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The paneer tikka dish at Paradise. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Takeout stakeout: Paradise

26 May, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Paradise's popularity is legendary.

The AA's Mark Stockdale credited areas in Auckland with cheaper prices as being part of the 'Gull effect

NEW ZEALAND

Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland

24 May, 2018 2:53pm
4 minutes to read

The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.

Unleaded 91-octane fuel at $3.11 a litre on Great Barrier Island.

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: At $2.51 a litre is this NZ's most expensive petrol?

23 May, 2018 7:59am
3 minutes to read

These are the most expensive places to buy fuel in New Zealand.

Auckland midwife Sandy Grey says rising petrol prices are stretching a budget that's already too thin. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Midwife: Petrol hikes a 'kick in teeth''

23 May, 2018 5:00am
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An Auckland midwife says rising petrol prices are stretching her finances too thinly.

The BP in Mt Maunganui was selling 91 for 204.9 cents a litre on May 22 - not quite as high as others, selling at 229.9 a litre. Photo / George Novak

BUSINESS

How record high prices could backfire on petrol companies

22 May, 2018 8:56pm
4 minutes to read

AA calling for a tax reduction to curb prices as 91 octane reaches $2.30 a litre.

The Herald took a snapshot of petrol prices around the country after people sent in their images of petrol stations.

NEW ZEALAND

Petrol prices around NZ: How does your town shape up?

22 May, 2018 5:22pm
3 minutes to read

Where does your fuel station stack up around the country?

Top tips for reducing petrol use as prices at the pump keep rising. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

Record petrol prices: How to save money on fuel

22 May, 2018 5:14pm
3 minutes to read

Top tips for cutting down on the amount of petrol you use.

$A Showgirls contract detailed $200 fines for missing shifts and other infractions, a practice allegedly widespread among large strip clubs.$

NEW ZEALAND

Dancers fined: Showgirls club accused of heavy penalties

21 May, 2018 5:24pm
4 minutes to read

The Auckland woman said she was shocked to hear how strict the rules were.

Police at the scene of the fatal crash in Albany. Photo / Sam Sword

NEW ZEALAND

Teen cyclist killed in late-night hit-and-run

19 May, 2018 7:42am
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The teenager was on a bike at the time of the crash, which happened about 11pm on Friday.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson receives a hug from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after reading his Budget 2018 in Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Mixed reaction to social welfare plans

18 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Moves to tackle child poverty welcomed, but advocates say beneficiaries let down.

KidsCan boss Julie Chapman said she was relieved the wait was over.

NEW ZEALAND

Relief for KidsCan with more funds on the way

17 May, 2018 4:38pm
2 minutes to read

After an anxious wait, KidsCan has learned it will be funded for another 12 months.

The Salvation Army say they are pleased to see the Government tackling child poverty, but had hoped to see more.

NEW ZEALAND

Budget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and Union

17 May, 2018 4:08pm
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Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed

The Government has been criticised by advocates over benefit sanctions and more prison spending in its Budget. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Government is failing beneficiaries, advocates say

17 May, 2018 3:41pm
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Spending on police and no changes to benefit sanctions have been criticised by advocates

Finance Minister Grant Robertson's Budget has been met with mixed reactions regarding its efforts to reduce child poverty. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Mixed response for fund for vulnerable youth

17 May, 2018 3:17pm
3 minutes to read

Efforts to tackle child poverty in this year's Budget have been met with mixed responses.

Minister for Children Tracey Martin, left, pictured here with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, says the budget shows the Coalition Government's commitment to Kiwi kids. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Oranga Tamariki getting $270m over for next four years

17 May, 2018 2:39pm
3 minutes to read

"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."

Grant Robertson's Budget 2018 includes $7.9m of operating funding over four years to establish the Child Poverty Unit. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Budget 2018: $7.9 million to establish Child Poverty Unit

17 May, 2018 2:13pm
4 minutes to read

Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.

