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Michelle Simpson will be farewelled at her funeral tomorrow. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Tight-knit family rocked by second tragedy

16 Nov, 2018 8:30pm

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SPORT

Black Caps capitulate in test return

17 Nov, 2018 2:30am
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SPORT

Five reasons why the All Blacks will lose

16 Nov, 2018 6:31pm
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BUSINESS

Why petrol prices got slammed into reverse

16 Nov, 2018 6:09pm
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WORLD

How a selfie saved a man accused of a brutal attack

16 Nov, 2018 5:35pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi companies get into Christmas spirit to help Santa Parade

16 Nov, 2018 9:38pm
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LIFESTYLE

Bride's epic revenge on cheating fiance

16 Nov, 2018 4:16pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Siena Yates: Why I'm not that sad about Stan Lee's passing

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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The event takes place every Thursday at Kohimarama Beach, in Auckland. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Swimmer dies during organised open water event

16 Nov, 2018 7:14pm
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Emergency services unable to save person who had suspected medical event in water.

Jerome Kaino and Ben Smith of the All Blacks perform the haka, Photo / Getty

SPORT

All Black great opens up on his final days in the jersey

16 Nov, 2018 8:13pm
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A key part of the ABs' dominance, Ben Smith knows his time at test level is almost up.

Prominent lawyer Ron Mansfield has criticised the previous National-led Government after it

NEW ZEALAND

High-profile lawyer says Chief Judge's order 'undermines' strikes

16 Nov, 2018 5:38pm
5 minutes to read

Ron Mansfield says the Chief Judge's order has made lawyers "complicit with the ministry".

Council officers are recommending Phil Goff and councillors write a $30 million cheque to move speedway, less than six months after the cost was put at $12m-$13m.

NEW ZEALAND

Mayor hits the roof over Western Springs cost blowout

16 Nov, 2018 5:40pm
3 minutes to read

Phil Goff will be asking "hard questions" as moving costs go from $12-13m to $30 million.

Miles Scott, Batkid, in the Batmobile after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game in San Francisco. The day he saved the city captured the hearts of millions of people. Photo / AP

WORLD

Batkid is healthy and thriving now cancer-free

16 Nov, 2018 6:48pm
3 minutes to read

Five years ago, Miles Scott captured the hearts of millions by being made "Batkid".

NEW ZEALAND

The Front Page podcast: NZ's record drug bust, schoolboys injured in fire

16 Nov, 2018 4:33pm
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Today's top stories: NZ's record cocaine bust, schoolboys injured in classroom fire.

NEW ZEALAND

Police seeking witnesses to Auckland CBD hit and run

16 Nov, 2018 3:48pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Rebel Wilson loses appeal, must repay millions

16 Nov, 2018 2:20pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Texts show teen pleading for help throughout alleged rape

16 Nov, 2018 6:00am
9 minutes to read

Police took five months to interview the suspects, then dropped the case.

Australian house prices could fall more than 30 per cent. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Aussie house prices in 'deep recession'

16 Nov, 2018 10:35am
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Australian house prices could fall more than 30 per cent.

Anna Trupiano had to explain to her first grade class of hard of hearing students that farts can be heard. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Teacher for deaf had to explain to students that farts make noise

16 Nov, 2018 12:59pm
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'Hearing people can hear farts... Wait, they can hear all farts?!?!?!'

LIFESTYLE

Why you shouldn't ignore pins and needles

16 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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While the strange sensation is usually harmless, it's best not to ignore it.

ENTERTAINMENT

Six60's Chris Mac on the best advice he ever received

16 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Six60's Chris Mac reveals the one slice of wisdom that helped him early in his career.

Khloe Kardashian's heartbreak: New mom admits 'it's just too much' as she lies in hospital bed grappling with Tristan Thompson's cheating on KUWTK. Photo / E!

ENTERTAINMENT

Khloe Kardashian's heartbreak: 'It's just too much'

16 Nov, 2018 11:04am
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Video shows Khloe in hospital bed grappling with Tristan Thompson's cheating.

