Cyclone Ian slams ashore
An extraordinarily powerful and rare category five cyclone has begun to pound northern Tonga.
Filled with grief
The family of the mother and son killed in a car crash are struggling to come to terms with their loss.
US in diplomatic tit for tat
2:08pm The latest in furore over diplomatic strip search has US withdrawing diplomat to India.
Car in fatal crash 'unroadworthy'
Hours before fatal Thames wreck, police had issued vehicle "non-operational" order and seized keys.
Man knocked unconscious
A 23-year-old is hospitalised after being kicked to the head during a fight in Auckland early today.
Christchurch world's second-best?
The New York Times says city is behind only Cape Town as a place to visit in 2014. | But the "hood rats" are back.
Man drought leaves many lacking romance
Foiling plot takes toll on sister
Car in fatal crash was 'unroadworthy'
Waikato man's remains in burnt-out car
Guildford resigned to no more All Blacks haka
The girls of Girls are worse than ever
Guildford has booze slip-ups, but still 'confident'
Giant quake risk off east coast of North Island
Man drought leaves many lacking romance
The dog that can imitate a siren
Sharks close beach in Coromandel
City second in the sunshine stakes
To the coast with more than the post
Gisborne water emergency eases
The city's main water pipe has been repaired, but won't be ready for water until early next wek.
'Hood rats' scurry back
Gangs of intimidating young "hood rats" have re-emerged in central Christchurch.
Tolley hits back on flights
DOC probes allegations
Best job in the world
Rural postie Gordon Wyeth reckons he has the best job in the world - which is why he is now taking tourists along.
NZ pilot's 'bad air' day
Pilot makes emergency landing on beach then crashes as he tries to take off again. Paul Chapman reports.
Bodies arrive back in Brisbane
The bodies of Australian mum, daughter who died in Bali last week have returned home.
US bridge scandal deepens
Documents show the anger, turmoil after agency created huge traffic jam apparently for political payback.
Chemical spill shuts capital
Thailand plays down coup talk
Aussies on alert as temps rise
South Australians have been urged to start taking precautions as very hot conditions are forecast.
Who'll join the party?
If NZ's economy booms as predicted, we ask what it might mean for the dollar, our housing and job market.
Get tough to 'Ponzi-proof'
Ponzi scheme losses around the world amounted to more than $25 billion last year, and one expert believes we have not seen the last of them, including in NZ.
Turning corn residue into plastic
Tips for Middle East deals
Making profit from weather
MetService plans for blue skies in its future by focusing on the now - storms, hail, tornadoes, rain and all.
Income gap is wider - census
Households in Christchurch's wealthiest neighbourhoods earn three times more than those in the poorest, census data shows.
Auckland house price tops $700k
The average sale price for Auckland homes hit a record $700,387 in December, Barfoot & Thompson says.
How our banks stack up
Classic cars, watches the best bets
Kane, the cash dog
Customs dogs have intercepted more than $1 million of undeclared or concealed cash in three months.
Shooter graphics look next-gen
New bleeding-edge graphics engine appears to dissolve border between reality and CGI.
Mario and Sonic for Sochi Games
Mini-game collection promises so much only to deliver emotional rollercoaster; joy, frustration, woe.
Counter Strike: Some of the best
Google fined over data privacy
School Shooting 'really bad'
Maker of game found on hard drive of school gunman says it's nearly unplayable with balky controls.
Put down that drink
Despite what some say, not drinking in January is a great idea.
Polar bear cub's first steps
Our hearts melt as this wee guy goes for his first wobbly walk.
Now this is inspiring
Cute pets enjoying the sun
The week's best & worst dressed
Sandra, Gisele, Margot, Katy, Miley and even Anna Wintour feature as highs and lows today.
Beer ... with whale in it
It's to be sipped while eating soured sheep testicles, but environmentalists aren't happy.
Fancy schmancy french toast
The delicious combination of caramel and banana make this breakfast an unmistakably memorable start to the day.
