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A bill is proposing to increase the residency requirement from 10 to 20 years for New Zealand Superannuation. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Bill proposes 20 years residency to get NZ Super

22 Oct, 2018 5:30pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Mental Health Foundation speaks on 'upsetting' Ross comments

22 Oct, 2018 9:23pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Tuesday's bus driver strike - what you need to know

22 Oct, 2018 8:22pm
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NEW ZEALAND

AOS attending incident in South Auckland

22 Oct, 2018 9:30pm
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SPORT

Why big Sam is thinking of Japan sabbatical

22 Oct, 2018 7:14pm
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LIFESTYLE

Meghan sporting Karen Walker sunnies

22 Oct, 2018 7:50pm
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WORLD

Phone bombshell: Saudi Crown Prince linked to gruesome murder

22 Oct, 2018 3:35pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Project Runway NZ: 'It looks like a runover banana'

22 Oct, 2018 8:45pm
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Mischa Barton in her glory days in The OC. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

How Marissa Cooper killed herself off

22 Oct, 2018 12:02pm
12 minutes to read

Mischa Barton was the hottest actor on TV's hottest show. Then she threw it all away.

The video shows a man nearly being knocked off his feet when he was struck by a slow moving car on Queen St. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Ugly brawl on Queen St after pedestrian struck by car

22 Oct, 2018 4:33pm
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Amid the chaos a woman can be heard screaming at the group to stop.

Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross was sectioned yesterday. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

National unlikely to use waka-jumping law on Jami-Lee Ross

22 Oct, 2018 11:06am
5 minutes to read

Legal expert says National could use the law, but shouldn't because Ross is unwell.

Game of Thrones actor Thor Bjornsson has gotten married. Photo / Instagram

ENTERTAINMENT

Enormous GoT star marries tiny girlfriend

22 Oct, 2018 4:49pm
2 minutes to read

"The Mountain" has tied the knot with his 5'2 girlfriend — the photos are amazing.

SPORT

Kieran Foran's ex takes swipe as he marries again

22 Oct, 2018 7:08am
3 minutes to read

Not everyone was happy as league star married - including the groom's ex.

David Lawrence caught the incident on his phone camera. Photo / Twitter, ITV, David Lawrence

WORLD

Ryanair under fire over abusive, racist passenger

22 Oct, 2018 8:58am
6 minutes to read

Airline staff moved the victim of the attack rather than kicking the white man off flight.

BUSINESS

Two new streaming services coming to NZ

22 Oct, 2018 3:19pm
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LIFESTYLE

Fury at 'putrid' rant against 'pathetic' Kmart mums

22 Oct, 2018 11:00am
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SPORT

Famous Black Caps win in latest Al Jazeera cricket match-fixing claims

22 Oct, 2018 2:12pm
5 minutes to read

Cricket match fixing: Famous New Zealand victory under Al Jazeera microscope.

Jonah Hill has opened up about his drastic weight loss. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Heartbreaking truth of star's weight loss

22 Oct, 2018 1:50pm
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Jonah Hill reflects on comments that "I was fat and gross and unattractive"

National Party MP for Botany Jami-Lee Ross holding his press conference outside the Wellington Central Police Station on October 17. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Jami-Lee Ross 'terribly alone', National's role in decline questioned

22 Oct, 2018 9:01am
3 minutes to read

"A bit rich" for National to say it took mental health concerns seriously: Barry Soper.

Auckland commuters heading back to work tomorrow should brace themselves for delays while 100 bus drivers from Ritchies, Murphy and Pavlovich strike. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

'Bus strike disappointing': AT

22 Oct, 2018 1:15pm
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Auckland Transport working out revised bus service for Monday after surprise strike.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen died last week at age 65. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Microsoft founder's shock cause of death

22 Oct, 2018 11:44am
8 minutes to read

Paul Allen was battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma when he died but that wasn't what killed him

The remains of a Hughes 500 helicopter crash near Wanaka airport. Photo / Mark Price

NEW ZEALAND

Piecing together Wanaka chopper tragedy

22 Oct, 2018 2:04pm
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Crash investigators scour video footage for clues.

