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Israel Folau says he has no confidence in Rugby Australia to treat him 'fairly or lawfully. Photo / Getty

SPORT

I am not done: Israel Folau fires up after axing

20 May, 2019 6:00pm

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NEW ZEALAND

NZSAS told civilians killed just days after Hit & Run raid

20 May, 2019 3:00pm
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Indecent assault: Former cop sentenced

20 May, 2019 5:24pm
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SPORT

Dylan Cleaver: NZ's World Cup hopes rest on one man - and it's not Kane Williamson

20 May, 2019 5:00pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Fans react to Game of Thrones finale

20 May, 2019 5:42pm
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BUSINESS

Driven to Despair: How reckless loans devastated a generation of taxi drivers

20 May, 2019 3:00pm
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LIFESTYLE

Prince Louis takes first steps on camera

20 May, 2019 10:25am
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WORLD

Police officer hired hit man to kill husband and a young girl

20 May, 2019 12:55pm
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Kimberly Benton says it's not work when you love what you do. Photo / @BimberlyKenton Instagram

TRAVEL

Confessions of a private jet flight attendant

20 May, 2019 8:30am
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For the richest of the rich, the skies are a playground.

Max Necklen with his hundreds of cancer beads. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Life after leukaemia: Boy no 'wimpy kid' after beating cancer

20 May, 2019 2:04pm
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'You've beaten leukaemia, now what else can you do?'

SPORT

Steve Hansen speaks out over Israel Folau's axing

20 May, 2019 3:20pm
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All Blacks coach responds to Folau's contract being torn up by Rugby Australia.

Three Crusaders players are alleged to have been involved in an incident with two Cape Town men in a McDonalds after the Super Rugby match against the Stormers. Photos / Getty, Instagram

SPORT

All Blacks stars accused of 'homophobic' incident

20 May, 2019 2:00pm
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'Devastated' Crusaders deny 'very serious' allegations after video goes viral.

Stephen Henare is on trial in the High Court at Auckland. Photo / Sam Hurley

BUSINESS

Former trustee accused of swindling $1m

20 May, 2019 1:48pm
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A brother and sister have been prosecuted after $1m disappeared from a trust account.

A woman abused by her partner has shared her story of how he would harm the pet to control and hurt her. Stock image/Getty

NEW ZEALAND

Pet Refuge: 'I should have listened to my dog' says victim

20 May, 2019 10:00am
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A domestic violence victim speaks about how her abuser harmed her pet to get to her.

BUSINESS

Tax refund or bill? 2.5m Kiwis to get automated IRD letters from today

20 May, 2019 4:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Wild weather: 3m waves, coastal warning issued for Auckland

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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Josh and Sophie Blair of Bethlehem dream of moving to the country with their three children, Lillia (age 12), Hazel (7), and Fletcher (3). But they fear the dream may be out of reach for now

BUSINESS

Taming the mortgage monster: Fat loans have families scratching to save

20 May, 2019 3:04pm
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Bay families are juggling monster mortgages with life's other expenses.

The Tauranga Eastern Link, State Highway 2. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Diary of a daily long-distance commuter

20 May, 2019 9:52am
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Caroline Fleming drives an hour to work every day - by choice.

Grant Robertson will deliver the first Wellbeing Budget next week. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

'Last throw of the dice' for Govt 'running out of time'

20 May, 2019 11:05am
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Government is running out of time to prove it's committed to change, says economist.

Napier man Rangi Pou, a former meth addict and dealer, has been ordained as a pastor. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Meth, money and a friend's haunting plea: Why former drug dealer became pastor

20 May, 2019 6:00am
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"I sold him a dream - money, gold watches. He had five kids, but on those words he moved."

Former world No 1 golfer Lydia Ko has had three tough years. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Petulant princess or misunderstood millionaire? What's wrong with Lydia Ko

20 May, 2019 6:00am
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Former world No 1's life seems to be a bubble of fun, fine food, heart emojis and smiles.

LIFESTYLE

Marriage in midlife: Are you headed for a 'meno-divorce'?

20 May, 2019 8:52am
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Hundreds of women have revealed their husbands couldn't cope with menopause.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters addressed the NZ Grey Power Federation annual meeting in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Govt mulling significant changes to NZ Super eligibility requirements

20 May, 2019 12:18pm
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Winston Peters says it's unfair people can get NZ Super after living in NZ for 10 years.

