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What a 'happiness engineer' does

She's the chief smoothie maker at this local tech company, but there's more to the job than that.

Agents target recycling

Some homeowners were surprised to spot marketing material in their recycling bins.

0 min ago  "Stay out of my bin," real estate agents are told after guerilla campaign put advertising in recycling bins.

Hammett's calamitous Cardiff stint

1:58 PM  Mark Hammett came down hard on top rugby players and it blew up in his face.

Worker crushed by polystyrene

4 min ago  A worker had three surgeries after being crushed by a 130kg polystyrene block.

Nat MPs close ranks

MPs say they handled things as well they could, after Jami-Lee Ross went into mental health care.

HRV made false water filter claims

1:06 PM  HRV has been fined $400,000 for false claims about the benefit of its water filters.

national

Man drink-drives to court

A Kaikōura District Court security guard noticed Andrew Wayne Edge smelled of alcohol.

2:22 PM  A man who blew six times over the limit had another charge added when he drove drunk to court.

Hospitals 'not fit for purpose'

Hospitals that service a third of the New Zealand population are nearing the end of their life expectancy, a report shows.

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was lucky to narrowly miss a drone while on its way to a mission on Sunday night ...

Helicopter's near miss with drone

1:35 PM  An Auckland rescue helicopter's near miss with a drone could have been "catastrophic" if they had collided.

    AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 12:  Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during the opening of the new Rocket Lab ...

    MPs are now a breed apart

    2:28 PM  They are better educated and paid. They are raised in the cities and political machinery. Do politicians still represent us?

    'It was too dangerous'

    Despite new evidence about the army exercise that left George Nepata paralysed, he's excited to represent the NZDF ...

    Three decades after he was paralysed in a military accident, George Nepata is shocked by a previously unseen report into his case.

    Her subconscious said ‘no’

    Fixing Lucy

    She was destined to row at the Olympics, but Lucy Strack forgot how to scull.

    Behind NZ's most popular meat

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agriculture, animal, animals, bird, chick, chicken, farm, fowl, ...

    It's the cut-price protein we chose the most. But is animal welfare being sacrificed for cheap chicken?

    Trail of debt and destruction

    Ebert director and managing director Kelvin Hale in a Petone construction yard this week.

    Thin margins and a dispute may have toppled the seemingly strong Ebert Construction.

    world

    Khashoggi 'body double' video

    Image from CCTV video obtained by the Turkish broadcaster TRT World purportedly shows Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi ...

    New surveillance video purportedly shows a Saudi agent in slain Saudi journalist's clothes.

    High-speed LA tunnel nears

    An underground tunnel designed for speeding passengers through Los Angeles will open in December, entrepreneur Elon Musk says.

    The ice weakens like a rotting boat hull under the meltwater's assault. It cracks. Only near the end is the extent of ...

    The eerie song of Antarctica video

    The ice warbled for centuries, then went silent. When it resumed the song, it wasn't the same.

    business

    KiwiSaver breaks questioned

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    5 min ago  Tax Working Group has no evidence to back an extra $215m of subsidies for KiwiSaver, pension experts say.

    Investing in cannabis

    1:29 PM  Cannasouth aims to list on the NZX, after one more round of fund raising.

    Stella Chrysostomou said GST on international online shopping might make people think about where they were spending ...

    Bookstores still pricier

    1:27 PM  Booksellers welcome GST on overseas goods, but say they're still battling internet behemoths.

    technology

    Automated driving hype danger video

    Autonomous hype confuses drivers

    Names like "Enhanced Autopilot" and "IntelliSafe Autopilot" are confusing motorists.

    China takes on Apple

    OPINION: The biggest tech news of the week was the launch of the Huawei Mate series smartphones.

    He's a cutesy robot, but Captain Astro's adventure on the PlayStation is well worth owning a VR headset for.

    Astro Bot's VR soars video

    The pre-summer games onslaught continues - but one of the best VR titles so far has arrived.

    homed

    A perfectly modern 70s gem gallery video

    Brann house in November 2018 NZ House & Garden

    A Hawke’s Bay architectural gem was a happy find for a US couple.

    How I secured a sliding couch

    My living room couch and wooden floors make for a slippery situation.

    Peter Wolfkamp - Site Foreman, The Block

    At home: Peter Wolfkamp gallery video

    The Block NZ site foreman shows us the work he did on his renovated Devonport villa.

    life & style

    The ideal number of kids to have

    LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23:  Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge depart the Lindo Wing ...

    Some studies suggest a family's happiness is related to its size. But do numbers really matter?

    Meghan, welcome to motherhood

    OPINION: No matter what choices you make regarding childbirth, they will be wrong.

