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What do you think of McDonald's all-day breakfast?
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What do you think of McDonald's all-day breakfast?

McDonald's Australia will be serving hashbrowns and hotcakes all day, while hungry Hamiltonians have been trialing the all-day breakfast concept for about a fortnight. The fast food giant responded to overwhelming demand on the back of a successful all-day breakie trial in the US. Shiftworkers and late risers were often missing the 10.30am breakfast cut-off, McDonald's Australia spokesman Mark Lollback said.

 Could breast cancer be wiped out by 2050?
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Could breast cancer be wiped out by 2050?

A haunting new campaign film from British charity Breast Cancer Now features real women who have been diagnosed with the disease voicing a pledge to eradicate breast cancer deaths by 2050. In the emotional clip, entitled The Last One, each woman says she won't be the last one to endure endless tests, break the terrible news to her children, or lose a breast to the disease. Perhaps the most poignant of them all is Alex Jones, who at just 25 cannot be cured. Source: Breast Cancer Now/Youtube

Design & Build: Episode 13
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Design & Build: Episode 13

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his fiance Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week.

Auckland Kindergarten Assoc. urge for enrollments
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Auckland Kindergarten Assoc. urge for enrollments

The Auckland Kindergarten Association hopes to encourage kindergartens back into the community. The association says early learning is the foundation for children's 'learning journey', and a great transition into school. iPads, smart televisions, interactive white boards and the potential addition of 3D printers are being used as learning tools at some of the Auckland kindergartens within the association.

Son's secret video to find his mum a boyfriend
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Son's secret video to find his mum a boyfriend

Son secretly films his mother over a year and creates a video to find her a boyfriend. Alex Norgay posted this video to YouTube with this message... 'I would like to introduce you to my mother, Eva, who´s single and deserves a good man. If you are that man or know someone who could be, than please contact us at: icouldbeadam@gmail.com' Source: alexnorgay/YouTube. Music: original score from TheBandsGonnaMakeIT

Prince Harry volleys home the winning goal
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Prince Harry volleys home the winning goal

Prince Harry has drawn comparisons to Paul Scholes with a top-class volley highlighting his appearance at The Cloud this afternoon. After shaking hands with plenty of dignitaries on his week-long tour, the Prince had a chance to showcase his talents with his feet, taking part in a five-a-side football game at The Cloud to promote the Under 20 Football World Cup.

Prince Harry: 'Told me to look after my dad'
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Prince Harry: 'Told me to look after my dad'

Earlier Prince Harry visited Middlemore spinal unit where he was welcomed with a speech by Sir Colin Meads. Rugby stars Keven Mealamu and Jerome Kaino presented the prince with an All Blacks jersey which had "P Harry" and the number 15 on it, at the end of his visit to the spinal unit.

Prince Harry visits Southern Cross Campus
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Prince Harry visits Southern Cross Campus

A very wet Prince Harry walked in to the school hall at Southern Cross Campus in Mangere this morning. The playful prince gave an exaggerated shake to get the rain off his navy blue suit much to he delight of the kids.

Prince Harry paddles a waka
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Prince Harry paddles a waka

Prince Harry completed a windy 40 minute waka journey, becoming the first royal to paddle the Whanganui River. Harry got out of the waka and gave a big thumbs up to the crew, later admitting he was "absolutely knackered." "That's my exercise done for the day." The Prince was given a specially carved hoe (paddle) to help his efforts, carved by the kaiurungi (waka steerer)

Raw: Prince Harry in Christchurch montage
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Raw: Prince Harry in Christchurch montage

Prince Harry then visited a very soggy University of Canterbury campus to cheers from hundreds of students who braved thunderstorms and hail to catch a glimpse of royalty. The prince was escorted into the Matariki building to speak directly with Student Volunteer Army members, including co-founder Sam Johnson.

Prince Harry visits Stewart and Ulva Islands
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Prince Harry visits Stewart and Ulva Islands

Prince Harry charmed his way into the hearts of many southerners on the second leg of his royal tour. After spending his first day in the capital, Prince Harry ventured south, first visiting Invercargill before heading to Stewart Island. Source:GovernorGeneralNZ/YouTube

Design & build: Episode 12
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Design & build: Episode 12

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week.

Deaf baby hears Mum for the first time
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Deaf baby hears Mum for the first time

Minnesota baby boy, Elijah Cook, was born earlier this year with profound hearing loss. At nine-weeks-old his tiny ears were fitted with hearing aids at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, allowing him to hear his mum, Ahavah, himself, and the world around him, for the first time. Source: Ahavah Cook/YouTube

Design & build: Episode 11
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Design & build: Episode 11

The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments and pitfalls every week.

Ed Sheeran 'The wedding singer'
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Ed Sheeran 'The wedding singer'

When Ed heard that Aussie radio station KIIS 1065 were helping to organise a special wedding for two of their deserving listeners, Matt and Kya, and that they had chosen one of his songs for their wedding dance he offered to come and surprise them and give them a wedding gift they will never forget. Footage: KIIS 1065/YouTube

Timelapse: Steven Joyce becomes an egg (for charity)
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Timelapse: Steven Joyce becomes an egg (for charity)

The Whittaker's Big Egg Hunt is organised to raise money for Auckland's Starship children's hospital. The super-sized egg painted by Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson is just one of 100 that will be placed throughout city centres - in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. For those keen to get in on the hunt, there are prizes for those who find the eggs, on display until April 7. The eggs will also be auctioned - 80 on Trade Me and 20 at a gala cocktail evening on March 31.

Topshop opening: Waiting in line
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Topshop opening: Waiting in line

Chipper teenagers, Tamana, 17, and Tamile, 14, have been waiting patiently in line since 4am. They have been following the progress of Topshop New Zealand and said they wouldn't line up for the any other brand.