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Auckland has recorded its biggest quarterly house price jump in in two years. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Bouncing back: Auckland house prices make biggest jump in two years

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am

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Nearly 1800kg of methamphetamine seized across the country last year - almost double the previous record. File photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am

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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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SPORT

'Don't come back': Aussie media react to Black Caps thrashing

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Student's uni enrolment terminated, visa cancelled after alleged rape

7 Jan, 2020 5:03pm
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Forced out by smoke: Life on the edge of the Hawke's Bay forest fire

7 Jan, 2020 4:03pm
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SPORT

Former Hurricanes star has successful neck surgery, remains in hospital

8 Jan, 2020 5:10am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Will the Oscars get as nostalgic as Hollywood did in 2019?

7 Jan, 2020 6:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Once-in-a-lifetime NZ trip: Tourist caught out by new visa rules

7 Jan, 2020 3:41pm
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BUSINESS

Bottom of the barrell: Tamarind creditors top US$300m

7 Jan, 2020 7:26pm
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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.

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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.

An image of US President Donald Trump is splashed with paint by protesters as they hold a rally opposing the recent attack of the US against Iran. Photo / AP

WORLD

Comment | The nightmare stage of Trump's rule is here

7 Jan, 2020 3:42pm
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New York Times: Unstable and impeached, the president pushes the US toward war with Iran.

SPORT

'Clumsy mistake': All Black signing slammed by UK pundit

7 Jan, 2020 2:45pm
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BUSINESS

The tech that will invade our lives in 2020

7 Jan, 2020 5:00pm
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Ike, the patriarch of Wellington Dog Section. Photo / NZ Police

NEW ZEALAND

'He'll be missed': Police pay tribute to former Dog Squad star, Ike

7 Jan, 2020 8:45pm
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Ike, the patriarch of Wellington Dog Section, died on Monday in his 13th year.

Just imagine if everyone made this their resolution ...

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Sideswipe: New Year's resolution suggestion

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Looking at some of the more humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Off duty lifeguard Mitchell Powell saved two lives within three days. Photo / Supplied

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A naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug me

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Freezing, exhausted and having accepted death. The look on his face is one I won't forget.

The map showed Australia's bush fires overlaid on the United States. Photo / Twitter

WORLD

Bush fires: Americans baffled by the size of Australia

7 Jan, 2020 9:00pm
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Many people said the map put the fires into perspective for them.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi jailed in Singapore for attack on girlfriend

7 Jan, 2020 4:58pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Herald morning quiz: January 8

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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The ketogenic diet calls for 90 per cent of daily calories to come from fat. Photo / 12RF

LIFESTYLE

What is the keto diet and does it work?

7 Jan, 2020 7:00pm
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New York Times: The diet is hailed for dropping pounds, but for how long?

Respective New Zealand captains Kane Williamson, Laura Langman and Kieran Read after the conclusion of their World Cup campaigns. Photos - Photosport and Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Gold, silver and bronze: What it's like to cover three World Cups

7 Jan, 2020 7:00pm
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Three World Cups in six months is quite the emotional rollercoaster, writes Liam Napier.

Ron Middleton in his pink fire retardant splashed SUV. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Firefighter accidentally 'pinked' by plane helping fight Napier blaze

7 Jan, 2020 4:54pm
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The real colour story - Pink silviculturist.

Desk-sharing, open-plan and higher density office spaces are all the trend. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The dark side of hip open plan office design

7 Jan, 2020 10:23am
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Financial Times: Modern workspaces are too often noisy 'battery chicken farms' for humans.

Samaia King had the windows of her Mazda Demios smashed, before somebody attempted to hot wire the car later the same day on January 4. Photo / Supplied

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The lengths thieves will go to steal a car: Woman targeted twice in 90 minutes

7 Jan, 2020 2:25pm
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Glass and wires lie scattered in Samaia King's car, the pick of the Bay's underworld.

A video of the clever trick has enraged viewers. Photo / Twitter

LIFESTYLE

'Genius' egg-peeling hack: People furious over one detail

7 Jan, 2020 11:45am
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A video of the clever trick has enraged viewers.

Sanna Marin, the Prime Minister of Finland at the European Council. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

This country's leader wants a four-day week, six-hour workday

7 Jan, 2020 7:08am
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Interest in the four-day week is growing.

Brad Pitt arrives at the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Photo / AP.

