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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends a powhiri at Waitākere Hospital, October 2019. Photo / Will Trafford

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland's political power rankings: Who calls the shots?

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am

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Winston Reid of New Zealand controls the ball under pressure from Sean Maguire of Republic of Ireland. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Live: All Whites beaten in Dublin

15 Nov, 2019 9:55am

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The Colt clan hid their dark secret for generations. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Shocking details of alleged ex-Kiwi incest family

15 Nov, 2019 6:21am

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NEW ZEALAND

Child critically hurt after scooter accident in Henderson

15 Nov, 2019 9:37am
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BUSINESS

Matthew Hooton: James Shaw's victory double-edged

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

'Did you kill Grace Millane?' - Crown closes case against accused

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

Rattue: The All Blacks contenders to replace Kieran Read

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Multiple assaults on women put Auckland residents on alert

15 Nov, 2019 10:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Simon Wilson: Planting berms? I say grow for it

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Immigrants angry at overwhelmed INZ

15 Nov, 2019 9:35am
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BUSINESS

Air NZ's new lounge - what about Auckland international?

14 Nov, 2019 7:00pm
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Property trader Peter Lee was investigated by the Commerce Commission for making false and misleading statements. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'No fees' property trader warned by watchdog

15 Nov, 2019 9:00am
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Peter Lee's false representations likely breached the Fair Trading Act

Westbrook Primary School teacher aide Sarah Dunn works three jobs to make ends meet. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'Degrading' wages: Teacher aides working multiple jobs to survive

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Support staff rally to raise awareness on what they do and how much they're underpaid.

BUSINESS

More traffic chaos: Mt Eden station among latest long-term closures

15 Nov, 2019 8:45am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Siena Yates: If the streaming wars are real, we're the casualties

15 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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The injured koala sat on the ground as the man gave her water. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Heartbreaking video of 'singed' koala

15 Nov, 2019 9:17am
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A heartbreaking video of an injured koala has prompted an outpouring of support.

Eleanor Barker on Stewart Island Rakiura. Photo / Eleanor Barker

TRAVEL

Lonely Planet names New Zealand's 'greatest wonders'

15 Nov, 2019 8:12am
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New Zealanders will have a hard time disagreeing with the nominations, but have you been?

Harry and Meghan have released an adorable photo to celebrate Prince Charles' birthday. Photo / Instagram / Chris Allerton

LIFESTYLE

New photo of baby Archie released

15 Nov, 2019 8:13am
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Adorable photo released with sweet message to celebrate 'grandpa's' birthday.

Family of Grace Millane start handbag project in memory of their loved one. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Family 'continue legacy of' Grace with handbag charity

15 Nov, 2019 7:03am
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"[Grace] was a loving, family orientated free spirit with a beautiful caring nature."

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland bartender admits killing man

15 Nov, 2019 9:10am
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SPORT

French club set to tear up All Black's contract - before he's even played

14 Nov, 2019 4:00pm
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ANCIENT TREE: Another view of the trunk of the poisoned tree that could be 500-800 years old.

NEW ZEALAND

'Like smashing up a graveyard': Ancient pōhutukawa poisoned

14 Nov, 2019 9:17am
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Community asked to be vigilant and report any similar attacks to the council or police.

An elephant in the room is the thing that everyone can see but no one wants to discuss, therefore it is not the threatened closure of the Tiwai Point smelter. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Electricity industry's real elephant in the room

14 Nov, 2019 5:44pm
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The threatened closure of the Tiwai Point smelter isn't the real elephant in the room.

Andy Davies took Rosie straight to the vet when he picked her up in February. Photo / Supplied

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Dog in council pound was sick, starving with puppies dead

14 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Animal advocates want "justice for Rosie" after her 54-day stay in council's pound.

The evening meal served at Ngawha prison. Inmates complained of too much mince and meals served mid-afternoon. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Life inside prison - the degrading grind of life behind bars

13 Nov, 2019 11:00am
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Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis: Inmates must be treated like human beings.

Housing Minister Megan Woods announcing the KiwiBuild reset, Parliament, Wellington. 4 September 2019 New Zealand Herald by Mark Mitchell. RGP 24Oct19 - Energy Minister Megan Woods (right) has war

BUSINESS

Oil company 'exposed giant loophole' - Energy Minister

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Minister seeks assurances on Crown's exposure to company which circumvented usual tests.

Sonny Bill Williams. Photo / Getty Images.