A woman takes a photo as she looks at the North side in Paju, South Korea. Thousands of North Korean women are tricked into fleeing only to become sex slaves in China. Photo / AP

WORLD

Profiting from misery - Asia and the sex trade

20 May, 2019 11:40am
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Report exposes sexual abuse, forced marriages and trafficking along China's borders.

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The creator of Hannibal Lecter has been overshadowed by the monster he created for nearly 45 years. Photo / Supplied

'Nothing's made up': Hannibal Lecter's creator breaks long silence

NYT: Long overshadowed by the cannibal he invented, Silence of the Lambs author opens up.

San Francisco last week responded to widespread fears over privacy and misuse by banning the use of facial recognition technology by police and other agencies. Photo / AP

Facial recognition: Dawn of dystopia, or just the new fingerprint?

NYT: Some say it's is no different to DNA databases or other crime-fighting tools.

Paul Luykx and Tanya Pushkine, after their wedding ceremony at Brooklyn Winery in New York. The two met through a dating website in 2016. Phoo / An Rong Xu, The New York Times

She said Yes. Fourteen times

NYT: He proposed 14 times over six months. Each time with one ring uglier than the next.

A farmer shovels cotton seed to feed his cattle near Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia, during a drought in 2018. Photo / David Maurice Smith, New York Times

It was supposed to be Australia's climate change election. What happened?

NYT: The Coalition successfully made cost the dominant issue in the debate.

Deutsche Bank staff flagged concerns about activity in accounts linked to Jared Kushner and Donald Trump. Photo / Getty Images

Bank staff saw suspicious activity in Trump and Kushner accounts

NYT: Anti-money laundering experts proposed reporting certain transactions.

A beach on Elba Island. Photo / Getty Images

Did it rain on your holiday? One Italian island offers hotel refunds if it does

NYT: Guests get a refund for one night if it rains for more than two hours during the day.

OneRoof

Six tips every first-home buyer should know

20 May, 2019 4:09pm
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It's arguably easier to be a first home-buyer right now.

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Coffee: How much is too much?

20 May, 2019 7:50am
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Are you already onto your third coffee of the working day?

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This means war: Holden Colorado gets price slashed as ute battle heats up

20 May, 2019 4:59pm
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Holden ute gets big price cut for Fieldays, in an attempt to catch the Mitsubishi Triton.

Latest From New Zealand

Police at Lynmore BP on December 10 last year after the aggravated robbery. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'We're not robbing you, we're robbing the Govt'

20 May, 2019 2:04pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Pike River Mine re-entry to be kept private

20 May, 2019 5:31pm
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Mental health care failed woman arrested for harming a stranger

20 May, 2019 4:08pm
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Wellington SPCA's longest staying animals

20 May, 2019 5:14pm
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Serious crash closes road in Takanini

20 May, 2019 5:00pm
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Man arrested after Raglan sexual assault

20 May, 2019 4:51pm
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Wild weather: 3m waves, coastal warning issued for Auckland

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Winston Peters on immigrants qualifying for superannuation after being here for less than 10 years

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Winston Peters after announcing the Government will spend $7.7 million on upgrading and enhancing the SuperGold card

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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Animal Abuse Within Domestic Violence

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Focus: Sword fighting with the stunt crew from The Pop Up Globe

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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Local Focus: Hawke's Bay Marathon has record numbers for sunny skies

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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Local Focus: Sparkie running for council

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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SPORT

Focus: Folau's contract with Rugby Australia terminated

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Walk through of a Bunnings flat pack home that is going up in Onehunga

20 May, 2019 4:24pm
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Latest From Business

NZ's services sector struggled in April. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

New data: Another sign NZ is heading for an economic slowdown

20 May, 2019 1:00pm

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BUSINESS

Kiwi Spurs fan's crazy bid to see his team in the Champions League final

20 May, 2019 2:00pm
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US private equity moves into trailer parks

20 May, 2019 1:45pm
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More shop space, better design: Sylvia Park's $35m expansion plans

20 May, 2019 12:33pm
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Bank staff saw suspicious activity in Trump and Kushner accounts

20 May, 2019 8:42am
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Google suspends Huawei's Android licence - report

20 May, 2019 9:17am
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BUSINESS

Christopher Niesche: Business as usual in a divided nation

19 May, 2019 3:05pm
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Tax refund or bill? 2.5m Kiwis to get automated IRD letters from today

20 May, 2019 4:11pm
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Lizzi Whaley, owner and CEO of Auckland design company Spaceworks. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

'Siege mentality': Government changes 'shaking' small businesses

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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NZ is the only developed nation that does not track compliance costs.

