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Mu Thu Pa (left) and her husband Kay Dah Ukay were fishing at Muriwai Beach with three of their children when they were swept away. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Couple swept off Muriwai leave behind nine children

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Soper: Simon Bridges squares up to his biggest problem

17 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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WORLD

Trump meets Putin: US president attacked for 'treasonous' performance

17 Jul, 2018 6:10am
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BUSINESS

Oz CEO pay hits record - Pizza boss gets most dough

17 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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SPORT

Usain Bolt on brink of signing for A-League club

17 Jul, 2018 5:59am
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NEW ZEALAND

Family gather at Muriwai Beach after drowning

17 Jul, 2018 7:51am
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LIFESTYLE

Surprising thing about a grown man with a pierced ear

17 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Surely you can do it? The simple test Americans can't pass

16 Jul, 2018 6:07pm
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Teancum Vernon Petersen-Crofts, 19, had presented to hospital in a

WORLD

Perth murders: 'Psychotic' accused visited hospital hours before deaths

17 Jul, 2018 6:13am
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Murder accused went to hospital in 'psychotic state' but released to his family home.

A fresh-faced Dale Mooney pictured in 2006. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Jeweller swapped real diamonds for fakes

16 Jul, 2018 7:25pm
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Man left one couple $60k out of pocket and almost ended another couple's marriage plans.

Michael John Kight appearing in court via video link last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Phone ban breach lands sex offender back in jail

17 Jul, 2018 6:53am
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He wasn't allowed to use a cellphone, but he used one to call the police.

The proposed design for the statue on Bastion Point. Image / Animation Research

NEW ZEALAND

Hawkesby: New Auckland statue a giant waste of money

17 Jul, 2018 6:35am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: How many iconic symbols does Auckland really need?

Toto' sells pizza by the metre. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Popular Auckland pizza restaurant in liquidation - owes more than $1m

16 Jul, 2018 4:35pm
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Toto Pizza, known for its metre-long pizzas, has been put into liquidation.

Paul Pogba of France kisses the world cup trophy. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Why the Football World Cup might never again be as good as this one

17 Jul, 2018 5:30am
5 minutes to read

Here is a look at the winners and losers of the tournament in Russia.

NEW ZEALAND

Visa cancellations: Australia's 501 deportation appeal process under review

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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WORLD

Thai cave rescue: Divers feared five boys 'would die'

17 Jul, 2018 6:18am
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People look at the carcasses of crocodiles slaughtered by villagers in Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia. Photo / AP

WORLD

Villagers take revenge on crocs

17 Jul, 2018 6:32am
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There was mob justice against animals in Indonesia.

Hilary Barry and Anika Moa. Photo / Instagram

ENTERTAINMENT

Anika Moa and Hilary Barry do Drake dance challenge

17 Jul, 2018 7:59am
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The Seven Sharp hosts have taken part in the latest dance craze sweeping the globe.

Both humans and animals experience blinking reflex responses. They happen automatically to help protect us. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Why do humans blink when there's a loud noise?

17 Jul, 2018 7:22am

One of the quirks of the human body, here's why we blink at a loud sound.

A photo tweeted by Elon Musk which showed efforts underway to rescue the soccer team from a flooded cave in northern Thailand. Photo / AP file

WORLD

Thai cave rescuer considers suing Musk

17 Jul, 2018 6:46am
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The accusation had angered and astonished him, Vernon Unsworth said.

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Photo / AP

ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's 'anti-homeless' railings bid approved

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Former rough sleeper wins permission for 'anti-homeless' gates outside £8m London home.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has gone full Donald Trump. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Crossed a line: Elon Musk sinks to a stunning new low

16 Jul, 2018 4:37pm
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COMMENT: It's official: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has gone full Donald Trump.

WORLD

Villagers take revenge on crocs

17 Jul, 2018 6:32am
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There was mob justice against animals in Indonesia.

ENTERTAINMENT

Anika Moa and Hilary Barry do Drake dance challenge

17 Jul, 2018 7:59am
Quick Read

The Seven Sharp hosts have taken part in the latest dance craze sweeping the globe.

LIFESTYLE

Why do humans blink when there's a loud noise?

17 Jul, 2018 7:22am

One of the quirks of the human body, here's why we blink at a loud sound.