OneRoof

The 5 open homes every Aucklander needs to see this weekend

16 Nov, 2018 12:28pm
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Our guide to the best properties on the market.

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Santa needs little helpers

16 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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Are you ready to take a sleigh ride?

driven

Watch: banned Ford Ranger Raptor advert deemed "reckless"

16 Nov, 2018 3:30pm
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Aussie advertising authority swings ban hammer at jumpy, drifty Ranger Raptor commercial.

Latest From New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND

Primary school cancels prizegiving: 'Schools are not about ranking and sorting'

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Shocking: Police investigate trainer for tasering AOS recruits

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

House on volcanic cone plan buys fight

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

The trench beneath the city: the City Rail Link is taking shape

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Why Santa's reindeer are barking

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Questions over secret review of $1.6b science programme

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Editorial: Prizes have their place in schools

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Anne-Marie Brady, professor at the University of Canterbury. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Sabotage? Police investigate burgled professor's car

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am

5 minutes to read

A web of deceit has seen a young man wrongly imprisoned and his life ruined. Illustration / Andrew Louis

Premium & Indepth

How jealous lies sent a teenage boy to prison for rape he didn't commit

Why a NZ teen spent nearly 10 years in prison for a rape he didn't do.

Premium & Indepth

The Liberation of Le Quesnoy: Full six-part documentary

Premium & Indepth

Peter Beck: How Rocket Lab will make money

Premium & Indepth

Struggling to learn: Understanding kids' different brains is 'like coming out of the fog'

Premium & Indepth

Watch: Viewpoint NZ - Airbnb pushing residents out, NZ's flashest loo

A sudden windfall can go wrong if you don't know how to handle it. Photo / Paul Taylor

Premium & Indepth

Why a Lotto win can ruin your finances

Financial windfalls can send you backwards, and particularly cause emotional distress

More than 18,000 New Zealanders lost their lives in World War One. Photo / Alexander Turnbull Library

Premium & Indepth

Interactive graphic: See every NZer who died in WWI

Explore every one of the 18,000 NZers who died in WW1 in this interactive graphic.

NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Rebecca Hunt on using Facebook to start friendships

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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BUSINESS

Focus: Tim Brown talks about All Birds footwear

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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BUSINESS

Focus: SO/Auckland Hotel promises a 'radical' new vision for hotel luxury

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Real Estate agent fights to stop housing development in Howick

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Santa and his little helpers coming to Westfield Malls

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sean Sweeney CEO of the City Rail Link

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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BUSINESS

Focus: Why petrol prices got slammed into reverse

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Police find record 190kg of cocaine in banana container

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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BUSINESS

Focus: The reveal of the new Airbus A321neo

16 Nov, 2018 7:57am
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Latest From Business

Reserve Bank deputy governor Geoff Bascand. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Why Reserve Bank should hand over role of regulation

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am

7 minutes to read

BUSINESS

Market Watch: How to avoid the Chicken Little syndrome

17 Nov, 2018 4:50am
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BUSINESS

Why petrol prices got slammed into reverse

16 Nov, 2018 6:09pm
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BUSINESS

'Complete dysfunction': The decline and now death of RadioLive

16 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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BUSINESS

NZ stocks fall on Brexit uncertainty

16 Nov, 2018 5:42pm
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BUSINESS

NZ dollar heads for weekly gain

16 Nov, 2018 5:07pm
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BUSINESS

NZSA says time's up for Keith Smith on Warehouse board

16 Nov, 2018 4:05pm
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BUSINESS

Oppo R17 Pro Review: The world's fastest charging smartphone

16 Nov, 2018 3:30pm
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The views from Stockade Hill in Howick. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Battle over stunning Auckland views

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Auckland Council decision will allow taller homes to be built.

Walmart US President and CEO Greg Foran. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Q&A: Kiwi CEO of Walmart, Greg Foran

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Greg Foran took over as CEO of Walmart's US division four years ago.

