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Beauden Barrett of New Zealand All Blacks takes on Rory Best (L) and Cian Healy of Ireland (R). Photo / Getty Images.

SPORT

Live: All Blacks v Ireland - penalties hurting dusty ABs

18 Nov, 2018 6:20am

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NEW ZEALAND

Girlfriend slain on night out: Tragedy inspires All Blacks hopeful

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Repairing rifts: New twist in the bitter split in Jonah Lomu's family

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Teenager swept from rocks: Ocean search to resume in Raglan

18 Nov, 2018 6:58am
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BUSINESS

$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes off

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Breaking Bad - the medical edition: Kiwi nurse moonlights as meth dealer

18 Nov, 2018 8:09am
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SPORT

Live updates: Māori All Blacks v Chile

18 Nov, 2018 7:50am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Bon Jovi: 'I'm the guy who embraced going grey'

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Inside Hannah Laity's wild hen's night

18 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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All Black Beauden Barrett was on tour as his bride celebrated in style.

Elizabeth Baird has recently celebrated her nine-month milestone of being clean - following an eight-year battle with cannabis and synthetic cannabis. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

From high-flying lawyer to drug addiction hell

17 Nov, 2018 8:07pm
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Elizabeth Baird is nine months clean — after almost a decade battling drug addiction.

Flexible working hours would give people the freedom to choose when they want to work. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

For the sake of sanity, it's time to ditch the 9-5 shift

18 Nov, 2018 7:37am
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It's becoming apparent that the 9-5 shift is no longer fit for purpose.

David Arquette was worse for wear. Photo / Twitter

ENTERTAINMENT

Actor slashes neck in 'death match'

18 Nov, 2018 8:11am
3 minutes to read

David Arquette reportedly went to hospital after a wrestling match gone wrong.

The ARA San Juan, which went missing a year ago, has been found deep in the ocean. Photo / AP

WORLD

Submarine found sunk one year after disappearing

17 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
2 minutes to read

Searchers have found a missing submarine deep in the Atlantic a year after it disappeared.

Will Hopoate has forged a solid NRL career since his debut in 2010. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Hopoate opens up on dad's bum-poke

17 Nov, 2018 5:04pm
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Will Hopoate on his father's infamy: 'he was the crash test dummy of our family.'

NEW ZEALAND

Drunk and underage: Teens turn on police at party

17 Nov, 2018 5:40pm
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LIFESTYLE

Latest anti-ageing treatment taking the world by storm

17 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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Louise Jill Hide admitted stealing more than $4000 from the rugby club she was treasurer of. Photo / Supplied via Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Woman who took money from rugby club named NZer of the Year Local Hero

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

She stole from a small-town rugby club, now she's been honoured for helping the community.

SPORT

Motocross star's broken bones - 27 and counting

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Meet FMX star Blake "Bilko" Williams who has a running tally of 27 broken bones.

A snap shot of what Kimberley would buy in a week with her $40. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

How to save $12k by making one change to your routine

17 Nov, 2018 9:17am
6 minutes to read

This change to your weekly ritual could help you save thousands in a single year.

Robin Wright has taken over the lead role from Kevin Spacey in House of Cards.

ENTERTAINMENT

Robin Wright on Kevin Spacey: 'We had to start over'

17 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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House of Cards star says Netflix star's shock exit "took some getting used to".

Eddie Jones, head coach of England, and RFU chief executive Steve Brown at Twickenham earlier this year. Photo / Getty

SPORT

English rugby in turmoil after shock resignation

17 Nov, 2018 10:03pm
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RFU boss quits less than a year out from Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin-Salman. Photos / AP

WORLD

CIA: Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi's assassination

17 Nov, 2018 2:47pm
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Contradicting the Saudi government's claims that he was not involved in the killing.

OneRoof

Race home in a McLaren: Kiwi legend's UK mansion for sale

18 Nov, 2018 7:04am
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House formerly owned by Bruce McLaren on the market for $3.65m.

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The word women say too much

17 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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Top tips for breaking through the glass ceiling.

