30 injured in pillow fight
Future US military commanders brawl in wild "pillow fight" that leaves two dozen concussed.
Austria opens borders
8 min ago Thousands of exhausted migrants are streaming into Austria after being bussed from Hungary.
Nadal crashes out of US Open
Rafa Nadal has ended a sub-par grand slam tennis season on a heartbreaking note.
Carer's post angers parents
What happens when a childcare worker vents about the kids in her care on Facebook?
Chasing childhood cop dreams
A basketballer, a recent refugee, and a 50-year-old mum were among those dreaming of wearing the blue uniform.
A lonely bachelor party for one
It was supposed to be raucous, but everyone's flights were cancelled... bar his.
Girl followed for over 1km
Timaru police investigating after school girl reported a man followed for over a kilometre while walking home.
Girl left heartbroken by thief
Laptop with photos of Maia Graham's late dad stolen from her classroom, leaving her bereft.
NZ is looking at 'all the options'
The Government has distanced itself from reports of an increased refugee quota.
Refugee crisis: Austria opens borders
Thousands of exhausted migrants are streaming into Austria after being bussed from Hungary.
'Don't risk lives of loved ones'
"The world has let us down," refugee father says at funerals of sons and wife.
Boy, 11, shoots 16-year-old dead
Police say boy shot teen intruder during home invasion, but neighbours say it wasn't a break-in.
UK's Cameron bows to pressure
Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain would welcome "thousands more" Syrian refugees.
Media players eye global threat
TVNZ boss Kevin Kenrick says it could forge new partnerships to make full use of its international rights.
Banish the black wardrobe
It’s the go-to shade for most working women. But is it holding you back?
How Boeing flop became hot
Nine years after 717 jetliner production ended, the former sales dud is one of the most sought-after aircraft.
Kids call for money lessons
School children think they are pretty good at managing their money. Their teachers think they are not.
Laundry ball claims 'don't wash'
Laundry balls are billed as the green way to wash clothes, but a test shows they may be a waste of money.
Three months to grow
Entrepreneurs behind eight startups have yet to prove they can turn prototypes into saleable products.
Meet the dog whisperer
It started out with a notepad and an 11 year-old girl. Now Selina McIntyre calls herself the dog whisperer.
Cunning chimp bested drone
Zoo's drone film grounded by Tushi's evil plan to take down the flying camera.
Hands on with BB-8
It's a droid from the upcoming Star Wars that is an actual robot, not just a ball that lights up.
Drone laws 'limit opportunities'
Invercargill is missing out on promotional opportunities because of strict rules around flying drones, a broadcaster says.
'We ache for time we don’t have'
Abigail was born with an inoperable brain tumour - but her devoted parents vow to "cover her with love" in every moment they have left.
'Barbie Girl's' $60 plastic ride
After this student had her driver's licence suspended, there was no way she was going to commute by bike.
Boy, 11, fronts womenswear ad
Son of Acne boss models ladieswear for "open-minded" campaign - and says heels were the biggest challenge.
Actor's death-defying workout
Twilight's Kellan Lutz is living life on the edge - or at least doing push-ups on it, judging by these photos.
How to grow echinacea
If your immune system needs a boost, this herb has proven properties for fighting winter bugs.
Telling bosses about depression
My previous coping strategy was to lie and withdraw - but the first time I was honest was a cathartic, lightbulb moment.
Unusual homes across the world
Whether shaped like snails, mushrooms or pineapples, these unique properties are certainly living outside the box.
21 tips for perfect bathrooms
How to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics with advice from the experts.
Tiny homes with 'wow'
These Kiwis have dramatically downsized - and say the rest of us could learn a thing from doing the same.
Recipe: Citrus meringue tart
Spoil your family and make this delicious meringue tart for Father's Day.
Farmers keen on loan offer
Fonterra swamped with responses to its offer of interest-free support loans to its payout beleaguered farmers..
Swedes risk advice 'correct'
Analysis confirms advice that feeding maturing swede crops increases risk of ill-health in cows, DairyNZ says.
Young Angie shines in rare video
Oscar-winning actress puts in haunting performance in newly surfaced video of her taking an acting class aged 25.
Chris Lilley's 'anti-gay slurs'
American TV is the most gay friendly it's ever been, historic survey says, but one Australian is condemned.
Sam settles $6m scuffle lawsuit
Avatar actor agrees to settlement with photographer he punched to "protect" girlfriend Lara Bingle.
A lonely bachelor party for one
It was supposed to be a raucous few days of sightseeing and drinking, however everyone's flights were cancelled... bar his.
Beautiful places to paddle
Australia is a country of beautiful coastline but seeing it from water level is incomparable.
Airline upsets over mercy flight
Family of woman on life support are angry at Air NZ after they were unable to get flights refunded.
Refugee or war crime problem?
We need to help refugees, but we also need to start listening to the reasons why they're leaving.
Fans, not stadiums, the problem
I remember Auckland Rugby back when it ruled the world. Here's how we can bring it back.
'Hunter becomes the hunted'
Glen Mudgway had another photographer in his sights to create his favourite sunrise shot.
Milestone Corvette restored
After more than four months and 1200 man-hours of painstaking work, restoration of the one millionth Corvette is complete.
Proof of Life after LAMS
It's the bike you move to when you've honed your skills on the LAMS version.
Hawke's Bay defend Shield
9:56 PM Hawke's Bay defended the Ranfurly Shield with a 48-32 win over North Harbour in Napier.
Thrush hat-trick sets up win
Jeremy Thrush shines to lead Wellington to 53-3 NPC win over Southland.
Auckland rack up 50 points
All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina hopes to play one more game for Auckland before the World Cup.
Smelling Salts War of 2015
I took an almighty snort. Milliseconds later, I was coughing and quite, quite alert.
The disease not everyone believes
With electromagnetic hypersensitivity, your stressors are impossible to avoid.
Man arrested, wife steals cop car
Her husband was cuffed in the back of a cop car. When the police weren't looking, she stole the car.
Cunning chimp crashes drone
Zoo's drone film grounded by Tushi's evil plan to take down the flying camera.
Amateur traffic controller becomes video star
A concerned citizen took up the job of traffic controller during a power cut in West Auckland.
Bizarre alien corpse discovered in Russia
A tiny alien creature that washed up on the banks of a river in north western Russia has locals and experts stumped.
Carer's post angers parents
What happens when a childcare worker vents about the kids in her care on Facebook? This teen go
Mum to open 'no vax' childcare
Australian mother who "answers to Creator" wants to set up controversial centre for non-immunised children only.
Beautiful conjoined twin girls
Couple shocked to learn they had conjoined girls, but when they "saw them and picked them up, my worries went".
Guess what... I'm pregnant
Long gone are the days when Facebook updates simply said 'we are expecting'.
What sight to see in HK?
There's something for all the family to enjoy in Hong Kong, from markets to theme parks.
Expat tales: The great outdoors
Simon Dilks ditched the rat race for a life of adventure in Yangshuo, China.
Lost and found in Italy
Travel is full of heart-stopping moments, not all of which are about ogling scenic wonders.
The reality of London life
There are heaps of opportunities in London, writes Amelia Abplanalp. You just have to be patient, network like crazy and work damn hard.