WORLD

Thai cave rescuer considers suing Musk

17 Jul, 2018 6:46am
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The accusation had angered and astonished him, Vernon Unsworth said.

ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's 'anti-homeless' railings bid approved

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Former rough sleeper wins permission for 'anti-homeless' gates outside £8m London home.

BUSINESS

Crossed a line: Elon Musk sinks to a stunning new low

16 Jul, 2018 4:37pm
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COMMENT: It's official: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has gone full Donald Trump.

OneRoof

This year's Block contestants will struggle to make a profit

16 Jul, 2018 1:55pm
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Teams are unlikely to sell their renovated properties above current market value.

Managers will not open negotiations with the highest offer. Photo / 123RF

yudu career advice

How to ask for a pay rise

17 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Don't be afraid to tell your boss you want more money.

driven

Watch: The first fatal car crashes in New Zealand

17 Jul, 2018 7:50am
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First car driver to die in New Zealand was a South Canterbury farmer's wife in 1906.

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The 7.8 quake that shook Fiordland, nine years ago today, was the largest in nearly a century. Photo / Stephen Russell

NEW ZEALAND

Nine years ago: NZ's forgotten monster quake

16 Jul, 2018 1:37pm

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Members of the Strathmore rugby team get ready in their changing rooms pre-match at the Toko Domain, east of Stratford, in the heartland of Taranaki. Photo / Alan Gibson

Premium & Indepth

Regional NZ: Where even rugby struggles to survive

The Dean Cup is more than a rugby competition, it's a way of life, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Premium & Indepth

Homeless no more: 'It blows me away just to see how far I've come'

Auckland's Housing First programme keeping homeless people off the streets.

Joanna Lawn, NZX head of issuer relationships, says getting new companies to list on the stock exchange has to be a team effort. Photo/Jason Oxenham.

Premium & Indepth

Joanna Lawn: The savvy deal maker breathing new life into the NZX

Joanna Lawn explains how she plans to breathe new life into the NZX.

Latest From New Zealand

US President Donald Trump waves after arriving at the airport in Helsinki, Finland, on the eve of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo / AP

WORLD

Mike Hosking: Trump yet again proves he's up to the job

16 Jul, 2018 8:02am

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NEW ZEALAND

Family gather at Muriwai Beach after drowning

17 Jul, 2018 7:51am
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NEW ZEALAND

Office manager stole thousands from employer to gamble

17 Jul, 2018 7:12am
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NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: Police pursuits on rise - parents of victims question policy

17 Jul, 2018 7:33am
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NEW ZEALAND

Puppies threatened by deadly parvo outbreak

17 Jul, 2018 7:30am
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NEW ZEALAND

Peters on foreign affairs, nurses strike

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Hosking: This Govt has put the brakes on the economy

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: More than 200,000 Kiwi children could be struggling to see

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: New figures reveal a staggering 62% rise in police pursuits since 2009

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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WORLD

Focus: Trump won't say Russia interfered in 2016 election

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: The first fatal crashes in New Zealand

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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BUSINESS

Focus: Auckland to Los Angeles on Boeing's hypersonic plane in 4 hours

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sir Richard Hadlee to undergo surgery for liver cancer

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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BUSINESS

Focus: 138 Chinese tradies will be flown in to work on luxury Auckland hotel

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: What NZ’s version of the Statue of Liberty could look like

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Call for hospitals to have police protection as violence escalates

17 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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Latest From Business

Don Meij, chief executive of Domino's Pizza Enterprises received the highest realised pay of the top ASX100 CEOs in 2017 earning A$36.8m ($40.4m). Photo/Brett Phibbs.

BUSINESS

Oz CEO pay hits record - Pizza boss gets most dough

17 Jul, 2018 12:00am

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BUSINESS

Over 400,000 KiwiSaver members missed out on $1b, warn advisers

16 Jul, 2018 5:55pm
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BUSINESS

Fraudster ripped off 'customers' $3m

16 Jul, 2018 5:25pm
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BUSINESS

Pat Baskett: New cash-eating fight for David against Goliath

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

KiwiRail accused of 'green-washing'

16 Jul, 2018 3:10pm
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BUSINESS

Winemaker Delegat Group toasts a tasty profit

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Crossed a line: Elon Musk sinks to a stunning new low

16 Jul, 2018 4:37pm
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BUSINESS

Trump's son-in-law's firm accused of pushing out tenants

17 Jul, 2018 7:02am
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The real-estate agent expects the 1880s home to be demolished and up to three dwellings built. Photo / Queenstown Media

BUSINESS

Queenstown cottage sold for $3m

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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A Queenstown cottage in the same family for 75 years has sold for $3 million.

