Court fight over housing plan
Locals spent $40,000 opposing a development overlooking Wellington's rugged south coast.
Dick Smith resurrected
Multimillionaire buyer pledges to rebuild reputation - but with one big difference.
Lewis Hamilton blasts Sky City
6:47 AM Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton says Auckland's Sky City treated him 'like dirt'.
'He's gotten away with it'
Woman shocked alleged abuser was still teaching in Christchurch nearly 30 years later.
Naz giggles as Anna sent home
7:26 AM Bachelorette Naz tips off Jordan, saying Anna's intentions were far from pure. And Jordan sends Anna home.
Loner's family emerge
Family of lonely Wellington man Jim Grant learned of his death from reading the newspaper.
Scrap the decile system?
4 min ago A new proposal could see a shake-up of New Zealand's school rating system.
Man falls from truck into boat
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after falling up to 20 metres from a truck and into a boat on the West Coast.
Hunter's $124,000 dream hut
Though Barry Smith he never lived to see it, his West Coast dream has come true.
Best premiere could win famous visit
Taika Waititi and Sam Neill could be coming to a cinema near you.
Russia pulling troops from Syria
7:06 AM Russian President Vladimir Putin is withdrawing "main part" of military to help political talks.
Man urinates on food line
4 min ago Hope you've finished your breakfast as this may leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Moment beach attack started
7:25 AM Swimmers and sunbathers were targeted as gunmen kill 18 in the Ivory Coast.
Solid Energy sell-off hits hurdle
7:11 AM Iwi challenges ailing state-owned miner's sale of over 1000 hectares of farms near Huntly power station.
Airport to cut taxi prices
Catching a cab from NZ's biggest airport should get cheaper soon under new rules.
Q&A: Dairy crisis explained
Wondering about all this crying over spilled milk? Here's how it affects us all.
Closing apps won't save battery
7:32 AM A top Apple executive confirms the myth, and says doing it may actually use more battery power.
Spotify wants your taste in music
Spotify's Fresh Finds attempts to offer a more democratic path to music discovery.
Durability test: Galaxy v iPhone
2 min ago The latest Samsung phones great in the water but not so good when dropped.
Why I'm happy to be single at 30
OPINION:Â "Mum worries about me, but I can't expect my parents to understand a life that differs so drastically from their own."
What really gives you cancer?
Confused by the jumble of messages about what's really doing you harm? This interactive map may help you.
The world's weirdest flu fixes
Fancy stocking your pantry with lizard soup, powdered frog skin or snail syrup this winter?
'If you use it, you don't lose it'
Being 92 has its perks as John Williams found out when his gym rewarded him with a free lifetime membership.
Smoking myths that will not die
Think rollies are more "natural" than factory-made, or scare campaigns don't work? Here's the truth.
Time off helps you lose weight
If you struggle to stick to a diet, never fear - it turns out a break may help you keep the kilos off.
The couple wild about colour
Taranaki pair danced to their own beat when creating psychedelic colour scheme in their Art Deco home.
Are you sitting comfortably?
Statement chairs, mix-and-match fabrics and chaise sofas are all in vogue for 2016.
Block winner back on the market
Brooke and Mitch's winning $1.35 million Auckland house is up for grabs again.
Recipe: The naked burrito bowl
Made with spiced couscous and heaps of fresh veggies, this is a healthy Mexican holiday for your mouth.
Smoothie recipes for autumn
With the summer temperatures continuing through the start of autumn, smoothies remain a refreshing breakfast option.
Tegel's worth estimated
Analysts value NZ's biggest poultry producer at about $700m ahead of sharemarket listing.
Cookies, muffins and bootcamp
6:55 AM The Bachelor NZ's Ceri McVinnie admits that when the girls aren't lounging by the pool, they have their hands full.
Banned music of Mali
Mali's Songhoy Blues are coming to New Plymouth for Womad.
Carey's brother calls her a 'witch'
"Your sister is dying and she's struggling and where are you? You think you are so fabulous, but you are a witch."
Pregnant woman grounded
Tiger Airways has not allowed a heavily-pregnant woman to fly home to Melbourne on its flight on Sunday.
Guiding the way in Whistler
Ski touring is a booming business - and Canada's backcountry is hard to beat.
Business class seats get better
An ergonomically-designed headrest, a fully flat sleeping position and a 23 inch entertainment screen - not too shabby.
Best friends Luca and Ben
Ben loves cuddles and snuggling up to his loved ones whereas Luca just loves a good pat and tummy rub.
Breaking the cycle of loneliness
How do you stop loneliness leaving you feeling hidden in plain sight?
Top noisy students comments
"So this is the much vaunted 'vibrancy' urban planners assure us of, by having students in the mix for the inner city!"
Bonding over vintage BSAs
7:13 AM The Manning men put thousands of hours into getting their old bikes on the road.
World's top car finalists
18 min ago Finalists announced for WCA announced in Geneva. Next stop New York.
30kmh limit in Wellington?
Speed cut plan is back, 18 months after city council narrowly rejected it.
Black Caps dominate awards
7:10 AM Williamson, McCullum and Southee honoured as NZ scoop three of six international gongs.
Hafeez stars in warmup win
6:51 AM Batsman hits an unbeaten 70 as Pakistan stroll to victory against Sri Lanka ahead of the World T20.
Black Caps wary of spin
Kane Williamson expects "Indian conditions" to create an added spin challenge at World Twenty20.
The man Wellington forgot
Jim Grant lay dead for two months before anyone noticed. Why was this orphan's life so solitary?
Inside the bulldozer Olympics
The homes of thousands of people are being bulldozed to cure an "eyesore" for the Olympic Games.
The Kiwi in the favela
Dale Smith moved to Rio 10 years ago to help grow rugby programmes, now he runs a hostel in the heart of a favela.
The weirdest hashtag ever
Social media users seem to have succumbed to the spell of a bizarre new game.
Meet Toby, the dog with two noses
Having two noses sure comes in handy when Toby's sniffing out his chew toy.
Cyclists bare all for nude ride
Cyclists in Golden Bay stripped off "as bare as they dare" to take part in the world's largest naked environmental protest.
Remembering the little ones
Sharon Thompson capture images of the most horrific days. She takes photographs of babies who have died.
Would you have a 'dadchelor'?
Baby showers tend to exclude expectant fathers - but now, the boys have found a way to get in on the action.
Stop using the term single mum
No, you don't know what it's like to be a single parent - unless you actually are one.
Business class seats get better
An ergonomically-designed headrest, a fully flat sleeping position and a 23 inch entertainment screen - not too shabby.
How to make money while travelling
Have you ever wanted to pack your whole life into a suitcase and explore the world?
The best value travel insurance
Knowing which travel insurance scheme to choose could save you a small fortune.
