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Eighteen days have passed since the prize was won but no one has claimed it yet. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

How to find the missing Lotto millionaire: Private investigator explains

15 Jan, 2020 5:07pm
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Eighteen days have passed since the prize was won but no one has claimed it yet.

You can almost hear James Bond Theme playing - it's time to track down a millionaire. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

$17m search: Lotto eyes private investigator to track down missing winner

14 Jan, 2020 8:26am
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You can almost hear James Bond Theme playing - it's time to track down a millionaire.

The massive Powerball First Division numbers were struck on December 28, 16 days ago. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lotto's $17m prize: How much the winner loses in interest each day

13 Jan, 2020 12:22pm
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The massive Powerball First Division numbers were struck on December 28, 16 days ago.

A massive Lotto win remains unclaimed. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Unclaimed $17m Lotto ticket: Tracking down the winner

10 Jan, 2020 11:04am
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Only 2 per cent of winners don't claim their prizes, so it's likely they'll come forward.

The little girl standing on the road by herself. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Motorist saves toddler from busy Auckland intersection

10 Jan, 2020 9:26am
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The person who collected the girl from the path didn't even thank her rescuer.

Four of the top 10 longest overdue books over the past five years were vehicle-related. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Petrolheads worst offenders at failing to return Auckland Library books

10 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Four of the top 10 longest overdue books over the past five years were vehicle-related.

Can a lick from a dog sort out a wound of yours? Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Medical myths busted: The truth about eating carrots, dog licks and shaving

10 Jan, 2020 5:00am
6 minutes to read

They're common medical myths which are often talked about - but are they true?

Produce assistant Abhishek Rathour of Pak'nSave Manukau stacking mangoes. Photo / Peter Meecham

NEW ZEALAND

Supermarket secrets revealed: Scones, packing shelves and how not to butcher a lamb

9 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Pak'nSave Manukau staff are working in-store at least 22 hours per day, sheesh!

Auckland District Court Judge Robert Ronayne. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland District Court judge dies suddenly

8 Jan, 2020 7:24pm
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Auckland District Court judge's death referred to the Coroner.

The airline has apologised following two failed attempts to take-off. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Airline apologises after Kiwi flyers ragdolled during two aborted take-offs

7 Jan, 2020 7:34pm
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The flight came to a juddering halt as it was about to take off ... twice in two days.

Sydney firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer was farewelled today at Horsley Park where a haka was performed at the request of family. He is pictured with daughter, Charlotte.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Surprise haka performed at funeral of Sydney firefighter

7 Jan, 2020 6:39pm
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Firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer's brigade workmates requested a haka - and they got one.

People with respiratory illnesses have been warned to keep alert of their surroundings. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Bushfire smoke a timely reminder to check inhalers, respiratory foundation says

7 Jan, 2020 6:00pm
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People with respiratory illnesses have been warned to keep alert of their surroundings.

Comedian and mental health campaigner, Mike King in 2017. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Comedian Mike King fractures ribs, busts shoulder in motorcycle crash

6 Jan, 2020 12:12pm
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The mental health advocate came off his motorcycle after driving through an oil patch.

Auckland's One Tree Hill is back dropped by an orange sky that was caused by smoke. Photo / Greg Bowker Visuals

NEW ZEALAND

Wind change likely to push Australian bushfire smoke away

5 Jan, 2020 7:00pm
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Smoke from the Australian bushfires affected the atmosphere above the North Island.

Scene of Auckland city as the skies changed colour. Photo / Angela Scott

NEW ZEALAND

'Why has the sky changed colour?' Police flooded with 111 calls about 'eerie' skies

5 Jan, 2020 3:42pm
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Australian bushfires are altering the skies 2000km away.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis in Iraq advised to leave amid security fears

5 Jan, 2020 3:39pm
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The NZDF has 45 people currently on rotation at Camp Taji, near Baghdad.

The sky above the Sky Tower in Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Photo / Luke Kirkness

NEW ZEALAND

'Eerie and scary': Smoke from bushfires turns NZ skies dark

5 Jan, 2020 2:40pm
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Smoke from the Australian bushfires has made its way over the Tasman Sea again.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis deployed in same region as fatal air strike on Iraqi militia

4 Jan, 2020 3:20pm
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New Zealand Defence Force members are training Iraqi security forces at Camp Taji.

Michael Pratt (pictured) operated the Girls Do Porn adult video service.

WORLD

'Malice and fraud': Victims of fugitive Kiwi porn boss awarded $19m

3 Jan, 2020 7:24pm
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Twenty-two plaintiffs were awarded US$12.7 million in a San Diego court.

NZ Breakers manager Fata Letoa. Photo / Facebook

SPORT

'Basketball will miss you': NZ Breakers mourn tragic death

3 Jan, 2020 7:15pm
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Friends and family have taken to social media to pay their respects to manager Fata Letoa.

