Cop killed on first day at job
7:00 AM When she was sworn in, her colleagues said: "be safe!". A day later, she was shot dead.
'Freight train' quake
3 min ago Aftershocks continue after amagnitude 4.3 earthquake frightened Christchurch residents from their beds.
'We pulled it out and had a beer'
Damyon and his friends had nothing better to do. So they pulled a car out of the ocean.
Balloon show 'chaos'
Angry spectators demand refunds after no balloons, hour-long queues for food and toilets.
Hurricanes: We're not fat
Phil Kearns called the soundly beaten Hurricanes "fat". Actually, the coach says, they're very fit.
How to score a free road trip
Here's a secret that's well known in backpacker circles, but not so much among Kiwis.
Humid enough for you?
2 min ago Most of the country endured a hot, humid night. But relief is in sight.
Liquor store owner stabbed
A South Auckland shopkeeper was stabbed in the back during an armed robbery involving three attackers.
How did she survive?
Sunburnt, bruised and with dementia - family believe missing woman slept on a cliff.
Van Gaal takes a dive
Man Utd manager goes to ground in protest, staring in mock horror at a match official over soft call.
Indian man kills 14 relatives
Hansil Warekar threw a party for his family, then locked all the doors and launched a horrific attack.
Shoes thrown in parliament
6:36 AM After a photo revealed him meeting with an Israeli ambassador, an Egyptian MP was hit with a shoe.
Herculean effort to save crash baby
5:44 AM When his mother was killed in a shocking car crash, the clock started ticking for unborn Caleb.
'B...., it ain't on the list!'
OPINION: Blending money advice and cussing; The surprising wall-art of one government agency.
Canterbury economy turning
With rebuild activity having peaked, Canterbury's jobless rate set to climb from long term lows.
Where did it go wrong?
How did major builder Stonewood Homes hit the skids in the midst of Christchurch's building boom?
Phones secretly looking at porn
Hundreds of seemingly legit apps are sneaking past security checks to visit adult websites and click on the ads.
Sony hackers still attacking
The group is active and still on the digital warpath, attacking systems in Asia.
Boy wins 'Pretty Curious' comp
A boy winning a contest promoting girls in science sets the cat among the pigeons.
The Oscars: Then and now
These A-listers may look perfectly polished at awards shows now, but that wasn't always the case...
I'm glad to be grey...
My first grey hairs appeared in my thirties. Sod it. I don't want to look young.
The week in celebrity Instagrams
Becks gives a shoutout to his family, Ruby Rose is snuggling Vin Diesel, and Kylie suffers a major upskirting.
The truth about chocolate
There are a number of reasons why the stuff can benefit your health... but not all chocolate is created equal.
Should medical pot be legal?
Husband-and-wife comedians and commentators Jeremy Elwood and Michele A'Court give their views.
Stop making lists? Never!
Oh, sorry, I didn't see you there because I was working on my weekend to-do list.
Bulk up strawberry beds - for free
Get busy in your garden this weekend with these three easy tasks.
10 real-life fairy tale houses
To celebrate Tell A Fairy Tale Day, we highlight the most magical houses around the world.
Get real, tenants & landlords
Yes, this tenant swore and dropped the f-bomb, but did she deserve to be evicted?
Recipe: Five-spice pork salad
The sweet, juicy flavours of a fresh plum dressing set off this savoury summer salad to perfection.
The best once-a-day cows
Two key ingredients are needed to make once-a day-milking (OAD) a success, says a Massey University expert.
1D's Liam in love with Cheryl
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Liam Payne are reportedly an item.
Leo's failed Oscar attempts
The Oscars hasn't been kind to Leonardo DiCaprio. Could 2016 be his year?
Australia's underrated destination
One day, Australia's other great reef will take its place as one of the country's most popular destinations. Get in before that happens.
On a Headland high
One of my favourite morning-before-breakfast-walks is in northern Abel Tasman National Park.
Sail in for a gourmet summer
Lagers, beaches, bats and balls, bronzed bodies and barbecues - it's all on show in all its glory in Geelong.
Love in the darkest of places
My brain tumour diagnosis changed my life, but the love of my life stuck by me through thick and thin.
Two little spiky dudes
Hector and Hercules were an unexpected gift left on their doorstep.
Mother $18,500 out of pocket
Sacha Perry discovered her Mazda 6 was severely water damaged- after paying $18,500 for it.
MotoGP ready for hard riding
Pre-season testing shows this year's MotoGP championship will be as compelling as ever.
McLaren's most liveable model
British sportscar maker has revealed its most luxury focused car yet.
Team NZ stay top
6:38 AM Team NZ maintain their America's Cup World Series lead with a podium finish in Oman.
Teen inspires Man Utd win
5:38 AM Crowd wowed as 18-year-old striker follows up debut double with another for an EPL win over Arsenal.
Sceptical about Infantino
OPINION: Is Fifa's "moment of crisis" really over and is Infantino the right person to lead it?
The rules of the game
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The secret diary of Bella, a call girl working in New Zealand, begins roughly a year ago, in London.
The exorcism of John Palino
Can John Palino shrug off the ghosts of a mayoral scandal he says had nothing to do with him to don the chains this year?
Rio: The underdog Olympics
This year's Olympics is about overcoming adversity, proving wrong the haters, and wowing the world. But can Rio do it?
Why men should be feminists
OPINION: Men are needed more than ever - not as white knights but to help level the gender playing field.
'The unicorn is in custody'
'Unicorn' hoofs it in California, leading authorities on four-hour chase.
Ministeroni makes history
Karen Martyn is the first legally recognised celebrant for The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
City fires landscaping goats
It went from get your goat to butt out. But greener pastures may yet beckon.
Quirky rafts take to Waikato River
Second storeys, couches, barbecues, a pot plant and drummers all featured.
7 moments with my kids I missed
There are so many firsts when you have kids that we fail to realise that there'll be just as many lasts.
Should kids have homework at all?
OPINION: A job doesn't have the right to dictate how you spend your time outside work, and neither should a school.
The moment a baby breaks free
Footage catches newborn stretching and yawning before doctors help him make his way into the world.
Cups replaced after mould fears
Tommee Tippee goes back to the drawing board following complaints over the Sippee cup hoarding mildew.
Macau from on high
Anthony O'Rourke literally "jumped" at the opportunity to work in Macau's adventure tourism industry.
Five things to love about autumn
Feeling down about the end of summer? Here are five things to bring out your inner autumn lover.
Mobile movements track Kiwi holiday habits
Cellphone movements show more than a million Kiwis left town between Christmas and January 5 with more Aucklanders heading to the South Island.
Where to visit in China
Heading off on an overseas adventure? Email us your travel questions, and we'll put them to the experts.