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The Block nailed over safety video

Viewers calling WorkSafe NZ over alleged health and safety breaches on The Block.

Home buyers' boost

The median house price has risen $50,000 since the scheme began.

2:38 PM  Kiwis can earn more and look for pricier houses under KiwiSaver changes.

Trapped on Mt Ruapehu video

3:24 PM  Dozens of people have been evacuated from Mt Ruapheu after getting stuck by blizzards.

The bank of Brian Tamaki

Destiny School gets a five figure cash donation from the church founders.

A 'shining star' killed

Dominic Flowers, 8, was adored by his peers. But his mum took his life, then her own.

'Sugar baby' guilty of blackmail

She threatened to released explicit video of their rendezvous. He went to the police.

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national

'CYF, step the hell up' video

Some of the CYF youth panel who advised Anne Tolley on the rebuild.

Meet the former 'CYF kids' who are face to face with Government ministers telling how to make things better.

'Big bangs' from massive fire video

3:01 PM  Liam MacDonald was heading back to his Invercargill home when he saw the massive wall of flames.

Cullen was 30 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Young mum: 'You've got cancer' video

She was pregnant when diagnosed - she says it should have been found earlier.

Video

Bieber's word of acting advice

Justin Bieber has blessed Zac Efron with some free acting advice.

world

Trump saved from stuck lift

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump goes double baby during a rally in Colorado Springs.

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump had to climb out of a stalled elevator using a ladder.

'Giraffe couldn't even stand' video

Lion Man Craig Busch shown on camera capturing a newborn baby giraffe, but denies animal abuse.

Student Allen Christopher Ivanov was arrested after the shootings.

Students hid from gunman video

Teen arrested after three students shot dead at Seattle party described as "wealthy and smart."

business

Moa says not 'misogynistic'

Geoff Ross with Moa's new can packaging featuring women enjoying the outdoors.

Craft brewer ruffles shareholder feathers with video featuring "ditsy" woman wanting botox.

$2m win over Rich Listers

Brigit and Brian Lawrence spent 10 years fighting for their money after they were left with a failed business.

Self-made millionaire Tony Quinn is releasing his autobiography, Zero to 60.

From caravan to millionaire

Millionaire businessman and motorsport devotee Tony Quinn is a fiend for simplicity and an unapologetic straight-shooter.

technology

Huge US rollout for NZ firm

Ivenco's self-pay technology is embedded in machines like this one.

Ivenco's self-pay technology is going to be used across 2770 stores across 22 US states.

Pokemon Go: Is the hype over?

At the height of its popularity Pokemon Go eclipsed porn, news and weather in search term popularity.

Smartphone shoppers are less obsessed with owning the latest and greatest smartphone.

New smartphones losing shine

Even with Apple's iPhone 7 just around the corner, it seems plenty of people are happy to settle for older smartphones.

life & style

Hairdresser scores top award

Te Moananui's winning submission.

A Wellington hair stylist has been named New Zealand's Hairdresser of the Year.

'She's having an affair'

Psychologist Robyn Salisbury offers some advice to a reader who suspects his wife is cheating.

Sydney escort Samantha X, real name Amanda Goff, has started a school for would-be sex workers.

Why escorts avoid pink nails

Prominent Aussie escort Samantha X lays down the golden rules for prospective sex workers.

well & good

Chemo mum's hilarious photos

Karen Walsh stages photo shoots to help her get through her cancer treatment.

Karen Walsh started taking selfies during chemo to share her journey.

How to live to 100

Live simply, laugh often and love your family - these are Maureen's tips for getting your letter from the Queen.

Left to right: Jane Thorn, Fee Catherall, and Sarah Catherall, with mother Mary Catherall at the nursing home, Rymans.

The disease taking my mum

For the past two years, my 70-year-old mother hasn't known me.

home & property

At my place: Otis Frizzell

Otis and Sarah Frizzell with Otis' artwork 'Sarah's Tomato' behind them

Otis Frizzell loves his cat and hates unannounced guests

Mid-century gem has a story gallery

Designed by Sir Miles Warren for the Ballantynes, this Mid-century classic is also the set for a much-anticipated Kiwi movie.

Yams are a tasty winter treat

How to grow yams

Those delicious sweet root vege are easy to grow. A little too easy, in fact...

food & wine

Recipe: Almond butter cookies

You don't have to be a monster to gobble a stack of these cookies.

You don't have to be a monster to gobble a stack of these cookies.

Spicy pumpkin soup

An old standby with a spicy twist is perfect for anyone under the weather.

Secret world of a restaurant judge

When booze meets chocolate video

nz farmer

Station's standoff with DoC

Deep Creek hut, in the Mt Pisa conservation area.

Arrival of gun-toting hunters to high country conservation land upsets neighbours, who say the public are not safe.

Fonterra surprise on Monday

Fonterra will update its forecast farmgate price on Monday morning.

Canadians buy next dairy farm

Cattle in sea of mud 

entertainment

Prince's heirs: Who's out?

Singer Prince performs in a surprise appearance on the "American Idol" television show finale at the Kodak Theater in ...

