NRL star's 'joke' to his mum
His mum asked why his girlfriend was injured. She was surprised by the answer.
Aussies left fumingÂ
10:57 PM Report claims abusive Kiwi cricket fans targeted players' partners and children.
Icebreaker aground in Antarctica
12:02 AM Ship runs aground in Antarctica after breaking from its moorings in a blizzard.
Gunshots spark armed police callout
11:41 PM The armed offenders squad is at a house in the Wairarapa town of Carterton.
'They'll come again'
Young girl kidnapped from outside supermarket can't sleep, dad says.
Ex-bachelorette to host Survivor
Once a contestant of reality TV, Chrystal Chenery is now a host.
Threat 'came from Wellington'
Police say bomb threats may have originated overseas, but a principal disagrees.
'It took him 61 seconds'
It took just 61 seconds for Russell John Tully to kill two people in Ashburton Work and Income, the Crown alleges.
Warship speeds in the Sounds
Boaties and residents have lodged a dozen complaints about the HMAS Warramunga.
Icebreaker runs aground in Antarctica
Antarctic winds of up to 130kmh ground Australian icebreaker during blizzard.
Trump no longer a comic relief
The outlandish buffoon Donald Trump achieved two feats that require us to start taking him seriously.
Plane crashes in Nepal
Flight crashes while flying in a mountainous area of Nepal, killing all 21 on board.
Trump bags Nevada win
Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential candidate vote in Nevada.
Media figures back Jennings
Former MediaWorks employee David Farrier has lashed out at the network's new head of news.
Listings and selling times drop
Houses are selling faster in the regions as housing stocks reduce.
Auckland to London in 4 hours?
Supersonic flights, drones that deliver luggage and floating hotels are predicted for travel in 2035.
Apple reveals other FBI demands
Apple has received at least a dozen FBI requests to unlock iPhones in US court cases since last autumn.
Most likely time for hacking revealed
First thing Tuesday is the most effective time to hit inboxes with bogus invoices and receipts.
Sony releases new smartphones
Sony is simplifying its entire current lineup with a new, focused offering.
How to crash an A-list party
As Paul McCartney found out, tricking your way past bouncers is no easy task. But these tips make it more likely.
What you eat helps your sleep
Partial to cheese on wheaten crackers on a night? It could be helping you catch some Zs.
Insta celeb slammed
Instagram celebrity slammed for health shaming.
What you eat helps your sleep
Partial to cheese on wheaten crackers on a night? It could be helping you catch some Zs.
Why you can't lose that last 5kg
Personal trainer reveals how to bust those last stubborn kilos once and for all.
Eczema:Â What can you do?
You've probably tried all sorts of remedies to alleviate the itching, but here are five tips sure to calm your skin.
Is this Australia's priciest home?
The Fairfax mansion at Sydney's Point Piper could be yours - for a cool $86 million.
Traveller's house of treasures
Settling down in her old hometown, this Kiwi commissioned a new house to fill with worldly possessions.
Red home a 'witty counterpoint'
This award-winning house in the Auckland bush perfectly blends in with the surrounding warm-toned foliage.
A big McMess left in Auckland
Messy McDonald's customers are being slammed for leaving a "disgusting" trail of rubbish in Auckland.
Wagyu bolognese with pasta
Quality beef and home-made pasta transform a dinner-time standard into something special.
Big NZ-owned Aussie farm sold
Multi-million dollar deal to sell New Plymouth District Council's major dairy operation in Tasmania is finally approved.
Beekeepers unite in new body
Beekeepers have agreed to come together in a new national body after years of debate.
He came, he sang, he conquered
REVIEW: Surrounded by fluttering candles and a grand piano, Prince shows why he's worth a whopping $389.90 per person.
'Still a bloody good time'
REVIEW: There was music, sun and surf. People were smiling. What more can you ask for?
Prince graces Auckland
11:10 PM Pop royalty comes to Auckland, allowing many fans to tick one off their bucket lists.
Travel site hails world's sexiest
The Spanish and Aussies have got nothing on this sexy nationality, but do you agree?
Getting naked with strangers
The initial reaction when you find 40 naked strangers staring at you is to turn and run.
When bad reviews are good
"This is a tool that allows the customer to speak, rather than the marketing budget."
'The calvary isn't coming'
When the shaking stopped on Feb 22, my immediate thought was 'there will be thousands dead'.
Top 5 buying a beach comments
"Hopefully this send a strong message to government - that Kiwis care about their land, beaches, rivers ..."
Misconceptions dominate the flag debate
John Key, at great political risk, has given us the unique chance to democratically choose our flag.
Indiana Jones car in NZ
Car from the epic chase in Temple of Doom now belongs to a proud New Plymouth resident.
Blowin' away the dust
The name's a classic, but Honda's new Africa Twin is a very modern ADV.
New car's cycling safety boost
A new Audi that cyclists should appreciate has just received a five-star safety rating ahead of its NZ launch.
Fitzsimons: Smith fails test
OPINION: Steve Smith should follow Brendon McCullum's example on the field.
McCullum's final farewell
Black Caps' departing captain says he is ready for life after international cricket.
Southee under microscope
Struggling senior bowler will be under pressure to keep his spot in Black Caps' next test series.
Red-light district to go green
There are still signs that just days ago Kalijodo was a flourishing red-light district.
How long have I got, doc?
Not everyone wants to know how long they've got left, but for those that do it can be tough to get it right.
Design by committee destined to fail
OPINION: On the downs where I was raised there were Bronze Age earthworks. Huge ramparts and ditches had been carved into the hillsides.
Sentencing toddler 'a mistake'
It turns out boy, 4, wasn't the one who killed four people, and nearly killed eight more.
Indiana Jones car in NZ
Car from the epic chase in Temple of Doom now belongs to a proud New Plymouth resident.
'Poopertrator' causes stink
Feilding couple did not expect to uncover someone's dirty little secret in their macrocarpa hedge.
What is that strange noise?
A high pitched whining sound is plaguing a US town. Nobody can explain what it is.
Mother's milk reacts to baby's cold
One mum made an amazing discovery after comparing two lots of expressed breast milk.
Teen scarred by mobile phone
US mum gave her 13-year-old daughter a phone for Christmas. Now, the teen has second degree burns.
What's too young for a bra?
OPINION: My child's friend has started wearing a bra. That may seem unremarkable, but she's 6.
Identical but not the same
Technically speaking my twin girls are clones but to me they couldn’t be more different.
Things you learn when backpacking
Travel blogger Anita Hendrieka shares her tips for backpacking virgins.
Buying duty-free when cruising
Going on an overseas holiday? Send us your travel questions and we'll put them to the experts.
5 things to do in Oamaru
With its elegant Victorian architecture and proud heritage, you'll be charmed by this North Otago town.