Brand Insight

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Alex Henderson and Audrey Cheng from Pushpay - winners of Excellence in International Trade and the Supreme Business Excellence Award. Photo / Supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Donation builds $100m business

16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

Total War: Three Kingdoms. (Photo Credit: Creative Assembly). Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Chinese culture draws Hollywood

16 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Carlene Newall De Jesus teaching dance at Selwyn Village. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Dancing with dementia

14 Nov, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Why university life 'falls apart'

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
5 minutes to read

Picture / Shurou Zeng, People's Daily Online

BRAND INSIGHT

Foreign firms rush to China

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

"Refillution": the new revolution

9 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Most attractive city in China

2 Nov, 2018 12:00am
3 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Pandas and hot pot in key city

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

BRAND INSIGHT

How big business can save the planet

26 Oct, 2018 12:00am
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The one thing you need to turn your garden into a winner

16 Nov, 2018 12:27pm

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Oneroof

The seven reasons why any of us move house

15 Nov, 2018 2:01pm
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More space, less space, better schools, new jobs - here are the reasons for moving.

oneroof

Paint it cool: how to get your colour scheme right

16 Nov, 2018 12:25pm
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Get the colour scheme for your house just right with these tips.

oneroof

House of the week: This one's a corker (literally)

15 Nov, 2018 2:02pm
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The eco vibe is strong in this low-maintenance dual bach property.

Opinion

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters speak to media at the ASEAN summit in Singapore. Photo / Audrey Young

NEW ZEALAND

Oz offer could be major slip-up

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

We need to wake up to our privileged access to Australia lest we lose it.

A limited number of plants that can process mined lithium product puts the supply chain for battery quality lithium in jeopardy. Photo / Getty Images

TECHNOLOGY

Nanogirl: Sponging up lithium to power smartphones

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: Scientists are trying to find new sources for the valuable metal lithium.

TECHNOLOGY

Nanogirl: Sponging up lithium to power smartphones

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

COMMENT: Scientists are trying to find new sources for the valuable metal lithium.

Latest From World

Jamal Khashoggi had gone for a scheduled visit to the consulate on October 2. Photo / AP

WORLD

Death penalty call in Khashoggi case

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am

5 minutes to read

WORLD

George Soros calls for investigation of Facebook

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Philanthropist calls for investigation of Facebook after report of a smear campaign.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May takes questions during a press conference inside 10 Downing Street in London. Photo / AP

WORLD

Brexit: The story so far

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

How Britain got itself into a bind.

The fate of the mountain lion known as P-22 is unknown. Photo / National Park Service

WORLD

Growing fears for elusive mountain lions

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Fate of famed L.A. mountain lions unclear after wildfire scorched their habitat.

Kwon Yong Chol, the chief engineer at Wonsan's Songdowon General Foodstuffs Factory, made sure his products were well displayed for Kim Jong Un's visit. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Factory setting for Kim tour

updated

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

There's a lot on the line for North Korea these days. And Kim means business.

Motoring News

Watch: banned Ford Ranger Raptor advert deemed "reckless"

16 Nov, 2018 3:30pm
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Shane van Gisbergen's B12 Hour Mercedes is a gorgeous throwback

16 Nov, 2018 12:36pm
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What happens to old lithium-ion battery packs from electric cars?

16 Nov, 2018 10:29am
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WRC Rally Australia: Sebastien Ogier sets the pace

16 Nov, 2018 9:44am
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McLaren opens $95m facility devoted to carbon fibre

15 Nov, 2018 3:53pm
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Yamaha puts $12m into Tauranga company Robotics Plus

15 Nov, 2018 3:06pm
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Volkswagen switches on EVs: more factories, more electric cars

15 Nov, 2018 12:44pm
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New Aston Martin SUV revealed in official 'spy' images

14 Nov, 2018 4:25pm
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Kiwi WRC Star Hayden Paddon achieved a podium finish for Hyundai at Coffs Harbour last year. PHOTOGRAPHY INMOTION/Greg Henderson NZH 14Nov18 - Sebastien Ogier (above) in action at Rally Australia

Rain expected for nail-biting WRC season finale in Australia

14 Nov, 2018 4:14pm
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

153 all out: Black Caps
capitulate in test return

17 Nov, 2018 2:30am

4 minutes to read

SPORT

All Black great opens up on his final days in the jersey

16 Nov, 2018 8:13pm
5 minutes to read

A key part of the ABs' dominance, Ben Smith knows his time at test level is almost up.

