Halloween attraction 'out of control'
There goes the neighbourhood, as a Wellington couple attract thousands to their decked-out home.
Crushed to death
A staff member has died at a Vehicle Inspection New Zealand garage in Palmerston North.
Hairdresser's death a homicide
Man found dead in Wainuiomata home Tuesday was likely murdered, police say.
Red-zone house on fire - again
18 min ago Firefighters are battling a blaze engulfing a house in Christchurch's red-zone where arsonists struck just days ago.
Mother acquitted in bath death
Mother thought she would be convicted right until the not guilty verdict was read.
Forestry company fined over death
A forestry company has been ordered to pay more than $60K for the death of a crew member.
New time-lapse video shows how much retouching goes into those picture perfect shots.
The Block winners treat their rivals
Girl digs herself out of grave
Harry's girl gets royal approval
Crazy model transformation video
Crazy model transformation video
Nine-year-old blows judges away
How to choose the perfect cruise
What you need to know about Europe
Agents warn of Trade Me backlash
$1.1b for 10-year Canterbury Uni rebuild
4.2 quake rattles Christchurch
School's alcohol stand nixed
Dunedin primary school wanted to offer "safe and responsible drinking", but council worried about kids seeing adults boozing.
Drug test call over balloon tragedy
Tour operators must be tested for drugs, families of victims of Carterton ballooning tragedy say.
Labour, Greens ahead
$1.1b for Canterbury uni rebuild
Warm welcome for Prime Minister
Shoppers in central Christchurch give Prime Minister John Key a rock-star-like welcome
Wellington's Halloween House in Miramar
Brian and Michelle Lamb have been decorating their house for Halloween for 14 years - much to the delight of the thousands of visitors they receive each year.
Six shot dead in domestic dispute
Bryan Sweatt was in the middle of a custody fight and was facing a burglary charge that could put him in jail for years.
Khmer Rogue defendant denies charges
Former Khmer Rouge leader Noun Chea denies charges of genocide and other crimes on last day of trial.
Terror account questioned
Biden's niece charged after alleged attack
Maddy kidnap revenge theory
Suspect was a disgruntled ex-resort employee who has since died in a tractor accident.
Interest rate still on hold
RBNZ leaves OCR steady at 2.5 per cent but says rises would "likely" be needed next year. | Borrowers brace themselves
Fee hike prompts warning
Trade Me's decision to lift its property listing fees may backfire if agents swing to other websites.
Successful GeoOp debut
NY bank snaps up Meridian shares
Transpower pinged for overcharging
State-owned national grid company Transpower will have its revenues sliced by $25m after overcharging last year.
Insurers top complaints list
Dispute service says insurers attract most complaints but reports jump in lender and finance company problems.
Disclosure documents inadequate
Firms wanting money from the public must "lift their game" with prospectuses and investment statements, FMA says.
Every win balanced by a loss
Contrarian tack benefits fund
Clouds gather for mortgage holders
Mortgages will get more expensive but the recovering economy provides a silver lining.
iPad art gains recognition
Britain's most celebrated living artist David Hockney is pioneering in the art world again.
Twitter roadshow more 'nuts and bolts'
Investors were greeted by snaking queues, beefed up police presence, and a media feeding frenzy.
Driver fined for wearing Glass
Facebook smashes targets
US both internet-adept and inept
Obama administration appears simultaneously a bungling amateur online and a stealthy wizard.
Crazy model transformation
New time-lapse video shows how much retouching goes into those picture perfect shots.
Block winners keep their pact
Alice and Caleb cleaned up the competition, but they're determined to treat their rivals.
Open homes: 10 bedrooms
The world's beauty secrets
Website shames 'the other woman'
In the wake of 'revenge porn' comes a Facebook group that exposes the identity of cheaters.
The Mediterranean diet uncovered
It's a simple diet that's easy to follow. Think olive oil, leafy greens, seafood plus a little meat and sugar.
Seven sneaky gluten foods
Many of us try to avoid it but don't realise the culinary corners it's hiding away in.
Meet the world's strongest beer
In my fridge: Jo Seagar
Murph's McLaren moment
NZ motor racing icon Greg Murphy has landed the plum job of racing a McLaren supercar.
Fatal crash driver: 'I'm so drunk'
Driver who sent text saying "I'm so drunk" just before causing a fatal crash shows no remorse.