OneRoof

The Auckland home that sold 67% above CV

22 Oct, 2018 11:55am
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House on large corner section races past 2017 valuation.

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Bus strike to cause commuter chaos

22 Oct, 2018 12:09pm
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The return to work might not be easy tomorrow.

driven

Blog: Inside one of NZ's fastest growing championships

22 Oct, 2018 3:16pm
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We dissect the New Zealand Toyota 86 Series, ahead of their opening round at Pukekohe.

Latest From New Zealand

Police say a drone was flying overhead around the time Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana was shot dead outside his home in Puriri St on August 21.

NEW ZEALAND

Drone may have filmed shooting of Mongrel Mob man

22 Oct, 2018 12:00pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Mental Health Foundation speaks on 'upsetting' Ross comments

22 Oct, 2018 9:23pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Six fire crews at Christchurch house fire

22 Oct, 2018 4:53pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Tuesday's bus driver strike - what you need to know

22 Oct, 2018 8:22pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Meningococcal death: Boy, 16, attended Kerikeri High School

22 Oct, 2018 5:42pm
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NEW ZEALAND

SH7 between Greymouth and Reefton reopened

22 Oct, 2018 5:10pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Wellington bus drivers' strike delayed

22 Oct, 2018 4:56pm
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Backlog of sex assault claims grows by 78 per cent.

NEW ZEALAND

Unassigned: Sex assault claims wait to be investigated

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am

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Top bosses pay increased 2.2 per cent in 2017. Photo / 123rf

Premium & Indepth

Revealed: What NZ's top CEOs are paid - the lowdown and the slowdown

The average CEO's pay increase was remarkably inline with the average Kiwi's last year.

Premium & Indepth

Racism, lies blighted top coach's time with Blues

Pat Lam: From Blues coaching discard to one of the world's most sought-after mentors.

Waikino School, the scene of the shooting tragedy. Photo / Waihi Arts Centre and Museum Association

Premium & Indepth

The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting

95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

Chris Gudgin and Jiro Sasamoto have relocated from Auckland to Gisborne for the Straker Group. 18 October2018 NZ Herald photograph by Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Life is good, and cheaper, in the regions

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Mother of Simon Bridges comments on Jami-Lee Ross saga

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sir Edmund Hillary's granddaughter prepares for mountain climb

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Head Hunter attacks in Tauranga

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Jami-Lee Ross talks to the Herald about his latest allegations against National

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Ever wonder how hundreds and thousands are made?

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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LIFESTYLE

Focus: NZ's 2018 sausage of the year's a 'double banger'

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Plans released for proposed sunken stadium on Bledisloe Wharf

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Shredding of Banksy's Girl and Balloon during auction

22 Oct, 2018 8:47am
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Latest From Business

BUSINESS

Bill proposes 20 years residency to get NZ Super

22 Oct, 2018 5:30pm

2 minutes to read

BUSINESS

How NZ retail compares to the US

22 Oct, 2018 4:30pm
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BUSINESS

Budget carrier Tigerair a 'no brainer' for the Tasman

22 Oct, 2018 3:48pm
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BUSINESS

Baby formula stockpiling footage sparks shock

22 Oct, 2018 3:34pm
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BUSINESS

Two new streaming services coming to NZ

22 Oct, 2018 3:19pm
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BUSINESS

'Hello, death': Coca-Cola's te reo marketing blunder

22 Oct, 2018 2:59pm
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BUSINESS

Swipe right to sue': Now you can file lawsuits the same way you find hookups on Tinder

22 Oct, 2018 1:55pm
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Here's how to protect your assets in the event of a break-up.Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The Ex-Files: When should you get a prenup?

22 Oct, 2018 5:00pm
5 minutes to read

COMMENT: How to protect your assets in the event of a break-up.

Grant Straker, co-founder of Straker Translations. Photo/NZ Herald

BUSINESS

NZ's Straker Translations debuts on ASX at 16% premium

22 Oct, 2018 5:00pm
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Straker Translations has debuted on the ASX at a premium.