SPORT

Revealed: How Blues pulled the trigger on Umaga

16 Nov, 2018 8:20pm
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SPORT

Kiwi golfer left fuming after big-money blunder

16 Nov, 2018 5:55pm
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SPORT

Dropped: McCullum loses $770k T20 contract

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am
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Kieran Read of New Zealand leads the Haka during the Quilter International match between England and New Zealand. Photo / Getty Images.

SPORT

Ugly, dirty, cynical: UK's obsession with All Blacks

16 Nov, 2018 11:45am
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The All Blacks must feel a little like the Gruffalo whenever they venture North.

SPORT

Former England star: 'Time to end the All Blacks myth'

16 Nov, 2018 2:16pm
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COMMENT: The law changes, the calendar. It seems all pretty much governed by Steve Hansen.

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Rebecca Hunt on using Facebook to start friendships

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

BUSINESS

Focus: Tim Brown talks about All Birds footwear

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

BUSINESS

Focus: SO/Auckland Hotel promises a 'radical' new vision for hotel luxury

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Real Estate agent fights to stop housing development in Howick

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Santa and his little helpers coming to Westfield Malls

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Sean Sweeney CEO of the City Rail Link

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

BUSINESS

Focus: Why petrol prices got slammed into reverse

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

NEW ZEALAND

Metservice Weather Christchurch: November 17 - 19

16 Nov, 2018 8:19am

NEW ZEALAND

Metservice Weather Wellington: November 17 - 19

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Latest From Entertainment

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will play Spark Arena on Friday, March 8, 2019. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce NZ show

16 Nov, 2018 8:00am

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ENTERTAINMENT

Siena Yates: Why I'm not that sad about Stan Lee's passing

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Author 'astonished' at Hairy Maclary's legacy

16 Nov, 2018 6:01am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Flava announces new breakfast line up

16 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Coens cut deep with pitch-black Ballad

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Boyzone head for endzone

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

This weekend we want to go to...

15 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Six60 won big tonight at the 2018 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Six60 win big at the Music Awards

15 Nov, 2018 11:00pm
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Taylor Swift's famous friend just confirmed a wild conspiracy theory.

Rami Malek as rock icon Freddie Mercury. Photo / Fox

ENTERTAINMENT

Watch: Malek's Freddie Mercury Live Aid portrayal

16 Nov, 2018 9:18am
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Fans have pointed out how scarily accurate the performances are.

Movies

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MOVIES

Movie review: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

15 Nov, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Are J.K Rowling's beasts fantastic the second time round?

Joaquin Phoenix stars in You Were Never Really Here.

MOVIES

Movie review: You Were Never Really Here

15 Nov, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

Bang! Bang! Joaquin's silver hammer came down upon his head...

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Admission to the Taj Mahal for tourists is about what in our money? Photo / Getty Images

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: November 16

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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the watercooler s2e03: The Flatmate (Pg-l)

Thomas attempts to put Holloway off with the true story of his disastrous experience in his first flat.

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

The watercooler s2e06: The Duck Hunt (PG-l)

Holloway shocks Jon with the true story of his maiden ‘victory’ in an annual duck hunting competition.

the watercooler s2e03: The Magpie (Pg-l)

The Magpie, a true kiwi pest confirmed by this true story.

the watercooler s2e05: the house (pg-l)

Abby regales a distracted Karen with the true tale of her very short career in door-to-door sales.

The Watercooler S2E01: Bad Ram (PG-L)

Their bad luck is our good luck 'cos this true story is as funny as a fight!

