Whale comes to humans
9:44 AM This is the moment an entangled whale popped out of the water and got some human help.
Fierce fire on video
9:48 AM Footage shows the ferocity of a fire that destoyed Dunedin flats overnight.
Flags: What real designers think
9:50 AM Everyone seems to have an opinion on the options, but what do flag designers think?
Looming 'catastrophe' on repairs
Quake damage specialist warns homeowners and MPs "a catastrophe" is looming.
Killer's behaviour cited
8:31 AM Lucille Scollay has fallen foul of prison rules six times since being jailed.
Tourists terrified by mock terrorists
"It was the hotel's idea of entertainment for the day. They thought it was funny to run around the pool dressed as terrorists."
Auckland schools bursting
8:31 AM Auckland schools are struggling with overcrowded classrooms due to population growth.
Wet and windy Friday, weekend
Wet wild weather set to sweep the country, with heavy rain and gales for the west of both islands.
Flag debate a cultural minefield
OPINION: From what I gather, most people are either in Team Maori Design or Team Fern.
Will Smith rebooting Fresh Prince
Will Smith is reportedly working on a The Fresh Prince of Bel Air reboot.
Chelsea Manning faces solitary
9:47 AM Convicted leaker could be placed in solitary confinement for having a copy of Vanity Fair with Caitlyn Jenner on the cover.
Selfie-taking puma killed
9:20 AM A puma who gained fame after taking a series of "selfies" near Los Angeles has died while crossing a highway.
Kids were becoming 'monsters'
8:24 AM Man accused of killing six children and their mother claims they had been "disrespectful, rude in school".
Trade Me moves into insurance
9:47 AM Trade Me will begin selling home, contents and car insurance online through a partnership with Tower.
Fund's smart glass investment
NZ Super Fund takes a stake in US smart glass company.
$16m 'to do nothing'
9:02 AM On court a fierce competitive streak drove Michael Jordan. Off court he doesnt have to work so hard.
House sold over $11k unpaid rates
Auckland woman whose home is sold to settle unpaid rates says the new owners will have to forcibly remove her.
Power prices up nearly 4 pct
Power prices have continued to increase, while inflation stays near zero.
Coromandel bach tax scrap
B&B owners say council is handing them 'diabolical' rates increases that holiday home owners will escape.
Movie giant takes on small fry
A Martinborough chip shop is defying The Godfather's maker with Brando-like branding.
The women (and man) behind Siri
Meet three people who supplied the voices for the US, UK and Australian versions of Apple's virtual PA.
Trump turns to doxing
In the mid-90s, "dropping docs" - short for documents - became trendy among rival hackers.
Robots start to reproduce
MotherBot shown building its own "cube babies" before watching as they take their first steps.
Best & worst dressed celebrites
SJP and Emily Ratajkowski dazzle in jewel tones, while one TV presenter sports an ill-advised crocheted skullcap.
Furry Friday: Perfect pairs
Living with two pets is not just the chance to love twice as many animals - you also get to watch them form a bond.
Introducing Joelle & Kayne
When these uni sweethearts married in the beautiful King Country, their day went off without a hitch. Almost.
Are you always working?
18 min ago We are always connected, always on, always working - no matter what industry we are in.
Should we be 'more confident'?
More confident? Aren't we already drowning in a media cesspit of feel-pinions and fears?
Nothing but water for 30 days
Water makes you feel healthy, right? Well, these four drank nothing but it for a month... and the results aren't quite what you'd expect.
Cate Blanchett selling $22m pad
The Hollywood A-lister and husband Andrew Upton are selling their prized waterfront home in Sydney.
Auckland house prices dip
Auckland prices pause in July but sales across the country are the strongest for 10 years.
Ex-PM 'sells to Saudi royalty'
Silvio Berlusconi is reportedly selling his Sardinian villa for the hefty sum of €500 million ($843 million).
Apple semifreddo with fruit
The icy treat, served with a brandy-spiced apple salad, takes hours to set.. but good things take time.
Fonterra on credit watch negative
Dairy giant Fonterra's credit rating has been put on a negative "credit watch" by rating agency Standard & Poor's.