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BRAND INSIGHT

Strategy vital but few make time

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

China stubbing out smoking

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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Jubilant Link2 Group team and sponsors. Photo /James Ensing-Trussell

BRAND INSIGHT

Making a link with success

19 Oct, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

China becoming drone power

12 Oct, 2018 12:00am
3 minutes to read

Glidepath team - winners of Excellence in Innovation and the Supreme Business Excellence Award. Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwi firm bags big business award

12 Oct, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Scooter etiquette a must for Akld

12 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Reducing road risks to bikers

9 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fair pay for women: Here's how

9 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Wind to power new energy era

5 Oct, 2018 12:01am
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How to sell your home for more

22 Oct, 2018 7:25am

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Inside Sir Peter Jackson's $150m real estate empire

21 Oct, 2018 4:00pm
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Lord of the Rings director has a high-value property portfolio.

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Perfection to a tee: Beach house that also overlooks the fairways

oneroof

A taste of Fiji in the heart of Devonport

oneroof

Are CVs worthless when it comes to buying and selling a house?

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oneroof

My marriage is over - what are my house-buying options?

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Personal finance writer Mary Holm answers your property and finance questions.

oneroof

Tech firm shifts staff to Gisborne for cheaper homes

21 Oct, 2018 5:42pm
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Home-ownership now in reach for employees.

Opinion

BUSINESS

Andrea Fox: Business advisory council a head scratcher

22 Oct, 2018 8:20am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: Prime Minister's business advisory council creates more questions than answers.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Friday's good thanks

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

No-brainer.

If you don't eat slowly and chew your food well, something might stick around when you swallow. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Matt Heath's 10 seconds of terror: I'm choking to death here

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

COMMENT: As a choking survivor - it's great to be alive.

Latest From World

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

WORLD

Phone bombshell: Saudi Crown Prince linked to gruesome murder

22 Oct, 2018 3:35pm

5 minutes to read

Congressman Adam Schiff is the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. Photo / AP file

WORLD

What a Democrat House win would mean

22 Oct, 2018 1:45pm
6 minutes to read

Democrats eye a revival of the Russia probe if they win the House of Representatives.

A 15-year-old schoolboy is facing prison after pointing a gun at a teacher.

WORLD

Terrifying moment French schoolboy, 15, 'points a gun at his teacher

22 Oct, 2018 1:16pm
3 minutes to read

French schoolboy allegedly forced way into classroom while teacher was marking.

Hurricane Willa has intensified into a category four storm. Photo / Twitter, @TxStormChasers

WORLD

New hurricane watch for Mexico

22 Oct, 2018 1:02pm
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It has a potential to make landfall in the coming days.

Wei Siang Yu, founder and executive chairman of Borderless Healthcare Group, at the TRIA Medical Wellness Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo / YouTube

WORLD

'Doctor Love' eyes Chinese couples

22 Oct, 2018 12:32pm
4 minutes to read

Thailand's fertility industry is chasing Chinese couples free to have more than one child.

Motoring News

Blog: Inside one of NZ's fastest growing championships

22 Oct, 2018 3:16pm
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Freddy Flintoff and Paddy McGuinness set to join Top Gear

22 Oct, 2018 3:04pm
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Buyers' Guide: On-road costs explained

21 Oct, 2018 5:03pm
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Continental drift: tyre testing and future tech in Queenstown

21 Oct, 2018 9:19am
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Towing tips for your long weekend away

21 Oct, 2018 9:15am
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Bob McMurray: Women's series will foster equality

21 Oct, 2018 9:12am
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Good Oil: Mini's 1275GT tribute model only available in France

20 Oct, 2018 2:57pm
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AA COTY 2018: Why the Holden Commodore made the top 10

20 Oct, 2018 8:23am
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Leaked: is this 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 before we're meant to see it?

19 Oct, 2018 7:00pm
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Latest From Sport

Samuel Whitelock of the All Blacks. Photo / Getty Images.