SPORT

Confirmed: SBW's huge 2020 boxing payday

15 Nov, 2019 5:20am
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Sonny Bill Williams will find out his next boxing opponent on Friday night.

The heartwarming vid has gone viral. Photo / HiJosh

LIFESTYLE

Dad's hilarious baby video goes viral

15 Nov, 2019 9:11am
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"This makes me so happy I can't even explain"

Hosts Laura Daniel and Jon Toogood. Photo / Dean Purcell

ENTERTAINMENT

Music Awards: Star drops f-bomb live on TV three times in a row

14 Nov, 2019 8:22pm
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Jon Toogood was worried about swearing on air so he just let rip from the off.

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks from the front door of number 10 to deliver a speech in Downing Street. Photo / AP

A not-so-special relationship: Johnson backs away from Trump

New York Times: Trump is emerging as a problem for the Johnson, in his election campaign.

This year SoftBank gave Rappi $1 billion (Federico Rios Escobar/NYT)

The Softbank Effect: How $100b left workers in a hole

New York Times: SoftBank poured money into start-ups that use armies of contractors.

Patty Shales holding her mother's wedding ring, which was found by firefighters after her house in Los Angeles was destroyed by a wildfire last month. Photo / Jenna Schoenefeld, The New York Times

Her home burned, and all was lost. Except for a wedding ring

New York Times: She thought everything was gone. But one treasured possession survived.

Ola Salem's body was discovered partially discovered by leaves and fully dressed. Photo / Facebook

She fought for Muslim women. Then she was found dead

New York Times: The death of Ola Salem has left more questions than answers.

A milk giant goes broke as Americans quit old staples

New York Times: Dean Foods, the largest US milk producer, filed for bankruptcy

Demonstrators gather at a rally to protest climate change inaction, in Melbourne. Photo / Alana Holmmberg, The New York Times

Why is Australia trying to shut down climate activism?

New York Times: Australian Government threatens new law to punish protesters.

In China, working mothers say employers discriminate against them in defiance of labor laws, and go largely unpunished. Photo / Giulia Marchi, The New York Times

In China, working mothers say they are fired or sidelined

New York Times: Women who become pregnant say that employers discriminate against them.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Photo / AP

Billionaires have never had it so good

Financial Times: Super-wealthy living at an unusually helpful time in economic history.

Greta Gerwig in Central Park. She said rereading Little Women made her think of her hopes as a girl. Photo / Jody Rogac, The New York Times

What Greta Gerwig saw in Little Women: 'Those are my girls'

New York Times: Gerwig's film is a rare adaptation that centres on the sisters as adults.

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Beachfront bargain: bach comes with vintage caravan

15 Nov, 2019 9:11am
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Akitio is the place to be.

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When your dream job turns into a nightmare

14 Nov, 2019 1:34pm
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Overworked in a toxic environment with a bully for a boss? Sometimes it's ok to quit.

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Ford's Tesla killer? New details confirmed for electric Mustang SUV

15 Nov, 2019 8:24am
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Pieces of the puzzle coming together for Mustang-inspired Tesla competitor.

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Amber-Rose Rush was found dead in her Dunedin home in February, 2018. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Slain teen girl's blood found in doctor's car, bag and on his shoes, court hears

15 Nov, 2019 7:05am

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NEW ZEALAND

Child critically hurt after scooter accident in Henderson

15 Nov, 2019 9:37am
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Slain teen girl's blood found in doctor's car, bag and on his shoes, court hears

15 Nov, 2019 7:05am
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Auckland bartender admits killing man

15 Nov, 2019 9:10am
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'No fees' property trader warned by watchdog

15 Nov, 2019 9:00am
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Local Focus: Amazing video shows hatching of 2000th kiwi

15 Nov, 2019 7:13am
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Manus Island refugee lands in Auckland

15 Nov, 2019 7:08am
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Politics

Whangārei MP Shane Reti voted against the End of Life Bill - the only one of six Northland MPs to do so. Photo / Michael Cunningham

The reasons for Northland's lone political voice against euthanasia

Five of Northland's six MPs voted "yes" - the one hold-out explains why.

Is the End Of Life Choice Bill about the right to die with dignity or about being helped to kill yourself?

Letters: Right-to-die word games

Jay Kuten is playing word games in his promotion of this dangerous legislation.