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Spins and supercars: inside the inaugural Scott McLaughlin Grand Prix

17 Nov, 2018 7:27pm
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Getting in the thick of things at KartSport New Zealand's latest initiative.

Latest From New Zealand

Rain is forecast for much of next week in Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Chilly weather on the way

18 Nov, 2018 6:50am

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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi nurse avoids jail time for supplying cannabis and meth

18 Nov, 2018 8:09am
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern keen to make a difference during PNG stay

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

School's 'friendship bench' helps lonely kids find a pal

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

School's 'friendship bench' helps lonely kids find a pal

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Maori educator, artist honoured at Te Waka Toi Awards

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern keen to make a difference during PNG stay

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The view up from the vast hole in the ground where Queen Elizabeth Square used to be. Photo / Greg Bowker Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Tunnel vision: Peek inside Auckland's City Rail Link

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am

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Sam Whitelock has revealed he has been suffering from a debilitating injury for more than seven months. Photo / Photosport

Premium & Indepth

Revealed: The secret Sam Whitelock kept for seven months

Exclusive: Sam Whitelock opens up on life as an All Black in revealing interview.

Premium & Indepth

The Liberation of Le Quesnoy: Full six-part documentary

Premium & Indepth

Peter Beck: How Rocket Lab will make money

Premium & Indepth

Struggling to learn: Understanding kids' different brains is 'like coming out of the fog'

Premium & Indepth

Interactive graphic: See every NZer who died in WWI

Te Warena Taua is proud of his negotiations with Fletcher and achieving affordable housing for his people. Photo / Michael Craig

Premium & Indepth

The tragedy of Ihumātao

The three-way struggle over land at Ihumatao is a tragedy for everyone.

A web of deceit has seen a young man wrongly imprisoned and his life ruined. Illustration / Andrew Louis

Premium & Indepth

How jealous lies sent a teenage boy to prison for rape he didn't commit

Why a NZ teen spent nearly 10 years in prison for a rape he didn't do.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

LIFESTYLE

Focus: Chef Monica Galetti on preserving her mother's legacy through cooking

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Ex-synthetic cannabis user describes her struggle with addiction

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Rebecca Hunt on using Facebook to start friendships

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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BUSINESS

Focus: Tim Brown talks about All Birds footwear

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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BUSINESS

Focus: SO/Auckland Hotel promises a 'radical' new vision for hotel luxury

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Real Estate agent fights to stop housing development in Howick

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Santa and his little helpers coming to Westfield Malls

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sean Sweeney CEO of the City Rail Link

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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BUSINESS

Focus: Why petrol prices got slammed into reverse

17 Nov, 2018 8:07am
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Latest From Business

Briscoe boss Rod Duke presses on with private pad despite High Court review.

BUSINESS

$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes off

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am

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BUSINESS

'Tinder for property investing': New company links up first-home buyers

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Testing times: Is it possible to measure someone's personality?

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Diana Clement: How to set up a financial safety net

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Watch: New iPad Pro easily bends, shatters

17 Nov, 2018 2:59pm
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BUSINESS

Apple just entered the Hollywood game

18 Nov, 2018 7:17am
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BUSINESS

For the sake of sanity, it's time to ditch the 9-5 shift

18 Nov, 2018 7:37am
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BUSINESS

One dead, dozens injured as France protests fuel tax

18 Nov, 2018 6:51am
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Talking to connected devices will only become more common in the approaching years. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

How Amazon's Alexa is set to change NZ brands in 2019

18 Nov, 2018 8:20am
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Air NZ, TVNZ and the NZ Herald are already experimenting.

As a nation we can afford to be more confident now. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: A gloomy outlook is as Kiwi as jandals and mince pies

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: We tend to see pessimism as a healthy view.