BUSINESS

'Last throw of the dice' for Govt 'running out of time'

20 May, 2019 11:05am
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Government is running out of time to prove it's committed to change, says economist.

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'Missing' ingredient in Kiwi diet

20 May, 2019 12:00am
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The pilot who picks up rubbish

17 May, 2019 12:00am
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A 'hard' lesson for business

17 May, 2019 12:00am
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How to become a tycoon - at no risk

17 May, 2019 12:00am
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Why kids can't sleep

13 May, 2019 12:00am
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Australia the hot ticket for business events

10 May, 2019 12:00am
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Inside the Cube

3 May, 2019 12:00am
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"Diamond" will change Auckland

3 May, 2019 12:00am
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Helping mum be mum again

23 Apr, 2019 12:00am
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Flatpack homes 'not the future for inner-city living'

20 May, 2019 7:32am

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Grand Designs' most expensive home sells for less than it cost to complete

19 May, 2019 4:08pm
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Price cut of almost £1 million.

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Family home, large land parcel

18 May, 2019 7:18am
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A well maintained, weatherboard 1970s home that will last your family for years to come

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Painstakingly and lovingly renovated throughout and presented to perfection.

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'It just a bit bigger than a packet of smokes, and the density of it was incredible.' Photo / Facebook

WORLD

'What a monster': Australian finds $105,000 gold nugget

20 May, 2019 6:33pm

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Anti-abortion activists Mike Gonidakis, Sue Swayze Liebel and Eric Johnston. Photo / Maddie McGarvey, Nick Schnelle and Bob Miller, The New York Times

WORLD

'This is a wave': Inside the network of anti-abortion activists winning across the US

20 May, 2019 5:00pm
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NYT: The anti-abortion movement is closer than ever to dismantling Roe v. Wade

Talk of the last remaining polar bears stranded on shrinking icebergs is out. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Climate change: It's not about the polar bears anymore

20 May, 2019 4:10pm
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NYT: Efforts to inspire more action have moved away from trying to scare you.

New York City police officer Valerie Cincinelli and her estranged husband Isaiah Carvalho Jr. Photo / Twitter

WORLD

Police officer hired hit man to kill husband and a young girl

20 May, 2019 12:55pm
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NYT: Details show a botched murder-for-hire plot ripped from a true-crime thriller.

Debbir Abrahams MP posted this picture to Twitter of the members of the British Parliament who rejected Theresa May's Brexit deal in January. Photo / AP

WORLD

Janet Daley: Both Tories and Labour are utterly discredited

20 May, 2019 11:55am
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A sense one's own country is now run by a world-dominating club serving its own interests.

Motoring News

This means war: Holden Colorado gets price slashed as ute battle heats up

20 May, 2019 4:59pm
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BMW Z4 gets a manual transmission, will the Toyota Supra follow suit?

20 May, 2019 3:34pm
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Rusty 1936 Aston Martin set to sell for over $100,000 at auction

20 May, 2019 2:13pm
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Toyota unveils striking carbon-fibre TRD kit for next-gen Supra

20 May, 2019 1:05pm
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 19: IndyCar driver Fernando Alonso (66) of the McLaren Racing Chevrolet makes a call to find out where his helmet is during the 103rd Indianapolis 500 Pole Day on May 19, 2019

Fernando Alonso fails to qualify for the Indy 500, Dixon to start at 18th

20 May, 2019 11:37am
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This Bentley Bentayga Bengala is just as luxurious as it is terrifying

20 May, 2019 9:18am
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Crikey! Tesla goes viral for unique crocodile skin interior

20 May, 2019 8:07am
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Me & My Car: Tough as iron Ford Anglia

19 May, 2019 4:00pm
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Cafe society shake up: Kawasaki Z900 RS Cafe

19 May, 2019 3:00pm
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SPORT

All Blacks stars accused of 'homophobic' incident

20 May, 2019 2:00pm

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SPORT

Dylan Cleaver: NZ's World Cup hopes rest on one man - and it's not Kane Williamson

20 May, 2019 5:00pm
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Steve Hansen speaks out over Israel Folau's axing

20 May, 2019 3:20pm
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Super Rugby's winners and losers: Why fans will be holding their breath

20 May, 2019 6:00am
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Time's up: Israel Folau's clear threat to Rugby Australia

20 May, 2019 4:39pm
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Blues v Chiefs: The bumbling and the beautiful

20 May, 2019 11:00am
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Brooks Koepka clings on to score brilliant win in PGA golf major

20 May, 2019 11:00am
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NRL great set to announce retirement

20 May, 2019 11:30am
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I am not done: Israel Folau fires up after axing

20 May, 2019 6:00pm
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Wallabies star refuses to accept ban, saying he has 'no confidence' in Rugby Australia.

