Floodwaters continue to rise in lower North Island
4:14 PM Homes have been evacuated, highways closed, and sewerage systems overloaded.
Rifle scare sparks AOS callout
4:13 PM Armed Offenders Squad called after person seen on balcony with rifle in Hamilton.
Spieth, Reed lead at US Open
4:14 PM Jordan Spieth stayed on track for a rare double at the year's first two majors, grabbing a share of the lead in dramatic second round.
Road trip from hell finally over
Frustrated Jetstar passengers finally reach destination after 36 hours of detours.
800 homes still cut off
3:08 PM Some homes in Canterbury could be without power until Monday, with more snow forecast for the region.
Attempted arson in Auckland
Two men were seen running from an Auckland home after an arson attempt on Saturday morning.
Residents trapped by water
Kerrie Fox and her husband Jeff were forced to hunker down in their home on SH1 overnight.
'No room for hating'
Relatives of some of the nine black people gunned down offered tearful words of forgiveness to Dylann Roof.
NK claims it can cure MERS
North Korea has announced it has developed a cure for MERS, Ebola and cancer.
'Abhorrent' troop training
The license of a former US Army doctor was revoked after finding that he gave students hypnotic drugs.
How erotic is your workplace?
Sexual relations are an uninvited guest in many businesses. A guest who won't be easily evicted.
Scam targeted the gullible
It looked like the answer to many people's prayers. An investment that just kept on giving.
To fix or float?
With short term mortgage rates plunging lower, what should a homeowner do?
Painful wait for house
Couple who paid a $46K deposit for a home in Auckland housing project still wait two years on.
Fight mould on a tight budget
Landlords love to blame mould and moisture on tenants, but both sides have to do their bit.
Nelson products star in Malaysia
From a small city in New Zealand to a grocer in Kuala Lumpur, unique Nelson products are proving they can go a long way.
Inventor hopes to hook funding
Nelson inventor Darren Hodgson is trying to take his recreational fishing product to the world.
Google to remove revenge-porn
Google will remove revenge-porn images and web links from search-engine results.
Stephen Elop to leave Microsoft
Stephen Elop, the former top boss at phone-maker Nokia, is one of four high-level executives leaving Microsoft Corp.
Drone wars take off in NZ
Drone racing is exploding onto the sporting scene, not just internationally, but in New Zealand too.
My dad taught me how not to be
We poured him a glass of milk. He threw the drink in our faces. "The milk's warm, you morons!"
Lessons learnt from Kim's style
You may not care for her rubber maternity dresses, but you can't deny that she's leading a change.
Cara D in love with girlfriend
Meet the woman making the it model so happy.
The fasting diet better than 5:2?
Meet the professor who has devised a diet that 'mimics' fasting and improves health.
Small talk tips for the shy
Rather chew your own arm off than make chit-chat with a stranger? There is a solution.
Don't wipe out Down syndrome
OPINION: Systematic screening will result in the elimination of a group of happy people.
A look at Depp's French village
Important facts - he owns an entire 19th-century village and the wine cellar is Pirates of the Caribbean themed.
You should grow hellebores
Their hardiness and early flowering make them a great antidote to winter's gloom.
Auckland's best architecture
A woolshed conversion, a township's bedraggled pub polished up and a small home with big design ideas.
Award winner no flash in the pan
The rise of Lyttelton chef Giulio Sturla of Roots, Cuisine's 2015 Restaurant of the Year, could hardly be more spectacular.
How to make fried ice-cream
Want to impress dinner party guests? This cool dessert will do the trick.
Dairying damage continues
Dairy farming is continuing to damage water quality the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has said.
Leading farming technology
The world's largest robotic dairy barn, situated in South Canterbury, is home to 1500 cows.
Mariah Carey is dating him?!
James Packer and a diva? Yes, well if travelling around Europe on a yacht together is anything to go by.
Has Kristen Stewart come out?
Kristen Stewart is back in the spotlight over her relationship with a woman.
'Sorry... no jokes' says Stewart
The host delivers an unusually emotional Daily Show segment in the wake of the Charleston shooting.
Chinese ladies learning etiquette
Shanghai's wealthy are spending money on lessons in how to behave out in the world.
'In limbo' after Jetstar flight
Jetstar passengers finally arrive Queenstown after a detour and road closures.
Abu Dhabi stopover holiday
What's the best way to beat jet lag? Try rocketing through the air on the world's fastest roller coaster.
How to change school rules
School rules are there to be obeyed, not broken, writes John Foster. If you don't like that, try this.
Readers' top travel photos
This week's travel photo entries take us from Rarotonga to the Grand Canyon.
Victor Vito ‘dream NZ 7s captain’
Current NZ Sevens captain DJ Forbes would be out in favour of Victor Vito in Waaka Watene's dream team.
Porsche flies in dramatic smash
The "epic flight of the Porsche Cayman" has been caught by a dash camera.
'Extraordinary' car for sale
Here's a rare chance to buy an "extraordinary" car from a Sean Connery movie.
More muscle for 'Mr Versatile'
There wasn’t much wrong with the parallel-twin-powered Kawasaki Versys 650 that a few extra ponies couldn’t fix.
Hansen has some wriggle room
The All Blacks coach won't break too many hearts in naming his 41-strong squad for upcoming test matches.
NSW centre Jennings arrested
4:27 PM Two days after he starred for the Blues in State of Origin II, Michael Jennings is in trouble with the police.
Mali claim third place at cup
3:41 PM Mali overcame the resistance of 10-man Senegal to take a deserved third place at the Fifa U-20 World Cup.
'Too many guns, too much racism'
Church attack renews perceptions that Americans have too many guns and have yet to overcome racial tensions.
Not a different species
They came from good families. Had support. But drugs still overtook their lives.
Don't wipe out Down syndrome
OPINION: Systematic screening will result in the elimination of a group of people happy being themselves.
NK claims it can cure MERS
North Korea has announced it has developed a cure for MERS, Ebola and cancer.
Poisoned by hot sauce, laxatives
From teenage dares to cheap highs, there's no limit to how stupid some people can be.
Getaway turtle in capital
An escaped turtle with a rock-like appearance has been found in Island Bay, Wellington.
Toilet paper wedding gowns?
These wedding dresses are the kind you'd expect to be silk and lace. But they're all made out of toilet paper.
Things great dads have mastered
While we both often feel overwhelmed balancing home and work, I am lucky we share responsibilities.
Noodles, wee wees and lady bits
Maybe it's because I am British. Whatever, the case, I find it really hard to use the words 'vagina' and 'penis'.
Six tips for returning to work
Mums returning to work aren't the same as when they left. That doesn't mean they're not as good though.
5 things my tween taught me
A few years ago she was not on social media. Now that she is a 12, everything is different.
Readers' travel photos of the week
This week's travel photo entries take us from Rarotonga to the Grand Canyon.
Sponsor kids inspire journey
An Oamaru couple has embarked on a world trip to visit all seven of their sponsor children.
Readers' travel pics of the week
This week's travel photo entries take us from Capri to India and feature everything from monkeys to camels.