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Family gather in a White Island Tour boat that will take them to the island for the recovery operation. Photo / Amelia Wade

NEW ZEALAND

Live - return to White Island: Recovery operation commences

13 Dec, 2019 7:17am

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Whakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm on Monday. Photo / White Island Flights

NEW ZEALAND

White Island, black day: Inside the tragedy on Whakaari

12 Dec, 2019 6:48pm

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Kristine Langford and Anthony Langford of North Sydney and their children Jesse, 19 and Winona, 17 were visiting White Island when the volcano blew. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Aussie family's sad posts about missing relatives

13 Dec, 2019 5:58am

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SPORT

Massive blow? Big injury hits Black Caps as they fight v Australia

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Let's get talking: Tauranga and Northport bosses

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

'One day at a time, Jake:' More than $73k raised for young guide with severe burns

13 Dec, 2019 7:09am
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BUSINESS

Matthew Hooton: National left on a road to nowhere

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Man jailed after sending nude photo of ex-wife to her new partner

13 Dec, 2019 6:37am
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SPORT

Black Caps v Australia: The key moments from day one

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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WORLD

DNA test twist: Tiny detail 'could solve' jogger abduction mystery

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

White Island: Cruise ship company can be sued in the US

12 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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An 8-year-old girl was harrassed after a hacker accessed the Ring camera in her bedroom and began yelling at her. Photo / Washington Post

BUSINESS

Chilling exchange shows hacker harassing 8-year-old girl in bedroom

13 Dec, 2019 6:23am
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'Don't you want to be my friend?' The faceless voice said to the young girl.

From left: Adrian Orr, Therese Walsh and Andrew Barnes. Photos / File

BUSINESS

Our business heroes: Five leaders looking beyond the bottom line

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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This year's winner is someone who challenged the whole idea of the working week.

WORLD

Trump's 'fake orgasm' outrages FBI agent

13 Dec, 2019 6:58am
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NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Council puts temporary halt on property reports

12 Dec, 2019 2:08pm
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Aroha Andrew suffered burns to up to 68 per cent of her body in the house fire. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Surviving severe burns: 'I couldn't move'

12 Dec, 2019 8:35pm
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Aroha Andrew says her heart breaks for the Whakaari/White Island victims.

How to cope if you're one racist uncle joke away from smashing a pavlova on the floor. Photo / The Holiday, Youtube.

LIFESTYLE

Sinead In The City: 5 steps to surviving Christmas

13 Dec, 2019 7:00am
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How to cope if you're one racist uncle joke away from smashing a pavlova on the floor.

The star was unable to hold back her tears during a very emotional conversation. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Jennifer Aniston breaks down on Ellen show

12 Dec, 2019 6:37pm
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The star was unable to hold back her tears during a very emotional conversation.

Self-employed builder Steve Thomson and his wife Lenka celebrate their lotto win. Photo / AP

WORLD

$407 lotto-winning tradie's stingy act

13 Dec, 2019 7:03am
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He scored a life-changing pile of cash – but he pulled one surprisingly cheapskate move.

SPORT

When trash talk backfires: NBA star's humiliating blunder

13 Dec, 2019 7:25am
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LIFESTYLE

'My husband doesn't want to pay for daycare'

12 Dec, 2019 7:11pm
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Winston Peters never shies away from a stoush with the media. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Why media hater Winston is the perfect person to back the media

12 Dec, 2019 5:40pm
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Winston Peters was an unlikely talking head at this morning's press conference.

Cannons Creek bridge. Photo / Rosalie Willis

NEW ZEALAND

Get a bird's-eye view of mega-motorway build

12 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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A lot has been completed, but there's a lot more to do. We take to the air for a look.

SPORT

Rattue: Robertson disaster - rugby is a dead game walking

12 Dec, 2019 12:00pm
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Chris Rattue: New Zealand rugby's lost watershed moment.

WORLD

Boy genius, 9, on cusp of becoming world's youngest graduate quits university

12 Dec, 2019 9:12am
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Telegraph: Parents pull boy out of uni in row over finishing degree before he turns 10.

Port of Tauranga has slowly been entrenching its position as Auckland's 'second port' for years now. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Pattrick Smellie: Tauranga - already Auckland's other port

12 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Port of Tauranga has slowly been entrenching its position as Auckland's 'second port'.

The number of gifts on the Queen's Christmas gift list is a hefty 620. Photo / Getty

LIFESTYLE

The Queen's $60k Christmas gift list

13 Dec, 2019 7:09am
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You might be shocked at how much the Queen spends on Christmas presents.