Brand Insight

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Alex Henderson and Audrey Cheng from Pushpay - winners of Excellence in International Trade and the Supreme Business Excellence Award. Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Donation builds $100m business

16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Total War: Three Kingdoms. (Photo Credit: Creative Assembly). Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Chinese culture draws Hollywood

16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Carlene Newall De Jesus teaching dance at Selwyn Village. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Dancing with dementia

14 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Why university life 'falls apart'

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Picture / Shurou Zeng, People's Daily Online

BRAND INSIGHT

Foreign firms rush to China

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

"Refillution": the new revolution

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Most attractive city in China

2 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Pandas and hot pot in key city

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

How big business can save the planet

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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Split-level luxury penthouse back on the market

17 Nov, 2018 7:04pm

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Oneroof

Paint it cool: how to get your colour scheme right

16 Nov, 2018 12:25pm
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Get the colour scheme for your house just right with these tips.

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The 5 open homes every Aucklander needs to see this weekend

16 Nov, 2018 12:28pm
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Our guide to the best properties on the market.

oneroof

The one thing you need to turn your garden into a winner

16 Nov, 2018 12:27pm
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It's not money.

Opinion

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Vaughan Gunson: Drone rage is a thing

18 Nov, 2018 6:04am
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There I was, walking along one of Tai Tokerau's beautiful beaches

SPORT

Lewis: Umaga ousted, not diminished

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Difficult not to admire Tana Umaga's dignity this week.

Now is the time to think about your financial safety net, writes Diana Clement. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Diana Clement: How to set up a financial safety net

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: Financial safety nets are something to fall back on when the unexpected happens.

Latest From World

WORLD

Submarine found sunk one year after disappearing

17 Nov, 2018 6:00pm

2 minutes to read

Miraculously, one mobile home remained standing after the rest of the community was destroyed by the Camp Fire. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Drone shows devastation of wildfires as death toll hits 63

17 Nov, 2018 3:21pm
12 minutes to read

Another 631 residents have been reported missing.

Residences were leveled by the wildfire in Paradise, California. Photo / AP

WORLD

California wildfires: Death toll at 71, more than 1000 missing

17 Nov, 2018 3:07pm
5 minutes to read

Trump to get a look at the damage caused by the deadliest US wildfire in a century.

WORLD

CIA: Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi's assassination

17 Nov, 2018 2:47pm
7 minutes to read

Contradicting the Saudi government's claims that he was not involved in the killing.

Visitors stand at the 9/11 Memorial after one of the first big storms of the season moved across the eastern half of the country. Photo / AP

WORLD

Brutal first winter storm kills at least eight across the US

17 Nov, 2018 1:58pm
8 minutes to read

First snowstorm this season brought several inches of snow.

Motoring News

Spins and supercars: inside the inaugural Scott McLaughlin Grand Prix

17 Nov, 2018 7:27pm
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Flying Mitsubishi: everything you need to know about the new Triton ute

17 Nov, 2018 10:39am
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Watch: banned Ford Ranger Raptor advert deemed "reckless"

16 Nov, 2018 3:30pm
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Shane van Gisbergen's B12 Hour Mercedes is a gorgeous throwback

16 Nov, 2018 12:36pm
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What happens to old lithium-ion battery packs from electric cars?

16 Nov, 2018 10:29am
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WRC Rally Australia: Sebastien Ogier sets the pace

16 Nov, 2018 9:44am
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McLaren opens $95m facility devoted to carbon fibre

15 Nov, 2018 3:53pm
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Yamaha puts $12m into Tauranga company Robotics Plus

15 Nov, 2018 3:06pm
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Volkswagen switches on EVs: more factories, more electric cars

15 Nov, 2018 12:44pm
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Live: All Blacks v Ireland - penalties hurting dusty ABs

18 Nov, 2018 6:20am

2 minutes to read

SPORT

Brilliant Boult leads Black Caps fightback

18 Nov, 2018 2:20am
4 minutes to read

Inspired bowling from Trent Boult has put the Black Caps back in the hunt after day two.

SPORT

Revealed: The secret Sam Whitelock kept for seven months

16 Nov, 2018 2:52pm
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SPORT

Sacre bleu! Black Ferns stunned by France

18 Nov, 2018 5:53am
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SPORT

Steve Tew on 'mini World Cup': 50 per cent of tests are meaningless

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am
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Players of Maori All Blacks perform the haka. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Live updates: Māori All Blacks v Chile

18 Nov, 2018 7:50am
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Follow live updates as the Māori All Blacks take on Chile in Santiago.