SPORT

Why big Sam is thinking of Japan sabbatical

22 Oct, 2018 7:14pm

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SPORT

Famous Black Caps win in latest Al Jazeera cricket match-fixing claims

22 Oct, 2018 2:12pm
5 minutes to read

Cricket match fixing: Famous New Zealand victory under Al Jazeera microscope.

SPORT

All Blacks warning: Don't get distracted

22 Oct, 2018 10:36am
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SPORT

How Kiwis star can establish legacy

22 Oct, 2018 3:42pm
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SPORT

Warriors to host Bulldogs in season opener

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm
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Black Ferns Sevens star Portia Woodman. Photo / Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby

SPORT

Black Ferns dominate to win USA Sevens

22 Oct, 2018 12:53pm
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The Black Ferns Sevens have made the perfect start to the Women's Sevens Series

Kiwi Formula One driver Brendon Hartley in action during the USA Grand Prix in Texas. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Hartley gets career best finish at USA Grand Prix

22 Oct, 2018 11:42am
2 minutes to read

Kiwi driver Brendon Hartley has completed a career best result

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LIFESTYLE

Trailer: Queen of the World

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

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New toilets

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

NEW ZEALAND

End of police chase Wynyard quarter

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

WORLD

Thousands march for new Brexit vote

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

NEW ZEALAND

Kayakers spot Great White at Westshore beach

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Young man who busks to give money to those in need

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Life is good, and cheaper, in the regions

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Mother of Simon Bridges comments on Jami-Lee Ross saga

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

NEW ZEALAND

Mystery surrounds missing Queenstown man

22 Oct, 2018 1:08pm

Latest From Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Heartbreaking truth of star's weight loss

22 Oct, 2018 1:50pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Beckhams' terror as masked raiders attempt break in

22 Oct, 2018 8:10am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Aussie Bachelor's surprise new 'love interest'

22 Oct, 2018 9:40am
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Pete Davidson 'still in love' with Ariana

21 Oct, 2018 11:31am
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Game of Thrones' The Mountain is married

22 Oct, 2018 12:20pm
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Revisiting The OC: How Marissa Cooper killed herself off

22 Oct, 2018 12:02pm
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Real-life romance behind Freddie Mercury movie

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Victoria Beckham was reportedly left in tears over her husband's comments on their marriage. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Posh in 'floods of tears' over 'humiliation'

22 Oct, 2018 10:35am
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Victoria was reportedly left in "floods of tears" over David's comments

One Direction pictured together in 2013 before splitting up. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

One Direction hit with huge $49 million tax bill

22 Oct, 2018 8:20am
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The pop stars could well have to shell out to the tax man.

Movies

MOVIES

The brazen jewellery heist that stunned a nation

18 Oct, 2018 10:00am
6 minutes to read

Michael Caine stars in King of Thieves - a true story that's stranger than fiction.

Jamie Lee Curtis returns to the big screen in Halloween.

MOVIES

Original scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis returns

18 Oct, 2018 9:37am
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Forty years after she made her horror debut, Jamie Lee Curtis returns for Halloween.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Where did a blaze recently destroy the town's fish and chip shop? Photo / NZME

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: October 22

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Dame Ngaio Marsh was a Queen of Crime and best-selling novelist.

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Wanda Messam changed the lives of more than 300 children through foster care.

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Ruia Morrison was a tennis champion and trailblazer for Māori in sport.

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Beatrice Tinsley was a world-renowned astrophysicist and trailblazer for women in science.

TRAILBLAZERS: Nancy Wake (G)

Nancy Wake was a WWII hero and the Gestapo's most wanted person.

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Sam Hayes' 'crazy, terrifying' long weekend

22 Oct, 2018 10:12am
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Sam Hayes spent the long weekend doing something 'seemingly crazy'.

Have the Project Runway models gone rogue?

21 Oct, 2018 7:05am
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The Project Runway models are starting to revolt against some of the designers.

Martin Henderson's Fijian expedition

21 Oct, 2018 7:05am
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Martin Henderson has joined the East Less Plastic expedition.