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Brad Pitt opens up on relationship with Jennifer Aniston

7 Jan, 2020 8:42am
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The 56-year-old actor spoke candidly about his relationship with his former wife.

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The dark side of hip open plan office design

Financial Times: Modern workspaces are too often noisy 'battery chicken farms' for humans.

Cars are getting smarter all the time, and increasingly connect to the internet in order to download over-the-air updates. Photo / 123RF

Inside the race to stop self-driving cars being hacked and turned into weapons

Telegraph: elf-driving cars have the potential to be "fully loaded weapons".

Novak Djokovic says if the air quality is affected Tennis Australia will be forced to create some rules about it. Photo / AP

As fires spread, so do player concerns ahead of Australian Open

New York Times: Novak Djokovic to put air quality considerations on pre tournament agenda.

Mourners at a funeral for Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani and others who were killed with him, in Tehran. Photo / AP

What is Trump's Iran strategy? Few seem to know

New York Times: Friend and foe alike are puzzled over what Trump aimed to achieve.

1917 became a late-breaking Oscar season favourite after winning at the Golden Globe Awards. Photo / Supplied

With 1917's Globes upset, Hollywood banishes Netflix to no man's land

Telegraph: 1917's win proves Hollywood is still in play against growing might of Netflix.

The main Street of Mogo, Australia. Wildfires have swept through the area. Photo / Matthew Abbott, The New York Times

The springs ran dry. Then this Australian town burned

New York Times: Residents in some lush rural places thought blazes would never reach them.

The screenplay categories at the Oscars are rarely judged on words alone. Photo / Getty Images

The mystery of the Oscars: How do you really vote for a script?

New York Times: The best screenplay categories are rarely judged on the words alone.

Players for Camden High School and Plesantville High School face off. Micah Tennant, 10, was fatally shot earlier in November when the teams played. Photo / Hannah Yoon, The New York Times

An overlooked danger: School shootings after hours

New York Times: Active-shooter drills in school are standard. After-hours are wide open.

An overview of Magadan and the Nagaev Bay, Russia. Photo / Emile Ducke, The New York Times

It's 50 below. The past is a horror show. You'd dream of escaping, too

New York Times: The Soviet gulag of Magadan struggles to keep its residents from fleeing.

OneRoof

Were you born in this house?

7 Jan, 2020 3:19pm
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Grand Devonport villa has played a special part in many people's lives.

How your company supports staff in the days after a traumatic event can have a lasting impact. Photo / Getty

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When disaster and trauma hits at work

5 Jan, 2020 12:54pm
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How companies support during workplace trauma or death can have a lasting impact.

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Can this new electric SUV knock Tesla off the top?

7 Jan, 2020 2:30pm
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Fisker has finally unveiled the highly-anticipated Ocean SUV.

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Police seize $2.15m from Auckland karaoke bar owner

7 Jan, 2020 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi fighting Oz inferno fears blaze may become 'magafire'

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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NZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Zoo animals produce tonnes of waste each year. Where does it go?

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Editorial: Pullout of NZ troops in Iraq imperative

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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A naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug me

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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A naked Frenchman should have drowned. Somehow he lived to hug me

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Politics

A former Pripyat resident records herself by a Christmas tree decorated with family photos installed last month in a central square of the abandoned city near Chernobyl, Ukraine. Photo / AP

Letters: Hope lies in young people

World powers don't care what climate change will do to people and all living things.

Given that 2019 was pronounced by Jacinda Ardern to be her Year of Delivery, the consensus is that it failed to eventuate. Photo / File

Political Roundup: Are politicians delivering for New Zealanders?

This is what you need to know as we move into an election year.

A scientist says dangerous climate change has already started in Australia. Photo / supplied

Comment: Australia – dangerous climate change is here with you now

Expert asks Australian politicians: How can you sleep when your beds are burning?

Whanganui District councillor Rob Vinsen: Taken to task by reader Julie Gordon for cultural insensitivity.

Letters: Councillor berated for comments

There'll be no equality for Māori until councillors can see beyond their own monoculture.

New Zealand troops have been training Iraqi soldiers in Camp Taji since 2015. Photo / Supplied

NZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tension

It comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.

Some firefighters are missing out on ACC support for cancers linked to their work, their union says. Photo / Dean Purcell

Call for action on firefighter cancer law change

Firefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.

Latest From Business

Tamarind Taranaki, which operated the Tui fields around 50km off the Taranaki coast, was placed in liquidation and receivership in December. Photo / supplied.