    More Kiwis are opting for slow-cooked meats like brisket. (File photo)

    Bye bye, Kiwi BBQ

    The days of smothering barbecue meat with tomato sauce to disguise the burnt taste are over.

    well & good

    Our Golden Gate Bridge

    The Wither Hills lie to the south of Blenheim.

    2:11 PM  The US bridge is famous for its never-ending upkeep. Walking tracks can be a bit like that.

    Dangers of high blood pressure

    High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for premature death, stroke and heart disease.

    Wearing the right bra doesn't just reduce the risk of saggy breasts, it can also minimise pain when exercising.

    Why you really need a sports bra video

    You wouldn't run a marathon in heels, right? It's time to offer that same support to your breasts.

    food & wine

    How to fix lunchbox fatigue video

    Who needs sandwiches when you can have a lunch like this?

    There's nothing wrong with a lovingly made sandwich, but sometimes it's nice to mix things up.

    Pitmasters do battle

    Competitive barbecuing is a scene that's really heating up in New Zealand.

    Sunday with an 'It Girl' baker

    Two ways to serve octopus

    nz farmer

    Don't believe chicken myths

    31/06/14  Fairfax Media. Picture by David White. Organic Chicken Farm image. To go with Simon Day Focus article

    OPINION: Hormones, antibiotics, overcrowding - what's the truth?

    Huge irrigation scheme turns on tap video

    Massive Central Plains Water irrigation scheme is completed on time and on budget.

    Oh, to be a diesel mechanic

    Shear determination

    entertainment

    Hemsworth helps hitchhiker video

    Chris Hemsworth, left, with musician Scott Hildebrand.

    "Gotta chip in for the gas, right? It's four grand," Hemsworth joked about splitting the helicopter's petrol bill.

    November's must-see TV video

    From House of Cards' final gambit to Julia Roberts' Homecoming, these are the shows worth getting excited about.

    Game of Thrones star Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson married Kelsey Morgan Henson in Iceland over the weekend.

    GoT's Mountain gets married video

    "Looking forward to pulling this big guy around for the rest of my life," his 5ft2 bride wrote.

    travel

    Teen's big trip before blindness video

    Doctors told Josh Bangert, 15, of West Chicago, US, that he will lose his vision in a few months.

    1:45 PM  Josh Bangert has up to five months of vision left, so he's crossing off a bucket list.

    Titanic II aims to sail in 2022 video

    Expect plenty of "King of the World" moments as construction of the replica resumes.

    The Wither Hills lie to the south of Blenheim.

    Our Golden Gate Bridge

    2:11 PM  The US bridge is famous for its never-ending upkeep. Walking tracks can be a bit like that.

    motoring

    Automated driving hype danger video

    Autonomous hype confuses drivers

    Names like "Enhanced Autopilot" and "IntelliSafe Autopilot" are confusing motorists.

    New Top Gear hosts announced video

    The former cricketer and comedian will join Chris Harris after the current season.

    Hundreds of pets die each year when they're left alone in parked cars.

    Tesla hint at 'dog mode' feature video

    Elon Musk was asked about a possible safe way to leave pets in cars. He answers with a simple "yes".

    stuff nation

    Why diversity matters stuff nation

    What makes Māori and Pasifika university entrance schemes is our misrepresentation in the health industry. (File photo)

    1:38 PM  If we grew up seeing more doctors of our own ethnicity, we might see more Māori and Pasifika kids go on to study medicine.

    Meth made sister a monster stuff nation

    We've given everything a family could, yet she still ended up at rock bottom - and is dragging her kids down with her.

    It appears that Bridges dug his own leadership grave the moment he ordered an investigation into the leak

    National is losing a dirty game stuff nation

    OPINION: Simon Bridges dug his own grave and his party is falling apart. There's no hope for him now.

    sport

    Phillips, Anderson back in black

    Opener Glenn Phillips is in line to play his first match for New Zealand since January, after being recalled for the ...

    1:31 PM  Destructive Auckland Aces pair to open for the Black Caps in three T20s against Pakistan.

    ABs out to avoid 'blow out' video

    All Blacks 'treated like royalty' as Japan builds up to Rugby World Cup.

    Shane Warne was highly cricket of Australia's cricket team after their series loss in Pakistan.

    Warne rips into Aussie team

    2:01 PM  Australian great laments woes of test team after losing to Pakistan, saying they need a "kick up the backside".

    opinion

    Don't believe chicken myths

    31/06/14  Fairfax Media. Picture by David White. Organic Chicken Farm image. To go with Simon Day Focus article

    OPINION: Hormones, antibiotics, overcrowding - what's the truth?

    Equality of opportunity education key

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the United Nations General Assembly on September 27. Alwyn Poole writes that she ...

    OPINION: Equality of opportunity, regardless of ethnicity or wealth, should be the foundation stone of our education system.

