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An aerial view of SH1 looking north towards the Takanini interchange. The road widening project will be completed by Christmas. Photo / NZTA

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'We've had a gutsful': Truckies say SH1 works a nightmare

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Residents angry at new Gun City store in Christchurch

17 Jul, 2019 9:31am
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A round of applause for Williamson: The man leading cricket's quiet revolution

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Revealed: Speed limit reductions, licence overhaul in new road safety plan

17 Jul, 2019 7:51am
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BUSINESS

Fran O'Sullivan: How Ardern, Peters can learn from the Black Caps

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Together Forever: 80s chart toppers Rick Astley, A-ha coming to NZ

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17 Jul, 2019 10:45am
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Fatal overdose: The case health officials don't want you to know about

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Man evicted after threatening to assault, stab property manager

17 Jul, 2019 8:11am
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All Black assistant coach Ian Foster and Sonny Bill Williams during their Rugby Championship test match Argentina v All Blacks. Trafalgar Park, Nelson, New Zealand. Saturday 8 September 2018. ©Copyright Photo: Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz

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'He's grumpy with me': SBW cranky with ABs coach, doubtful for Pumas clash

17 Jul, 2019 9:00am
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Sonny Bill Williams is a serious doubt to play for the All Blacks against Argentina.

As social media expands its cultural dominance, the people who can steer the online conversation will have an upper hand. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Don't scoff at influencers. They're taking over the world

17 Jul, 2019 8:55am
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New York Times: The people who have mastered social media are going to dominate society.

Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid make a run for it during England's World Cup celebrations. Photo / Supplied

SPORT

'Not inclusive': Outrage at England's World Cup celebration

17 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Two England World Cup stars were forced to flee the team's wild celebrations.

Pornhub's statistics show which region is spending the longest online. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Porn in NZ laid bare: The region that watches the most

17 Jul, 2019 9:15am
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New statistics show what we're watching and which region is watching the most.

What's worse than an angry alligator? Photo / File

WORLD

'Please don't flush your drugs' — Top cop warns of 'meth-gators'

17 Jul, 2019 10:32am
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Fears that drugs in the water supply could play havoc with wildlife.

You shouldn't trust what you read online. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

I was paid to write hundreds of fake reviews

17 Jul, 2019 10:04am
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Reader beware: This article contains references to faked information.

WORLD

House votes to condemn Trump's racist comments

17 Jul, 2019 10:54am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Could Jack have fit? A Titanic question for Leonardo DiCaprio

17 Jul, 2019 10:18am
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The planned apartments. Photo / James Law Realty

BUSINESS

Upper Queen St apartment site being offloaded at half price

16 Jul, 2019 6:11pm
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The vendors are selling at a substantial loss.

Bianca Devins was found dead lying on the ground next to an SUV.

WORLD

#RIPBianca: How a teen's brutal murder ended up on Instagram

16 Jul, 2019 8:28pm
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New York Times: Sparked outcry over tech companies inability to police violent content.

SPORT

Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks won't suffer same World Cup agony as Black Caps

16 Jul, 2019 7:01pm
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'The current crop believes rugby is a game played over 80 minutes and at the end NZ win.'

BUSINESS

$3.3 billion deal at death's door: Reserve Bank's tough line on life insurance sale

16 Jul, 2019 6:15pm
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AMP says its life insurance deal is unlikely to go ahead in its current form.

Prickly situation ... frisky hedgehogs sparked a hurried police response when the sounds of their nocturnal activities alarmed a nearby resident. Photo / John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

'Consenting hedgehogs' spark police call

16 Jul, 2019 3:27pm
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Police rushed to respond to reports of a woman screaming in the bush.

Chris Watts with his family. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Chris Watts took photos of daughters hours before he killed them

17 Jul, 2019 7:44am
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Last photos of the tragic sisters released - and they were taken by their killer father.