Sunscreen should be applied generously around 15 to 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and then after every two hours. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

LIFESTYLE

Sunscreens explained: How to best protect yourself this summer

27 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Sunscreen is designed to protect us from the sun - what else do you need to know about it?

NEW ZEALAND

'Maximum capacity': Malls heaving as shoppers spend

21 Dec, 2019 12:43pm
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New Zealand's malls are teeming with people in the lead-up to Christmas ... in four days.

Surf beaches were among the places where most people aged over 65 drowned in preventable deaths this year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Drowning deaths: The age-group raising concerns

20 Dec, 2019 2:09pm
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The number of people aged over 65 drowning in preventable deaths has skyrocketed.

Christmas shopping at Westfield Mall in Albany. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's most sought after Christmas gifts revealed

20 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Spending in the lead-up to Christmas is increasing, as shopping trends for 2019 emerge.

Mark Stockdale says the AA expects fuel prices to fall at pumps around the country. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Price of fuel set to fall after price display change, expert says

18 Dec, 2019 3:30pm
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Mark Stockdale says the AA expects fuel prices to fall at pumps around the country.

A security guard watching a video monitoring surveillance system. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Say cheese: Major retailer trialling safety cameras as part of staff uniform

17 Dec, 2019 12:18pm
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Thieves cost retailers a lot of money.

Traffic out of the city inching along to the south on the Southern Motorway. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Are we there yet?': Worst traffic areas and times identified for holiday period

17 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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With an unprecedented number of roadworks expected, what will summer traffic be like?

Megan Purcell (7) weighs up her options as she picks out a tree for Christmas. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: What people look for in a Christmas tree?

10 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Real or fake, thick or thin, tall or short? What trees are perfect for Christmas?

Joel Young and his children, Kade (7), Mila (4) and Kyra (6). Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Eat well, pay less: Have the simple changes made a difference?

10 Dec, 2019 5:00am
8 minutes to read

Four separate households from across NZ were selected to take part in an experiment.

West coast beaches around Auckland, like Murirwai Beach (pictured), can be unpredictable. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

New technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summer

10 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Water Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.

Shaz Austin and her family, husband Dale and children Dylan, Vivienne and four-month-old Chloe. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Eat well, pay less: Households reveal where they want to improve diets

9 Dec, 2019 9:32am
8 minutes to read

Is it possible for Kiwi families to eat good, nutritious food without breaking the bank?

LIFESTYLE

Eat well, pay less: How to keep up a nutritious diet without blowing budget

9 Dec, 2019 6:08am
6 minutes to read

Is it possible for Kiwi families to eat good, nutritious food without breaking the bank?

Milk which hasn't been heat-treated can make people seriously ill in some cases. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

MPI fires stark warning to raw milk retailers

4 Dec, 2019 10:03am
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MPI says consumer health being put at risk through tactics that avoid compliance costs.

The incident took place along State Highway 6 on Friday afternoon. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Woman struck in face by flying fuel cap while driving

30 Nov, 2019 12:33pm
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The incident took place along State Highway 6 on Friday afternoon.

Several issues have occurred across BNZ's network. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

BNZ applications back online after major outages

30 Nov, 2019 10:29am
Quick Read

Technical issues had been resolved, the spokesman said and services were back online.

NEW ZEALAND

Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket

30 Nov, 2019 9:48am
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It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.

Pilots were forced to ground the aircraft in Tahiti because of a medical event. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Air NZ flight to Houston diverted to Tahiti after medical emergency

30 Nov, 2019 9:23am
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Pilots were forced to ground the aircraft in Tahiti because of a medical event.

A trolley self-service aisle at Woolworths Millers Junction Village in Melbourne. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Is this self-serve checkout the future of grocery shopping?

22 Nov, 2019 5:21pm
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There are only two Countdown self-serve checkouts like this in all of New Zealand.

Police clear public out of Mission Bay and Selwyn Reserve in Auckland. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland police warn high schools students not to fight

21 Nov, 2019 5:06pm
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Police say they will not tolerate violent or disorderly behaviour.

Swimming not advised sign at Whatipu Beach. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Fisherman swept off rocks at Whatipu Beach presumed dead

21 Nov, 2019 1:32pm
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Other fishermen tried desperately to save the man but he was quickly sucked out to sea.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall take part in a public walk at Viaduct Harbour. Photo / Pool

NEW ZEALAND

'It was awesome': Charles and Camilla charm crowd during Auckland walkabout

19 Nov, 2019 7:00pm
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Prince Charles spoke openly about New Zealand matters with our politicians today.

