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Madagascar's totally incredible island hideaway
An exclusive first look at Miavana, a sensationally beautiful new private-island hotel that's very possibly the most exclusive castaway escape ever<p>On …
New Zealand NewsDietitian: What happened when I went a month without sugar
I honestly thought cutting added sugar for 30 days wouldn't be all that difficult. Boy, was I wrong.<p><b>OPINION:</b> As a dietitian, I've heard of every …
New Zealand NewsThief targeting elderly in their smoke alarm con in their homes
A man going door-to-door offering to service smoke alarms has been stealing handbags, wallets and other valuables from elderly people.Waitemata …
New Zealand NewsAll Blacks battle hardened and ready to prove point
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's failure to overcome the British and Irish Lions may end up being very bad news for their Rugby Championship rivals as the world champions look to wash away the bitter aftertaste of the drawn series over the next seven weeks.<p>The All Blacks were not only unhappy …
New Zealand All BlacksDominant All Blacks gone missing
The last time the All Blacks played with such verve and excitement that it seemed the chasing pack was wasting its time was in Durban on October 9, …
New Zealand All BlacksMajority of NZers support charging for water - survey
Seventy-seven percent of people believe agriculture and horticulture should be charged for water, a survey has found.<p>The online survey, run by Water …
New Zealand NewsAmerica's Cup 'vulgar' under Russell Coutts and Oracle - Bruno Trouble
Bruno Trouble believes the America's Cup rules under Oracle turned sailors into unrecognisable "robocop" figures.<p>Respected America's Cup personality …
New Zealand NewsJoyce 'shell-shocked' by NZ citizenship saga
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has told Sky News he and his parents are 'shell-shocked' by the revelation that he is a citizen of New …
Barnaby JoycePolice investigate Auckland pastor who said homosexuals should be shot: 'Members of our communities will be concerned'
The West Auckland pastor who incited outrage for his public statements that homosexuals should be shot, and women belong in the kitchen, is under …
New Zealand NewsAustralia v New Zealand: how they line up in the great trans-Tasman tussle test
The diplomatic incident sparked by the Australian deputy PM’s dual citizenship is the latest bout in a (mostly) friendly rivalry. So whose side are you on?<p>The current rift/tiff between the Australian government and the New Zealand opposition Labour party has been fierce, fiery and memorable. But …
Jacinda ArdernPolitical feud erupts between Australia and New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Like squabbling siblings, New Zealand and Australia have close ties but also a rivalry that can sometimes turn ugly.<p>That …
Jacinda ArdernWallabies battling to win back the faith
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Michael Cheika's rebuilding Wallabies suffered a blow to their confidence during the June internationals and may struggle to get it back when they start the Rugby Championship with back-to-back tests against the All Blacks.<p>Facing the world champions from across 'the ditch' has …
New Zealand All BlacksRenewed controversy for All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith ahead of Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney
THE All Blacks have become embroiled in yet another pre-Bledisloe controversy in Sydney with explosive allegations emerging about Aaron Smith’s …
New Zealand All BlacksComedian Kathy Griffin claims CBS exec told her to grovel to US President, ask for forgiveness
US comedian Kathy Griffin has shared what she claims is an email from a television boss asking her to grovel for forgiveness from the US …
New Zealand NewsMystery second country threatens to derail 'Buy Queensland' policy
Economist denounces Palaszczuk government’s move as ‘crackers’ after New Zealand hints at a highly unusual trade war<p>The Australian trade minister’s office will not reveal which foreign government followed New Zealand in objecting to Queensland’s parochial new buying policy but says more countries …
EconomicsNational chooses Barclay's replacement
The National Party has chosen its successor to fill disgraced MP Todd Barclay's shoes in the Clutha-Southland electorate tonight.<p>Mr Barclay withdrew …
New Zealand News'Flora of Middle-Earth' Reveals the LOTR Series' Biggest Letdown
Turns out pipe-weed was more brown than green.<p>There is a certain variety of stoner whose identity is inextricably linked to a love of Middle-Earth,</i> …
J.R.R. Tolkien36th America's Cup New Zealand: the new host nation is a long way from big international audiences
As the saying goes, when you win the Cup you make the rules. The champagne was still running down the outside of the Auld Mug and the sailors still …
SailingNZTech chief: CERT NZ's cybersecurity report is the tip of a much bigger iceberg
NZTech chief Graeme Muller says that statistics released from CERT NZ’s first quarterly study are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cyber …
CybersecurityPolice closing in on wanted rapper Scribe
Police say they are closing in on fugitive rapper Scribe, who is wanted on drug and weapon charges and failed to appear in court.<p>This morning …
New Zealand NewsResearchers' groundbreaking gene-editing tool wins medical prize
World<p>Researchers' groundbreaking gene-editing tool wins medical prize<p>Source:<p>Associated Press<p>Five researchers will share a $500,000 medical prize for …
New Zealand NewsFletcher Building Net Earnings Down Sharply
WELLINGTON, New Zealand--Construction and building materials firm Fletcher Building Ltd. (FBU.NZ) said its full-year earnings were down sharply after losses in its construction division.<p>Net earnings for the year were 94 million New Zealand dollars (US$68 million), down 80% from NZ$462 million the …
MarketsLucky carrot reunites woman with engagement ring
Mary Grams had given on up finding her ring, until it turned up on a carrot.<p>A Canadian woman has been reunited with her long-lost diamond engagement …
New Zealand NewsTackle, tackle and then tackle again – how the Wallabies can upset the All Blacks
Despite Australia’s 0-26 win-loss record against New Zealand teams in Super Rugby this year, the Wallabies still have a chance in the opening Bledisloe Test<p>A new book about the 1969 rugby league grand final between Balmain and South Sydney should be required reading for the Wallabies as they head …
New Zealand All BlacksNZ Post intentionally slowed standard post - union
NZ Post shot itself in the foot in the lead-up to today's announcement it will ditch the FastPost service, the Postal Workers Union says.<p>Overnight …
New Zealand NewsOprah Reveals the Place You Should Go to "Expand" Yourself, Where the "People Are 100 Percent Present"
If you're reading this, it's a sign.<p>When you're looking for a bit of help in your self-actualizing journey, you turn to Oprah Winfrey. When Oprah is …
Bravo TVHow the All Blacks helped Bellamy
Bellamy and Storm football manager Frank Ponissi spent time with New Zealand during the off-season in Chicago following Melbourne’s 2016 grand final …
New Zealand All BlacksExclusive: The price tag on the Warriors
Auckland businessman Paul Davys is offering around $15 million to buy the Warriors, but current owner Eric Watson wants at least $20 million. And if …
New Zealand NewsCommerce Commission orders warning over Voltaren, Panadol, Maxiclear
Voltaren Osteo Gel costs almost 20 per cent more than Voltaren Emulgel, despite having identical ingredients.<p>The consumer watchdog has warned two …
New Zealand NewsThe Golden Trails of Central Otago
<i>Words: Mike Blewitt Images: Tim Bardsley-Smith</i><p>While ‘Central’ has some great singletrack based around Alexandra, the area might be best known for the …
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