BUSINESS

Bottom of the barrell: Tamarind creditors top US$300m

7 Jan, 2020 7:26pm

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BUSINESS

New car registrations shrink for first year in ten

7 Jan, 2020 2:46pm
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Foreign ownership of local sharemarket falls as Aussies take profits

7 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Uber teams up with Hyundai on flying taxi plan

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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The dark side of hip open plan office design

7 Jan, 2020 10:23am
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BUSINESS

Leading questions: Castle Point's Stephen Bennie points the finger at ANZ

7 Jan, 2020 1:00pm
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BUSINESS

Class actions feature of key litigation events this year

7 Jan, 2020 11:31am
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BUSINESS

CES 2020: Lenovo shows off first foldable-screen PC

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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Chris Keall: I got busted for using my phone while driving - and got off lightly

7 Jan, 2020 8:24am
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Police stats show a sharp increase in offending over the decade since the law change.

BUSINESS

'Dazzling' NZ golf course beats Trump's best in global rankings

7 Jan, 2020 9:33am
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"Top contender among latest generation of world-class courses" - Golf Digest

NZ has tried and failed to fix its methamphetamine crisis for 20 years. Now the country is facing a second wave of the epidemic.

Smokefree Rockquest 2019 (G)

This series of webisodes follow the Smokefreerockquest 2019 journey around Aotearoa.

Driven Battles

Watch some of New Zealand's most well known faces (and voices) battle it out in Driven's series of driving challenges

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SPORT

Focus: Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki 'have a blast' in historic doubles match

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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Focus: Smoke from Australia turned central and northern New Zealand skies yellow

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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Focus: Auckland commuters should prepare for gridlock in the CBD

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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Local Focus: Bay Groms helping kids get surf smart

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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Focus: New Zealand's 2019-2020 holiday period road toll

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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New Zealand's 2019 road toll

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: 19 year-old pedestrian hit by car on Greenlane East

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Homicide investigation underway following death near Waihi Beach

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Clean up underway after a glass panel shattered on top of an elderly couple in central Queenstown

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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BRAND INSIGHT

Investors hit hard

27 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

5G Gaming is Live

10 Dec, 2019 10:10am
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Kiwis shun bank term deposits

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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GMP Pharmaceuticals team with event partners & sponsors. Photo / Smoke Photography

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NZ 'waste' in demand in China

6 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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Cloud Gaming is the Future

3 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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How your home funds your travel

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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Tourists could "smash" Auckland

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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No 'sugar rush' for economy

29 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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What makes an engaging mobile game?

25 Nov, 2019 12:00am
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House price predictions: Why it matters if you get them wrong

7 Jan, 2020 8:09am

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Revealed: New Zealand's most tightly held suburbs

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The last million-dollar 'do-ups' in Ponsonby

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How to pay off the 25-year mortgage faster

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Renovating for sale: 6 tips that will boost your house price

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Five quirkiest homes for sale right now

6 Jan, 2020 3:19pm
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Hobbiton style, a tiny house and a geodesic dome are on the list.

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Star Wars dome homes take beach living to next level

6 Jan, 2020 3:17pm
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climate change is ensconced in the public mind as intensifying the drought and the fires. Photo / Jeremy Piper

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Chas Keys: This could be tipping point for Aussies and PM

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am

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WORLD

This escalated very quickly: Four words that made Trump 'snap'

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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With four words, supreme leader of Iran unknowingly goaded Trump into killing Soleimani.

A collapsed building with car crushed underneath, following an earthquake in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Photo / AP

WORLD

6.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity

7 Jan, 2020 11:40pm
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A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn today.

Coffins of Qassem Soleimani and others who were killed by a U.S. drone strike, are carried on a truck surrounded by mourners during a funeral procession, in the city of Kerman, Iran. Photo / AP

WORLD

Iran TV: 35 killed in stampede at funeral for slain general

7 Jan, 2020 10:46pm
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Iranian state TV says the stampede erupted in Kerman, the hometown of Qassem Soleimani.

WORLD

Iran Guard leader threatens to 'set ablaze' US-backed areas

7 Jan, 2020 9:50pm
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Hossein Salami's pledge sparks cries from the crowd of supporters of "Death to Israel!"

Motoring News

Chris Johnston is the quickest driver on a New Zealand drag strip this summer 5.569secs/262.79mph pass at Meremere in November. COLIN SMITH PHOTO

NZ's fastest dragsters set to do battle at Meremere this weekend

7 Jan, 2020 6:05pm
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Can this new electric SUV knock Tesla off the top?