James O'Connor and Israel Folau. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Rugby Australia bring bad boy back

17 Jul, 2019 6:30am
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Supporters of Israel Folau will have something new to sink their teeth into.

Experts have revealed how to improve the quality of your slumber, whatever your age. Photo / Getty Images

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The key to better sleep, whatever your age

16 Jul, 2019 9:22am
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Experts have revealed how to improve the quality of your slumber, whatever your age.

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One scientist and his inaccurate chart led to unwarranted fears of wireless technology. Photo / New York Times

The 5G health hazard that isn't: Scientist and inaccurate chart led to fears

New York Times: One scientist and his inaccurate chart led to unwarranted fears

Talented staff often leave due to the impact of bad boss. Photo / Getty Images

Do you hate your boss? Research shows you're not alone

Harvard Business Review: Research shows that bad bosses are a big reason employees leave.

President Trump's recent comments about four congresswomen are widely seen as racist. Photo / AP

Trump's America is a 'white man's country'

New York Times comment: Trump's racist idea of citizenship is an old one.

In September 2017, Abel Cedeno stabbed and killed Matthew McCree at the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation in the Bronx. Photo / Gregg Vigliotti, The New York Times

Teen cited anti-gay bullying for stabbing death. He was found guilty

New York Times: After years of bullying he 'feared for his life' when he killed classmate.

Facebook wants to make it easier for users to report scams. Photo / Financial Times

Facebook launches tool to shut down online scams

Financial Times: Facebook is taking action at last.

The Alien Research Center, a retail souvenir shop located near the military testing base known as Area 51 in Nevada. Photo / New York Times

Storm Area 51? It's a joke, but the Air Force is concerned

NYT: The idea of finding aliens in Area 51 has captured more than 1 million people online.

Grilling carried potential cancer risks. Photo / 123RF

Ten ways to lower the cancer risk of grilling

New York Times: Small steps to help lower your exposure to compounds tied to cancer.

It can be tempting to try put a narcissist in their place, but this strategy rarely works. Photo / Getty Images

Self-absorbed colleagues: How to deal with a narcissist

Harvard Business Review: Managing someone self-absorbed is never easy.

The school student set out to find if hand dryers posed a threat to children's hearing. Photo / Getty Images

Do hand dryers hurt kids' hearing? This 13-year-old studied it

New York Times: Teen's study into impact of hand dryers published in medical journal.

Tourists scale Baldwin St in North Dunedin 16 July 2019 credit: Otaog Daily Times

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Prices going up as Baldwin St's world record falls

16 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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A tumble off the steepest street records may boost real estate prices

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Interview curveball: 'What makes you unique?'

16 Jul, 2019 7:56am
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Interviewers love to test applicants so they can see who is able to rise to the occasion.

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AC Schnitzer transforms the BMW i3s into EV hot hatch

17 Jul, 2019 10:30am
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This is one angry little piggy.

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The Government has released a plan today for the country's 77,000 drones.

NEW ZEALAND

Government releases plan for New Zealand's 77,000 drones

17 Jul, 2019 9:43am

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NEW ZEALAND

Residents angry at new Gun City store in Christchurch

17 Jul, 2019 9:31am
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No reprieve for Baldwin St residents despite losing world record

17 Jul, 2019 8:04am
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Hosking: How can 5pc be a pass rate for emissions deal?

17 Jul, 2019 8:30am
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Man evicted after threatening to assault, stab property manager

17 Jul, 2019 8:11am
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Hosking: How can 5pc be a pass rate for emissions deal?

17 Jul, 2019 8:30am
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Man evicted after threatening to assault, stab property manager

17 Jul, 2019 8:11am
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Politics

The New Zealand Parliamentary Cricket Team, pictured with the Black Caps. Photo / Chris Bishop

Cormack: What really happened on MPs' English cricket tour

COMMENT: Firm friendships forged that will endure the pettiness of party politics.

Peter Bromhead's view of John Banks' musing about a mayoral comeback.

