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'No other option'

35 min ago

Prince Harry says he "feels a great sadness" about leaving his royal duties in first public comments since split.

Truth about rugby relationships

1 hour 44 min ago

As her husband lies in hospital, Tatiana Fatialofa opens up on a not-so-glamorous side to sport.

Charge over Millane breach

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46 min ago

Owners deducted and withheld $9600 in KiwiSaver and student loan payments.

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Editors' Picks

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In just her second start for Ferns, young shooter puts hand up in win.

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Meghan may ditch UK for good
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More illegal sex workers stopped

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What royal split deal means

Construction 'killing Kaikōura's soul'

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Netflix 'interested' in royal deal

Air NZ releases New York pricing

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Climate Change

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Business

Impossible Foods seeks fake blood approval

1 hour 23 min ago

The meatless Impossible Burger is already available on Air New Zealand fights. Could it soon be available on land?

Countdown cancels delivery

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Travel

Climate change killing skiing

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The site of the 1936 Winter Olympics is just one of many European towns whose livelihood is under threat.

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Call for bigger Akl cruise berth

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Premium

'Hocus pocus' funding defended

An ancient Māori system is being revived in Aotearoa, and the Ministry of Health is buying in.

Keeping watch on China's influence

Christchurch academic Dr Anne-Marie Brady has been warned to never risk going back to China.

Gone for decades, then sighted

'Every time I ate ... pain'

An environmental menace?

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World

Huge dust storms hit NSW

Massive cloud of dust brings premature darkness and blankets Australian communities in a thick red coat.

Severe storm slams Melbourne

More than 1000 calls for assistance as severe storm hits Melbourne, bringing damaging winds and large hailstones.

TSA apologises for 'insensitive' agent

Missing Klimt in gallery walls

Yellow Wiggles unite for Greg Page

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KEA Kids News

How NZ named a new planet

A new planet and star 132 light years away have new Māori names from Aotearoa.

Unwrapping Auckland's new trains

They've travelled 19,500kms to get here. We take one out of the packaging for a look.

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Homed

Meth tenants 'landlord's nightmare'

1 hour 58 min ago

Salvation Army "tenanted homes", including privately owned properties, remain in stand-down.

Seaside home of dreams

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Wellington's housing hot streak

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Textiles are a floral tradition

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Life & Style

Baby Archie's secret godparents

1 hour 32 min ago

Baby Archie's godparents have been named as two household staff who guided Prince Harry as he grew up.

Best eyeliners to buy in 2020

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Disliking Meghan doesn't make me racist

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Well & Good

The more we laugh at Gwyneth, the richer she gets

13 min ago

OPINION: GP isn't happy unless her vagina is making the news, and she, in turn, is making money out of it.

Princess responds to bedbugs allegation

1 hour 42 min ago

Lawsuit alleges wedding anniversary dream vacation ruined by infestation.

Track legend hits the trails

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Keto isn't answer for weight loss

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Entertainment

'Strap in' for the new guy at The Edge

30 min ago

"It's going to be a bumpy ride ... we're not afraid to be ourselves and get down to the nitty gritty of things," King said, ahead of his first day on the job.

New Devilskin album coming

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White Island scene cut from Bachelorette

Millennials wanted for new reality series

Tame Impala to tour new album in NZ

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Bravo

Sarah Hyland learned about the modern family death by watching TV

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What do Selena Gomez's tatts mean?

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It's a jungle out there, Amazon

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Teens on the internet

'Walk' a friend home using an app

Doctor conned over super-computer

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Opinion

I'm ready to serve, Your Majesty

OPINION: Someone needs to step up and fill the royal vacancy. I've got all the skills required.

Melatonin no cure for jet lag

OPINION: Melatonin's side effects are also under-assessed.

I'm no good at being gay

Council must tackle climate change, light rail

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Motoring

Teslas investigated for unintended acceleration

Tesla has become the latest manufacturer to be investigated for unintended acceleration issues following 127 complaints.