The Terrorism Suppression (Control Orders) Bill attempts to resolve what we should do with people such as Mark Taylor, aka Mohammad Daniel, the Kiwi jihadist, on their return. File photo /supplied

Alexander Gillespie: Terrorism Suppression Bill is the lesser of the evils we face

Comment: There's no guarantee the terror of March 15 will not happen again.

Are Ports of Auckland's freight days numbered? Possibly. Photo / Brett Phibbs

Editorial: Auckland port move north looking likely

EDITORIAL: Report on Auckland port is stark and momentum is surely for weighing anchor.

Speaker Trevor Mallard will get stronger powers under rule changes. Photo / Mark Mitchell

MPs' veto over video clips to be removed

Parliament is a public place and MPs must be accountable for what they say there - report.

One of the 10 KiwiBuild homes in Hawke's Bay is lifted into place.

First Hawke's Bay KiwiBuild homes on sale in Maraenui in stormy market

Open Home on Saturday, but the locals reckon it's a closed deal.

Latest From Business

Mount Eden will close to stopping trains from June next year. Photo / File

BUSINESS

More traffic chaos: Mt Eden station among latest long-term closures

15 Nov, 2019 8:45am

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BUSINESS

Disney+ has forced changes to NZ's entertainment landscape

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Faafoi's conundrum: The toughest political call left in 2019

14 Nov, 2019 5:52pm
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BUSINESS

Brian Fallow: Don't write off Tiwai Point

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Oil company 'exposed giant loophole' - Energy Minister

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Continuous Disclosure: Vista Group promises movie magic, A2 Milk in the spotlight, Mainfreight's hard yards

15 Nov, 2019 8:00am
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BUSINESS

Sydney to London non-stop: A new frontier for Kiwis

15 Nov, 2019 8:16am
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BUSINESS

Major car company boss warns shift to electric will be painful

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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James Shaw's mission is to stop climate change any way he can, even if that means compromising with the capitalist system. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Matthew Hooton: James Shaw's victory double-edged

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Zero Carbon Act has just deprived the Greens of their best selling point.

Kevin Stanley of Stanley Group. Photo / file

Failed construction company owes Kiwibank $482k

15 Nov, 2019 8:33am
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New report out on Stanley Group, in receivership and liquidation

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Grace Millane murder trial

Accused admits to disposing of body.

ANZ Sports Scene

The Black Caps lose the T20 series against England in a super over, Scott McLaughlin secures the 2019 Supercars championship and reports suggest that SBW will re-enter the boxing ring for a massive $2 million paycheck.

NZ HERALD TRIAL AND ERROR

Which gin to be sipping on this summer?

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

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus video

Local Focus: Amazing video shows birth of 2000th kiwi

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Farmers protest in Dargaville with rally down main road

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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NEW ZEALAND

Grace Millane murder trial: Accused admits to disposing of body

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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Local Focus: Whanganui set on attracting new business

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Parliament passes bill legalising voluntary euthanasia 69 votes to 51

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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Local Focus: Pāpāmoa groms surf with Aussie hero

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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Local Focus: Bo's Mows trading blows for business and family

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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Grace Millane murder trial: The moment the accused realised he was a suspect

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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NEW ZEALAND

Grace Millane murder trial: Alleged killer lies to police about whereabouts

15 Nov, 2019 9:39am
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Augusto Group team members with event partners and sponsors. Photo / Smoke Photography

BRAND INSIGHT

All Blacks a factor in 'win'

8 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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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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BRAND INSIGHT

Seeing red over the All Blacks

25 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Unleashed Software team alongside event partners and sponsors. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Staff adored by '$10b' business

18 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

'Flip' in Kiwi shopping trends

3 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Māori reversing rural-urban drift

30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwis pay high price for health

24 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwi shops make gains in online war

19 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Shades of Michelangelo: King's teacher's amazing home

15 Nov, 2019 7:56am

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Median sales values are up – but are there enough houses to buy?

14 Nov, 2019 4:13pm
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Despite record new sales values, October listings are down 13 percent.

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Bathrooms are the new bedrooms - and they're getting bigger

14 Nov, 2019 4:03pm
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What does your loo say about you?

Latest From World

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks to reporters on the morning after the first public hearing in the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump. Photo / AP

WORLD

Pelosi calls Trump's actions 'bribery'

15 Nov, 2019 10:10am

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Ambulances are parked outside of Saugus High School after a shooting on Thursday. Photo / AP

WORLD

Two dead, at least 3 injured in shooting at LA high school

15 Nov, 2019 10:01am
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The 16-year-old shooter survived his self-inflicted gunshot wound.