England's Joe Cokanasiga celebrates after scoring a try during the rugby union international match between England and Japan. Photo / AP

SPORT

Second-half comeback spares Eddie Jones' blushes

18 Nov, 2018 6:13am
3 minutes to read

England narrowly avoided what would have been a humiliating defeat by Japan.

Latest Video

LIFESTYLE

Focus: Chef Monica Galetti on preserving her mother's legacy through cooking

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

NEW ZEALAND

Santa in the #MeToo era

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Ex-synthetic cannabis user describes her struggle with addiction

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

SPORT

ANZ Sports Scene: 'It's only a matter of time before e-sports is part of the Olympics'

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

WORLD

New York snowstorm cripples commute

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

WORLD

Trump: I answered Mueller's questions very easily

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Rebecca Hunt on using Facebook to start friendships

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

BUSINESS

Focus: Tim Brown talks about All Birds footwear

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

BUSINESS

Focus: SO/Auckland Hotel promises a 'radical' new vision for hotel luxury

17 Nov, 2018 10:44am

Latest From Entertainment

The comedian took to Instagram to apologise to fans for cancelling her shows as she continues to suffer from extreme morning sickness. Photo / Instagram

ENTERTAINMENT

Pregnant comedian Amy Schumer hospitalised

17 Nov, 2018 1:43pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bon Jovi: 'I'm the guy who embraced going grey'

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Robin Wright on Kevin Spacey: 'We had to start over'

17 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Here's a late contender for TV show of the year

17 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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ENTERTAINMENT

PM pens letter to 12-year-old Metallica fan after seeing petition

17 Nov, 2018 6:28am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood screenwriter of Butch Cassidy dies

17 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Will Johnston: Radio host's new TV ad

17 Nov, 2018 4:00am
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New look! Ariana Grande debuted a new short haircut on Instagram Thursday. Photo / Instagram

ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande debuts new haircut

17 Nov, 2018 2:30pm
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A meditation guru, monkey sex and Yoko Ono: the true story behind the White Album.

Tom Cruise played Jack Reacher in two blockbusters. Photo / supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Hilarious reason Tom Cruise was axed from role

17 Nov, 2018 11:20am
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William Goldman won Oscars for Butch Cassidy and All the President's Men.

Movies

Set in a future dystopia, Alita: Battle Angel tells the story of a cyborg with no memory of who she is or where she comes from.

MOVIES

James Cameron drops trailer for new blockbuster

15 Nov, 2018 9:38am
2 minutes to read

The producer's latest labour of love is a screen adaptation of the beloved Japanese manga.

Fans leave tributes on Stan Lee's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame shortly after news broke that the Marvel founder had died, aged 95. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

Why you haven't seen the last of Stan Lee ...

15 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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The longtime Marvel mastermind relished making film cameos.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Admission to the Taj Mahal for tourists is about what in our money? Photo / Getty Images

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: November 16

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

New to WatchMe

the watercooler s2e03: The Flatmate (Pg-l)

Thomas attempts to put Holloway off with the true story of his disastrous experience in his first flat.

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

The watercooler s2e06: The Duck Hunt (PG-l)

Holloway shocks Jon with the true story of his maiden ‘victory’ in an annual duck hunting competition.

the watercooler s2e03: The Magpie (Pg-l)

The Magpie, a true kiwi pest confirmed by this true story.

the watercooler s2e05: the house (pg-l)

Abby regales a distracted Karen with the true tale of her very short career in door-to-door sales.

The Watercooler S2E01: Bad Ram (PG-L)

Their bad luck is our good luck 'cos this true story is as funny as a fight!

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Sean Kelly, Georgia Fowler, Benny Castles and Sally-Ann Mullin on Project Runway NZ Supplied to Spy Nov 2018

Kiwi Project Runway star to return on All Stars US

18 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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Sam Kelly won the US version of the show four years ago.

