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Wild weather: School closed, overnight deluge floods roads, freedom campers evacuated

15 Oct, 2019 7:00am

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Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants to stamp out bonuses at Auckland Council. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

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Auckland council executives paid $1m in bonuses

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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SPORT

Ireland's massive World Cup blow: Star out of ABs game

15 Oct, 2019 4:55am

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NEW ZEALAND

Soper: Capital punishment - worrying signs for Labour as PM cuts Lester loose

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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BUSINESS

Building confidence: construction sector growth forecast to hit $43b

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

Mind games begin: Hansen's sneaky shot at Schmidt

14 Oct, 2019 6:30pm
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Liam Napier: How the rugby world exposed Ireland's flaws

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Listen live: PM joins Mike Hosking to discuss Labour's poll problems

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15 Oct, 2019 7:15am
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BUSINESS

Viv Beck: CRL works are disruptions of biblical proportions

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Bridges risks imprisonment or $1000 fine for defying Speaker's ruling

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

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15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Inside Steve Hansen's $2.6 million home

14 Oct, 2019 8:27pm
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Jemaine Clement on comedy, social media & being a dad

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Jemaine Clement struggles to explain Kiwi humour to Americans.

BUSINESS

Should you be allowed to buy an investment property with KiwiSaver?

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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TECHNOLOGY

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15 Oct, 2019 7:19am
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England celebrate winning the Cricket World Cup as Black Caps batsman Martin Guptill is run out going for what would have been the winning run. Photo / Getty Images

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World Cup heartbreak: ICC change rule that cost Black Caps

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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The boundary countback rule will no longer be used to decide tied Super Overs

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Trail of victims: 'Casanova conman' tracked down, found with new bride-to-be

14 Oct, 2019 1:16pm
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He effortlessly wooed his victims before fleecing them. His bride-to-be will shock you.

People ride motorcycles and hold a Syrian flag and a portrait of Syrian President Bashar Assad as they welcome Syrian troops to the village of Ghebesh, in northern Syria. Photo / AP

WORLD

Syrian army moves north, raising fears of clash with Turkey

15 Oct, 2019 6:50am
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The Turkish offensive has displaced at least 130,000 people.

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Sideswipe: Lost in translation

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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15 Oct, 2019 5:35am
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14 Oct, 2019 4:00pm
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SPORT

Dylan Cleaver: NZ Rugby's deal with Sky is a really, really bad idea

14 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

More votes than the mayor: How Tania Tapsell has won over the masses

14 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Rotorua's most popular councillor reveals her secrets to a successful campaign.

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Political Roundup: The demographic shift in local government elections

14 Oct, 2019 7:13pm
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COMMENT: Local body elections were supportive of a more diverse range of representatives.

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Scheming spires: The incredible scandal at Oxford University

14 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Financial Times: A management dispute has shaken the institution's grandest college.

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48 hours in the strange and beautiful world of TikTok

14 Oct, 2019 6:00pm
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Auckland restaurant's controversial 'hipster allergies surcharge'

14 Oct, 2019 7:24pm
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14 Oct, 2019 9:33am
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Herald morning quiz: October 15

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will have plenty to ponder ahead of the World Cup quarter-final clash with the All Blacks. Photos / Mark Mitchell. Photosport

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Japan's Kenki Fukuoka celebrates with teammates after scoring against Scotland. Photo / AP

SPORT

History! Japan make World Cup quarters with stunning win

Japan are in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final for the first time after amazing display.

Japan celebrate after beating Scotland. Photo / AP

SPORT

'Beat NZ? I can't see it': World media react to ABs v Ireland, Japan win

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An epic awaits! All Blacks' quarter-final opponent confirmed

Blockbuster quarter-final showdown for the All Blacks after World Cup pool play ends.

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Hundreds of Isis supporters flee detention camp

New York Times: Turkish airstrikes cause around 700 Isis families to escape.

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New York Times: Is there a crack in the alliance between Trump and his favourite network?

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The Kurds' prisons and detention camps for Isis members, explained

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Shopper dismayed as Countdown demands ID for non-alcoholic beer

14 Oct, 2019 11:50am

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NEW ZEALAND

Wild weather: School closed, overnight deluge floods roads, freedom campers evacuated

15 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Auckland council executives paid $1m in bonuses

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15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Bridges risks imprisonment or $1000 fine for defying Speaker's ruling

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Jacinda Ardern's Labour is in serious danger of taking a three-party deal and tanking it.