Beauden Barrett and Hannah Laity are due to marry in the new year. Photo / Instagram

Beauden and Hannah's New Year wedding bells

21 Oct, 2018 7:05am
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Beauden Barrett and fiancee Hannah Laity are well under way with wedding preparations.

What Chris Warner really thinks the Shorty St musical

21 Oct, 2018 7:05am
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Shortland Street veteran actor Michael Galvin is looking forward to seeing the musical.

Jack Tame's sweaty celeb encounter

19 Oct, 2018 11:11am
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Normally Tame is as cool as a cucumber, but there was one guest that steamed him up.

Oh baby! How the stars shared their pregnancy news

19 Oct, 2018 7:51am
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Deciding how and when to tell people you're expecting a baby is a big deal for anyone.

Kanoa's powerful mental health message

18 Oct, 2018 2:57pm
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The inspirational wahine has taken to Instagram to share her experiences.

Millennial Issues: Is drunk texting ever ok?

18 Oct, 2018 9:58am
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Ever woken up to a dead phone and half-eaten burger on your pillow? You are not alone.

Is Parris Goebel working with Kanye West on his new album? Photo / Doug Sherring

Parris Goebel and Kanye West team up in Uganda

18 Oct, 2018 9:44am
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Are Parris and Kanye working on a collaboration for his new album?

Chur! KJ Apa takes Kiwi slang global

17 Oct, 2018 2:44pm
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KJ's been busy teaching the internet some Kiwi slang - tino pai!

Breakfast host calls out 'selfish' royals

17 Oct, 2018 10:14am
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Dan Faitaua had some choice words on the royal baby announcement

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

Why open-plan offices aren't the miracle we thought they were

22 Oct, 2018 7:17am

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Passion and innovation as important as experience

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How on Earth did we work before Google?

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110 days of unpaid work: Is this job fair?

21 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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You even have to provide your own food and bedding.

YUDU

Is your boss a psychopath?

21 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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New research reveals disturbing results.

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An Aussie mum has raised hell for looking down on mums who shop at Kmart. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Fury at 'putrid' rant against 'pathetic' Kmart mums

22 Oct, 2018 11:00am

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LIFESTYLE

Pregnant Duchess of Sussex feels pace of sapping trip

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Mum's horrific 'find' in fried chicken

22 Oct, 2018 8:40am
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LIFESTYLE

Matt Heath's 10 seconds of terror: I'm choking to death here

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Mum sparks furious debate over 'minimalist' kids

22 Oct, 2018 8:50am
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'I'm in a situationship. What happens next?'

21 Oct, 2018 1:34pm
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Is coconut oil really worth all the healthy hype?

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Fried bananas with easy butterscotch sauce

22 Oct, 2018 12:03pm
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are expecting - hopefully a girl. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Prince Harry reveals hopes for a baby girl

22 Oct, 2018 8:30am
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Prince Harry has revealed he hopes his baby will be a little girl.

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Why do men send dick pics?

22 Oct, 2018 9:50am
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Couples and singles are showing their stuff in an increasingly normalised practice

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Check out our favourite beauty looks, from Meghan Markle to Taylor Swift.

Simply delicious salmon recipes to try

Salmon fans, prepare to find your new favourite dish in this tasty round-up.

Why record collecting is making a comeback

Here's why you should move away from Spotify and start collecting records.

Kiwi pop artist Princess Chelsea's shares her beauty routine

Auckland-based singer Princess Chelsea, aka Chelsea Nikkel, shares her beauty secrets.

The hottest festivals to visit around NZ this summer

Tune into the sounds of summer and add these festivals to your hit list.

Mini caramel & pistachio nut tarts

Treat yourself to the perfect sweetness and crunch of these little tartlets.

Jordan Arts aka High Hoops shares his favourite things

The musician shows off his new Titirangi studio and funky jacket collection.

The best celebrity looks of the week

From the Duchess of Sussex to Cara Delevigne, this week's best looks were simple and chic.

Apple strudel with rum raisins & pine nuts

It doesn't get much better than fruity homemade strudel served with silky custard.