Jess Quinn's Christmas comes early

18 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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Jess Quinn has landed the coveted gig of hosting Christmas in the Park with Mike Puru.

TVNZ drag stars' drama

18 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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The claws are already out on TVNZ's new House of Drag.

Inside Hannah Laity's wild hen's night

18 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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All Black Beauden Barrett was on tour as his bride celebrated in style.

Hilary Barry told Girls on Top that it took months for sparks to fly between her and her husband. Photo / Instagram

Hilary Barry dishes out dating advice

16 Nov, 2018 11:30am
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Hilary Barry says it took months for sparks to fly between her and her husband.

Max Key channels Elton John - the good, bad and bizarre of the music awards

16 Nov, 2018 8:15am
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Here are favourite moments behind the glamour stage.

Kiwi star to achieve 'ultimate goal' dancing with Usher

15 Nov, 2018 1:30pm
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A Kiwi is set to take the stage with Usher at ZM's Friday Jams Live on Sunday

'The bomb': Suzy Cato drops old-school remix

15 Nov, 2018 8:30am
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Remember Suzy's See You Later song? You've never heard it like this before

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Lorde accuses Kanye West of 'stealing' stage design

13 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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Kids See Ghosts' stage set closely resembles Lorde's Coachella stage from 2017.

Voyager Media Awards at Cordis. Patrick Gower. Friday 11th May 2018. Herald on Sunday. Photograph by Norrie Montgomery.

'It hurt me': Paddy Gower opens up on bullying

13 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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Paddy says: "I refused to let name calling get in the way of my dreams"

Howie D., Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys.

NZ is Backstreet Boy's 'favourite place in the world'

12 Nov, 2018 9:10am
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He loves us so much, he's promised to bring the world tour to NZ.

Kiwi bad boy's retreat to Bali

12 Nov, 2018 7:38am
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What is it about sun-drenched Bali that is attracting controversial Kiwi sportspeople?

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

Santa needs little helpers

16 Nov, 2018 6:00pm

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YUDU

The French connection in our backyard

YUDU

Stupid ways to get fired

YUDU

He started at the bottom and is now a boss

16 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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National manager's career path started on the road.

YUDU

The companies seeking hundreds of workers right now

16 Nov, 2018 7:30am
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Staff needed to deal with Christmas rush.

Latest From Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE

Former Bachelor: 'Scared, skinny and weak' as a kid

17 Nov, 2018 3:03pm

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LIFESTYLE

Should a child give up their seat on public transport?

17 Nov, 2018 11:53am
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How to save $12k by making one change to your routine

17 Nov, 2018 9:17am
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Mum's terrifying moment

17 Nov, 2018 8:57am
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Stormy Daniels: 'If I could go back, I'd say no'

17 Nov, 2018 9:45am
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Eleven year old without mum this Christmas

17 Nov, 2018 4:00am
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Homemade edible Christmas gift ideas

16 Nov, 2018 7:49am
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Rise & shine with these healthy breakfast recipes

18 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Meditation helps our concentration

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Mindfulness meditation: Ten minutes a day improves cognitive function.

The more we understand about diabetes, and the more we support others rather than stigmatising them. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Niki Bezzant: Time to stop judging diabetics

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: Health is an area where we are sometimes quick to judge others.

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Party pioneer Peter Ulrich shares his top entertaining tips

Musician, DJ and all-round Auckland legend Peter Ulrich shares his soirée-throwing tips.

Trend Alert: 20 high-shine beauty products to try

Get the multi-dimensional look with these bright lipsticks, eyeshadows and more.

Salmon, chorizo & haloumi skewers with aioli

Trust us, these little sticks will go down a treat at your next drinks.

The best metallic nail polishes to try

Check out the best super shiny nail finishes to get you in the party mood.

Mini white bean & roasted tomato tarts

Pop these tarts on a platter and prepare for them to be demolished swiftly.

The best celebrity looks of the week

See which looks caught our eye this week, from Zoe Kravitz to Amber Valletta.

