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Firefigyters are being confronted with debris falling on them as they fire the blaze from street level. Photo / Alex Burton

NEW ZEALAND

Live: Worker's blowtorch started 'devastating' inferno

updated 10 minutes ago 23 Oct, 2019 10:44am

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BUSINESS

SkyCity boss on 'absolutely devastating' fire

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23 Oct, 2019 10:40am
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SPORT

How the All Blacks are preparing for what happens after extra-time

23 Oct, 2019 9:00am
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BUSINESS

Some Air NZ crew found jobs axed mid-flight: Union

23 Oct, 2019 9:34am
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SPORT

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Why ABs aren't No1

23 Oct, 2019 8:20am
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NEW ZEALAND

Let it burn: More fire is better for now, says top firefighter

23 Oct, 2019 9:48am
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BUSINESS

Fletcher Building, SkyCity shares open sharply down amid questions over insurance cover

23 Oct, 2019 10:03am
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NEW ZEALAND

Treaty row: Tauranga mayor calls on embattled councillor to resign

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The massive blaze burned through the night and continues on Wednesday. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity blaze: Using monsoon buckets 'too dangerous' for fire crews

23 Oct, 2019 9:15am
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A litre of water expands 1700 times when it hits flames, so monsoon buckets can't be used.

Jackie and Jason McIntyre (left) with CPR heroes (rear from left) Rohan Knowles, Simon Kirner, paramedic Jordan Retemeyer and emergency medical assistant Amelia Fleming. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'I am privileged to be here': Tears as man meets CPR heroes

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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"Thank you so much for saving my boy's life," wife tells heroes who saved husband's life.

They need to get a grip before they do real damage to the royal family, says Morgan.

LIFESTYLE

Piers Morgan slams 'self-pitying' Harry and Meghan

23 Oct, 2019 7:41am
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They need to get a grip before they do real damage to the royal family, says Morgan.

The Tiwai Pt smelter uses about 14 per cent of the country's electricity output. Photo / file

BUSINESS

Aluminium smelter owners raise prospect of closure

23 Oct, 2019 8:54am
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The owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.

Former England World Cup winning rugby team captain Lawrence Dallaglio in Tokyo. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

'Are you mad?': The All Blacks decision which stunned English legend

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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English legend surprised by All Blacks' pre-World Cup moves as he analyses semifinal.

The dynamic duo has revealed intermittent fasting is the secret to their flawless appearances. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Aniston and Witherspoon reveal secret to their youthful looks

23 Oct, 2019 9:46am
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The Hollywood stars don't rely on expensive skin treatments and surgery for their looks.

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Jaime Ridge reveals diamond ring amid reports of engagement

23 Oct, 2019 8:42am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Where did they all go?

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Shattered Dreams...the tears flow from Japan's Fumiaki Tanaka after their loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter final at Tokyo Stadium, Japan. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

SPORT

Patrick McKendry: 'Backward-thinking Japan' set to undo all their good work

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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COMMENT: Japanese backrooms are staffed with old-fashioned attitudes and amateur ethos.

Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-10s Dreamliner aircraft expand its route options. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Analysis: Why Air NZ is cutting its London route

23 Oct, 2019 6:26am
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Auckland-New York will be the longest on Air NZ's network, LA-London was a tough route

Anti-government protesters shout slogans in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo / AP

WORLD

A giant protest. A nervous toddler. Time for Baby Shark

23 Oct, 2019 9:19am
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New York Times: Demonstrators in Lebanon tried to put the frightened toddler at ease.

Police were called to the scene of the fiery crash between Pahoia Rd and Apata Station Rd on SH2 last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Speed limits won't do anything': SH2 campaigners say NZTA review flawed

23 Oct, 2019 7:30am
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Changing the SH2 speed limit won't change anything say those in the thick of it.

Millions of people are unaware that they have had a silent myocardial infarction and are at risk of having another attack that could cause severe damage or death. Photo / 123RF

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The silent heart attack you didn't know you had

22 Oct, 2019 5:00pm
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New York Times: Millions are unaware that they have had a silent myocardial infarction.

Kyle Alwood set a fire which killed five people in Illinois. His mum Katrina Alwood says he is no monster. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

9-year-old charged with murdering his family

23 Oct, 2019 9:11am
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Lawyers for a 9yo boy in the US had to explain to him why he was being charged with murder

Henry Thomas was arrested for driving under the influence on Monday night.