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Petulant princess or misunderstood millionaire? What's wrong with Lydia Ko

20 May, 2019 6:00am
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Former world No 1's life seems to be a bubble of fun, fine food, heart emojis and smiles.

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NEW ZEALAND

SPCA's Ros Alsford talks about some of the Wellington centre's longest-staying residents

20 May, 2019 11:30am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on the Pike River re-entry

20 May, 2019 11:30am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus Live earlier: Man dead following warehouse blaze

20 May, 2019 11:30am

Pest count after Trenz delegates place traps

20 May, 2019 11:30am

TRAVEL

Viral vandal defaces statue

20 May, 2019 11:30am

SPORT

ANZ Sports Scene: 'He used to hate the Aussies with a passion'

20 May, 2019 11:30am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus Live: Attempt to re-enter the Pike River Mine is close - possibly tomorrow

20 May, 2019 11:30am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus Live: Bunnings' kitset bargain?

20 May, 2019 11:30am

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MetService Weather New Zealand: May 20th - 22nd

20 May, 2019 11:30am

SPORT

ANZ Sports Scene: Israel Folau fans outraged

20 May, 2019 11:30am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Winston Peters on immigrants qualifying for superannuation after being here for less than 10 years

20 May, 2019 11:30am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Winston Peters after announcing the Government will spend $7.7 million on upgrading and enhancing the SuperGold card

20 May, 2019 11:30am

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Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. Photo / HBO

ENTERTAINMENT

8 questions the Game of Thrones finale must answer

20 May, 2019 8:50am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Almost 1 million fans call for Game of Thrones remake

19 May, 2019 3:13pm
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Michelle Williams surprised to receive equal pay for Fosse/Verdon

18 May, 2019 12:11pm
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'Juno' creator 'would have told a different story'

19 May, 2019 12:55pm
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Could this be Elton's greatest hit? Warts-and-all movie thrills critics

20 May, 2019 5:48am
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The battle of Britney Spears

18 May, 2019 6:11pm
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Kim Kardashian West reveals new baby's name

18 May, 2019 11:03am
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ENTERTAINMENT

GoT star lashes out at petition to remake final season

20 May, 2019 10:00am
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Isaac Hempstead Wright called the petition "absurd" and "ridiculous".

ENTERTAINMENT

'Nothing's made up': Hannibal Lecter's creator breaks long silence

20 May, 2019 9:39am
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NYT: Long overshadowed by the cannibal he invented, Silence of the Lambs author opens up.

Movies

MOVIES

Cannes v Venice: Which film festival is best?

19 May, 2019 5:00am
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The French event has fallen out with Hollywood and Netflix.

Actress Michelle Williams attends Fosse/Verdon's New York Premiere last month. Photo / Mike Coppola/Getty Images

MOVIES

Michelle Williams surprised to receive equal pay for Fosse/Verdon

18 May, 2019 12:11pm
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Michelle Williams plays Gwen Verdon in the drama Fosse/Verdon. She talks with Lucy Ewen

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil, Margherita is the typical example of what Italian region's pizza? Photo / Dean Purcell

Quizzes

Herald afternoon quiz: May 20

Horoscopes

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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Laura Daniel will host a zombie show billed as the scariest, most-terrifying ordeal ever created for reality TV. Photo / Herald on Sunday.

Laura Daniel to host 'Spookers-meets-Survivor' style Zombie show

19 May, 2019 7:00am
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Laura Daniel has ditched the laughs to host a Spookers-meets-Survivor style reality show.

Westside's cast are getting ready to wrap up filming on Series 5 next week. Photo / Supplied.

Love is in the air on and off the set of Westside

19 May, 2019 7:00am
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Love seems to be in the air on and off the set at Westside.

Tenby Powell and Sharon Hunter are on the hunt for a new pad in Tauranga. Photo / Herald on Sunday.

Auckland power couple move to Tauranga

19 May, 2019 7:00am
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Auckland business leaders Tenby Powell and wife Sharon Hunter are on the move.

Libby and Julia Matthews have split and are rivals on the supplement scene. Photo / Herald on Sunday.

Wellness sisters Julia and Libby Matthews now rivals after split

19 May, 2019 6:08am
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Kiwi sisters Julia and Libby Matthews are now business rivals on the supplement scene.

