'I left because I felt trapped'
8:34 AM 'No matter how far away you go, your past will follow. I can't take back what I saw on Feb 22.'
Up to 100 NZ troops poised for Iraq
9:05 AM The deployment is so opposed that John Key is likely not to seek a vote.
Ciara manager 'demands cash'
Source says Ciara's manager demanded $20,000 just as she was due on stage in Christchurch.
Two from two for Canes
8:17 AM Fingertip proves the difference as the Hurricanes hold on for win over the Bulls in Pretoria.
Porn culture warning to parents
Sex education should be mandatory for kids from the age of five, a sexologist says.
Man dies after armed dispute
A man has died after he was shot in the face following an armed dispute in Hamilton.
Family dispute follows fire
A messy controversy over donations emerges from destruction of a Chch house in February's big fire.
Driver charged again
Hamilton man jailed for careless driving causing the death of a cyclist is back in custody.
Incredible goal outclassed by celebration
It’s an incredible goal but not as amazing as the ensuing celebrations. They will bowl you over – literally.
Al Shabab kill 10 in Mogadishu
Islamist rebels detonate two bombs in Somali capital, killing at least 10 people.
IS militants claim Libya attacks
Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State kill 40 people by blowing themselves up in eastern Libya.
Twin cyclones hit Australia
It is the first time forecasters have seen two storms of such intensity strike Australia simultaneously.
The year insurers took a hit
Four years on from the devastation of the February 22, 2011, earthquake the Christchurch insurance scene is much altered but intact.
Dabbling in dirty waters
OPINION: Huge amounts of money continue to be loaned with no thought to the creditworthiness of the borrowers.
Floating Auckland's boat
7:32 AM When a big, rich event like the America's Cup comes to town, many businesses rub their hands in delight.
How the poor get by
Why do some low income families say their income is enough, and others think it isn't?
Careful planning can limit costs
All NZers want their families and financial health to be protected when physical health lets them down.
Ice cream shop licked by detours
Customers are staying away from a popular Auckland tourist spot because of road closures.
Fish dishes pick of festival
It was a big win for small company Kiwi Kai at the Marlborough Food and Wine Festival.
App goes Kiwi
Learning to read and write can be hard, but a new Kiwi-accented phonics app might help.
New Apple app in the frame
Apple is about to release a new photo editing app for the average user.
Snowden: UK stole SIM codes
Britain spy agency hacked into Dutch networks to steal codes to eavesdrop on cellphones worldwide.
How Photoshop has changed us
The problem is that 25 years after Photoshop launched, we much prefer manipulations of reality to reality itself.
When women mocked her outfit
... this TV presenter decided not to take it lying down, instead posting this Facebook status which set the Internet ablaze.
100 years of Iranian beauty
One-minute timelapse video charts century of makeup trends while also bumping up our history knowledge.
Sun damage still happens inside
Damage that can lead to burns and even skin cancer may occur after sun exposure ends, new study says.
5 ways to lose the last few kilos
When you're losing weight, that little last bit can hang around. Here's how to shift it...
Feeling down? Go to the movies
Watching the right film could transform your life, says one therapist.
How to: build a retaining wall
Building a retaining wall isn’t a job to tackle lightly - here's some essential tips and advice.
Rents up 9 per cent last year
Residential rents lurched higher in January, after being relatively restrained through last year.
5 common citrus tree problems
Citrus trees can thrive in Kiwi gardens, but it helps to understand their problems.
All about braising vegetables
Bored with the monotony of root vegetables? Well here's a surefire (and soul-warming) remedy.
Fix common 'food emergencies'
Too-salty food, mushy vegetables, sticky rice - when any of these happen, here's what you need to do ...
At home on the range
The Sterne family know all about the perception and reality of rearing pigs outdoors.
Smooth ice-cream promise
University lecturer is putting his money where his mouth is and setting up a sheep-milking flock to make ice cream.
Avoiding the fake baby problem
American Sniper is a gripping, controversial tale of war. But let's be honest: Some people are only going to remember that fake baby.
Katherine Heigl returns to TV
After leaving Grey's Anatomy abruptly amid reports she broke her contract to pursue a film career Katherine Heigl is now back on the small screen.
The Mike and Hillary debacle
You can always trust children to make you feel your age, 3 News presenter Mike McRoberts has found.
A path to the past
On Turkey's Lycian Way, Liz Light walks in the millions of footsteps of those who have gone before.
5 things for a Kiwi road trip
The essential items you'll need when trekking across New Zealand this summer.
Vine and dandy
Ute Junker discovers Hawke's Bay and its dazzling variety of excellent wines.
Premier League predictions
Mark Kessell shares his predictions as teams race for the top and battle to avoid the drop.
Pet of the day: Hard life for a cat
Chocs was adopted from the SPCA three years ago and spends her days sunbathing or exploring.
Review: Fifty Shades of Grey
There's a lot of sex, not much romance and the editing is terrible, writes Ashneel Prasad.
A cool coupe. Oh, yeah!
Lexus has introduced a great-looking coupe called RC and the V6 version and is a beauty.
A green rolling lounge suite
Americarna inspires another US car fan to reconnect with the classic car scene.
Aston Martin road racer
Special edition GT3 rivals road-going racers.
Glory would also pay the bills
All World Cup prizemoney won by Black Caps will go to players, and one could get up to 10 times his base salary.
England win one to savour
OPINION: World class performances from Southee and McCullum show NZ to be serious Cup contenders.
Aussie sport's darkest day?
Three football codes have become embroiled in a drugs drama that could have larger ramifications than ASADA.
Judging fatties still fair game
OPINION: Being fatist is still OK, although the increasing scope of the problem means that luxury may not last long.
The filth and the fury
OPINION: One black t-shirt has caused an almightly kerfuffle at Canterbury Museum.
Five things for a Kiwi road trip
The essential items you'll need when trekking across New Zealand this summer.
10 ways to travel on a budget
Money is the one big concern for travellers on a budget. Here are 10 top tips to help you avoid overspending.
Happily Shanghaied
Peter Eszes took a chance on Shanghai and is still living the high life two years later.
'Michelangelo of buttocks injections'
Woman who fatally filled woman's buttocks with industrial-grade silicone and Krazy Glue brags at her murder trial.
Dead man dressed as Green Lantern
It can be tricky deciding how to dress the deceased for a funeral, so why not go with a superhero theme?
Boy, 3, walks 2.4km home alone
Three-year-old Cain Trainor headed off home after his first day of nursery without telling anyone, oblivious to the uproar he caused.
Celia and Travolta join lineup of gaffes
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown's slip of the tongue when welcoming the England cricket captain puts her among some good gaffe company.