ENTERTAINMENT

Elliott from E.T arrested for DUI, passed out at wheel

23 Oct, 2019 7:37am
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Elliott from ET was found passed out behind the wheel at an Oregon intersection.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II proceeds through the Royal Gallery before delivering the Queen's Speech. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Queen facing explosive royal crisis

22 Oct, 2019 7:40pm
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The Sussexes didn't hold back in interviews and it's created a giant headache for royals.

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Watch: Rugby experts on the All Black tactic that 'shocked' Ireland

Beyond the Game: NZME's rugby panel looks back at the day's World Cup quarter-finals.

SPORT

Patrick McKendry: Beat England and World Cup as good as won for ABs

COMMENT: A week after Typhoon Hagibis blew through, the Irish were hit by a perfect storm.

All Blacks coaches and selectors, from left, Scott McLeod, Steve Hansen, Grant Fox and Ian Foster. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Gregor Paul: The truth everyone missed about the All Blacks

COMMENT: Misleading numbers gave wrong impression about both All Blacks and Ireland.

Ross Moriarty scores the try that sent Wales through to the semifinal. Photos / Getty Images

SPORT

'Shouldn't be reffing': World media react to Wales v France 'shocker'

Two moments overshadowed an otherwise cracking World Cup quarter-final in Oita.

Aaron Smith celebrates with teammates. Photo / AP

SPORT

Highest score yet: The top rated All Black according to Herald readers

Here's how the Herald audience rated the All Blacks in their win over Ireland.

SPORT

All Blacks v England: Five things we know

Liam Napier: Strap in, we're in for a memorable clash on Saturday.

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Why don't rich people just stop working?

New York Times: Are the wealthy addicted to money, competition, or just feeling important?

Schwarzenegger on returning to Terminator

Telegraph: He always said he'd be back, now he is.

Chinese president Xi Jinping. Photo / AP

Xi Jinping has more to worry about than slowing economic growth

Financial Times: Xi Jinping has plenty of problems.

The silent heart attack you didn't know you had

New York Times: Millions are unaware that they have had a silent myocardial infarction.

Some scientists believe that Mt Everest may have shrunk slightly after a powerful earthquake struck Nepal in 2015. Photo / AP

Is Everest shrinking? Nepal on a mission to measure the world's tallest mountain

Washington Post: Some scientists believe the world's tallest mountain may have shrunk.

Preliminary models of plastic female toy soldiers. Photo / Jeff Imel/BMC Toys via The New York Times

A 6yo asks why there are no female toy soldiers. Now, there will be

New York Times: Letter from young girl prompts toymaker to make changes.

Co-CEOs don't always see eye to eye about which way a business should go. Photo / Getty Images

Why appointing co-CEOs is a terrible idea

Andrew Hill from the Financial Times on why well-intentioned plans don't always pan out.

American military convoy stops near the town of Tel Tamr, north Syria. Photo / AP

Islamic State reaps gains of US pullout from Syria

New York Times: Trump has handed Isis its biggest victory in years, experts say.

Who runs the Beyoncé Mass? Rev. Yolanda Norton, pictured at the special service at University of Redlands in California in January. Photo / The New York Times

A church service inspired by Beyoncé, no halo required

New York Times: The Christian worship service inspired by the life and music of Beyoncé.

OneRoof

Could this be the last Block home ever sold in NZ?

23 Oct, 2019 7:30am
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Two-bed apartment is "petite but perfectly formed".

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Movember launches 'Happy Hour' - for bonding not beers

22 Oct, 2019 4:12pm
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Moustache growing group ask bosses to give staff 'Happy Hour' to connect with others.

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Toyota and Gazoo Racing hit the 2020 Yaris with a bunch of TRD parts

23 Oct, 2019 9:30am
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The Yaris GR Sport looks like a little carbon fibre-clad weapon.

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Jen Margaret discovered her family's land was stolen from Māori. Photo / Mint Suite

NEW ZEALAND

'I can't change the story of my ancestors but I can try to build a different future'

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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BUSINESS

Fletcher Building boss: There was no alarm system on construction site

23 Oct, 2019 10:21am
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NEW ZEALAND

Kāpiti club produces three world champions

23 Oct, 2019 9:16am
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SkyCity convention centre fire: what are the potential health effects?