Toni Street will join the Q&A panel to support Monty Betham's Dining with the Stars event. Photo / Norrie Montgomery.

Stars align for Monty Betham's charity bash

19 May, 2019 5:00am
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Betham is organising a star-studded fundraising dinner for his Steps for Life charity.

Stacey Morrison, Mike Puru and Anika Moa on The Hits. Photo / The Hits

Anika Moa: Is Israel Folau the next Brian Tamaki?

16 May, 2019 10:10am
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"He's just gonna make a great evangelical, quite frankly."

Toni Street and Sophie Braggins. Photo / Instagram

Toni Street's Mother's Day tribute to baby's surrogate

14 May, 2019 9:05am
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Toni shared a tribute to the woman who helped bring her new baby boy into the world.

Hilary Barry played nanny for Anika Moa for a day. Photo / TVNZ

New mum Anika hires Hilary as 'the help'

13 May, 2019 9:00am
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Anika Moa called in Hilary Barry for some much-needed help at home.

Awhimai Fraser, Nepia Takuira-Mita and Ahikaroa full cast. Photo / Supplied

Hot stars getting risqué in te reo

12 May, 2019 7:00am
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This groundbreaking bilingual drama might be just the show you need to tune in to.

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

More pay, better life balance: What lawyers want

20 May, 2019 7:33am

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In the pink: Kiwi workplaces unite against bullying

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How to create a more diverse workplace

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Billions in the pipeline: Where the jobs are for next decade

19 May, 2019 8:00am
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Worker shortages and big-ticket projects mean security.

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How to resign with dignity

18 May, 2019 11:49am
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Plan well to make sure you leave on good terms.

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Duchess Kate designed the garden with the Royal Horticultural Society. Photo / AP.

LIFESTYLE

Prince Louis takes first steps on camera

20 May, 2019 10:25am

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Can you write your way to happiness?

20 May, 2019 7:00am
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New photos for Harry and Meghan's first anniversary

20 May, 2019 8:00am
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Are some people born brave? Where confidence really comes from

18 May, 2019 7:00am
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'No more lies': YouTube star breaks silence

19 May, 2019 12:34pm
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Whanganui mum gains Master of Nursing raising five children, working fulltime

19 May, 2019 2:11pm
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Why you should be eating more blackcurrants

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10 textured winter coats & jackets to warm up your wardrobe

20 May, 2019 1:30pm
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Public transport: How much dirt are you taking home with you?

20 May, 2019 7:21am
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Think about how many people sit on each seat on a bus or train each day. Fifty? 100?

We probably just need to think about variety: lots and lots of plants, in lots and lots of different types. Photo / Getty Images

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The big thing missing from our food labels

20 May, 2019 7:00am
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Now's the time to think about adding something in, rather than cutting something out.

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6 models to watch from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

Globe-trotting New Zealand stylist Chloe Hill shares her favourite up-and-coming models.

Quick & easy chicken tomato curry

This warming curry is the perfect dish to whip up when you're craving comfort food.

Why fashion icon Doris Day was the Carrie Bradshaw of her time

The Hollywood star's style was often overlooked... but it still inspires fashion today.

Inside a ground-breaking new fashion photography book

This new book showcases the photography of fashion magazines over the past century.

The star of Lonely lingerie's latest campaign talks body diversity

Model Anja Konstantinova talks motherhood, social media and body diversity.

Libby Matthews' not-so-naughty chocolate waffles

Try this gut-loving waffle recipe from Kiwi naturopath and nutritionist Libby Matthews.

The coolest celebrity looks of the week

From Eva Longoria to Julianne Moore, streamlined looks ruled supreme this week.

NZ makeup fave to be discontinued - here's what to use instead

Try these alternatives for the soon-to-be-discontinued Moisture Mist Beauty Cake.

Creamy mushroom & kale spaghetti carbonara

It doesn't get much better than a warm bowl of carbonara on a chilly evening.

Fun things to do and eat around Auckland this weekend

See Broods live, tuck in at the Fried Chicken Festival plus more fun things to do.

How to make your own preserved lemons

Skip store-bought and create your own preserved lemons from scratch.

Celebrity designer Emilia Wickstead returns to her NZ roots

The London-based designer returns home for this special passion project.

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TRAVEL

Belgium's Mullet Festival makes the cut

20 May, 2019 4:26pm

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Maxim Pashnin could face up to six years behind bars after breaking a flight attendant's leg during an altercation on a plane. Photo / Facebook

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'Drunk' passenger lashes out at cabin crew, breaks flight attendant's leg

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