7 Jan, 2020 2:30pm
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7 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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PARIS - APRIL 30: Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn attends a meeting with Renault shareholders at CNIT de La Defense on April 30, 2010 in Paris, France. Ghosn seeks anothe

Japan vows to improve border security following Ghosn's escape

7 Jan, 2020 9:30am
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Tesla share prices hit record highs after landmark 2019

6 Jan, 2020 11:29am
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566kW V8 monster: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 for sale in NZ

6 Jan, 2020 11:20am
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Iconic Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 from Knight Rider reboot up for auction

6 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: (EDITORS NOTE: A polarizing filter was used for this image.) Scott McLaughlin driver of the #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustang celebrates on the podium duri

Scott McLaughlin auctioning prized possession for bushfire charities

6 Jan, 2020 9:18am
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SPORT

'Don't come back': Aussie media react to Black Caps thrashing

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am

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SPORT

'Likely to end his test career': Black Caps player ratings v Australia

7 Jan, 2020 5:50pm
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Comment: ASB Classic produces a must-watch phenomenon

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Fatialofa's neck surgery a success

8 Jan, 2020 5:10am
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Rattue: Why Black Caps disgrace harms Williamson's legacy

7 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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Black Caps coach hits back at 'silly' criticism

7 Jan, 2020 6:00pm
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Dylan Cleaver: It cannot possibly get worse for Black Caps

6 Jan, 2020 6:20pm
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Steven Adams on THAT kick to the groin

7 Jan, 2020 1:30pm
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Beauden Barrett soaking in the action at the ASB Classic. Photo / Getty

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'Watching greatness': Barrett battles jet lag to catch Serena

7 Jan, 2020 8:20pm
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Arriving home, Beauden Barrett wasted little time in catching one of tennis' greatest.

Matt Henry's place in the Black Caps is one of those in jeopardy. Photo / Getty

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Careers over? The players who will be axed by the Black Caps

7 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Several players unlikely to be retained for India series, but selectors have big headache.

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7 Jan, 2020 1:30pm

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Grace Millane murder trial: Accused admits to disposing of body

7 Jan, 2020 1:30pm

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Focus: Operation Frontia. Massive amount of meth caught on the coast

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Simon Wilson interviews Jordan Peterson

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7 Jan, 2020 1:30pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kim Kardashian's 'delusional' response to bushfires

7 Jan, 2020 1:53pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Harvey Weinstein hit with new rape charges in Los Angeles

7 Jan, 2020 9:52am
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Brad Pitt opens up on relationship with Jennifer Aniston

7 Jan, 2020 8:42am
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Sacha Baron Cohen uses Taika's hit film in swipe at Mark Zuckerberg

7 Jan, 2020 8:05am
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The highlights from the Golden Globes

7 Jan, 2020 7:06am
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Smells like teen spirit: Dave Grohl's daughter wows in Nirvana reunion

7 Jan, 2020 9:10am
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'I can't do this' Lizzo targeted by trolls

7 Jan, 2020 8:36am
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Joaquin Phoenix and Moby attend the 2018 National Animal Rights Day in Los Angeles. Photo / Facebook.

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Moby reveals Joaquin Phoenix behind Golden Globes vegan menu

7 Jan, 2020 1:07pm
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The Joker star was behind the charge for the Golden Globes to serve plant-based meals.

All roads are leading to Oscar contention for Sam Mendes' war epic 1917. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

1917: World War I epic is a date with destiny

7 Jan, 2020 3:00pm
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The movie was a big winner at the 2020 Golden Globes.

Movies

Harvey Weinstein, center, leaves court following a bail hearing. Photo / AP.

MOVIES

Harvey Weinstein hit with new rape charges in Los Angeles

7 Jan, 2020 9:52am
2 minutes to read

The disgraced movie mogul is now facing further charges in Los Angeles.

MOVIES

Brad Pitt opens up on relationship with Jennifer Aniston

7 Jan, 2020 8:42am
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The 56-year-old actor spoke candidly about his relationship with his former wife.

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Challenge yourself with the latest Code Cracker, Sudoku, Wordsearch and Crossword puzzles

Emily Blunt starred opposite what actor in the 2014 science fiction blockbuster Edge of Tomorrow? Photo / Supplied

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Herald morning quiz: January 8

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Choreographer and dancer Parris Goebel used Instagram to fundraise for the Australia bush fire relief efforts. Photo / File

Kiwi star in fundraising drive for bush fire victims

6 Jan, 2020 1:36pm
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Parris Goebel dismisses criticism of move on Instagram.