Brian Rudman: John Banks on the money as he eyes mayoralty

COMMENT: With Banks talking about a comeback, Auckland mayoral race has got interesting.

Phil Twyford says the Government is investing $1.4 billion in upgrades on more than 1500km of dangerous roads to prevent 160 deaths and serious injuries every year. Photo / File

Road rage: Why Heather du Plessis-Allan has got it wrong about my plans

COMMENT: Transport Minister Phil Twyford responds to 'confusion' around roads.

Soper: Another Twitter tantrum from White House toddler

COMMENT: Trump gets so cross when anyone challenges what he says to his Twitter family.

A storm drain, something like this Los Angeles example, could be built from the Whanganui River above Upokongaro straight out to the coast to divert floodwaters, suggests Russell Eades. Photo / Supplied

Letters: Storm drain for river floods

As a solution to managing floods, the kind of storm drains used in LA could be an option.

Although National Leader Simon Bridges called this a

Bridges: Farmer emission pricing plan a 'backdown' by Govt

National Leader takes issue with the timing of the planned scheme.

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A single click - or the lack thereof - can make your domain you depend on disappear. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: How to duck domain name disasters

16 Jul, 2019 7:00pm

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BUSINESS

Is British sandwich giant heading to NZ?

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Editorial: Low inflation keeping NZ economy on the ground

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Fran O'Sullivan: How Ardern, Peters can learn from the Black Caps

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Man's practical joke leaves colleague 'scalded and hospitalised'

17 Jul, 2019 9:46am
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I was paid to write hundreds of fake reviews

17 Jul, 2019 10:04am
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IRD scam: Here's what fake refund email looks like - 'I knew it was dodgy'

16 Jul, 2019 7:43pm
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Virtual office provider warned over anti-money laundering law breach

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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The three telcos have a common owner and are all part of Vocus New Zealand - the country's third-biggest internet provider. Photo / 123rf

BUSINESS

Three Kiwi telcos charged over 'false' bills to departing customers

17 Jul, 2019 9:53am
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The ComCom has filed Fair Trading Act charges against Slingshot, Flip and Orcon

BUSINESS

Small business confidence still down

17 Jul, 2019 10:24am
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Economic measure indicates uncertainty among SMEs similar to that just before GFC.

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Focus: Dunedin's Baldwin Street loses its 'world's steepest street' status

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Focus: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor releases Interim Climate Change reports

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Focus: Federated Farmers national vice-president Andrew Hoggard on agricultural emissions

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Local Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll win

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Local Focus: Mayoral candidate insists she's not racist

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Local Focus: Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Local Focus: Accidental mayor pursuing another term, with energy

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Local Focus: Meet one of New Zealand's youngest authors

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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Local Focus: Transgender student sparks sporting inclusiveness

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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How to have cheaper surgery

17 Jul, 2019 12:00am
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'Too much hype' surrounding AI

16 Jul, 2019 12:00am
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The risk facing pregnant women

12 Jul, 2019 12:01am
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NZ left behind on data analytics

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2 Jul, 2019 12:00am
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29 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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28 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwi businesses falling behind

28 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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KiwiSaver fees: the real story

24 Jun, 2019 12:00am
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16 Jul, 2019 1:27pm

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16 Jul, 2019 7:33am
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'Please don't flush your drugs' — Top cop warns of 'meth-gators'

17 Jul, 2019 10:32am

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'Please don't flush your drugs' — Top cop warns of 'meth-gators'

17 Jul, 2019 10:32am
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Fears that drugs in the water supply could play havoc with wildlife.

Search teams looking through the rubble in the town centre of Lac-Megantic in the days following the crash. Photo / Getty Images

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Six years after train exploded, deadly cargo still rolls through Canada

17 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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New York Times: 47 people were killed. The core of the town still remains a wasteland.

