Postie buggies a huge hit
8:28 AM People were so keen to stop and chat, posties had to get creative with their excuses.
A walking miracle
8:15 AM Cancer was expected to kill this Taranaki dad within days of his daughter's wedding, but he fought back - and won.
Woman found dead
8:12 AM Man arrested after a woman's body and an injured man were found at a Dunedin house.
'The world needs less milk'
8:33 AM There's so much milk flowing out of US cows these days that it's ending up in dirt pits.
McCullum smashes 158 for Bears
8:10 AM Black Caps captain equals his highest T20 score in England's Natwest Blast.
Cricketer busted drink-driving
17 min ago Aussie James Faulkner returned a reading of almost three times the UK's legal limit.
Truck on fire in Levin
8:34 AM Firefighters on way to truck blaze on SH57 could see the black smoke as they left the station.
'A tragic, terrible accident'
Ashburton mother Cindy George and her three young children could have died up to a week ago, police say.
Strong trio in NZ First caucus
One of the most distinctive features of the new NZ First caucus is the trio of young new MPs.
NZ Post buggies a big hit
People were so keen to chat about the new postal cars, posties had to get creative with their excuses.
Greek 'Yes' camp takes slim lead
Thousands of Greeks stage rival rallies ahead of a weekend referendum that may decide the country's Euro future.
Brits stand silent to remember
Millions of Britons held a minute's silence to pay tribute to 30 countrymen killed by an Islamist gunman in Tunisia.
France denies Assange asylum
France rejected a request for asylum by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Charity made easy
Few would dispute that giving is good. It's not just the recipients of giving who benefit.
Organic wines pass quality test
Organic wines are as good quality and yields similar to conventional wines, study shows
KiwiSaver Spotlight
Grosvenor SRI Growth KiwiSaver Fund - a growth fund with an ethical twist.
Jewellery theft victims underpaid
Warring valuers are at odds over how to value lost antique jewellery.
More mortgage rate cuts?
Floating mortgage rates are tipped to fall sharply this year, but depositors will feel more pain.
High-flying Kiwi's tips for startups
NZ entrepreneur Victoria Ransom, who sold her business to Google, has some advice for Kiwi business owners.
Selling a start-up in my teens
OPINION: Teen entrepreneur Jake Millar shares his five top tips for success.
Final to set data record
Super Rugby fans set to share videos, photos and commentary in unprecedented numbers during final.
Game censorship no big deal
OPINION: Aussie fans of Douchebag Beach Club may be out of luck, but this is good news.
Facebook is working on telepathy
Mark Zuckerberg may have tipped his hand about future Facebook technology: telepathy.
Kim talks Caitlyn's surgery
8:53 AM Kardashian talks women's rights and how Caitlyn had her trachea shaved just before her wedding.
Nose-picking is an addiction
When it comes to this repulsive habit, he has to chose - you or the nose.
Is love worth the heartbreak?
It may feel like the end of the world, but you can recover after a divorce followed by a break-up.
What makes Grant feel good?
The Fat Professor reveals his awesome family motto and what weekly tasks bring him wellbeing.
Homeless man's surprise talent
When Donald Gould stepped up to the keys, no one was expecting what happened next.
It's normal not to be happy
Living in a world where there's an overemphasis on being happy 24/7 can actually have just the opposite effect.
Getting ready for strawberries
It's time to start preparing your garden for one of the classic summer crops.
Calvin Klein's $37m LA digs
Designer splashes out on new home with infinity pool, home cinema, ocean views and wine room.
Auckland homes sold quickly
More than one in five properties in Auckland are sold within two years of purchase, Govt analysis finds.
Snazz up your sausage rolls
This spicy lamb and pistachio recipe is reminiscent of a Lebanese kofta, but with a more intense flavour.
Message in a bottle: "Help me"
Customers fear for wellbeing of factory workers after a concerning message pops up on soft drink bottle-top.
Farm passes wow test
Winning the nation's top farming award has special significance for a Rotorua couple.
Trust retains confidence
The trust operating Taranaki's agricultural research station has confidence in the future of dairying, despite two years of projected low payout.
Candy's Flashdance flashbacks
Hayley Holt, Candy Lane and Stefano Olivieri talk about their memories from the decade that gave us shoulder pads, lace gloves and big hair.
How to write a tear-jerker
Nicholas Sparks sells millions of books and movie tickets by adhering to a strict formula. Want to copy him? Here's how.
We had a hand in Amy's fall
A new film suggests Amy Winehouse was let down by everyone, even her fans.
The world's scariest hotel room?
A transparent room on the side of a cliff is the ultimate stay for thrill-seekers.
The best of French Polynesia
Blue lagoons and mystic mountains are just part of the allure of this stunning part of the Pacific.
Teach religion as history
We don't need to keep religion out of schools, but it should be part of the history curriculum, writes Andrew Beeching.
Top five reader comments
It must be fashion Friday as two topics dominate - Matt Damon's new 'do' and best and worst dressed celebs.
It's a Backstreet's back alright
Lauren Roberts put her iPhone to good use to get a great shot of one of her favourite groups.
End was 'upsetting': Hammond
Richard Hammond has been left in the lurch since Top Gear ended.
MX-5 stays in front
The new Mazda MX-5 remains the beguiling two-seat funster it has always been.
White Ferns beat India, 2-1 up
8:36 AM A 125-run opening partnership has seen the White Ferns to a six wicket victory over India in Bangalore.
Hurricanes will do it for Jerry
8:50 AM Jerry Collins' father is confident his son's former team will take home the Super Rugby crown.
Warned for wearing headband
16 min ago Nick Kyrgios was found breaching Wimbledon's all white policy in his victory against Milos Raonic.
The optimistic Mr Smit
Sir Tim Smit has a "rock and roll" approach and a big vision for Christchurch.
How to write a tear-jerker
Nicholas Sparks sells millions of books and movie tickets by adhering to a strict formula. Want to copy him? Here's how.
Duncan Garner: Can the Canes do it?
OPINION: I've waited nearly 20 long and painful years to write this.
Fillings, grit solve 71-year-old mystery
The archaeologist gently swept the sand off an unmistakable shape: a human skeleton - with a mouth full of gilded fillings.
An over-the-top child safety seat
Wild and wacky armoured car maker Dartz has moved into the world of baby protection.
Top five reader comments
From school uniform policy and anti-vaxxers to New Zealand's favourite film, no topic was off limits for commenters.
Dolphin leaps into boat, lands on woman
Woman left with broken ankles after dolphin drops in from nowhere.
Toilet truths after giving birth
It's not unheard of for people to say they'd rather give birth again than go through that first post-birth poo.
Guilt is my new shadow
While guilt has always been in my life to some degree, I never really noticed its magnitude until motherhood.
Why I don't use social media
Keira Baker is 15 and doesn't have Facebook. Or Instagram. Or any other social media. OMG
Big jump in trampoline injuries
The number of children being hospitalised with trampoline injuries is going up.
Readers' travel pics of the week
This week's travel photo entries take us from the Canadian Rockies to a sunset in Spain.
Global gap year fun
While her friends are at university, Kate Pinn is volunteering at a school for deaf children in Malawi.
No fancy camera? No problem
With the right handset and apps, anyone can capture superb travel photos using just their smartphone.
Readers' travel pics of the week
Paintball, Paris and a baby elephant feature in this week's travel photo entries.