Nude in bed: The Seven Sharp bit that 'crossed the line'

5 Jan, 2020 8:00am
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Hilary and Jeremy got into bed together for a segment that's been called "inappropriate"

Home and Away actress Sam Frost has been enjoying the Kiwi sunshine over the past week. Photo / Instagram

Home and Away star holidays it up in North Island

2 Jan, 2020 5:15pm
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The Australian actress rang in the New Year across the ditch on Kiwi soil.

The annual Spy Awards - the people that stood out and shone on our pages.

And the winner is ... Spy's best of 2019

29 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Here's Spy's best celebrity stuff-ups, sightings, and hook-ups for 2019.

Toni Street has dubbed the incident 'Boobgate'.

Toni Street's TV 'boobgate': 'They were not my nipples'

26 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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Toni Street has defended an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on Seven Sharp.

Former All Black Ali Williams is dating billionaire ZURU co-founder Ana Mowbray. Digitally altered image.

Lock and loaded: Former All Black finds love with billionaire

25 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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The former All Black has been seeing ZURU co-owner Anna Mowbray for around six months.

Millie Elder-Holmes' fierce new look in 2019

22 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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Millie got the stunning new tattoo to celebrate her 31st birthday

J.Lo's engages secret Kiwi weapon for Superbowl dance-off

22 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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J.Lo is bringing in the big guns for her Superbowl shake-off against Shakira.

Welcome to the New Generation of Horse Racing

22 Dec, 2019 6:00am
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Spy has learnt that the Boxing Day races will take a generational turn next year.

NZ Herald Job Market

Got a job interview? Don't say these 7 things

5 Jan, 2020 10:49am

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JOB MARKET

Work smarter: How to get ahead in the office in 2020

28 Dec, 2019 5:51am
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JOB MARKET

How to organise your to-dos before the New Year

26 Dec, 2019 8:49am
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JOB MARKET

How to de-stress and unwind after a busy year at work

22 Dec, 2019 12:06am
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JOB MARKET

Heading away? Here's the best way to leave work behind

20 Dec, 2019 12:00am
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Not giving a bonus? Here's what your company could offer instead

19 Dec, 2019 12:09pm
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JOB MARKET

Minimum wage rise to benefit 250,000 workers

18 Dec, 2019 11:50am
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JOB MARKET

'Marie Kondo' your workspace in 2020 and reap the rewards

2 Jan, 2020 10:47am
4 minutes to read

Start the new year at work with a decluttered workspace that will make your job easier.

Head into the 2020 workplace prepared with our 20 tips. Photo / Getty Images

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Work smarter: How to get ahead in the office in 2020

28 Dec, 2019 5:51am
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The past decade has seen a shift in the way we work - and more change is expected in 2020.

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Spanish summer salad

Calendula petals add flavour and colour to this salad, and are filled with anioxidants.

Shallot and eggplant tart

Simple to assemble and a great way to serve a group with as nibbles.

Moroccan fish stew

A simple, fragrant way to cook up your summer fish catch.

Bacon-wrapped lychees

You can serve these nibbles with the sticks inserted into a cucumber.

New year, new you: Healthy salads

A selection of our favourite healthy salads to add to your repertoire.

Mexican quinoa with black beans and and avocado

Spice up dinner time with this yummy meal.

Breakfast treat: Almond bites with freeze dried strawberries

Treat guests for brunch with these delicious almond bites.

New year, new you: Fresh lunch ideas

Recipes to kickstart healthy eating in 2020.

Broccoli salad with chickpeas and chilli

This salad will be a crowd-pleaser.

House party: Recipes for the holiday home or bach

Meal ideas ideal for summer holidays at the bach.

Berry beet smoothie

Ease the New Years' Eve hangover with this smoothie with a healthy kick.

Summer fish burger on pita bread

A summer seafood twist on burgers to enjoy before New Years' Eve festivities.

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The Australian actress says she has vowed to make 2020

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Rebel Wilson's dramatic weight loss

7 Jan, 2020 9:16am

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Is sobriety the new diet?

7 Jan, 2020 12:55pm
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Why it's not just Harvey Weinstein on trial

7 Jan, 2020 11:30am
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Man's pick-up truck was stolen with his dog inside. He found the body days later

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How to stick with your New Year's resolutions

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