Sir Bob Jones filed defamation papers against a film-maker behind a petition to revoke his knighthood. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Sir Bob's remarks used against him

16 Jul, 2018 4:36pm
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The businessman is suing for defamation over a petition to revoke his knighthood.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

How sawdust is worth $500,000

13 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

How can NZ business survive?

13 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Win 2½ weeks of extra free time

13 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Is Auckland headed for disaster?

10 Jul, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Outliving income damaging Kiwis

29 Jun, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

The milk that can change the world

26 Jun, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

When small is the big opportunity

22 Jun, 2018 12:00am
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Suncorp New Zealand CEO - Paul Smeaton. Picture // Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Doing nothing a risk for NZ firms

21 Jun, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Kiwi shows Aussies how it's done

20 Jun, 2018 12:00am
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OneRoof Property News

Where the rental market is 'off the charts'

16 Jul, 2018 10:26am

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Oneroof

The house that has the feel of a five-star resort

13 Jul, 2018 8:35am
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Five-bedroom property boasts elegant French manor design.

oneroof

House of the week: Architect's magic tricks

oneroof

Why Hawke's Bay is bucking the trend on home affordability

oneroof

More affordable but still NZ's most expensive housing market

oneroof

Fishing for a great buy?

oneroof

Quick, easy ways to add value to your property

16 Jul, 2018 9:19am
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Focus on strategic renovations that will bring the most "bang for buck".

oneroof

The space-defying 'Tardis' of Remuera

14 Jul, 2018 7:13am
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Award-winning house by visionary architect for sale.

Opinion

In the coming 15 years, China is expected to import US$24 trillion worth of goods. Photo / Martin Sykes

BUSINESS

There will be no winners in trade war - Chinese ambassador to NZ

16 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: China does not want to fight a trade war, nor will it initiate one.

U.S. President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo / AP

WORLD

Alexander Gillespie: Insidious game on table of Trump-Putin summit

16 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: The next billing in the Trump jamboree happens tonight in Finland.

Venezuelan Darwin Zapata with his son in Cucuta, Colombia. Photo / AP

WORLD

Ian Bremmer: Problems mounting in Latin America

16 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: It's clear that mounting problems and public anger have become common features.

Latest From World

US President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of the press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland. Photo / AP

WORLD

Sullivan: Summit shows it's all in the open

17 Jul, 2018 7:56am

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WORLD

Sullivan: Summit shows it's all in the open

17 Jul, 2018 7:56am
4 minutes to read

The US press will find itself in the uncomfortable position of calling a spade a spade.

US President Donald Trump, left, looks over as he listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speak during their joint news conference in Helsinki, Finland. Photo / AP

WORLD

Tumulty: The 'blame America first' president

17 Jul, 2018 7:21am
3 minutes to read

Trump's attack on an investigation by his country's Justice Department was disgraceful.

WORLD

Thai cave rescuer considers suing Musk

17 Jul, 2018 6:46am
6 minutes to read

The accusation had angered and astonished him, Vernon Unsworth said.

WORLD

Villagers take revenge on crocs

17 Jul, 2018 6:32am
3 minutes to read

There was mob justice against animals in Indonesia.