All Blacks flanker Ardie Savea won the major prize at the NZ Rugby awards. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Savea shines: All the winners from the NZ Rugby Awards

12 Dec, 2019 10:40pm
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The barista was being treated to a whole day of cafe earnings for her Christmas treat.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Photo / AP

WORLD

Trump slams 'ridiculous' Greta Thunberg honour

13 Dec, 2019 7:25am
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Trump has lashed out at Greta — but the climate activist had a hilarious response.

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Jamie Dimon has confidence in a preliminary 'phase one' trade deal between the US and China. But a more comprehensive agreement will be harder. Photo / AP

Jamie Dimon warns of economic damage from China tariffs

Financial Times: Dimon's comments come as Trump faces critical deadline in trade war.

Molly Guy founded Stone Fox Bride. Photo / @mollyrosenguy Instagram

What happens when a weddings influencer gets divorced?

New York Times: She was the face of bohemian weddings. Then her marriage ended.

Is it even Christmas if you don't watch Love Actually? Photo / Supplied

The best Christmas romcoms: Seven cult feelgood films you need to see

Times: Even the hardest of seasonal cynics can't resist a Christmas romcom.

Renée Zellweger in Judy. The movie may not get any awards love but she probably will. Photo / Supplied

The Oscar field has narrowed. Who's on top and who's in danger?

New York Times: There's still a month to go but here are some top contenders.

Ricardo Peters, a former financial adviser at JPMorgan Chase. Photo / Ash Ponders, The New York Times

This is what racism sounds like in the banking industry

New York Times: Employee and customer secretly record conversations with bank employees.

Founder Maurice Saatchi quit the agency that carries his name. Photo / Getty Images

Lord Saatchi quits M&C Saatchi amid accounting scandal

Financial Times: Shares in the advertising agency have plunged.

Boy genius, 9, on cusp of becoming world's youngest graduate quits university

Telegraph: Parents pull boy out of uni in row over finishing degree before he turns 10.

USA captain Tiger Woods hits an approach shot during a practice session ahead of the President's Cup Golf tournament in Melbourne. Photo / AP

Player, captain, ambassador. In Australia, Tiger Woods is game

New York Times: Woods is relishing his stint as player-captain in the Presidents Cup.

The JC Kosher Supermarket had been open for about three years. Photo / Bryan Anselm, The New York Times

'I've cried my eyes out': Victims of New Jersey shooting are mourned

New York Times: "She was a lady full of love, and unfortunately her life was cut short."

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Where house prices jumped nearly $2m in 20 years

12 Dec, 2019 3:30pm
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The high-end suburbs that have done the best since 2000.

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Seeking Santa: Must be jolly and kind - with no allergies

12 Dec, 2019 11:34am
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Seeking: Pet-friendly Santa to get tails wagging in shopping malls around New Zealand.

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Changing the world: Tesla Model 3 crowned AA Driven electric Car of the Year

12 Dec, 2019 5:00pm
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After a lengthy wait Tesla's highly anticipated new Model 3 landed, and we loved it.

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NEW ZEALAND

White Island eruption: Was tragedy a management failure?

12 Dec, 2019 6:18pm

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NEW ZEALAND

'One day at a time, Jake:' More than $73k raised for young guide with severe burns

13 Dec, 2019 7:09am
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NEW ZEALAND

Simon Wilson: Beware small-minded politicians hiding behind fake economic arguments

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

'Going to get very bad': Sales time at big shopping centre, and one way out's closed

13 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

'We have a plan' - experts to brave volatile White Island

13 Dec, 2019 5:59am
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NEW ZEALAND

Simon Wilson: Beware small-minded politicians hiding behind fake economic arguments

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Herald morning quiz: December 13

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Politics

Northport at Marsden Point would expand massively under the proposal to move Auckland's port to the North. Photo / Northport / Fullmoon Photography

Revealed: Officials advice on port move - and a stinging response

Wayne Brown lashes back at government officials' advice - 'get on with it'.

Australia has always had bushfires, but not nearly as rampant and widespread as the current ones.

Letters: Sins of emission

Why should NZ ride on the backs of the poorest nations so we can have a better lifestyle?

NZ First leader Winston Peters has expressed support for NZME's possible merger with Stuff as he expressed the importance of local journalism on Thursday. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Winston Peters, unlikely media champion, blesses NZME/Stuff deal

Herald's owners may seek Crown blessing by offering assurances about jobs and newspapers.