The luxury limo SUV

Mercedes-Benz calls the GLS the S-Class of SUVs. But it it really?

FCA to team up with Apple supplier

Five great Porsche liveries

Sunday Drive: Honda HR-V and CR-V

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Stuff Nation

Super Rugby's failed format

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Prep our kids for climate change

OPINION: What use is making money, getting a good job and having lucrative social connections in a world that is literally dying?

Our son was born at 24 weeks

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'Your baby has no heartbeat'

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Sport

Ferns crush England

Young shooter stars as Silver Ferns topple England.

McGregor's new tactics

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'I've never seen this'

Liverpool widen EPL lead
1 hour 17 min ago

Van Beek's catches turn match

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A paediatrician takes an unflinching look at the realities of child poverty in NZ and the need for a political pathway to change.

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The end of holiday romances?

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Why I'm fed up with set menus

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Newsroom.co.nz

How Labour might win it

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New houses emit 5 times too much carbon

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Govt 'must act' on sea level rise

Councils cried out for central government's help with rising sea levels. A series of independent reports backs their call.

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Tarana

Divya and Hari's arranged marriage

Divya Unnikrishnan came to New Zealand in 2015 after an arranged marriage to Hari Karikkat. They have a 2-year-old son and also run an Indian restaurant.

The secret to a great family holiday

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Mosque victim's family needs home

Kohli shocked at spirit award

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'No other option'

Truth about rugby relationships

Charge over Millane breach

Restaurant owes workers, IRD $46k

Deep in Trump country

Woman says poo isn't hers

China’s mysterious new virus

Prince Andrew back in the fold

Editors' Picks

Wilson stands tall in Ferns' big win

Housing affordability worsens

Meghan may ditch UK for good1 hour 41 min ago

More illegal sex workers stopped

NZ First-linked company and Jones

What royal split deal means

Construction 'killing Kaikōura's soul'

Killer cult slaughters 7 in jungle

Quiz: Morning trivia challenge

Paraguay prison escape via tunnel

A guide to economy class seats

Netflix 'interested' in royal deal

Air NZ releases New York pricing

Watch: Huge dust storm in Australia

Video

Climate Change

Climate change killing Alpine skiing

Council must tackle climate change, light rail

Carbon-lite businesses win on NZX

How NZ staved off Aussie climate wars

'Hocus pocus' funding defended

Business

Impossible Foods seeks fake blood approval

Countdown cancels delivery

How to improve Air NZ

Debt advice from 'radical' nuns

Rodents, leaking roof in rental

Travel

Climate change killing skiing

10 great rural Australia stays

Secret to a great family holiday

How to avoid bad seats

Call for bigger Akl cruise berth

Premium

'Hocus pocus' funding defended

Keeping watch on China's influence

Gone for decades, then sighted

'Every time I ate ... pain'

An environmental menace?

World

Huge dust storms hit NSW

Severe storm slams Melbourne

TSA apologises for 'insensitive' agent

Missing Klimt in gallery walls

Yellow Wiggles unite for Greg Page

Daily Fix

Newsletters

Puzzles

Cartoons

KEA Kids News

How NZ named a new planet

Unwrapping Auckland's new trains

Homed

Meth tenants 'landlord's nightmare'

Seaside home of dreams

Wellington's housing hot streak

$2200 mixer worth every penny

Textiles are a floral tradition

Life & Style

Baby Archie's secret godparents

Best eyeliners to buy in 2020

Disliking Meghan doesn't make me racist

The week in celeb Instagrams

Auckland's Monday drinking spots

Well & Good

The more we laugh at Gwyneth, the richer she gets

Princess responds to bedbugs allegation

Track legend hits the trails

No time to care?

Keto isn't answer for weight loss

Meghan may ditch UK for good
1 hour 41 min ago

Liverpool widen EPL lead
1 hour 17 min ago