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Daily Shorts: Faceplant fail

From faceplanting athletes to sport movie ideas, Daily Shorts takes a look at the lighthearted side of sport.

Dirty Politics: Key players

John Armstong: Hager's claims light a fuse under the State of Key

One of the allegations in Nicky Hager's book is the modern day equivalent of the 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party's HQ at Watergate, writes John Armstrong.

Daredevil's epic adventure

For wheelchair user Jeremy "Jezza" Williams, travelling from Britain to Mongolia in a low-powered vehicle will be one tough adventure - especially when he's determined to throw himself out of a plane and down rapids along the way.

About the Herald's Hot Seat series

In the lead-up to the election, the Herald is delivering political leaders as they're meant to be seen. Under the grill.

High-vis sting slows drivers

A swarm of hi-vis vests kept drivers in check during a sting at a level crossing in Auckland last night.

Robots head down the farm

The field of robotics has well and truly taken off in the past few decades, boosted by increasing innovation and a significant drop in the cost of materials.

Girls star: 'I nearly died'

Dominic Corry: Five key Robin Williams film roles

Robin Williams never stopped pushing the limits of his versatility. Dominic Corry analyses five key film roles that demonstrated his range.

Big Lotto winner calls boss: 'I quit'

A Christchurch man who won a $14.3 million Powerball prize over the weekend called his boss to say "I quit" after he found out he'd struck the enormous jackpot.

The moment a baby is blown onto tracks

Police have released CCTV images showing the moment a child in a buggy on a London Underground platform was blown onto the track by a gust of wind.

Rare Maori figure in auction

A rare Maori statue is being sold at auction in France, and is expected to fetch up to $3.1 million.

Is this worth $1.5 million?

Leaked images of the secretive $1.5 million sculpture planned at the end of Queens Wharf show a simple, two-storey weatherboard state house.

Un-processing processed food

The other day one of my friends called me up to settle a nutrition-related debate between him and his girlfriend.

Can't save? Blame genes

We all know that we should save to ensure our golden years really do turn out to be what the name suggests but why do we find it so hard to do so?

Prince opens up about war

Prince Harry has recalled the "horrendous" images he saw during two tours of Afghanistan.

'Super Moon' casts its spell

Sky-gazers in awe of last night's Super Moon witnessed the closest and largest full moon of the year.