan

NZ and Canada combine for The Sounds

29 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Matt Whelan and Rachelle Lefevre have started filming their 8-part psychological thriller.

Meet the Singing Policeman

29 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Being a police officer gave Steve O'Reilly the confidence to tread the theatre boards.

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

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It's like you're just having healthy strawberries for dessert, in a delicious way.

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Kyle MacDonald: The New Zealanders who feel most alone

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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