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Cray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan icon
New Zealand
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Cray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan icon

People told Ron Clark that caravans were for sleeping in when he started roadside caper.

23 Aug 06:18 PM
Property

'Billionaires v Lotto winners': Green light for rich foreigners to buy NZ homes once again

But will intolerance rear its head when prices start to rise?

23 Aug 06:15 PM
Rugby
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Rassie's revenge: Springboks bounce back from Wallabies loss

A week on from their shock loss, the world champions showed their class in Cape Town.

23 Aug 06:09 PM

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Councillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI
New Zealand

Councillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI

Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability.

23 Aug 06:08 PM
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Napier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant
New Zealand

Napier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurant

Pacifica's head chef Jeremy Rameka says 'it is time to move on and start afresh'.

23 Aug 06:00 PM
Drop of Something clinches thrilling win in four-way Te Rapa finish
Racing

Drop of Something clinches thrilling win in four-way Te Rapa finish

23 Aug 06:00 PM
Devonport mortgagee fail: $3m not enough for luxury villa
Property

Devonport mortgagee fail: $3m not enough for luxury villa

23 Aug 06:00 PM
'A real grind': Toni Street on her passions, greatest fears and hopes for NZ
New Zealand

'A real grind': Toni Street on her passions, greatest fears and hopes for NZ

23 Aug 05:03 PM
From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals
Christchurch

From one mother to another: The care packages charity that helps mums in hospitals

23 Aug 05:02 PM
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Shane Te Pou: God save the King, but who'll save the UK?
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Shane Te Pou: God save the King, but who'll save the UK?

OPINION: Britain faces an uncertain future, and the Labour Government looks fragile.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal
New Zealand

'They tried to rip my scalp off': Woman says dog pack hunted her like an animal

The woman and her family are appalled the dogs haven't been put down.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Beehive must be nervous as economy continues to flounder
Heather du Plessis-Allan
OpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Beehive must be nervous as economy continues to flounder

OPINION: Homeowners avoid locking in rates, choosing expensive floating options.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland
Entertainment

'Like time travel, without the jetlag': Dan Shanan's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
When memory fades, love remains - Glenn Dwight
Glenn Dwight
OpinionGlenn Dwight

When memory fades, love remains - Glenn Dwight

OPINION: Glenn Dwight on cherishing memories amidst the challenges of Alzheimer's.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon
New Zealand

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an icon

Nin's Bin is an iconic crayfish caravan just outside Kaikōura, along State Highway 1, and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Video / Shayne Currie

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23 Aug 05:00 PM
All Blacks quiz: Tight Five questions
All Blacks

All Blacks quiz: Tight Five questions

Test your All Blacks knowledge with these five trivia questions.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Editorial: Te reo policies divert attention from the real issues
Editorial

Editorial: Te reo policies divert attention from the real issues

OPINION: Changing names like Waka Kotahi back seems unnecessary to many.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Why Millie Elder-Holmes is back in controversy over gambling promotions
Kahu

Why Millie Elder-Holmes is back in controversy over gambling promotions

Millie Elder-Holmes faces new complaints over promoting online gambling.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success
New Zealand

Family farm's journey to eco-friendly success

The Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
The quick weeknight Thai chicken recipe you'll love
Lifestyle

The quick weeknight Thai chicken recipe you'll love

Most prep involves opening jars and bottles.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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'It isn’t something I’ll ever fix’: Bree Tomasel on mental health, and taking on Taskmaster
Entertainment

'It isn’t something I’ll ever fix’: Bree Tomasel on mental health, and taking on Taskmaster

The ZM host is trading the anarchy of radio for the chaos of the Kiwi comedy show.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Drivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a warden
Wellington

Drivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a warden

The council has refused to waive most of the tickets despite system errors.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Vege tips: Spring is on the way, time to get ready
New Zealand

Vege tips: Spring is on the way, time to get ready

Opinion: How does the vegetable garden know spring is on the way?

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Auckland's housing slump will take years to recover – Liam Dann
Liam Dann
OpinionLiam Dann

Auckland's housing slump will take years to recover – Liam Dann

OPINION: More affordable homes are welcome but Auckland is missing its property price fix.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Letters: Fonterra sale could be double-edged sword; Kiwis entitled to Covid answers
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Fonterra sale could be double-edged sword; Kiwis entitled to Covid answers

OPINION: Car parks haven't gotten smaller, but cars have gotten bigger, writes one reader.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Morning quiz: Which New York City borough is known as the 'Boogie Down'?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Which New York City borough is known as the 'Boogie Down'?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

23 Aug 05:00 PM
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Omarama Station farmer plays bagpipes for sheep muster tradition
New Zealand

Omarama Station farmer plays bagpipes for sheep muster tradition

Jack Boon, 19, plays bagpipes before sheep musters at Omarama Station, continuing an old tradition. Video / NZ Merino

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23 Aug 05:00 PM
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'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day
New Zealand

'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day

"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."

23 Aug 05:00 PM
Auckland FC march on in Australian Cup, with shootout success over Sydney FC
Auckland FC

Auckland FC march on in Australian Cup, with shootout success over Sydney FC

It was a deserved victory, as Auckland had dominated much of the match.

23 Aug 01:03 PM
Warriors snap Titans curse with important win in Gold Coast
Warriors

Warriors snap Titans curse with important win in Gold Coast

Any demons from the Warriors' 66-6 loss to the Titans last year were exorcised tonight.

23 Aug 09:24 AM
'Everything goes chill. It's a time warp': Life in NZ's smallest village – 10 official residents, homes in hot demand
New Zealand

'Everything goes chill. It's a time warp': Life in NZ's smallest village – 10 official residents, homes in hot demand

'I love living here. People are just awesome... None of us is in each other's pockets.'

23 Aug 08:51 AM
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Family in tears after house saved from fire sells for over $4m
Property

Family in tears after house saved from fire sells for over $4m

13 bidders fought over transformed bungalow.

23 Aug 08:35 AM
Auckland do-up left to stranger by reclusive owner sells for over $1.3m
Property

Auckland do-up left to stranger by reclusive owner sells for over $1.3m

Surprise inheritance for vendor leads to hot auction.

23 Aug 08:30 AM
Police warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours
New Zealand

Police warn 11 schools after man seeks inappropriate favours

Parents are advised to teach children safe travel and report concerns.

23 Aug 08:20 AM
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