Listen live: PM joins Mike Hosking to discuss Labour's poll problems

COMMENT: Labour are in serious danger of taking a three-party deal and tanking it.

Soper: Capital punishment - worrying signs for Labour as PM cuts Lester loose

COMMENT: If opinion polls are any indication, Labour could be suffering the same fate.

Speaker Trevor Mallard could refer the issue over the use of Parliament TV footage to the privileges committee. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Bridges risks imprisonment or $1000 fine for defying Speaker's ruling

Trevor Mallard could announce his response on National's defiance as early as today.

A working group headed by Jim Bolger delivered a report on fair pay agreements in late 2018, but Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway is yet to release the Government's response.

Unions to Labour: get on with it

Unions demand progress on fair pay agreements but no sign the coalition is near a deal.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Simon Bridges. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Claire Trevett: Ardern needs to halt the slide

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15 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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14 Oct, 2019 9:12pm
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15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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14 Oct, 2019 5:00pm
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Death toll from Typhoon Hagibis climbs to 42

14 Oct, 2019 9:55pm
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More than 20 rivers in central and eastern Japan had burst their banks, flooding homes.

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Death toll from Typhoon Hagibis climbs to 42

14 Oct, 2019 9:55pm
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More than 20 rivers in central and eastern Japan had burst their banks, flooding homes.

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14 Oct, 2019 8:09pm
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14 Oct, 2019 5:24pm
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14 Oct, 2019 9:30am
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14 Oct, 2019 5:20pm
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Kiwi insists there was no 'intentional' go-slow from his team during Bathurst win.

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Mind games begin: Hansen's sneaky shot at Schmidt

14 Oct, 2019 6:30pm
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All Blacks coach delivers a tactical utterance designed to throw Ireland off their step.

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Secret spot in your house causing the most clutter

14 Oct, 2019 11:13am
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Video tips for creating authentic Japanese food at home

14 Oct, 2019 9:56pm
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Popular restaurant hits the road with new food truck

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Fergie's guide to mid-life facial tweakments

14 Oct, 2019 8:53am
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Fergie has spoken with honesty about the tweakments she's tried over the years.

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LIFESTYLE

Lee Suckling: The problem with adult birthdays

14 Oct, 2019 8:18am
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This past weekend, I had my first birthday party in more than three decades.

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How to make simple gluten-free seed crackers

Try these delicious crackers with sweet topping for your next cheese platter.

Robyn Malcolm wants women of all ages celebrated in fashion

The actor strips down and speaks out against ageism in fashion and film.

Take a hike in an outfit that's comfortable & chic (of course)

Embrace the great outdoors in a wardrobe that's as practical as it is stylish.

Try this tasty garlic cooking technique

This makes garlic creamy and perfect for spreading on bruschetta.

Local professor unlocks historic royal beauty secrets

Dr Erin Griffey has delved deep into the beauty treatments of centuries past.

Treat your body from top to toe with these skincare products

Scrub, rub, buff and smooth your way to a summer-ready state.

Get your five-plus a day with this power soup

For a nourishing meal, tuck into a bowl of this gloriously green soup.

The coolest celebrity looks of the week

From Margot Robbie to Julianne Moore, boyish tailoring took centre stage.

Fashion fans rejoice: This popular clothing label is coming to NZ

This minimalist clothing label is opening its first Auckland store in 2020.

Popcorn lovers will adore this fudge recipe

Satisfy sweet cravings with this brown butter and vanilla fudge with popcorn topping.

Would you try this centuries-old zit-zapping recipe?

We share two beauty recipes from a book published in 1676.

Popular restaurant hits the road with new food truck

Fans of this Italian favourite can enjoy meatballs at the beach this summer.

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A local host shows off his taro plantation on Cook Island Tours' Progressive Dining experience. Photo / Dan Ahwa

TRAVEL

The Pacific Island upping the stakes when it comes to food

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The latest episode of Trip Notes says there's a cruise holiday for everyone. Photo / Leonardo Yip

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All cruise ships great and small: Advice from the experts

15 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Everything you ever needed to know about cruise holidays

A street band playing at Pelourinho in Salvador. The sound of drums is constant in this Afro-Caribbean area. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Brazil: Beating the drum for Salvador da Bahia

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Drums beat continuously in Salvador da Bahia.

The average airline passenger produces about 1.5kg of trash per flight, according to researchers. Photo / PriestmanGoode via The New York Times

TRAVEL

Airline food waste is a problem. Can banana leaves be part of the solution?

14 Oct, 2019 5:00pm
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New York Times: The average airline passenger leaves behind about 1.5kg of waste.

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