Motoring News

Watch: The first fatal car crashes in New Zealand

17 Jul, 2018 7:50am
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Work begins on first Ford Mustang Supercars

17 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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New study names the most (and least...) reliable car makers

16 Jul, 2018 7:00pm
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Pint-sized Daihatsu transformed into wannabe Nissan GT-R convertible

16 Jul, 2018 3:24pm
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Bristol beauty: diving into a British classic with German ancestors

16 Jul, 2018 1:54pm
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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Richie Stanaway drives the #56 Tickford Racing Ford Falcon FGX during race 18 of the Supercars Townsville 400 on July 8, 2018 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Dani

Video: Richie Stanaway's 'blow-up' due to season of frustration

16 Jul, 2018 1:30pm
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Scott Dixon wins Honda Indy Toronto, extends points lead

16 Jul, 2018 9:22am
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New Holden ZB Commodore diesel puts frugality first

16 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Mercedes GLC 63s road test: Luxury meets power

14 Jul, 2018 8:10am
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Crusaders must be wary of circling Sharks

17 Jul, 2018 6:00am

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SPORT

Why the Football World Cup might never again be as good as this one

17 Jul, 2018 5:30am
5 minutes to read

Here is a look at the winners and losers of the tournament in Russia.

SPORT

Joshua to fight Povetkin in London

17 Jul, 2018 5:13am
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SPORT

Steel survive Tactix scare

16 Jul, 2018 9:02pm
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SPORT

Shaping the Warriors: Resurgent vets confuse plot

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm
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SPORT

SANZAAR: Practical use of TMO a 'major concern'

16 Jul, 2018 5:50pm
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SANZAAR admits more consistency needed in officiating.

SPORT

Usain Bolt on brink of signing for A-League club

17 Jul, 2018 5:59am
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The fastest man in the world is on the brink of a shocking career move.

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: More than 200,000 Kiwi children could be struggling to see

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: New figures reveal a staggering 62% rise in police pursuits since 2009

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

WORLD

Focus: Trump won't say Russia interfered in 2016 election

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

NEW ZEALAND

Our last wilderness isn't so remote after all

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: The first fatal crashes in New Zealand

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

NEW ZEALAND

Two people have died after being swept off rocks at Muriwai Beach

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

BUSINESS

Focus: Auckland to Los Angeles on Boeing's hypersonic plane in 4 hours

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sir Richard Hadlee to undergo surgery for liver cancer

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

NEW ZEALAND

Floods and slips in Kaiaua

16 Jul, 2018 12:02pm

Latest From Entertainment

The first image of Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix series The Crown. Photo / Twitter

ENTERTAINMENT

First look at Olivia Colman as the Queen in The Crown

17 Jul, 2018 7:11am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Sacha Baron Cohen rubbing alcohol into US wounds

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Pop-up Globe pledges controversial line-up

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Downton Abbey film: What we know so far

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Sheeran's 'anti-homeless' railings bid approved

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Home And Away couple's feud exposed

16 Jul, 2018 11:02am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Disgraced TV host expected to have to pay millions in divorce

16 Jul, 2018 12:57pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Surely you can do it? The simple test Americans can't pass

16 Jul, 2018 6:07pm
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Jimmy Kimmel asked everyday Americans a simple question. Their answers are shocking.

TVNZ reporter Joy Reid was caught in tear gas while covering the Football World Cup final from Paris. Photo / Twitter

ENTERTAINMENT

TVNZ reporter tear gassed during Football World Cup riots in Paris

16 Jul, 2018 11:21am
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Joy Reid was tear gassed while covering the aftermath of the football in Paris.

Movies

Johnson has spoken out about the feud saying 'to me there's no need to have a conversation'. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

'The Rock' refuses to talk to co-star

15 Jul, 2018 11:46am
2 minutes to read

Dwayne Johnson makes it clear his friendship with a Fast and the Furious co-star is over.

Downton Abbey is getting a movie. Photo / Supplied

MOVIES

Downton Abbey movie gets the green light

14 Jul, 2018 11:24am
2 minutes to read

Downtown Abbey is getting a movie and production starts soon!

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Disneyland opened on this day in 1955. The adult entry fee was what? Photo / Supplied

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: July 17

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

New to WatchMe

ZM Crash Course (PG - L)

Do the new ZM Drive hosts have what it takes to be on the reputable ZM frequency?

Smokefree Rockquest (G)

We are in Rotorua for one of the last Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals of 2018!

Panther Hunt (PG - L)

Hemi Perata, an attention-seeking fishmonger, claims to have seen a mythical black panther.

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Anika Moa and Hilary Barry do Drake dance challenge

17 Jul, 2018 7:59am
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The Seven Sharp hosts have taken part in the latest dance craze sweeping the globe.