23 Oct, 2019 10:06am
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Fire traffic chaos: Roads jammed, workers told to stay home

23 Oct, 2019 9:18am
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Thunderstorms, gale force winds to hammer Auckland as fire burns

23 Oct, 2019 10:06am
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Fire traffic chaos: Roads jammed, workers told to stay home

23 Oct, 2019 9:18am
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Politics

Greenpeace executive director Russel Norman, who used to be the Green Party's co-leader. Photo / Paul Taylor

'Let it go, Russ': Russel Norman flayed on Twitter over Auckland fire tweet

Former Green Party co-leader heavily criticised on Twitter over his Auckland fire tweet

The End of Life Choice Bill will return to Parliament for a crucial vote this week. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Euthanasia bill vote on a knife-edge

MPs are about to decide whether the public should decide on legalising assisted dying.

The public can see and read about the proceedings in Parliament but less so the discussions in the backrooms involving lobbyists. File photo / Mark Mitchell

Dark monied interests cloud NZ politics

Comment: Weak disclosure rules are a real threat to New Zealand's reputation.

Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni during Question Time in Parliament. Photo / File

Barry Soper: The changing face of Parliament

COMMENT: Progress to accommodate women in politics was slow.

Alan Jones, right, lost advertisers on his radio show after a critical rant about Jacinda Ardern. (Collage / NZ Herald)

Ardern brushes off old tweet calling Alan Jones a 'git'

The tweet from 2012 has resurfaced months after Jones attacked the Prime Minister.

Transport Minister Phil Twyford says there has only been one issue with the Auckland light rail process, and that has seen a six-month delay and is being fixed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

National takes aim at Twyford again over light rail, calling it KiwiBuild 2.0

Twyford says his hands are clean and, except for one delay, the process has been proper.

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Fire blazing across the centre. Photo / NIWA

BUSINESS

SkyCity boss on 'absolutely devastating' fire

updated 14 minutes ago 23 Oct, 2019 10:40am

7 minutes to read

BUSINESS

Fletcher Building, SkyCity shares open sharply down amid questions over insurance cover

23 Oct, 2019 10:03am
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BUSINESS

Analysis: Why Air NZ is cutting its London route

23 Oct, 2019 6:26am
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Some Air NZ crew found jobs axed mid-flight: Union

23 Oct, 2019 9:34am
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Juha Saarinen: Number theft rise wake-up for telcos

22 Oct, 2019 6:00pm
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Parliamentary roadblock leaves path to Brexit for Johnson

23 Oct, 2019 9:31am
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FMA shuts down website after privacy breach revealed

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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All signals indicate Chorus needs to up its game

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The inferno burnt through the night. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Who will pay for the SkyCity Convention Centre damages?

23 Oct, 2019 8:43am
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There is now added complexity as to who should bear the cost of the delays.

BUSINESS

Aluminium smelter owners raise prospect of closure

23 Oct, 2019 8:54am
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The owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.

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Focus: Firefighters continue to battle the massive SkyCity blaze

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Focus: One dead and five injured after car fleeing police crashes with innocent motorist

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: 'Success in the workplace, it's got to be positive for the community'

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Race Relations Commissioner supports local Māori push for 'racist' Councillor to resign

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Local Focus: Is this Rotorua’s next mayor?

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Local Focus: The big Napier sewage leak

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Seeing red over the All Blacks

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

BRAND INSIGHT

Staff adored by '$10b' business

18 Oct, 2019 12:00am
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NZ firms must 'get with the times'

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Ethical investing hits new highs

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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19 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Here's when house prices will really take off

22 Oct, 2019 1:28pm

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Could Kiwis face 40-year mortgages?

22 Oct, 2019 7:01am
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Sick of the 25-year mortgage monkey on your back? Spare a thought for UK borrowers.

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What happens when your home passes in at $16m?

21 Oct, 2019 3:52pm
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A giant protest. A nervous toddler. Time for Baby Shark

23 Oct, 2019 9:19am

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9-year-old charged with murdering his family

23 Oct, 2019 9:11am
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Lawyers for a 9yo boy in the US had to explain to him why he was being charged with murder

Until lawmakers defied him again, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had still hoped to meet his pledge to extract Britain from the European Union by the next deadline, October 31. Photo / AP

WORLD

Johnson loses a critical Brexit vote, throwing the process into disarray

23 Oct, 2019 9:02am
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New York Times: Lawmakers voted down a measure to compress the timetable.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking in the House of Commons, London during the debate for the European Union Withdrawal Agreement Bill earlier. Photo / AP

WORLD

Boris Johnson wins key Brexit bill vote but faces another

23 Oct, 2019 7:31am
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cleared one hurdle in getting Britain out of the EU.

