Third tragedy for fire victim
4 min ago Nikki Straton lost her dad to liver cancer, her home to fire and now, her mum has days to live.
'Serious misconduct'
9:18 PM Teacher says he was checking for "malformations" when he touched the genitals of home-stay student.
Shorty's tearful goodbye
After almost six years on NZ's longest-running drama, Wendy Cooper says farewell.
Nadal crashes out of Aussie Open
10:13 PM Spaniard Fernando Verdasco has upset former world No.1 in another five-set thriller.
World's oldest man dies
Yasutaro Koide died two months short of his 113th birthday.
Amy Schumer slams slut-shamer
But the wannabe film writer reeled disaster back in with the perfect apology.
Children with chlamydia
10:35 PM 465 children between ages of 10 and 14 were diagnosed with chlamydia in New Zealand in 2014.
Keeps career after shaking baby
9:05 PM Prospects intact for teacher convicted of shaking his six-month-old baby until his brain bled.
Collins hits out at Kidman bail
9:59 PM On-the-run criminal Mathew Kidman removed electronic bracelet after being granted bail.
Mountain bike 'booby trap' claims
Conflict over plans to develop Karori Park sparks claims about logs placed on bike trails.
Woman falls off cliff with dog
It could have gone so horribly wrong and Australian rescue teams still faced a tricky recovery.
Outrage after student's suicide
9:53 PM Student from "untouchable" caste who died after unfair treatment sparks protests in India.
'I felt like a performing donkey'
Woman forced into sex with prostitute by abusive partner fuels calls for crackdown on revenge porn.
China's slowdown confirmed
The Asian giant expanded at the slowest pace in nearly seven years last quarter.
Sealord looks to more job cuts
Sealord Group says 60 Nelson jobs might go but it is in "solid financial shape''.
Near-year lows for petrol
Slumping oil prices and increasing supply prompt BP to lower the price again.
Should you be more like Bill?
A meme that urges people to behave well online and in other situations is gaining popularity on social media.
Phone batteries aren't improving
The lithium-ion tech in a smartphone hasn't changed significantly since 1991.
The death of phone numbers
The main reason for their impending death is social media and messaging apps.
Serena's yellow outfit panned
She's the best in the world at tennis, but Serena Williams can't escape online hate.
'Please don't send it back'
The coat didn't suit, but the company wanted her to pass it on to someone in need.
Michelle Bridges under fire
The fitness star and new mum has caused outrage once again after sharing "irresponsible" post-natal workout advice.
Fitness tips from tennis pros
If you're Caroline Wozniacki, there's nothing better than a post-workout chocolate milk.
Energy drinks to blame?
A teen is claiming her five-a-day energy drink habit caused her heart problems and miscarriages.
Frozen poo helpful too
Study finds frozen faecal transplants work as well as fresh ones, which could help make treatments cheaper.
A garden that thrives on drought
Should we change the conditions in our gardens to suit the plants – or choose the plants to suit the conditions?
Swap chores for a fortnight
Feel like you're stuck doing all the housework? Give the Chore Challenge a try.
Fence 'a territorial violation'
Psychologist tells court view-blocking fence is an attempt "to communicate dominance and control".
Five fast and flash frozen treats
Keep your cool this summer with these quick and easy icy delights.
Cocktail wizard off to Caribbean
New Zealand champion Cameron Attfield is ready to take on the world in his speciality of mixing drinks.
Drought help extended
Government moves to extend drought assistance as farmers in parched South Island spots forced to cull stock.
Farmers welcome the rain
Drought-hit farmers enjoy more rain in the last three weeks than in the first five months of 2015.
Secret Rickman took to grave
10:00 PM JK Rowling told Alan Rickman a Harry Potter secret to help him play Snape. She finally reveals what it was.
Colonoscopy tale another red chair hit
Wellington nurse who survived Graham Norton's red chair last year reckons the host just loves Kiwis.
Checkpoint ratings up in the air
How John Campbell's Checkpoint did on radio will be unknown for some time.
Aussie things that aren't Aussie
They've claimed sport and even the BBQ, but it's high time Australia got some customs of its own.
'A flight I will never forget'
As the plane dropped thousands of feet in very few seconds, we all thought we were going to die.
How to be a better traveller
Travelling often means spending time with strangers, so it pays to be nice.
Go back to the drawing board on flag
I want a new flag but cannot bring myself to vote for the option on offer.
I’m not trans because it’s popular
I’m transgender because this is how I was born. I didn’t get a choice in that.
Top 5 little sausages comments
"This could be the thing that shakes the working class from their torpor and inspires them to rise up as one."
Driving Ferrari's race circuit
We take you inside the place where Ferrari trains all of its prancing horses.
Car world is changing - rapidly
OPINION: The four fundamentally profound changes in the car industry are not all on display in Detroit.
New boss for India's Tata
Ex-Airbus Group executive flies in to lead Indian car maker Tata Motors.
McCullum's ODI return delayed
Injured New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is unlikely to feature next week.
Parker's foe no journeyman
Jason Bergman's record only tells half the story as he looks to stun the world in Samoa.
The extreme ends of drug use
A regular drug-user and a man who has gone sober explain their choices.
Tennis fixing 'three times' as bad
Suspicious betting activity on tennis reported three times more than other sports combined, stats reveal.
Why fog halts NZ planes
The technology exists to land in a pea-souper - but it's cheaper to airlines to change course.
Life with the world's strictest mum
Two women raised by 'Tiger Mum' Amy Chua speak out about their childhood.
Chastity belt emergency
Firefighters thought the woman needed a key for her house. But it was for her pants.
Man 'forgets' wife at petrol station
A man who made a gas stop in Brazil only realised he left his wife behind 96km later. She wasn't happy.
Meet the new kitten on the beat
Molly the kitten is hitting it off with the officers at Manurewa Police Station.
DIY kids' games for the backyard
Summer fun can be cheap and easy - try these two classic lawn games.
Blog: Spitting image of Daddy
When I look at my twins I sometimes ask myself: “Was I just the vessel?”
Michelle Bridges under fire
The fitness star and new mum has caused outrage once again after sharing "irresponsible" post-natal workout advice.
Living the dream in Melbourne
Kiwi rapper Emerald Mcgill lives in the colourful suburb of Brunswick, Melbourne.
Travelling in the European Union
Heading off on an overseas adventure? Email all your travel questions to us.
Your summer escape
We asked you to tell us about your favourite summer. These are our picks for the best.
Haters gon' hate, Jetstar thrives
All you keyboard warriors out there, don't think your complaints are going to bring down the airline.