Miguel loves Piha beach. Photo / Instagram

Miguel enjoys NZ's Piha beach

16 Jul, 2018 3:19pm
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"First time being on a black sand beach. Big love New Zealand," he gushes.

Kissing colleagues: Why did Toni Street kiss Sam Wallace?

16 Jul, 2018 1:55pm
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"It's slightly weirder with Sam because he's like our brother", Toni said after the kiss.

Is KJ Apa joining Survivor?

16 Jul, 2018 11:01am
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The Kiwi Riverdale star says "the tribe has spoken."

Alana and Sonny Bill Williams. Photo / Instagram

Sonny Bill Williams' cute shout out to his wife

16 Jul, 2018 7:50am
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It's no secret that the rugby star loves being a dad as much as he loves footy.

Heartbreak host felt 'too skinny' next to stars

15 Jul, 2018 11:07am
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"When I saw the level of the cast...I decided it was probably time to go to the gym"

Meet the breakout Kiwi stars of 2018

15 Jul, 2018 7:37am
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These are the up-and-coming Kiwi stars to keep an eye on.

Heartbreak Island: Five lessons for TVNZ

13 Jul, 2018 9:31am
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The first season wrapped up this week and it's fair to say the series failed to fire.

Ardie Savea and fiancee Saskia Hartmann-Hechenberger with their daughter Kobe.

NZ's cutest celebrity engagements

13 Jul, 2018 7:40am
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Here are some cute stories of how our Kiwi celebrity lovebirds popped the question.

Harry and Georgia won Heartbreak Island 2018. Photo / Supplied

Heartbreak Island winners: 'We are very lucky'

12 Jul, 2018 1:23pm
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"We had our fair share of struggles being in love on the island."

Joe Parker shares first pic of baby daughter

11 Jul, 2018 8:16am
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World champion Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has shared a first glimpse of his baby daughter.

Toni Street and Jeremy Wells. Photo / Instagram

Seven Sharp fans loving Toni and Jeremy

11 Jul, 2018 7:58am
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Toni Street is keeping Hilary Barry's seat warm this week on Seven Sharp.

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

Leaving your resume on the printer is a bad mistake. Photo / 123RF

How to hide your job search

16 Jul, 2018 8:19am

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YUDU

Encourage fathers to take parental leave

YUDU

Why you haven't found your passion

YUDU

Bizarre job ad

15 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Nanny wanted: Must not show affection or allow too much fun.

Humans have an ingrained need for privacy. Photo / 123RF

YUDU

War of the walls

14 Jul, 2018 2:54pm
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Open-plan offices leave workers feeling exposed and vulnerable.

Latest From Lifestyle

When I returned home, I couldn't stop looking in the mirror. I thought I looked completely different. The new earring on my left side stood out for all the right reasons. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Surprising thing about a grown man with a pierced ear

17 Jul, 2018 7:00am

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LIFESTYLE

Why do humans blink when there's a loud noise?

17 Jul, 2018 7:22am

LIFESTYLE

Why Princess Diana's niece can't avoid the spotlight

16 Jul, 2018 1:58pm
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LIFESTYLE

The post-wedding blues are real - here's how to handle them

16 Jul, 2018 9:20am
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LIFESTYLE

Why Prince William snubbed Trump

16 Jul, 2018 8:32am
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LIFESTYLE

Former Kardashian nanny reveals family's demands

16 Jul, 2018 9:12am
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bite.co.nz

Best Hong Kong-style lemon chicken

17 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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viva.co.nz

Weekend travel bags for a practically stylish getaway

17 Jul, 2018 6:15am
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Columnist Jenni Murray. Photo / Wikimedia Commons

LIFESTYLE

I'm finally giving up smoking at 68

17 Jul, 2018 7:27am
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Jenni Murray smoked 20 cigarettes a day for most of her life. This is why she's finally quit.

LIFESTYLE

The truth about life as a 40-year-old single woman

17 Jul, 2018 8:16am
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Comment: Life as a 40-year-old single, childless woman is actually pretty great.

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12 of the best face masks to suit every skin type

No matter your skin type or texture, look to these skin saviours to restore radiance.

Nothing else Melania Trump wears will ever matter again

Can there be fashion diplomacy after detonating the nuclear option?