Vietnamese chicken salad
Bacon, leek & celery heart risotto
A much-improved middleweight
Kawasaki's Z800 is the bike that new entrants to the segment will have to beat.
2013's most expensive
Take a look back at the most expensive cars auctioned in 2013.
Concept revives beach buggy
Smog chokes China's cities
Unlikable characters
The girls of Girls are worse than ever, and the show is funnier than ever.
47 Ronin is a mess
It's not often a film is already famous for being a failure before it has opened.
Review: August Osage County
Review: Short Term 12
Too many holes in The Book Thief
Adapting a well beloved and much respected novel is a fraught business.
Sun-drenched leisure
Palm Springs has attracted Hollywood stars and well-heeled retirees for decades.
Soar like the condors
Explore mist-ringed mountains, shady woodlands, blossom-edge creeks and hidden waterfalls.
Cool down in Golden Bay
20 reasons to visit Cape Town
Best of the Sunshine Coast
Tranquil seaside holiday vs bustling city break? Queensland's Sunshine Coast has the best of both.
The girl with 'half a heart'
Life has been a struggle for Angela Griffiths' daughter, but she wouldn't change it for the world.
Binge drinking 'immature'
New Zealand's alcohol problems are a combination of history and a lack of maturity.
Beyond the bended knee
The Ferry best Sweetwaters
Sunrise over Christchurch
After an early airport drop-off, Richard Connelly took time to watch the sun come up.
Vineyard stake increased
A Japanese company has been given approval to buy another 12.5 per cent of a Marlborough vineyard.
Cost control key
Keep it simple and do the essentials well are the key philosophies for a top performing beef and sheep farm.
Sprayed with mystery chemical
Fonterra's 'bigger than this'
Brilliant blue at universe dawn
Cosmic dawn featured a wild and woolly party full of galaxy collisions, researchers find.
Time travel is missing online
Time travellers, if they really exist, seem to be keeping their adventures to themselves.
Cosmic dust bunny spotted
Weather change helps ships break free
Guildford has booze slip-ups
Zac Guildford admits he has had "a couple of slip-ups" in his sobriety but is committed to living "a better lifestyle".
Vettori's playing future clouds
Daniel Vettori won't be considered for the India series and his international cricket career remains under a cloud.
Germany hammer NZ
Breakers upset Tigers
Lu, Isner surprise finalists
For the first time since 2010, when he lost to Arnaud Clermont, David Ferrer has lost a match at the Heineken Open.
The girl with 'half a heart'
Life has been a struggle for Angela Griffiths' daughter, but she wouldn't change it for the world.
'Wall street' attracts crowds
Bankers across Europe are filling cinema seats for a sneak peek at "The Wolf of Wall Street".
Gilded parties for babies
It takes a lot more than a cake and a song to celebrate a baby's first birthday in South Korea.
Too many holes in The Book Thief
Adapting a well beloved and much respected novel is a fraught business.
Where are they now?
Have you ever wondered what happened to the Sound of Music's Von Trapp family? Have a look.
Celebrity roundup
Who hired an island for their child's birthday party and who has a new son? Check out what celebrity parents have been up to.
Growing up at daycare
When I drop Milin off at daycare it is hard to believe how much he used to cry when he first started going
Berry roulade cake
This cracker of a cake will impress even the most demanding of your guests ... just wait for the applause.
Forget camping, go glamping
Hands up who's ever dreamed of going camping with the flat screen, iPad and hairdryer?
Kiwi campers tough it out
Hardy Kiwi campers have not let a run of wet weather dampen their spirits, park owners say.
Rare snake imported illegally
Brother and sister in the US charged over illegal import of a rare boa constrictor from Brazil.
Australia to step up dragon research
Sophie, 7, promises plenty of raw fish, a collar and a big yard for her baby dragon.
NZ comes out in the wash
Think you can get more Kiwi than roast lamb on a summer holiday at the bach?
Never swim with a crocodile
Shocked swimmers find they are sharing their pool with a bunch of baby crocs.