Fancy party shoes you will actually be comfortable in

Show your soles some love this party season with these heels that aren't sky high.

Asparagus & rocket crepes with caper cream cheese

Searching for the perfect pre-made party nibble? These delicate crepes are our pick.

Win the ultimate luxury spa staycation for two

How do spa treatments, a luxury hotel room and dinner at the Sugar Club sound?

Raw salted honey & lemon cheesecake bars

You'll love Eleanor Ozich's dairy, gluten and refined sugar-free cheesecake bars.

Michelle Obama's inspiring memoir reveals a true and tough story

The former First Lady's new memoir Becoming is a work of realism.

Fun things to do (and eat) around Auckland this weekend

There's plenty of pop-ups, pickles and performances to enjoy this weekend.

MasterChef judge Monica Galetti is proud to tell the world she is a Samoan-Kiwi. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

MasterChef judge Monica Galetti on her Samoan-Kiwi roots

18 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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'I've worked a lot overseas but I am Samoan-Kiwi. It's who I am.'

Rebecca Hunt, 26, from Britain, says it can be scary meeting a group of people you don't know. Photo / Greg Bowker

LIFESTYLE

More New Zealanders prefer clicks to cliques

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Kiwis choose online chat groups for community support ahead of religion, sport.

How to manage the filter bubble. / Photo: Getty

LIFESTYLE

Living in my own Google echo chamber

17 Nov, 2018 12:09pm
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Lana Hart on living in her own echo chamber, thanks to Google.

Latest from Bite

Mussel and zucchini fritters

This fritter batter is a terrific canvas for all kinds of vege or meat fillings.

White chocolate Christmas cake

This light fruit cake that is best made at least three weeks ahead, so get baking.

Lunchbox treat: Popcorn jaffa pops

Some popcorn, coconut oil, orange and a drizzle of dark chocolate is all you need.

BBQ fish tacos

This is a family friendly, quick and easy weeknight meal.

Baked chicken wings and slaw

This grazing dinner is perfect for those nights you just don't feel like cooking.

Bite's best fritters and hash cakes

Dozens of simple, yet moorish and irresistible fritter favourites for the busy cook.

Plant-based lunch idea: Cabbage dolma

Try this healthy, lunch-sized, plant-based take on the Mediterranean dolma.

Plan ahead: Kiwi Christmas fruit mince

A flavour-packed fruit mine that gets even better with time.

Mango, avocado and vanilla icecream

This ice cream is dairy-free, almost completely guilt-free and deliciously summery.

Nice summer salad

This take on the classic nicoise is a bright and breezy salad that makes an easy dinner.

Paprika beef

Flavour up the rump steak for a quick barbecue meal

Nut clusters

Homemade goodness to snack on

Latest From Travel

Signature at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Room check: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

17 Nov, 2018 7:00am

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Aurora Lake and Mt Rainier. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Four of the best hikes in the USA

17 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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If you're brave enough you might be able to handle the Colorado Trail.

Overtourism in Venice has lead to protests among locals, with an estimated 60,000 tourists visiting a day during peak season. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Ten overrun destinations and the less-visited alternatives

16 Nov, 2018 2:43pm
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These less visited destinations are just as fabulous as their popular counterparts.

TRAVEL

Flight check: New York to Houston

16 Nov, 2018 2:41pm
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Helen van Berkel flies on United Flight 2044, Newark, New York to Houston, Texas.

Latest From Technology

BUSINESS

Watch: New iPad Pro easily bends, shatters

17 Nov, 2018 2:59pm

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A limited number of plants that can process mined lithium product puts the supply chain for battery quality lithium in jeopardy. Photo / Getty Images

TECHNOLOGY

Nanogirl: Sponging up lithium to power smartphones

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: Scientists are trying to find new sources for the valuable metal lithium.

Remembering a person's face in this situation relies on recognition - but remembering their name is a matter of recall. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Weird Science: Why we remember names over faces

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Contrary to popular belief, we're actually better at remembering names than faces.

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