Hygiene conditions 'horrific'
9:06 AM Hygiene conditions at a Marlborough cattle farm were horrific and dangerous, a judge has said.
Will Smith's Fresh Prince reboot
9:51 AM Will Smith is reportedly working on a The Fresh Prince of Bel Air reboot.
The end game for GoT
8:52 AM George R. R. Martin says the end of his Song of Ice and Fire books won't be a "horrible apocalypse" scenario.
Pharrell's crazy tour rider
8:41 AM He's requested two framed photos of Carl Sagan, a bin, and 12 bottles of Stella, among other things.
Missed out on Burning Man?
9:30 AM UrbanCampsite is an art installation that occurs every year in a different location around Amsterdam.
Emirates: World's longest flight
The Middle East's biggest airline will soon be operating the world's longest commercial flight.
North Rim in every shade of red
9:02 AM These are sights you do not forget, no need for a smartphone or GoPro.
Real cost of term time holidays
9:08 AM Don't expect teachers to give special attention to children who've been absent to go on holiday.
Schumer sketches prove she rules
9:10 AM Clayton Barnett shares five Amy Schumer sketches that show Trainwreck star can do no wrong.
Pet of the day: Tabster
Tabster spends her day watching other for the other neighbourhood cats and keeping them at bay.
Is this the Rolls-Royce SUV?
2 min ago This vehicle shapes as the new face of luxury motoring that the mega-rich will crave.
Cringeworthy horses history
While the 2015 Ford Mustang is powerful, models from the 70s, 80s, and 90s were anything but.
Top Gear host's $26m car sale
New Top Gear host Chris Evans could net NZ$26 million with the sale of 13 of his classic cars.
ABs to drop lock for RWC?
Victor Vito's surprise start this week shows selectors considering taking three specialist locks to RWC.
Nonu outshines Sonny Bill
All Blacks midfield veteran looks set to be the sixth NZ centurion and sign off on his own terms.
Star returns to torment NZ
8:35 AM AB de Villiers factor hangs heavily over Black Caps for opening T20 match of South African tour in Durban.
A calm perch above Jerusalem
In one of the most contentious tracts of real estate on the planet, serenity is not that easy to find.
Sense an insensibility in WAGS
REVIEW: Much as I love TV, it can be depressing. Behold WAGS: a horrible, cynical piece of television.
Brownlee's bombshell
Homeowners and the building industry are left in the dark on the full implications of probe.
India, off the well worn path
Tick off a wish-list of temples and monuments, get a selfie at the Taj Mahal and shop till you flop in the Pink City.
A playground for grownups?
City councillor says Nelson's biggest playground shouldn't just cater for kids.
Secret world of octopuses
What's got eight legs and is right behind you? If you're a shrimp, then you better hope it's not this guy.
New Plymouth flag theft leaves staff fuming
Five flags have been flogged from a New Plymouth engineering company, leaving staff fuming.
Get married or go to jail
"Is she worth it," the judge asked. Then, the ultimatum: get married in 30 days or go to jail.
Prem baby 'too graphic'
A photo of little Jacob lying in his incubator was deemed "too inappropriate" for a fundraising site.
BBC host's breastfeeding rant
DJ Alex Dyke is under fire for claiming only women with moustaches breastfeed in public.
'Butterfly' boy's inspiring message
Blisters cover more than 95 per cent of this 14-year-old's body - but he's only concerned with the positives.
The parent you need to be
Forget helicopter parenting, tiger mothering, free-ranging or attachment parenting. This is the answer.
Travel the world for as low as $99
When the sun comes up on the destination, a deal will be revealed and tickets will go on sale.
What it's like to relocate your life
Zane Small craved a culture shock, relocated to Dubai and finds that ignorance can be bliss - but discovery is too.
The art of travelling light
Go to any airport and you will see a nation of overpackers. Fortunately, you can teach an old traveller new tricks.
Debit or credit cards for overseas travel?
What's the best way to fund your travels? Are you better off using a debit or a credit card?