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Hilary Barry told Girls on Top that it took months for sparks to fly between her and her husband. Photo / Instagram

Hilary Barry dishes out dating advice

16 Nov, 2018 11:30am
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Hilary Barry says it took months for sparks to fly between her and her husband.

Max Key channels Elton John - the good, bad and bizarre of the music awards

16 Nov, 2018 8:15am
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Here are favourite moments behind the glamour stage.

Kiwi star to achieve 'ultimate goal' dancing with Usher

15 Nov, 2018 1:30pm
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A Kiwi is set to take the stage with Usher at ZM's Friday Jams Live on Sunday

'The bomb': Suzy Cato drops old-school remix

15 Nov, 2018 8:30am
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Remember Suzy's See You Later song? You've never heard it like this before

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Lorde accuses Kanye West of 'stealing' stage design

13 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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Kids See Ghosts' stage set closely resembles Lorde's Coachella stage from 2017.

Voyager Media Awards at Cordis. Patrick Gower. Friday 11th May 2018. Herald on Sunday. Photograph by Norrie Montgomery.

'It hurt me': Paddy Gower opens up on bullying

13 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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Paddy says: "I refused to let name calling get in the way of my dreams"

Howie D., Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys.

NZ is Backstreet Boy's 'favourite place in the world'

12 Nov, 2018 9:10am
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He loves us so much, he's promised to bring the world tour to NZ.

Kiwi bad boy's retreat to Bali

12 Nov, 2018 7:38am
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What is it about sun-drenched Bali that is attracting controversial Kiwi sportspeople?

George Bridge and Evie Burdon. Photo / supplied

All Black George Bridge 'getting clucky'

11 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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According to Izzy Dagg, breakout All Black star George Bridge is eyeing up parenthood.

Hayley Holt and Amanda Gillies will be co-presenting at the New Zealand Television Awards. Photos / supplied

Why Hayley Holt and Amanda Gillies are teaming up

11 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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Spy hears Holt and Gillies have the utmost respect for each other.

The wedding of Mark Hurley and Camille Bagby. Photo / supplied

Kiwi high roller's lavish Mexican nuptials

11 Nov, 2018 7:05am
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Auckland entrepreneur Mark Hurley married his Texan bride Camille Bagby in Mexico.

Millennial issues: How to recover when he's just not that into you

9 Nov, 2018 10:46am
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These days it's bloody hard to trust the Kiwi dating scene when you're constantly ghosted

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

Health workers needed

16 Nov, 2018 2:00pm

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The French connection in our backyard

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Stupid ways to get fired

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He started at the bottom and is now a boss

16 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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National manager's career path started on the road.

YUDU

The companies seeking hundreds of workers right now

16 Nov, 2018 7:30am
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Staff needed to deal with Christmas rush.

Latest From Lifestyle

Bunnings sausage sizzle rules are set to change.

LIFESTYLE

Bunnings sausages: Chef reveals 'safest' place for onions

16 Nov, 2018 10:37am

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LIFESTYLE

Girl in wheelchair was critically ill. Mum's murder exposed the truth

16 Nov, 2018 8:09am
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NZ study claims 'spiritual care' important in cancer treatment

16 Nov, 2018 9:30am
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Unexpected twist in homeless man's money saga

16 Nov, 2018 7:58am
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Queen's remarkably sentimental speech for Prince Charles

15 Nov, 2018 10:15am
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How your mother is influencing your relationship

15 Nov, 2018 9:18am
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Homemade edible Christmas gift ideas

16 Nov, 2018 7:49am
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Luscious dark chocolate & prune tart

16 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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NZME journalist Heath Moore gets ready to perform the check every man should have at Big Boys Toys in Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

Automatic Ball Checker: Why you should man up and get your jewels checked

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Having the balls to get your boys checked could be a life saver.

'Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway'. Photo / Twitter

LIFESTYLE

Monopoly releases new 'millennial' edition

16 Nov, 2018 9:44am
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'Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway'.

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Mini white bean & roasted tomato tarts

Pop these tarts on a platter and prepare for them to be demolished swiftly.