How to make floral-infused beauty water

Try Eleanor Ozich's simple recipe for multi-purpose beauty water.

All the fun things to do around Auckland this weekend

From Diwali to Cheese Month, there's plenty to celebrate this weekend.

Singer Marlon Williams reflects on his biggest year yet

The Lyttelton musician has added a Silver Scroll and a Hollywood movie to his resume.

One fifth say they didn't feel prepared enough when they left the hospital. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

New mums take 3+ months to get the hang of things

21 Oct, 2018 2:32pm
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One fifth say they didn't feel prepared enough when they left the hospital.

How healthy is your heart? Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

10 DIY medical tests you can do right now

21 Oct, 2018 12:15pm
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Note; None of these tests is a substitute for seeking medical opinion.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has opened up about her pregnancy news. Photo / Getty Images

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Meghan's dad speaks out on pregnancy news

21 Oct, 2018 11:25am
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"I thought, 'My baby is having a baby.' It was a very proud moment."

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Fig, date, goats cheese and rocket salad

A simple, fresh salad full of colour, flavour and contrast.

Sriracha sesame fried rice

Annabel Langbein works wonders with leftover rice

Cumin-scented lamb skewers with eggplant raita

Fire up the barbecue this long weekend and create something a little bit special.

Smoked salmon creme with asparagus dippers

These in-season nibbles are perfect for when friends drop round.

Easy cheddar biscuits

These bikkies are rather special served warm with a cold beer, perfect for a long weekend.

Simon Gault's version of the ever popular poke bowl

This tuna poke is a fantastic healthy meal with the added crunch of home-pickled radish.

Tomato, basil and mozzarella quiche

A delicious, healthy and easy dinner or lunch idea for any day, any time.

Fried chicken, soft rolls and coleslaw

These fried chicken sliders are the perfect long weekend indulgence.

Indonesian-style eggplant with peanut sauce

An easy and delicious Indonesian eggplant stir fry.

Annabel Langbein's fresh ideas for using in-season greens and herbs

Annabel uses foraged greens to create some unique salads and nibbles.

Sweet and sour fish

Sugar and vinegar, with the help of garlic and ginger, gives this fish a tasty punch.

Cinnamon and coconut sugar muesli bars

A fun homemade treat for the kid's lunch boxes, and yours too.

Latest From Travel

Close encounter of the turtle kind. Photo / Pamela Wade

TRAVEL

Blue Hawaii gets personal

22 Oct, 2018 5:00pm

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A sign in a bathhouse in Osaka, Japan says customers with tattoos are not allowed to enter. Photo / Japan News-Yomiuri

TRAVEL

Japan: Tattooed bathers find welcoming sento

22 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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At many bathing facilities in Japan, people with tattoos are not permitted to enter.

Sulphur-crested cockatoos are regular visitors to the Palm Beach house. Photo / Justine Tyerman

TRAVEL

Sydney: Free time in Palm Beach

22 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
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Justine Tyerman spends the weekend in an aviary at Palm Beach in northern Sydney.

A tent clings to the hillside in the early morning mist at the Four Seasons Tented Camp near the Golden Triangle in northern Thailand. Photo / Adam Majendie for Bloomberg

TRAVEL

Tented camps are fast becoming the world's best resorts

22 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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They're popping up everywhere from Mexico to Laos and luxury travellers can't get enough.

Latest From Technology

Kiwi actor Yoson An (left) stars in Dead Lucky, one of the latest shows to debut on Sundance Now.

BUSINESS

Two new streaming services coming to NZ

22 Oct, 2018 3:19pm

2 minutes to read

DoNotPay has been downloaded more than 10,000 times since it launched on Wednesday. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Swipe right to sue': Now you can file lawsuits the same way you find hookups on Tinder

22 Oct, 2018 1:55pm
4 minutes to read

The app launched last week and already has thousands of downloads, its founder says.

NEW ZEALAND

Why lost NZ penguin's demise is important today

22 Oct, 2018 10:53am
3 minutes to read

Insights into extinct bird raises questions over how climate change affects today's hoiho.

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