They claimed to be related to Prince, but the judge wasn't having any of it.

Bieber's word of acting advice

3 min ago  Justin Bieber has blessed Zac Efron with some free acting advice.

David Bowie was a remarkable man, with a remarkable story that has much to teach us, says a child psychologist.

Bowie's childhood demons

3:43 PM  A child psychologist goes back a generation to study what made David Bowie tick.

travel

The ultimate travel calendar

Autumn in Japan.

Read on to discover the perfect destination for each month of the year.

Magnificent Marine Parade

Everything slows down on a weekend escape to Napier - in fact, you might even feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

Tirau's Big Sheep and Big Ram.

5 things to do in Tirau

This tiny town is home to the largest corrugated iron sheep and sheepdog in the world.

stuff nation

It turned my world upside down stuff nation

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Being diagnosed with cancer changed my life forever, both physically and mentally.

Your wedding dos and don'ts stuff nation

Which wedding traditions are still essential to abide by? And which ones are you not so fussed about?

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Young man / student using tablet computer in cafe

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Banned from Facebook, again stuff nation

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could discuss things without turning to personal attacks?

motoring

Levante puts on a good show video

Levante will be launched in NZ with a turbo diesel engine, at prices ranging from $136,990 to $155,990.

Maserati has announced full NZ pricing and specification for the Levante SUV. It's also building some very posh garages.

Small is beautiful in Bonneville

The latest Street Twin would make Steve McQueen smile.

Ford Australia has built its final Falcon ute.

Ford builds final Falcon ute

End of an era as iconic model ceases production.

sport

What a nailbiter!

Susan Pettitt of the swifts competes for the ball with Laura Geitz of the firebirds during the 2016 ANZ Championship ...

1 min ago  Trans-Tasman Netball League final sees Firebirds scrape to victory against swifts in extra time.

Kiwi runner cops death threats

Zane Robertson said a Kenyan threatened to set him on fire because of his stance on drug cheats.

Shaun Johnson was the star of the show in the Warriors' win over the Panthers.

Losing wasn't an option video

Shaun Johnson's quick thinking and dancing feet as Panthers players bore down on him saved the NZ team.

good reads

More love for ugly food

The buy-ugly movement has been thrust into the mainstream..

The future of produce is ugly. Twisted, blemished, mutated and deformed, to be specific.

'I listen to my own voice' video

Stewart on her property near Whanganui.

Falconer, protector of rivers, climate change warrior, opinionated trouble-maker: meet Rachel Stewart.

Hera Lindsay Bird totally fearless

Poems in Bird's self-titled collection include: Children Are The Orgasm Of The World, and The Dad Joke Is Over.

Hera Lindsay Bird has more people talking about New Zealand poetry than maybe ever before.

Beyond the beach

Coolum is the quintessential Aussie surf town.

We all know about the beaches. I was here to explore the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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Cartoons

Tuesday July 19: Best in Show

Dilbert, The Little Things and more.

oddstuff

Burglar watches couple sleep video

An intruder watched US couple sleep on their sofa for 15 mins.

They fell asleep on the sofa, unaware they had an unwelcome visitor.

Where has the little dog gone?

Catherine Eketone is distraught as her papillon dog Nisha, which she adopted, has run away. For two weeks Nisha has been ...

Nisha the papillon dog made a dash for freedom and has evaded traps and search parties for two weeks.

A blind mind's eye video

Ben Strang, sports reporter for Fairfax NZ, who has a rare condition where he can't see images in his mind.

About 2 per cent of people can't see mental pictures. Are you one? Take the test.

Hidden testicle blamed for prowl video

James Kirkwood with his cat Percy, who went missing for nine months.

'Mr P' the cat had been missing for nine months. An incomplete neutering might explain why.

Parenting

Why I love splurging on my girl

I love splashing out on gorgeous dresses, shoes and sparkly hairbands for my little girl.

I indulge on my young daughter more than my boys – and I'm not guilty about it.

Stylist cuts cord with hair scissors

Lianne Brennan and baby Echo-River

A UK hairdresser didn't know she was pregnant until her water broke - and she delivered the baby herself.

Family welcomes baby 19

The Radfords

Britain's biggest family has welcomed 19 babies - and the parents aren't ruling out one more.

Stranger saves desperate mum

Tawny Nelson with three of her four kids.

No-one would help a stranded single mum and her 4 kids - until an elderly hero came along.

kiwi traveller

Where to go in Mexico

The Pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza in Yucatan state, Mexico.

Need help putting together a Mexico itinerary? Send us your questions, and we'll put them to the experts.

A wealth of knowledge in Singapore

Brent Coleman has been studying at the National University of Singapore for the past three years.

Brent Coleman seized upon the opportunity to study in Asia's top financial hub.

'I'm a travel blogger, don't hate me' stuff nation

Anita Dykstra's travel blog, Anita Hendrieka, has taken her from the Wairarapa to the world.

It's not all about travelling and taking pretty pictures: Travel writer talks about the downsides to her dream job.

Wanderluster of the week

Sarah throws a coin into the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Sarah Kennerley wanted her own space on the internet to document her adventures around the world.