Richie McCaw finds his quarry
5:00 AM Retired All Blacks legend digs for business experience, investing in a Canterbury shingle firm.
The Colonel needs you
Angry KFC customers hurl objects at under-pressure fast food workers - yet it's "hard to get a job" there.
Unmarried? You're to blame
5:00 AM Conservative lobby group's research says marriage protects against child poverty.
Lewis Hamilton wins Monaco GP
Struggling triple world champ is victorious at last, while Daniel Ricciardo is left fuming.
Slow death by layby
5:00 AM OPINION: The funniest thing I ever saw bought on layby was a moose's head.
Jordan's dating days behind him
Did Jordan's family steer him clear of choosing Naz?
A dry day out at the races
Not a drop of alcohol will be served at Wellington's next big race day after organisers fail an underage booze sting.
Judge's cows wander again
Dame Sian Elias' cows seen in waterways after warning, but farm says rules unclear and "ridiculous".
Liquor thief arrested
Police say two men threatened staff and make off with two bottles of spirits from a Hastings liquor store.
Ardie Savea's 'lion heart'
His dedication and work ethic were always going to see him rise to the top, his old coach says.
Trump Uni loses court battle
Judge orders Donald Trump's defunct university to release files amid lawsuit from disgruntled students.
Climber's husband reveals pain
Maria Strydom collapsed 15 minutes from Everest's summit after telling her husband to continue on.
700 migrants feared dead
UN fears hundreds have died in three Mediterranean Sea shipwrecks.
Sin tax stubs out savings
5:00 AM OPINION: Ciggies are about to become even more ruinous to your finances, but there is a shining light.
Vodafone slow in Christchurch
Company says problem with high-speed internet service began on Saturday.
Job losses at Stonewood
Fifteen Christchurch staff laid off by new Stonewood Homes owners.
Four rival phones compared
When it comes to the latest crop of smartphones, there's good news and bad news.
Apple working on Echo-like device
Apple is planning to make Siri smarter and eventually will deploy the digital assistant on a standalone device.
LinkedIn password, email leak
Private details of more than 100 million members have been released online.
Staring at these four blank walls
Being a stay-at-home mum was not the happy experience Megan Blandford expected.
The week in celebrity Instagrams
5:00 AM TCiara cosies up to Celine Dion, Naomi Watts cuddles her pup, and Drew Barrymoore stocks up on wine.
Why do I feel tired after eating?
5:00 AM Feeling a bit sleepy after a big meal? Dr Libby explains why.
Phones can cause cancer
"Where people were saying there's no risk, I think this ends that kind of statement."
Giving strangers tips at the gym
Want to show a stranger how to perfect their form? Tread carefully, and follow these tips.
Beat the bloated feeling
Try these foods to get rid of that full and uncomfortable feeling you get after a meal.
'Scarfies' house for sale
Fancy owning a piece of Kiwi cinema history? How about a flat from a 90s cult classic?
The elegance of emptiness
A new wave of minimalism is (literally) sweeping the world.
Did Burt Munro pee on his lemons?
To pee or not to pee... that is the question (when it comes to growing citrus, that is).
The hot and cold of food
Celebrity chef Josh Emett and Fleur Caulton open up about their successful business partnership, Rata and Madam Woo.
Dealing with debt
If the friendly rural bank manager is replaced by a suited stranger, it's time to worry.
Dairy farm sales dry up
Only 52 dairy farms have been sold so far this year, compared to 97 during the same period last year.
Exes, daughter defend Depp
4:37 AM Celebrity battle lines are being drawn over allegations Johnny Depp assaulted his wife Amber Heard.
Review: The Block NZ premiere
Prepare for a whole lot of plaster, Pita Pit, blood, sweat and tears as The Block NZ returns to TV3.
A Fox among turtles
5:00 AM Why Megan Fox is detached from social media, but obsessed with "ancient aliens".
Wanderluster of the week
5:00 AM Kyle Mulinder, aka Bare Kiwi, gets to "live inside people's holidays" for a job.
Two-min guide to Mauritius
5:00 AM This island paradise caters to all types of holiday makers and the ever-smiling locals elevate magical Mauritius to even greater heights
A Blackball in the rough
5:00 AM It might seem like a sleepy little town, but it's bursting with interesting characters.
Pet of the Day: Whoopsie Daisy
5:00 AM Things got watery when Daisy didn't realise the stuff on the top of a duck pond wasn’t grass.
Doco review 'grossly unfair'
I sat down with a healthy sense of righteous indignation, ready to hate it. I didn't.
All Blacks squad: The right team?
Happy with the All Blacks team for the Wales series? Share your thoughts on the 32-man squad.
Song recorded in electric cars
A popular Welsh entertainer has recorded her latest song entirely in electric cars to highlight their quiet, relaxing ride.
All the grunt in the front
You'd be mad to put a whole lot of power through a car's front wheels. Luckily, some makers are.
Burt Munro into Hall of Fame
Southland motorcycling legend Burt Munro has been inducted into the Motorcycling New Zealand Hall of Fame.
Rowers score swag of medals
 Three gold, two silver and two bronze for NZ boats on the final day of the World Cup II.
Raiders defeat Bulldogs
Not since 2008 have the Raiders defeated Canterbury twice in one season.
Bronze for Kiwi canoe crew
Young K4 team continue to improve ahead of Rio Olympics, medalling at the World Cup in the Czech Republic.
'How I faced my daughter's death'
When Abi was killed in a car crash, Lucy Hone dealt with an ocean of pain the only way she knew.
Cold cases: holding on to hope
What happens when families wait years for their loved ones to return?
NZ's saddest malls
The empty parking lots, the 80s architecture, the slow decay, the empty storefronts. Is this our secret shame?
Toddlers tackle Tongariro
Little kids are surfing, tramping and snowboarding in a new parenting trend pushing children to the adventure limits.
Ducks keep vineyard running
These Indian runner ducks' pest control skills are all they're quacked up to be.
Bird escapes with evidence
Police all in a flutter when they had to chase a thieving crow as it fled the crime scene.
Man gets pizza delivered to train
He got hungry during a five-hour train ride. So he rang Domino's to deliver to his carriage.
Judge: Pizza payments are fine
Baker who paid child support in the form of food did his best to provide for his daughter, judge rules.
Mum's instinct busts hospital protocol
A car crash left her in a hospital bed, wearing a neck brace but staff were reluctant to let her breastfeed her distressed baby.
Does bedtime bottle work?
How often have you been told: "Just give your breastfed baby a bottle of formula at bedtime to make him sleep?"
Anne Hathaway: 'I cried a little'
The new mum hit the gym to try to get back in shape - but a trainer's harsh words left her in tears.
Ask an expert: When to book flights
When should you book UK flights? Send us your travel questions, and we'll put them to the experts.
5 things to do for the long weekend
Queen's Birthday is the last long weekend until October, so here's how to make the most of it.
From Las Vegas to Christchurch
Samantha Pearson traded the bright lights of Las Vegas for the sky full of stars in Canterbury.
Expert travellers' tips
Sometimes in order to get by you just have to bluff your way through life's trickier moments when travelling.