National Party leader Simon Bridges, mid-interview with Simon Wilson.

Simon Bridges: His views on the Auckland port and a high-wage economy

National leader Simon Bridges has some plans for the next 10 years.

Winston Peters – the media's unlikely Father Christmas

The NZ First leader has throw his support behind a merger between NZME and Stuff.

National leader Simon Bridges says the health sector needs public

National promises health targets, mulls future of DHBs

The party has laid out its health sector plans for election year.

Latest From Business

BUSINESS

Our business heroes: Five leaders looking beyond the bottom line

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am

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BUSINESS

'Going to get very bad': Sales time at big shopping centre, and one way out's closed

13 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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BUSINESS

Hotel in the sky: Ritziest Singapore Airlines superjumbo flying to NZ.

13 Dec, 2019 12:01am
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BUSINESS

Pernod Ricard doubles profit amid pending plant closure

12 Dec, 2019 5:43pm
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BUSINESS

Brian Fallow: Stand by for Budget goodies

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Airline gender campaign so far supported by a fifth of carriers

12 Dec, 2019 7:00pm
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Elizabeth Soal: Water, water, everywhere but not a drop of funding

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Editorial: Peters points to path for stronger fourth estate

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Matthew Hooton: National left on a road to nowhere

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Opposition will be hard-pressed to challenge Labour's spending plan.

Port of Tauranga chairman David Pilkington. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Let's get talking: Tauranga and Northport bosses

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Removing Auckland port's car imports would reveal it's true costs: rival claim.

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EREBUS FLIGHT 901: LITANY OF LIES?

As relatives of the Erebus victims return to the crash site to mark the 30th anniversary, Jim Collins’ daughter Pippa makes a surprising discovery

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The Silver Ferns have won the Lonsdale cup for 2019, The Wellington Phoenix gear up for an Eden Park encounter and we catch up with Para swimmer Jesse Reynolds as part of the ANZ Paralympic pathways series.

Radio Hauraki

The morning after the inaugural Radio Hauraki Bowls Invitation Matt had a few issues with Jerry and his teammate Producer Alex's victory

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: Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi responds to Peter’s earlier comments about his party's policy on supporting NZ media

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Time running out to talk trash

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Kiwiana Christmas at Te Puke's Aberdeen House

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Bee Card is a boost for buses

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Focus: Interview with Volcanic Air Safaris chief pilot and director Tim Barrow

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Focus: White Island eruption | Day 3 | 30 patients in six hospitals, 25 are in critical condition

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Focus: Large fire on Māngere Mountain

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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White Island eruption: Cruise ship passengers speak

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Family gather in Whakatāne

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

5G Gaming is Live

10 Dec, 2019 10:10am
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GMP Pharmaceuticals team with event partners & sponsors. Photo / Smoke Photography

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NZ 'waste' in demand in China

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwis shun bank term deposits

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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Cloud Gaming is the Future

3 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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How your home funds your travel

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Tourists could "smash" Auckland

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Andrew Bascand, managing director of investment management company Harbour Asset Management (HAM). Photo / Supplied.

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No 'sugar rush' for economy

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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What makes an engaging mobile game?

25 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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44 per cent not fairly paid

22 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Would you pay $2m for a fish and chip shop?

12 Dec, 2019 8:35am

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Sir Edmund Hillary's wandering family home for sale

12 Dec, 2019 5:08am
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Grandma's Mt Eden villa now proudly restored in Warkworth

Rock star Rod Stewart and his wife, New Zealand model Rachel Hunter, attend the premiere of 'Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie', in Chelsea, west London. (Photo by David Giles - PA Images/PA Image

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Rod Stewart, the soccer boss and NZ's record house sales

11 Dec, 2019 5:08am
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Real estate in the 1980s and 90s was a lot different to what it is now.

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President Donald Trump speaks during the White House Summit on Child Care and Paid Leave. Photo / AP

WORLD

Comment | Let Trump have a miserable little Christmas

13 Dec, 2019 7:27am

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WORLD

Trump slams 'ridiculous' Greta Thunberg honour

13 Dec, 2019 7:25am
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Trump has lashed out at Greta — but the climate activist had a hilarious response.

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$407 lotto-winning tradie's stingy act

13 Dec, 2019 7:03am
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He scored a life-changing pile of cash – but he pulled one surprisingly cheapskate move.

Sherri Papini was kidnapped while jogging near her home in Redding, Northern California. Photo / Facebook

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DNA test twist: Tiny detail 'could solve' jogger abduction mystery

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Could ground breaking DNA technique solve bizarre Sherri Papini kidnap case?