The sleeping capsule advertised for rent on Trade Me looked similar to this pod for sale on alibaba.com. Photo / Alibaba

NEW ZEALAND

Sleeper pods shut down by Auckland Council

17 May, 2018 12:50pm
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The pods were advertised on Trade me last year, but failed to get council consent.

Albany couple Martin Cooper and Kim van Hest. Photo /Jason Oxenham.

NEW ZEALAND

Budget: What NZ families would love to see - Case 1: The financially secure

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

Funding for mental health, first home buyers and public transport were high priorities

Richard Mackay, pictured with his granddaughter at his house in Tinopai near Dargaville, said he would believe Chorus' promises when he saw them.

NEW ZEALAND

Faulty landline triggers 'panic mode' for stroke patient

16 May, 2018 3:34pm
3 minutes to read

Chorus has promised to fix the line permanently after a string of temporary fixes

James Malcolm, one of the comedians performing during the Comedy Festival.

ENTERTAINMENT

A hit and miss hour with James Malcolm

15 May, 2018 8:45pm
2 minutes to read

It's a work in progress, but Malcolm's show has flashes of brilliance

The home page for Social Pages, a social media advertising company. Photo / Socialpages.co.nz

BUSINESS

13 Commerce Commission complaints about advertising company

15 May, 2018 2:40pm
5 minutes to read

Social Pages has defended itself and says complainants suffer from "buyer's remorse".

NEW ZEALAND

Why we're willing to pay more for designer labels

14 May, 2018 12:23pm
4 minutes to read

The World saga raises questions about why people are willing to pay more for labels

Kelly Savage, who died in Japan after being restrained for 10 days in a mental health facility.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi's family in Japan for anniversary of his death

14 May, 2018 8:06am
3 minutes to read

A year since her son died in a Japanese hospital, Martha Savage is lobbying for change

In later footage police sirens can be heard as the car drives down the Northern Motorway towards the city.

NEW ZEALAND

Caught on camera: Thief steals taxi and goes on joyride

12 May, 2018 9:06pm
3 minutes to read

The taxi driver stopped to help the man who said he'd suffered a seizure.

Countdown supermarket said they usually sold eight times as many flowers on Mother's Day than the average Sunday, according to sales data. Photo / 23RF

NEW ZEALAND

Shoppers splash out for Mother's Day

12 May, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

We love to treat our mums to flowers, chocolate and a thoughtful card on Mother's Day.

Nic Sampson uses his acting skills to elevate his comedy.

ENTERTAINMENT

Is this the best show of the Comedy Fest?

9 May, 2018 8:33am
2 minutes to read

Do not miss this show.

TRAVEL

Rotorua: Trees company

8 May, 2018 3:00pm
3 minutes to read

Tess Nichol enjoys the solitude of a redwood forest, with only a few youthful distractions

Auckland Council has simple advice to keep your home warm over winter: get heat into your home, keep it there and reduce moisture.

NEW ZEALAND

How to keep warm this winter

6 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Frosty mornings are back, but there are some simple - and cheap - ways to stay warm.

Nick Loosley of Everybody Eats holding a Toms shoe - his organisation has 300 pairs give away to those in need. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Pop-up restaurant serving sole food to the needy

6 May, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Charitable pop-up restaurant offering footwear as well as food

The fish of the day omelette with smashed potatoes. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Grey Lynn brunch spot needs work, we will return

5 May, 2018 11:15am
2 minutes to read

Once the teething problems are ironed out, we'll be back.

Richard Morgan lived to climb, and was on a trip to a popular Australian climbing spot when he fell, suffering a raft of serious injuries last week. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi who fell 30m from rock climbing wall recovering

4 May, 2018 12:50pm
3 minutes to read

The experienced climber suffered serious injuries including a broken jaw when he fell

Rose Matafeo operates at full energy for the entire hour.