WORLD

Heartbreaking video of 'singed' koala

15 Nov, 2019 9:17am
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A heartbreaking video of an injured koala has prompted an outpouring of support.

Lisa Darlene Glaze is accused of cutting the ring from the dead woman's hand.

WORLD

Paramedic stole jewellery from dead woman

15 Nov, 2019 8:59am
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Paramedic busted after trying to sell the jewellery at a pawn shop.

The pair were both found guilty. Photo / 123RF

WORLD

Woman helped her husband rape young girl

15 Nov, 2019 8:04am
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She told the young victim to squeeze her hand if she was in pain.

Motoring News

Watch: Japanese brand's new SUV one of the safest cars ever crash tested

15 Nov, 2019 8:34am
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Ford's Tesla killer? New details confirmed for electric Mustang SUV

15 Nov, 2019 8:24am
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Road taxes, road rage, traffic congestion: How does Auckland compare?

15 Nov, 2019 7:29am
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Bloodhound 1200km/h land speed record attempt back on track

14 Nov, 2019 5:25pm
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It's happening! Hyundai to start making its first ute in 2021

14 Nov, 2019 4:11pm
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Honda CEO cynical of electric cars: "EVs will not be mainstream"

14 Nov, 2019 2:34pm
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Motorsports: FIA WEC 2015: 24 Heures du Mans, Porsche Team: Mark Webber (Photo by Hoch Zwei/Corbis via Getty Images)

Exclusive: Formula 1 great confirmed for Kiwi motorsport festival

14 Nov, 2019 1:30pm
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Revealed: McLaren pays homage to Kiwi great with 600kW hypercar (with no roof)

14 Nov, 2019 11:40am
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Dark horse: Mazda's eye-catching 3, a Car of the Year contender

14 Nov, 2019 11:30am
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SPORT

Live: All Whites beaten in Dublin

15 Nov, 2019 9:55am

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SPORT

How the SBW deal transpired: Inside the '$10m dollar dinner' deal

15 Nov, 2019 4:06am
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Rattue: The All Blacks contenders to replace Kieran Read

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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French club set to tear up All Black's contract - before he's even played

14 Nov, 2019 4:00pm
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SPORT

All Whites v Bahrain 10 years on: Where are they now?

14 Nov, 2019 5:00pm
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'Are you happy, Daddy?': Read opens up on 'toughest night'

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Kiwi squash star into world champs final

15 Nov, 2019 6:37am
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Path to success: The one club Blues should emulate next season

14 Nov, 2019 7:00pm
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SPORT

Confirmed: SBW's huge 2020 boxing payday

15 Nov, 2019 5:20am
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Sonny Bill Williams will find out his next boxing opponent on Friday night.

SPORT

Locked in! Speedster picked as Black Caps reveal squad for England tests

15 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Kane Williamson also deemed fit to play as Black Caps prepare for English threat.

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Latest From Entertainment

Pop sensation Benee took home four New Zealand Music Awards. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Benee the surprise big winner at NZ Music Awards

15 Nov, 2019 12:52am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Pink announces extended break from music

15 Nov, 2019 9:16am
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Wild new film is Spring Breakers meets peak McConaughey

15 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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'A masterpiece': The film about forbidden love you cannot miss

15 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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Music Awards: Star drops f-bomb live on TV three times in a row

14 Nov, 2019 8:22pm
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Five brand new Disney+ shows to check out on Tuesday

14 Nov, 2019 7:02pm
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Is the force strong with the new Disney Plus Star Wars show The Mandalorian?

14 Nov, 2019 1:15pm
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James Dean, the original. Still to come:

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Siena Yates: If the streaming wars are real, we're the casualties

15 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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There are dead celebs, multi-million dollar deals and then there's us, buying into it all.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tool announce one Auckland show for early next year

15 Nov, 2019 8:00am
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Fans won't have to wait long to see the art metal rockers.

Movies

Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian. Photo / Lucasfilm Ltd.

MOVIES

Mandalorian Disney's weapon of choice in streaming wars debut

14 Nov, 2019 7:00pm
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Disney+ is almost here and the Mandalorian is one of its greatest weapons.