Sebastian Pickersgill and Maree Fowler are struggling to find work. Photo / Facebook

WORLD

Backpackers complain they can't find work

12 Dec, 2019 5:47pm
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The pair say they're struggling to find work in Australia but many think they know why.

Motoring News

Watch: Australian driver praised after repeatedly ramming speed camera

13 Dec, 2019 7:30am
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Changing the world: Tesla Model 3 crowned AA Driven electric Car of the Year

12 Dec, 2019 5:00pm
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Driver totals, then abandons friend's $300K Lamborghini Huracan

12 Dec, 2019 4:10pm
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Nissan's Ranger Raptor-rivalling Navara N-Trek Warrior confirmed for NZ

12 Dec, 2019 3:20pm
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Mazda CX8 photographed in Auckland for Driven. 6 August 2018 New Zealand Herald Photograph by Ted Baghurst.

AA Driven Car of the Year large SUV winner: Mazda CX-8, smooth operator

12 Dec, 2019 12:36pm
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Honda Jazz set to be axed? SUVs could kill off popular hatch

12 Dec, 2019 12:00pm
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is our luxury car category winner in this year's edition of AA Driven New Zealand Car of the Year. PHOTO / SUPPLIED

AA Driven Car of the Year luxury car winner: Mercedes S-Class, a tech icon

12 Dec, 2019 11:21am
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Ford looking at the possibilty of an electric Mustang coupe

12 Dec, 2019 9:30am
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New-look Ford Mustang unveiled for Kiwi Supercars hotshot

12 Dec, 2019 8:25am
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Massive blow? Big injury hits Black Caps as they fight v Australia

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am

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SPORT

Savea shines: All the winners from the NZ Rugby Awards

12 Dec, 2019 10:40pm
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SPORT

Live: Rate the Black Caps v Australia - and win

12 Dec, 2019 5:30pm
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SPORT

Rattue: Robertson disaster - rugby is a dead game walking

12 Dec, 2019 12:00pm
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SPORT

'Supposed to be Mr Nice Guy': Warner and Black Cap in ugly exchange

12 Dec, 2019 7:20pm
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SPORT

Dylan Cleaver: The blatant lie in NZ Rugby's Ian Foster announcement

11 Dec, 2019 1:30pm
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SPORT

Analysing Foster's potential All Blacks coaching team

12 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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SPORT

Black Caps v Australia: The key moments from day one

13 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Couldn't stay up to watch all of day one? Here's what you may have missed.

Scott Robertson was overlooked as All Blacks head coach. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Scott Robertson's text message to Ian Foster revealed after All Blacks snub

12 Dec, 2019 7:20pm
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Crusaders coach has broken his silence after being overlooked for top job.

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Grace Millane's killer convicted - a summary of events

12 Dec, 2019 9:00am

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Grace Millane murder trial: Accused admits to disposing of body

12 Dec, 2019 9:00am

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

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12 Dec, 2019 9:00am

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12 Dec, 2019 9:00am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jennifer Aniston breaks down on Ellen show

12 Dec, 2019 6:37pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Big Gigs and Festivals: We know what you'll do this summer

12 Dec, 2019 7:00pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Hold the front page - Clint Eastwood's got it wrong

12 Dec, 2019 12:05pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

How Motorway Patrol became an iconic Kiwi TV show

12 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

The best bits of 2019

12 Dec, 2019 3:00pm
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Shock Friends ending that never aired

12 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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'Piss take': Gig cut-off mid-song

12 Dec, 2019 5:56pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

The Oscar field has narrowed. Who's on top and who's in danger?

12 Dec, 2019 6:00pm
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New York Times: There's still a month to go but here are some top contenders.

Motorway Patrol inspired the birth of Speedo Cops. Photo / NZ Herald.

ENTERTAINMENT

Leigh Hart reveals how Motorway Patrol inspired Speedo Cops

12 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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Kiwi funny man Leigh Hart reveals how Motorway Patrol inspired his spoof cop show.

Movies

Archie Yates, star of Jojo Rabbit has been cast as the lead role in Disney's Home Alone reboot. Photo / AP

MOVIES

Jojo Rabbit star cast as lead in Home Alone reboot

12 Dec, 2019 11:28am
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The Home Alone reboot begins filming next year.