The best celebrity looks of the week

See which looks caught our eye this week, from Zoe Kravitz to Amber Valletta.

Fancy party shoes you will actually be comfortable in

Show your soles some love this party season with these heels that aren't sky high.

Asparagus & rocket crepes with caper cream cheese

Searching for the perfect pre-made party nibble? These delicate crepes are our pick.

Win the ultimate luxury spa staycation for two

How do spa treatments, a luxury hotel room and dinner at the Sugar Club sound?

Raw salted honey & lemon cheesecake bars

You'll love Eleanor Ozich's dairy, gluten and refined sugar-free cheesecake bars.

Michelle Obama's inspiring memoir reveals a true and tough story

The former First Lady's new memoir Becoming is a work of realism.

Fun things to do (and eat) around Auckland this weekend

There's plenty of pop-ups, pickles and performances to enjoy this weekend.

Trend alert: How to wear holographic makeup

Go on, take this 3-D look for a twirl.

Restaurant review: Merry Mumbai, Parnell

Jesse Mulligan visits Merry Mumbai where it's all bark and no bite.

Healthy breakfast ideas to start your day

Get your morning off to a good start with these nourishing ideas.

Kiwi pop singer Robinson's essential summer playlist

Listen to these party starting picks from this year's breakthrough pop artist.

LIFESTYLE

Why you shouldn't ignore pins and needles

16 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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While the strange sensation is usually harmless, it's best not to ignore it.

She thought they were happily married, then he revealed a dark secret changing everything. Image / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

The day I realised my marriage was a lie

15 Nov, 2018 7:08am
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She thought they were happily married, then he revealed a dark secret changing everything.

Whangārei mum Arna-Lise Harris is running the Kerikeri Half Marathon tomorrow to raise awareness of post-natal depression after going through her own battles with the illness.

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi mum's run a triumph over depression

16 Nov, 2018 8:30am
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'I thought I was a monster and I wasn't cut out to have children.'

Latest from Bite

White chocolate Christmas cake

This light fruit cake that is best made at least three weeks ahead, so get baking.

Lunchbox treat: Popcorn jaffa pops

Some popcorn, coconut oil, orange and a drizzle of dark chocolate is all you need.

BBQ fish tacos

This is a family friendly, quick and easy weeknight meal.

Baked chicken wings and slaw

This grazing dinner is perfect for those nights you just don't feel like cooking.

Bite's best fritters and hash cakes

Dozens of simple, yet moorish and irresistible fritter favourites for the busy cook.

Plant-based lunch idea: Cabbage dolma

Try this healthy, lunch-sized, plant-based take on the Mediterranean dolma.

Plan ahead: Kiwi Christmas fruit mince

A flavour-packed fruit mine that gets even better with time.

Mango, avocado and vanilla icecream

This ice cream is dairy-free, almost completely guilt-free and deliciously summery.

Nice summer salad

This take on the classic nicoise is a bright and breezy salad that makes an easy dinner.

Paprika beef

Flavour up the rump steak for a quick barbecue meal

Nut clusters

Homemade goodness to snack on

Mussel and zucchini fritters

This fritter batter is a terrific canvas for all kinds of vege or meat fillings.

Latest From Travel

Overtourism in Venice has lead to protests among locals, with an estimated 60,000 tourists visiting a day during peak season. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Ten overrun destinations and the less-visited alternatives

16 Nov, 2018 2:43pm

19 minutes to read

TRAVEL

Flight check: New York to Houston

16 Nov, 2018 2:41pm
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Helen van Berkel flies on United Flight 2044, Newark, New York to Houston, Texas.

Air France passengers board their flight in Siberia, after being stranded for three days. Photo / Instagram, @corinneinfrance

TRAVEL

Stuck in Siberia: Air France passengers stranded

16 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Passengers were taken to hotels, but most weren't dressed for the -15 degrees weather.

Istanbul with the Haghia Sofia in the foreground. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Istanbul: On the cheap

16 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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