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Phil Taylor
Senior Writer
Phil Taylor is a senior writer for the New Zealand Herald
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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How a Kiwi came to be busy in lockdown in Andorra painting the shoes of sports stars.
As Qantas cabin crew threaten over alleged mishandling, Air NZ won't give Covid numbers.
Airline crew member is a focus of inquiries to the origin of the biggest Covid-19 cluster.
More than 50 Covid-19 vaccines are being worked on at record pace
MOH reveals details on Covid-19 tests throughout the country
Kiwi family evacuated from Wuhan says Kiwi Covid19 lockdown should be tougher
Top detective reveals he was battling cancer while heading Grace Millane murder case.
The philosopher behind a world-beating Northland lodge that breaks all the rules.
Phil Taylor hunts for his friend who had dreams of becoming an air traffic controller.
Two bodies have been found this evening by divers searching for a father and son.
Caroline Wozniacki hopes it is seventh time lucky at ASB Classic on eve of her retirement.
Woman walked out of surf hours later and 10km away. Her son, 6, had walked 2km for help
Volcano victims can sue if they bought cruise trip in the US, says law expert.
It's back to scratch if the go-ahead isn't given for Erebus memorial in Parnell park
In the last move in a bitter feud over Erceg family fortune, mum favours 'black sheep' son
Opposition says memorial too big, park too small and it would change its vibe.
More lies emerge in interaction between Grace Millane murderer and recruitment executive.
Our favourite foods when we need comfort are chocolate and sweets.
A surprisingly high rate of allergies among Kiwis has been revealed by big new survey.
Biggest survey of our food habits in a decade reveals we are a contradictory lot.
Erebus memorial site rated poor but Government pressed on in process slammed by critics.
Auckland medical research team's stunning findings gain world attention.
Almost totally paralysed girl who doctors said should be allowed to die is off to school.
Former top Canadian justice official warns about causes of wrongful convictions.
Police have shelved their inquiry into suspected arson of Mt Eden heritage building.
Spark says it's on top of problems for knock-outs but ex-All Black will judge for himself.
Decision delayed on placing Erebus national memorial in Parnell Rose Gardens.
The Blue Chip group of companies owed $84 million to more than 2000 investors.
Unhappy rugby fans vow to sue Spark in $250 million class action over rugby coverage.
Row over national Erebus memorial hots up with claim that public were shown wrong plans.
Kiwi preacher, a friend of Australian PM, focus of White House snub claims
Auckland Council is about to decide on $200 million high-rise plan for Mission Bay.
Public urged to let politicians know whether they want The Crater, a waterfront stadium,
Locals have vowed to fight both the design and placement of the memorial.
"A photograph of Iraena was on the casket and it went with Mum."
Erebus family objects to choice of memorial of the air disaster for their local park.
John Hanlon, who had a string of hit songs in the 70s, has a rare terminal kidney disease
The last time the All Blacks lost at Eden Park a Kiwi kid called Anna Paquin won an Oscar.
Passions run high in Eden Park neighbourhood but most say they are supporters.
Study confirms most packaged foods are bad for us, researchers call on Government to act.
Legendary cop who helped a homeless teenage John Banks dies.
Mogul who fell in love with New Zealand 40 years ago backs Kiwi health researchers.
Farm worker entrusted inheritance to a new neighbour whose mini-skirts turned heads.
Auckland Council received 937 submissions of which 30 were recorded as opposed.
Fate of Eden Park Black Caps v India Sunday match lies with independent planners.
Watching the Cricket World Cup final "a patriotic duty", says union boss
He decided he was too young to die and has shed 122 kgs and feels "unstoppable".
White liberals and academics aren't helping solve problems of Māori, Alan Duff says.
Parents hope to get treatment in the US for energetic 2-year-old with rare cancer.
The former gang member helping Teina Pora tells his remarkable story of how he made it.
"I like my music loud at the weekends but so do a lot of the people here."
Bitter matrimonial dispute lies behind Mongrel Mob moving into upmarket Grey Lynn complex.
He sawed off his own fingers, survived an angina attack and has no plans to slow down.
Gang members move into upmarket Grey Lynn apartment complex and terrify the neighbours.