    Sharing ride into the future

    An Onzo bike stuck up a tree. A few have been vandalised since the launch in Wellington.

    OPINION: We're going bonzo for Onzo. It's not hard to see why.

    An MP worthy of our admiration

    Former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson compares talks with Ngapūhi leadership to that of Northern Ireland.

    OPINION: Amid the National Party meltdown, Chris Finlayson shows class and dignity.

    good reads

    Learning Spanish in Spain

    In reality, knowing the names of foodstuffs is not the obstacle.

    Christopher Howse on why he only travels to countries where he speaks the lingo.

    Auckland stadium's sticking point

    On the surface it's a tempting deal - swap Eden Park for an international showcase sunk into the sea.

    Swapping a car park for a stadium on Auckland's waterfront doesn't add up.

    The eerie song of Antarctica video

    The ice weakens like a rotting boat hull under the meltwater's assault. It cracks. Only near the end is the extent of ...

    The ice warbled for centuries, then went silent. When it resumed the song, it wasn't the same.

    Brazil's version of Trump video

    Protesters have battled against far-Right politician Jair Bolsonaro since day one of his run for Brazil's presidency. ...

    OPINION: Danielle McLaughlin talks to a Brazilian expat living in New Zealand about his country's apparent road back to a dictatorship.

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    From #MeToo to #WeToo

    Sisters Brittany, left and Johanna Cosgrove wearing their Me/We Too T-shirts.

    Sexually assaulted at age 13, Brittany Cosgrove brought the #WeToo message to NZ. This week, the PM took it to the world.

    Really? Kathryn Beck?

    Law Society president Kathryn Beck claimed she had been "surprised and caught out" by the prevalence of sexual ...

    OPINION: Alison Mau argues it's wrong for outgoing Law Society president to lead a taskforce into culture change.

    Rachel MacGregor's bad soap opera

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    Endless stress, staggering expense, and a monumental imbalance of power.

    MacGregor v Craig reveals glitch

    Alison Mau says there is a clear imbalance of power and wealth between Colin Craig and Rachel MacGregor.

    OPINION: Colin Craig legal battle is not just about Rachel MacGregor – it's about every Kiwi who might find themselves in her position.

    oddstuff

    'Silly Walk' crossing unveiled video

    The crossing is at Raadhuislaan at Stadhuispassage

    In honour of Monty Python, the Dutch town of Spijkenisse creates a special pedestrian crossing.

    Teen baked grandfather's ashes

    A student mixed her grandfather's ashes into cookies and shared them with classmates.

    Student mixed her grandfather's ashes into cookies and shared them with classmates.

    Laughing stock gets last laugh video

    Philadelphia Eagles fan Jigar Desai with his tickets to the game between the Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars in ...

    Jigar Desai stumbled into fame after running into a pillar, now the NFL fan gets some glory.

    Xi thought-mapped for the masses

    President Xi Jinping's "Thought" has become compulsory study at Chinese universities.

    No, it's not a "nightmarish subway map" - it's a handy directory to the Chinese president's brain.

    Parenting

    Prince Harry hopes it's a girl video

    Prince Harry has revealed he hopes the baby is a girl.

    Royal well-wishers aren't the only ones hoping the royal baby will be a girl.

    Family-focused horrors the scariest video

    FFXENT. Supplied image for The Haunting of Hill House.

    OPINION: Your relations know who you are, who you've been and, in some cases, know you better than you know yourself.

    Why Disney isn't the problem

    If mothers are going to take issue with fairytales, we should be gunning for the pernicious modern myths pedalled today ...

    OPINION: Instead of feeding them fairytales, we should instill young women with resilience, tenacity and self belief.

    Losing a baby at full term video

    "Our midwife came around straight away and couldn't find a heartbeat, so we went into the hospital. When they couldn't ...

    Erin and Michael Page dreamed of having a family of their own, but they lost Freya before they even met her.

    kiwi traveller

    Expat tales: Questions of home

    Nadine in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, one of her and husband Julien's favourite towns in Provence.

    When the sale of her house in France fell through, Nadine Maffre had a big decision to make.

    Readers' travel photos video

    This photo was taken in Beqa lagoon Fiji, a place famous for its sharks. Legend has it that the sharks are the ancestors ...

    Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? Be in to win a Fujifilm camera!

    Leave NZ, get a pay rise

    Most expats earn more than the did in their home countries, HSBC's Expat Explorer survey found.

    Before she moved to London, Emma Linden's life wasn't a lot of fun. Now she's richer, and more fulfilled.

    Ask an expert: Phuket

    Away from party hot spots such as Patong, it's still possible to find peace and quiet in Phuket.

    I'm looking to unwind, not party. Where should I head?

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