A Catalan pro-independence protester waves a Catalan independence flag during a demonstration at night in downtown Barcelona, Spain. Photo / AP

WORLD

Scrutiny exposes dilemma facing Catalonians

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Comment: Catalan separatists are convinced the evil "Spanish state" is conspiring.

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Driver miraculously survives after SUV is impaled by load of logs

23 Oct, 2019 9:40am
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Toyota and Gazoo Racing hit the 2020 Yaris with a bunch of TRD parts

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Sebastien Loeb set to return to Rally Spain with Hyundai this weekend

23 Oct, 2019 8:30am
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Supercar killer: Tuners hit the Audi TT RS with a truckload of power

22 Oct, 2019 8:10pm
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Classic Buick owner seeking $15K from NZ Police to cover accident costs

22 Oct, 2019 8:00pm
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How artificial intelligence is making cruise control smarter

22 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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Watch: Car loses control during police pursuit in Palmerston North

22 Oct, 2019 1:50pm
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Richie Mo'unga of the All Blacks leaps up for a ball during his side's win over England last year. Photo /Getty

SPORT

Analysis: The English move that could end ABs' World Cup

23 Oct, 2019 6:15am

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SPORT

Liam Napier: Eddie Jones' cunning plan to unsettle All Blacks

22 Oct, 2019 7:46pm
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Patrick McKendry: 'Backward-thinking Japan' set to undo all their good work

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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How the All Blacks are preparing for what happens after extra-time

23 Oct, 2019 9:00am
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Dylan Cleaver: Will Kieran Read be remembered as a true All Black great?

22 Oct, 2019 2:00pm
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Liam Napier: The battle that will decide All Blacks' semifinal

22 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Another Spy-gate? Eddie Jones drops bombshell on All Blacks

22 Oct, 2019 5:45pm
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Rugby World Cup power rankings: Why ABs aren't No1

23 Oct, 2019 8:20am
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With just four teams left, the question remains - who is best positioned to win the Cup ?

SPORT

'Are you mad?': The All Blacks decision which stunned English legend

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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English legend surprised by All Blacks' pre-World Cup moves as he analyses semifinal.

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Focus: Operation Frontia. Massive amount of meth caught on the coast

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Nicki Minaj seemingly confirms secret wedding on Insta

23 Oct, 2019 7:36am

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Godmother of Punk, Patti Smith coming to NZ

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Cody Simpson opens up about dating Miley

23 Oct, 2019 7:42am
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Cody Simpson has revealed what his mum thinks about his new superstar girlfriend

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Elliott from E.T arrested for DUI, passed out at wheel

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How Lindsay Lohan blew almost her entire $32 million net worth

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Lindsay Lohan was one of Hollywood's highest paid stars but is now worth under $1m.

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TV host's 'unforgivable' movie spoiler

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The plot twist for Fight Club was sensationally — and purposely — spoiled.

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Jaime Ridge reveals diamond ring amid reports of engagement

23 Oct, 2019 8:42am
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Does this photo confirm Kiwi socialite Jaime Ridge and Tommy Bates' engagement?

Is Noel Edmonds moving to Auckland?

20 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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No word if Mr Blobby's invited...

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New TV rugby drama that's imitating life

20 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Three's new drama takes the real life saga of St Kentigern College poaching rugby talent.

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20 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Kiwi singer Tiki Taane has slammed a post on social media that he believes normalises rape culture. Photo / Doug Sherring

Kiwi singer slams 'Bathurst Day' post that 'normalises rape culture'

15 Oct, 2019 12:56pm
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A "Bathurst Day" post is in the firing line for its controversial image.

Hayley Holt has been sober for five years. Photo / Supplied

'Best decision I've ever made': Hayley Holt celebrates five years of sobriety

14 Oct, 2019 11:10am
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She acknowledged the milestone on Breakfast this morning.

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Auckland's Luxury New Landing Pad

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See Auckland Airport's private landing strip for private jets.

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Tzatziki-style cucumber, yoghurt and dill dip

Such a gloriously easy and tasty dip, you almost need an excuse NOT to make it.

Bang bang chicken salad

Embrace lighter eating as the weather warms with this easy Asian-inspired chicken salad.

Blue cheese clouds with crisp oat crumble

This unusual dish puts blue cheese in your dessert and the results are yum.

Blue cheese quesadillas

This tangy twist on the Mexican quesadilla makes a great snack or finger food.

Three-cheese rolls

Ricotta is paired with a punchy aged cheddar or gruyere in these moreish rolls.

Halloumi toasts

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Pan bagna

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