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Catch-up: Our new news blog

Just got to work? Recap the morning's news, sport and entertainment highlights with our new quick-fix blog.

Stop fat-shaming my baby

My daughter has been called mushy, huge, enormous, gigantic, and a chunky monkey, among other things, writes Caroline Stanley.

NZ dollar jumps after weak US employment data

Weak data on US employment costs prompted traders to pull back expectations for US interest rate hikes.

Cosby's longtime producer breaks silence

Bill Cosby's longtime producer has broken his silence on the disgraced comedy star after 35 women accused him of sexual assault.

MKR: The drama you didn't see

As My Kitchen Rules approaches the grand finale, we check out the drama that didn't make it to air.

Jack the Ripper mystery 'solved'

The author of a new book claims Jack the Ripper carried out his earlier murders as a cover for his true intention: getting revenge on his wife.

Inside NZ's young, elite party society

A rich group of Auckland's young elite, including the PM's son Max Key, are throwing parties and calling it a business. We go inside The Fulltimers Society.

Baby's accidental fake tan

Mother learns the dangers of breastfeeding too soon after a spray tan.

The hottest Disney Prince?

A Finland artist has reimagined what he thinks well-known Disney princes would look like if they were real humans. Swoon.

Kaino: Hero from humble roots

In the first of three exclusive extracts from his new autobiography My Story, Jerome Kaino talks about his humble origins in Papakura.

$4k missing from school

Staff who withdrew thousands in cash from a school's account and failed to explain what they spent it on will not be investigated, the Ministry of Education says.

'Ridiculous' mannequins cut

Popular fashion brand Topshop has agreed to scrap unrealistically tall and skinny mannequins after a social media complaint went viral in the UK.

NZ dollar gains before Wheeler speech

The dollar rose on speculation Wheeler may soften his language about an easing bias, and after stocks rebounded.

Fake psychiatrist: the real doctor

A US doctor was last night informed his identity may have been stolen in what is being described as a "sophisticated" case of identity fraud.

NZ dollar gains on Chinese stock rout

The kiwi dollar has risen to a six-and-a-half week high against the Aussie after a slump in Chinese equities markets.

This is how you should kick off your summer

Lean On collaboraters Major Lazer and DJ Snake are teaming up again to headline Auckland dance party Our House in November.

'We're under pressure like never before'

Helen Clark discusses the global path we are all on, and where opportunity lies.

The battle for 13: Who's chasing Conrad?

Conrad Smith's rugby intelligence has taken him to most rugby grounds in the globe where he has provided the dependable ticket in midfield.