Odd Tokyo concepts
More Colorado grunt
Tiki Taane still loves Rihanna
Tiki Taane thinks the alteration Rihanna had done to his tattoo simply adds to the artwork.
McKenzie goes galactic
Wellington's Bret McKenzie is working on a new animated comedy for US network Fox.
Harry's girl gets royal approval
Blake wins Mercury Prize
Listen: Five new Bowie tracks
Listen to five new David Bowie tracks one week before they're released.
In Morocco's souks
After five days of shopping, we realised that there's no such thing as a fair price.
TripAdvisor's top eateries
The Maison Lameloise in France has been chosen as the world's favourite restaurant by TripAdvisor.
Float your boat
Europe for beginners
Guided by the stars
Follow the much-vaunted Michelin guide to dining out in the world's best foodie cities.
Ringtones or church bells?
What if ringtones have become our new church bells?
Looks didn't matter
The difference in looks was obvious, but I was never embarrassed about being adopted.
Sports funding: American football
Let's talk about suicide
Central Districts Stags' chance
A mere three years ago, the Stags were clearly the strongest domestic limited overs team in New Zealand.
Westland Milk expands
West Coast dairy co-operative making inroads into Canterbury's milk supply chain with the addition of up to 20 extra farms from the region.
Back from 'gardening leave'
A Fonterra manager sent on gardening leave over the company's botulism crisis is back at work.
Leaked report shows breaches
Fonterra trucks dump cargo
Earth's twin 2000 degrees hotter
Kepler-78b is not a hospitable place, but it's a good omen for the discovery of other Earth-like planets.
Burned teenager to get new face
Doctors have grown a new face for a 17-year-old using tissue from an unfathomable source.
Polio resurges in Syria
Space taxi soars, skids
Changing times for AB old heads
The All Black landscape is a changing one for two of their most experienced performers.
Silver Ferns finish on a high
The Silver Ferns will head into 2014 with some genuine competition for places, after defeating Malawi 72-39.
Black Caps to bowl first
Adams aids Oklahoma win
Red Sox win World Series
City hit by marathon bombing rejoices after much-beloved team wins championship.
Smartwatches abound
If electronics companies are to be believed, someone on your holiday shopping list is just dying for a smartwatch.
Central Districts Stags' chance
A mere three years ago, the Stags were clearly the strongest domestic limited overs team in New Zealand.
A pirate's life for me
Black Flag is a fun, gorgeous-looking high seas adventure that improves the Assassin's Creed formula.
Looks didn't matter
The difference in looks was obvious, but I was never embarrassed about being adopted.
TTC: A man's tale
Melody wasn't sure what to expect when she asked her significant other to blog about his experience of trying to make a baby, but she wasn't expecting this...
Family spooky movies
It is Halloween today! If you are looking for some spooky entertainment this evening, have a look at these family-friendly "scary" movies.
How to parent cruel teens
It can be shocking and devastating for a parent to find that their teenager has been bullying others.
Childcare around the world
Ever wondered if you've made the right childcare decisions? Check out how parents in other countries do it.
Exploring Spain
Single, 60 and planning a trip to Spain? If you have a question, email us at travel@stuff.co.nz.
Travel secrets from Kiwis
With the big OE in our blood, we can assume we're a nation filled with travel knowledge.
Less clothes, more money
Half the clothes, twice the money. That's the mantra I live by when I travel.
The Halloween scrooge
A woman in the US plans to give overweight kids mean letters instead of candy.
Novel sick-day excuses
These sick-day claims range from loose false eyeballs to dentures flying out the window.
Child gatecrashes pope's homily
Pope Francis gets a doting new fan when a young boy wanders onto the stage and won't leave.
Phone stops bullet
Petrol station clerk in the US dodges bullet as his cellphone takes the round fired by a robber.
Not all ice cream equal
Chocolately syrupy swirl. Lumps of chocolate brownie. Yes. Chocolate chips? No sir.
Dogs shaken by quakes too
Humans weren't the only ones left emotionally damaged by the Canterbury quakes.
What does the Fox say?
If you listen closely*, you can hear it - questions about particular shows have turned into more serious doubts.
A few things all at once
First up I wanted to thanks all of the guest bloggers for this round of Right This Blog! - as far as I can tell I have all the entries in.