ENTERTAINMENT

Rose Matafeo delivers one of the fest's best shows

4 May, 2018 8:55am
2 minutes to read

Matafeo goes for broke in an hour of non-stop energy and laughter

Thomas Sainsbury's humour is gently mocking rather than acerbically witty.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sainsbury much more than Paula

30 Apr, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Comic has value even when he doesn't quite hit mark.

Satyam Chetty appears for sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Man jailed for rape of teen was on bail for previous sexual offending

27 Apr, 2018 9:40am
3 minutes to read

Satyam Chetty was jailed for 10 years for two rapes, including that of a 13-year-old.

Information released to the Herald under the OIA showed the safe was cracked open by a rubbish compactor truck. Photo / 123rf

NEW ZEALAND

Rubbish collectors used compactor to break open safe with $30k inside

23 Apr, 2018 4:35pm
3 minutes to read

'Compacting cycle' broke open safe, revealing estimated $30,000 cash to contractors.

Shiree Mackay is worried that her elderly father will die if his landline is not fixed, because it is connected to his St John medical alert pendant. Photo / Peter Meecham

NEW ZEALAND

'Dad could die' if landline not fixed, say family

23 Apr, 2018 3:47pm
3 minutes to read

The man and his family say fixing the faulty landline is a matter of life or death.

About 150 Vector customers are still without power following last week's storm. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Call to Utilities Disputes fast-tracks lengthy power outage

20 Apr, 2018 1:23pm
4 minutes to read

Desperate, the Epsom woman called Utility Disputes who fast-tracked her repairs.

The wreck of one of the cars from the accident, which claimed three lives. Photo / Newshub

NEW ZEALAND

Triple fatality crash: Ute was reported stolen before collision

20 Apr, 2018 8:38am
4 minutes to read

A 54-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.

NEW ZEALAND

Uber drivers call foul on $65 'drop off' fees on viaduct

18 Apr, 2018 7:33pm
3 minutes to read

Tensions are rising between parking enforcement and Uber drivers at Princes Wharf.

Advocacy groups says wheel clamping should be banned - but have welcomed moves to regulate the practice.

NEW ZEALAND

Wheel clamping regulation 'a good start' says Consumer NZ

17 Apr, 2018 2:42pm
3 minutes to read

Both consumer watchdogs and staff within the industry have welcomed regulation.

More victims of Beds to Go have come forward - and another bed shop has offered to step in and help. Photo / Tess Nichol

BUSINESS

Bed shop collapse: Family $3600 out of pocket, sleeping on the floor

17 Apr, 2018 11:45am
4 minutes to read

One family of four had to sleep on the floor for more than a week after moving house.

Government regulation of the wheel clamping industry is likely to introduce a cap on the amount a private parking enforcement company could demand from a motorist. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Wheel clamping regulation is coming, Minister says

16 Apr, 2018 8:53pm
3 minutes to read

The Government has signalled regulation is on the cards for the contentious practice

One woman who bought a bed from Beds to Go in Newmarket said her son was now sleeping on the floor after her delivery never arrived. Photo / Tess Nichol

BUSINESS

Sleeping on the floor: Buyers furious after bed shop shuts

16 Apr, 2018 7:01pm
3 minutes to read

Customers say they paid for their beds up front, but the orders were never delivered.

A salad from Fed Deli. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Brunch: Deli-cious eats day and night

15 Apr, 2018 2:00pm
3 minutes to read

No matter what time of day or night, this eatery delivers.

Andrew Field will receive a Royal Humane Society silver medal for his actions in September last year. Photo / Viv Logie

NEW ZEALAND

Heroic bridge rescue earns teen Royal Humane Society medal

12 Apr, 2018 4:19pm
2 minutes to read

Local police have called diesel mechanic apprentice Andrew Field's action "heroic"

Matt Silver in fireman's gear with one of his trucks, which he is now selling on Trade Me. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Bachelor of sirens sells up rare fire trucks so he can settle down

12 Apr, 2018 1:38pm
3 minutes to read

Matt Silver is still looking for a new home for his unique collection, which didn't sell.