Celebrity beauty 'grams we love this week

Trust your Instagram feed to serve all the beauty inspiration you desire this week.

12 recipes every cheese lover needs in their life

Say cheese! These delicious dishes celebrate cheese in all its glory.

Where to find: Auckland's ultimate winter comfort food

Beat those winter blues with Viva's round-up of Auckland's best carb-heavy dishes.

10 up-and-coming New Zealanders to follow on Instagram

Refresh your feed with these young fashion, music and culture influencers.

Playful new beauty products to get creative with

If you've ever wanted to experience Crayola's crayons in makeup form, now's your chance.

The Kiwi teen Instagram star making her mark with makeup

At just 16-years-old, Nina Demont boasts a social media following of 120,000.

Celebrity looks we love this week

The Duchess of Sussex and Gigi Hadid are on our list with simple, fuss-free outfits.

Why Australia's biggest indie-pop star almost didn't make it

Singer-songwriter Amy Shark on the time she nearly gave up on music.

Fun things to do around Auckland this weekend

Get spooky for Friday the 13th, shop a pop-up or go to Auckland Zinefest this weekend.

How to make comforting macaroni cheese with bacon

This soul-warming macaroni cheese recipe is sure to satisfy, without breaking the bank.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

'My daughter is terrified': Thomas Markle claims Meghan is struggling

16 Jul, 2018 8:30am
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Thomas Markle's bombshell claim.

Nicola Robinson discusses her decision to remove her breast implants. Photo / Sunday Night

LIFESTYLE

Nicky Watson ready for kids with Pete Evans

16 Jul, 2018 8:03am
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As she reveals regret over "toxic" breast implants.

Not everyone was convinced that the note was legitimate, with Facebook users pointing out some irregularities. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Thief sends apology letter - 43 years later

16 Jul, 2018 8:40am
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But some aspects of the note have left people questioning its legitimacy.

Latest from Bite

Best Hong Kong-style lemon chicken

Melt-in-the-mouth tender, this sweet and sour chicken is a family favourite

Old-fashioned fudge slice

The perfect afternoon or after-dinner or anytime-of-day pick-me-up

Patty melt

A sandwich with hamburger qualities and minimal fuss

Minestrone 2.0

This quick and easy new take on minestrone is a warming winter wonder

Chickpea and chorizo stew

So simple, so incredibly tasty

Roast chicken with winter salad

The chicken and salad combo gets a winning winter update

Simon Gault's chocolate treats

When nothing but chocolate will do

Cheers to that

Use Bastille Day as an excuse to whip up this beautifully sophisticated French 75 cocktail

Easy cheese fondue

We know it's cheesy but this fondue is a decadently fun option to dip into

Whisky and marmalade croissant pudding

A nod to Bastille Day while getting your comfort pudding fix

Beer cocktail

Liven up your after-work drink repertoire with this spicy Mexican number

Spaghetti with lemon, cream and parsley

A perfect easy-to-whip-up supper using everyday ingredients

Latest From Travel

There is limited mobile reception on Mt Kosciusko in New South Wales. Photo / soapboxquip, Flickr

TRAVEL

Why we're opting for 'digital detox' holidays

16 Jul, 2018 2:00pm

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TRAVEL

Staying at the Sebel East Perth

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Maureen Marriner stays at the Sebel East Perth.

Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle will be returning as its on-screen alias in a feature film. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Return to Downton: Stay at the real Downton Abbey

16 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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Six series of Downton Abbey have put Highclere Castle on the map.

TRAVEL

Why we're opting for 'digital detox' holidays

16 Jul, 2018 2:00pm
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Travellers are seeking out retro-style holidays, where connectivity is an afterthought

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Could our smartphones soon be able to smell?

16 Jul, 2018 3:24pm

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BUSINESS

Riding a shock wave: AKL to LAX in 4hrs?

16 Jul, 2018 11:10am
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Boeing's hypersonic plane would fly twice a bullet's speed - if it gets of f the ground

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't have a gritty backstory underpinning his enormous accumulation of wealth. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Big read: Why today's young billionaires are so boring

16 Jul, 2018 8:31am
10 minutes to read

A middle-class upbringing and Ivy League education don't quite captivate the imagination.

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