Documentary subject Freddy McConnell attends the 'Seahorse' screening during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Transgender father made revealing documentary while claiming anonymity through High Court

17 Jul, 2019 9:31am
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Father who fought for anonymity in court openly shares personal details in a documentary.

A self-portrait taken by NASA's Curiosity rover at the Gale Crater, at the center of which stands Mount Sharp. Photo / NASA

WORLD

The Moon: The odd objects that we've left on the surface

17 Jul, 2019 9:06am
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On the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, we look at what's been left behind.

Motoring News

AC Schnitzer transforms the BMW i3s into EV hot hatch

17 Jul, 2019 10:30am
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Toyota driver Ott Tanak, pictured here in Sardinia, raced to victory in the Rally of Estonia last weekend. PHOTO: Toyota Gazoo Racing WRC

Local hero Ott Tänak dominates Estonian WRC event

17 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Nissan unveils the (sort of) new twin-turbo V6 Skyline with a GT-R face

17 Jul, 2019 8:30am
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The world's most powerful supercar is unveiled

17 Jul, 2019 7:30am
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An '80s icon: former F1 champion's Lamborghini Countach could be yours

16 Jul, 2019 7:45pm
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Stretched imagination: the world's best and worst limousines, ranked

16 Jul, 2019 5:15pm
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Great Scott: Tesla's 400km/h Roadster reimagined as time travelling machine

16 Jul, 2019 4:10pm
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Group of children arrested after driving stolen 4x4 1000km across Australia

16 Jul, 2019 2:00pm
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High-price petrol a key contributor to NZ's rising inflation

16 Jul, 2019 11:50am
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'He's grumpy with me': SBW cranky with ABs coach, doubtful for Pumas clash

17 Jul, 2019 9:00am

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A round of applause for Williamson: The man leading cricket's quiet revolution

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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World Cup semifinal secured: Why Silver Ferns look a different beast

17 Jul, 2019 4:11am
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Gregor Paul: Why All Blacks won't suffer same World Cup agony as Black Caps

16 Jul, 2019 7:01pm
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'I didn't want to see his face': All Black star 'gutted' at teammate's shock move

17 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Federer exposes great tennis shame

16 Jul, 2019 2:44pm
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Liam Napier: The five stages of Cricket World Cup grief

16 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Kiwi UFC star's warning message to opponent

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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After the heartbreak: Where to next for 15 Black Caps?

16 Jul, 2019 2:30pm
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Analysis: Who will be around for the 2023 World Cup and who's had their last hurrah?

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Dignified or dreary? How to duck controversy like the Black Caps

16 Jul, 2019 5:48pm
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Instead of hooking and pulling with contempt, the Black Caps have ducked and weaved.

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Antonio Hall damage surveyed

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am

NEW ZEALAND

Fighting the Demon: Inside New Zealand's Meth Crisis

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am

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Simon Wilson interviews Jordan Peterson

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am

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Road to Rhythm | R&V Festival Documentary

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am

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Pig Politics - Full Series

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am

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The Beckenridge Mystery

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Maddison the Wonder Girl

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Taika Waititi will direct another instalment in the Thor franchise. Photo / Sarah Ivey

ENTERTAINMENT

Taika Waititi lined up to direct another Marvel blockbuster

17 Jul, 2019 7:15am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Together Forever: 80s chart toppers Rick Astley, A-ha coming to NZ

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The slightly gross way Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom combat ageing

17 Jul, 2019 8:18am
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Is this a new golden age for Kiwi comedy?

17 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Sideswipe: Never in doubt, my foot!

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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South African musician Johnny Clegg dies at 66 after cancer

17 Jul, 2019 7:11am
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A town's dark secret has echoes in Trump's America

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for an arraignment on sex-related felonies in Chicago. Photo / AP.

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R. Kelly held in jail without bond on sex crime charges

17 Jul, 2019 8:48am
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R&B singer R. Kelly is being held in a Chicago jail without bond on sex crime charges.