MOVIES

The best Christmas romcoms: Seven cult feelgood films you need to see

12 Dec, 2019 8:23am
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Times: Even the hardest of seasonal cynics can't resist a Christmas romcom.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

What Kiwi town is known for the collection of giant stone fruit sculptures at its entrance? Photo / Mark Mitchell

Quizzes

Herald morning quiz: December 13

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Sophie Vieceli and Richie Mo'unga were married yesterday in Christchurch. Photo / Instagram

All Black ties the knot in Christchurch this weekend

8 Dec, 2019 12:59pm
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Richie Mo'unga says I do to long term partner

Glen Levy and Yvette Harvie-Salter. Photo / Supplied

Would you pay to watch other people travel? These Kiwis hope so.

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
2 minutes to read

A new comedy travel show takes an innovative approach to funding, asking you to pay for it

Art Green, the host of The Bachelorette. Supplied by TVNZ

Lavish home where The Bachelorette is being filmed

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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But is there an Art room?

Bridge to be Sophie Vieceli and sister Emma. Photo / Supplied

I do! Summer of sports stars weddings

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Spy has learned it's the summer of sporting weddings.

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Kiwi celebs, rich listers go wild at biggest party of the year

8 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Reality stars and sports folk donned outrageous outfits at Burning Man at the Toy Mansion.

Shaun Johnson and Kayla Cullen are getting married in Byron Bay today, according to a series of Instagram posts. Photo / Supplied

Revealed: Sports stars sun-kissed wedding is today

7 Dec, 2019 12:23pm
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Kayla Cullen and Shaun Johnson to tie knot in Aussie resort town.

Hilary Barry with her birthday gift. Photo / Instagram

Hilary Barry shares hilarious 50th birthday gift

4 Dec, 2019 2:39pm
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The 'all-out' gift from her husband got two thumbs up from Hilary.

The Project NZ host Kanoa Lloyd has hit back at a seller who left her

The Project host hits back at seller over 'creepy' texts

3 Dec, 2019 2:16pm
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Kanoa Lloyd was not impressed when a firewood seller sent her these messages.

Sir Elton John smiles as he competes in the World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity tennis event benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation at Caesars Palace.

Which mansion will be tennis-mad Elton John's Kiwi bolthole?

1 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Who is tennis-mad Sir Elton John courting for his stay in Auckland next year?

NZ Herald Job Market

Six perks you should negiotiate when accepting a job offer

2 Dec, 2019 10:35am

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JOB MARKET

Toots and waves for Mack truck with message of hope

28 Nov, 2019 12:12pm
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Daughter's degree inspires mum to become teacher

27 Nov, 2019 2:58pm
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Check in with staff: Survey reveals stress in real estate

27 Nov, 2019 12:53pm
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JOB MARKET

Bad boss: What you should reveal in your search for a new job

26 Nov, 2019 10:43am
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Didn't get the job? Is it ok to ask why?

25 Nov, 2019 9:52am
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Competition at work? Don't let it turn into resentment

23 Nov, 2019 7:14am
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Open plan office: How to stop all out war

1 Dec, 2019 11:11am
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Chatter, smells and clutter are the main issues - which one are you guilty of?

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Throw an end-of-year party on a budget

29 Nov, 2019 10:36am
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With a bit of creativity and you can still celebrate and have fun with limited cash.

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Festive and fabulous: Chiffon cake

A lovely light-textured cake served with plenty of whipped cream or yoghurt and fruit.

Poppyseed and parmesan shortbread

A little bag of these wonderful shortbread makes a lovely gift for party hosts.

Zucchini and cherry tomato nicoise salad

This salad is vegan-friendly and packed with healthy in-season produce.

Chickpea eggplant salad

This salad caters for those on a vegan diet but it's so good carnivores will love it too.

Dark chocolate and brandied fig truffles

This recipe makes a lot so you can wrap up a boxful and gift to a hard-to-buy-for person.

Spicy hummus

Get your Mediterranean diet on track and eat hummus more regularly with this easy recipe.

Chunky vegetable paella

This season's crops of courgettes, capsicums, aubergine and corn are upon us.

Cheese and olive biscuits

Making the crackers yourself will make your platter a little more special.

Blinis with eggplant puree and dukkah sprinkle

A traditional Russian savoury pancake, creatively topped blini makes a wonderful canape.

Orange and ginger shortbread

This citrus-infused shortbread makes a wonderful edible Christmas gift.

Avocado and raspberry smoothie

Healthy fats and antioxidant-rich berries make this smoothie a nutrient powerhouse.

Broccoli salad with Vietnamese dressing

Aside from the nuts, this healthy salad is fat free, yet so tasty.

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