Actress Jemima Rooper in London. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

Weinstein wanted me in a miniskirt - Brit actress

14 Nov, 2019 1:20pm
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Jemima Rooper survived Hervey Weinstein and is now one of Britain's best actresses.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Who captained the victorious Springboks during the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Photo / AP

Quizzes

Herald morning quiz: November 15

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Erin Simpson and Zac Franich. Photo / Norrie Montgomery.

Inside Erin Simpson and Zac Franich's wedding

12 Nov, 2019 8:32am
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The pair have shared snaps from their October wedding: "Let the photobombing begin!"

Nude in bed: The Seven Sharp bit that 'crossed the line'

12 Nov, 2019 8:01am
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Hilary and Jeremy got into bed together for a segment that's been called "inappropriate"

Brokenwood actors spinning around the world

10 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Inside Nic Sampson's wedding plans to fiancée, Kiwi journo Alice Harbourne.

Celebrating the ultimate showman

10 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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The dude Peter Urlich and his bandmates in Th' Dudes will be honoured at the music awards.

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TV star's extraordinary gesture

10 Nov, 2019 6:00am
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Survivor NZ host Matt Chisholm has taken his fight with depression on the road.

Amelia Finlayson's Hollywood ambition

9 Nov, 2019 7:45pm
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Max Key's former flame has packed up her Auckland life to find fame in Hollywood.

Angela Stone has moved to Christchurch and is working out of the Papanui office of Harcourts. Photo / Chris Loufte

Real Housewife jumps into real estate

3 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Angela Stone has launched a new career for herself in the South Island.

Hayley Holt, Antonia Prebble, Sam Neill and Boh Runga.

TV stars to face awkward awards season

3 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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A-Listers and celebrities are dusting off their tuxes and calling their stylists ...

Sam Bunkall (Boyd Rolleston) and former Shortland Street actress and director Angela Bloomfield. Could Bloomfield's character Rachel McKenna be back for Christmas?

Who is making a surprise return to Shorty?

3 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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The soap's annual Xmas episodes have become something of a New Zealand TV tradition.

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

Winning for women: Chorus scoops three at Equal Pay Awards

13 Nov, 2019 9:21am

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Tech growth: Creative forward-thinkers needed

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Reapplying? How to impress your boss and land the role you want

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How to tune out constant interruptions at work

12 Nov, 2019 12:38pm
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From smartphone alerts to coughing co-workers - how to deal with interruptions at work.

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Be nicer at work and reap the rewards

11 Nov, 2019 1:23pm
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Christmas smoked salmon, pickled cucumber and jalapeno cream cheese

Salmon is a classic Kiwi Christmas choice and this is a creative way to share it.

Cashew nut, citrus and herb pate

This vegan pate is a wonderful, healthy snack idea or for entertaining friends.

Smoked fish and chilli jam on crispy wontons

Wonton wrappers are a versatile platform to top with any array of deliciousness.

Lamb with new potatoes in green yoghurt dressing

A lea cut of lamb pairs perfectly with new potatoes tossed in fragrant fresh herbs.

Panzanella salad

This staple of the Italian peasant kitchen makes a brilliant lunch.

Old-fashioned chocolate fudge slice

This slice is moreish and really handy to have in the fridge over the Christmas holidays.

Seed crackers (low-carb, gluten and dairy free)

The goodness of chia and flax seeds bind these delicious low-carb crackers together.

Christmas chocolate roulade

It's never too early to start planning what to make for your Christmas dessert.

Pork belly with cider, honey and thyme

The slow cooking makes for melt-in-your-mouth morsels that are perfect for entertaining.

Scrambled teggfu

This vegan take on scrambled eggs is really worth trying.

New potato salad with coffee vinaigrette

Don't reveal that there's coffee in this and see if people can pick the unusual flavour.

Festive white chocolate cheesecake

For a seriously impressive dessert, this white chocolate cheesecake does the trick.

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I fell in love with a stranger on a plane to Melbourne

14 Nov, 2019 7:00am

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14 Nov, 2019 5:18pm
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14 Nov, 2019 7:00am
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Census reveals most common jobs of Kiwi women and men

14 Nov, 2019 11:43am
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Woman's genius $2 cleaning hack for bathroom mould

14 Nov, 2019 8:35am
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Beck Vass: Sorry mums, breastfeeding in a pool is inappropriate

13 Nov, 2019 3:01pm
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14 Nov, 2019 3:30pm
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New photo of baby Archie released

15 Nov, 2019 8:13am
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Adorable photo released with sweet message to celebrate 'grandpa's' birthday.

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