Worker pay negotiations with Huckleberry and the union is understood to be underway. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Strike action reversed as Huckleberry negotiates workers' pay

12 Apr, 2018 11:54am
3 minutes to read

Workers of Mt Eden Huckleberry have backed down from industrial action.

Jenny Davison of Pixie Party Supplies with a gender reveal balloon, one of her most popular gender reveal items in a growing market. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

Gender reveal party supplies a booming business in NZ

11 Apr, 2018 4:50pm
4 minutes to read

Demand for gender reveal supplies is taking of as Kiwis start to mimic global trend

Phone lines are down on Woodside Road, Massy after a powerful storm hit most of the country last night. Photo / Dean Purcell.

NEW ZEALAND

Forecasters' Twitter feeds show speed of storm's escalation

11 Apr, 2018 10:34am
2 minutes to read

Warnings of a chilly night quickly changed to reports of 100km/h winds in Auckland.

Kiwis have weighed in on Taika Waititi's comments. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis respond to Taika Waititi's racism comments

10 Apr, 2018 3:19pm
5 minutes to read

Kiwis weigh in on Taika Waititi's racism comments.

NEW ZEALAND

Girls wrongly claim teacher groped them; police under fire

9 Apr, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Teacher tells watchdog of the prejudice in examining the 'disgusting' allegations.

George and Olga Hawkins with their son Nikolai, 8. Nikolai received a $23,000 tax bill from IRD. Photo / Nick Reed

BUSINESS

Auckland Boy, 8, gets $23,000 tax bill

7 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Father of 8-year-old schoolboy gobsmacked after a huge tax bill is sent to his son by IRD.

More than 200,000 Kiwi drivers have checked to see if their car is affected by the airbag recall since Wednesday. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Airbag recall website tops 1 million views

6 Apr, 2018 6:11pm
3 minutes to read

More than 200,000 drivers have checked to see whether their car is part of the recall.

NEW ZEALAND

Shopping around could save home sellers $10,000

5 Apr, 2018 5:41pm
4 minutes to read

Consumer says people selling their home should shop around, and don't be scared to haggle.

Otahuhu resident Jess Denholm has erected a fence to close the Seaside Park car park in the evenings to stop youths drinking in their cars. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Fed-up neighbours fight back, blocking party hotspot

2 Apr, 2018 4:55pm
4 minutes to read

Fed up with parties every weekend, locals have blocked the carpark off with a campervan.

Anthony Joshua (left) and Joseph Parker exchange blows at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Photo / Dean Purcell.

NEW ZEALAND

'We knew it would be tough': Parker fans stand by their hero

1 Apr, 2018 12:00pm
3 minutes to read

He may have been beaten, but the fans are still cheering for Joseph Parker.

A changing clmiate will bring with it longer, more intense dry spells which will make it harder for farmers to grow crops.

NEW ZEALAND

Are we running out of fresh food?

1 Apr, 2018 5:00am
11 minutes to read

Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?

Tempura battered sticky rice, called sushi fries, at Wu and You restaurant in Mount Eden Auckland. Photo/ Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

Would you eat sushi fries?

1 Apr, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The Mt Eden restaurant's sushi fries are the latest twist on the classic favourite.

The sheer amount of information Facebook collects about each of us is creepy. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

What does Facebook know about you?

31 Mar, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

How to make your Facebook a little more secure in wake of Cambridge Analytica.

At the top of the Skyline, Rotorua. Photo / Skyline Rotorua

TRAVEL

Rotorua: Wide-eyed and warm

25 Mar, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Tess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.

The tranquillity of the Marlborough Sounds belies the thoughts going through the writer's head.

LIFESTYLE

Confronting hard truths on Outward Bound

24 Mar, 2018 11:10am
8 minutes to read

Tess encounters a major learning curve about her own abilities on Outward Bound.

Ed Sheeran is playing at Mt Smart Stadium tonight. Photo / WireImage

NEW ZEALAND

Fun for fans as city pumps with action

24 Mar, 2018 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Hundreds of thousands of people will be flocking to events in Auckland this weekend.