Game of Thrones has earned a record 32 nominations for this year's Emmys. Photo / Supplied.

ENTERTAINMENT

Game of Thrones reigns with record 32 Emmy nominations

17 Jul, 2019 7:20am
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A new era of Kiwi comedy on television has begun

Movies

MOVIES

Greta Gerwig to bring indie cred to Barbie

16 Jul, 2019 9:21am
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The Barbie Movie just got a whole lot more interesting.

The showpiece of Netflix's lobby, a giant video screen. Every day an entertainment's who's who passes through the lobby. Photo / Hunter Kerhart, The New York Times

MOVIES

'The Town Hall of Hollywood': Inside the Netflix lobby

15 Jul, 2019 5:00pm
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New York Times: Welcome to the hottest see-and-be-seen spot in Hollywood.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

In what odd-numbered year was the first Toy Story film released? Photo / Supplied

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Herald morning quiz: July 17

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Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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The readl drug talk: The Law (PG_CL)

Our experts explain the legal framework around illegal substances and things you should consider.

The Watercooler: The Urinal (M-CLS)

Just another day in a public men's room!

The watercooler: The Sauna (AO-L)

Minogue regales Foley with the 100% true story of his first time visiting a sauna. You can't unsee this.

The Watercooler: Cricket (AO-L)

Holloway regales Jon with the story of his traumatic experience trick or treating with his big brother as a kid.

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Clint Roberts and Lucy Slight's adorable new baby Tui. Photo / Instagram

ZM host welcomes baby girl

16 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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ZM's Clint Roberts and his wife Lucy Slight have welcomed a baby girl into the world.

Taylor Swift and Lorde have apparently repaired their rift. Photo / Getty Images

Lorde steps out again with Taylor Swift

14 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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It seems the rift between the singers has finally been repaired.

Kiwi choreographer to the stars Parris Goebel is teaming up with UK chart-topper Sam Smith. Photo / Instagram

Kiwi dancer Parris Goebel steps out with singer Sam Smith

14 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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The Kiwi choreographer to the stars is teaming up with the UK chart-topper.

The Kiwi actor has nailed his most intimate performance. Photo / AP

Jemaine Clement bares it all in new film

14 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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The Kiwi actor has nailed his most intimate performance.

Former rugby league star Matthew Ridge. Photo / Getty Images

Game of Two Halves reboot for World Cup?

13 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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The rumour mill is circulating at TVNZ about a potential reboot of cult TV sports show.

Art Green and Matilda Rice met on series one of The Bachelor NZ and remain the poster children for reality romance.

Ready for love? TVNZ announces search for The Bachelorette NZ

10 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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TVNZ is bringing The Bachelorette to New Zealand screens.

Meet New Zealand's most powerful family dynasties.

Kiwi dynasties: Meet NZ's most powerful families

7 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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From music royalty to rich listers, we explore NZ's most powerful family dynasties.

Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry isn't afraid to stand up for herself.

Hilary Barry fires back at Herald reader

6 Jul, 2019 10:49am
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A Herald reader complained about Hilary's pronunciation. But she's not worried.

Little Lorde stars as Dusty the Fairy in Devonport Drama's production of Fairytale the Musical

Watch: Rare video surfaces of little Lorde as a singing fairy

3 Jul, 2019 1:30pm
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The future pop star had the starring role of Daisy the Fairy.

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5 non-traditional things it's OK to negotiate in your job offer

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Whole salmon baked in a himalayan salt and fennel seed crust

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'They don't make it easy': Meghan reveals royal struggle

17 Jul, 2019 8:25am

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Porn in NZ laid bare: The region that watches the most

17 Jul, 2019 9:15am
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Amazon's sexist trampoline ad

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Nigella's tomato salad slammed as amateur

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Celebrity chef Josh Emett opens up on his hardest times

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Survey reveals couples' unusual use of Apple AirPods

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Hawkesby: It's no wonder everyone hates vegan saboteurs

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