Prince Charles greets well-wishers at Auckland's Viaduct. Photo / Luke Kirkness

NEW ZEALAND

Big crowds welcome Charles and Camilla at Auckland's waterfront

19 Nov, 2019 1:53pm
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Big crowd welcomes royal pair at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

Prince Charles and Camilla attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park. Photo / AFP

NEW ZEALAND

Royal Highnesses impress locals throughout Auckland

18 Nov, 2019 7:00pm
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Day two of their New Zealand royal tour saw them visit several places throughout Auckland.

His Royal Highness Prince Charles takes part in the presentation of the Queens Colour for the RNZAF. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Wine, wool, Prince Charles' surprise job offer and a royal salute

18 Nov, 2019 2:20pm
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After the ceremony, the royals would learn of Niuean soldiers who served in WWI.

There is a number of heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings for the South Island. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Make the most of your weekend, foul weather is en route this week

17 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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There is a number of heavy rain and strong wind watches and warnings for the South Island.

As many as 40 police officers were called to the scene. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Police response to Mission Bay brawl questioned by witnesses

16 Nov, 2019 8:02pm
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The transport manager said he saw police at the park at 1pm, but none an hour later.

NEW ZEALAND

Police confirm using pepper spray during booze-fueled student brawl

16 Nov, 2019 4:08pm
4 minutes to read

As many as 100 students from throughout Auckland took part in the all-in brawl.

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: The most popular vehicle colours on NZ roads

14 Nov, 2019 3:24pm
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New Zealand's most popular car colours revealed - who takes the chequered flag?

Television sales are up according to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Couch potatoes: Number of TVs sold in NZ highest since 2014

14 Nov, 2019 8:11am
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The numbers dramatically decreased after 2014 but are back on the mend.

Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

NEW ZEALAND

Christmas presents: Would you return the favour to Auckland's giant Santa?

12 Nov, 2019 11:30am
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Auckland's giant Santa will make his farewell appearance this Christmas before retiring.

Tensions became increased between Go Bus and its drivers at strike actions today. Photo / Paul Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Managers alleged to have driven at employees during strike

11 Nov, 2019 3:03pm
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Tensions became increased between Go Bus and its drivers at strike actions today.

Just how dirty are bath toys. Photo / Dean Purcell

LIFESTYLE

The real ugly duckling: What's inside your rubber ducky?

11 Nov, 2019 11:35am
5 minutes to read

If you haven't seen the insides of your bath toys, you might want to take a look.

The father was outraged for students who had exams this morning through NCEA. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

'I am spitting tacks over this': Bus strikes disrupt students sitting exams

11 Nov, 2019 9:45am
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The father was outraged for students who had exams this morning through NCEA.

Air New Zealand is plugging the gaps left by Jetstar. Photo / NZPA

BUSINESS

The early bird gets the worm: Cheap flights to regional destinations dwindling

11 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Air NZ ramped up its regional services after Jetstar withdrawal from five regional routes.

Emergency services were called after a person pulled the unresponsive diver out of the water. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Diver's death: Local describes dangerous Coromandel currents

7 Nov, 2019 4:56pm
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Emergency services called after dive buddy pulled the unresponsive man out of the water.

It's understood the robbery happened at Roop Darshan. Police say no employees were hurt in the incident. Photo / Google

NEW ZEALAND

Aggravated robbery at Mount Roskill jewellery store

6 Nov, 2019 2:28pm
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Police say two men fled the scene in a vehicle after stealing a quantity of jewellery.

Do you know this person? Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Plea for brazen thief who stuck keys down pants to return stolen car

5 Nov, 2019 6:26pm
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Brazen key heist saw vehicle stolen from a business in Eden Terrace a week ago.

SPORT

Watch: Who to support in the Rugby World Cup final? The nation's dilemma

30 Oct, 2019 11:20am
3 minutes to read

The Herald hit the streets in Auckland to see who people were backing this weekend.

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Brazen thief sticks keys down her pants then steals car

30 Oct, 2019 8:49am
3 minutes to read

Owners of the car rental business are pleading with the public for information.

Water falls through the dimly light stairwell. Photo / Te Atatu Volunteer Fire Brigade

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity fire: New pictures shed light on devastating blaze

30 Oct, 2019 7:29am
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The photographs were taken by the crew of the Te Atatu Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Rugby fans Gerard Watt, Mark Shaw, Dave Grono and Tonny Ibbotson. Photo / Mark Shaw

SPORT

All Black fans make cool profit on World Cup final tickets after semifinal loss

29 Oct, 2019 4:44pm
2 minutes to read

After they lost the semifinal to England, the All Blacks will take on Wales for third.

Beauden Barrett darts through the English defence. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Team of the Rugby World Cup: Only one All Black named by great

29 Oct, 2019 9:00am
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The countdown to the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England has begun.