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Is this Moana costume wrong?

Human Rights Commission wants Disney to listen to protests of Moana costumes.

'She confessed to me'

Colin Craig and Rachel MacGregor, his former press secretary.

5:30 PM  Colin Craig's wife says press secretary confessed to an "emotional affair".

John Key's New York slap-down

5:19 PM  OPINION: NZ not pulling our weight? Actually, we are, Key tells US audience.

Musical family tragedy

4:50 PM  Crash claimed lives of orchestra's first violinist and two stepsons, injuring the boys' sister and violinist mother.

Murphy coming out of retirement

5:30 PM  After two years in retirement, veteran Kiwi driver Greg Murphy is making a comeback.

ANZ plans more closures

5:14 PM  Despite a record profit close to $2 billion, ANZ is planning to shut seven branches.

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Mystery of the missing trees

Opunake resident Kelly Knadle wants more of a clifftop shelter belt  cut back and the area developed to enhance the views.

5:36 PM  They were protecting the town from the wind, but someone's cut them down - probably for the view.

'Call it Nazi Zealand' video

Frustrated French hitchhiker attacked a road sign after four days waiting for a lift. He's furious NZ fined him.

Katherine Ann McWilliams crashed on Dunedin's Maori Rd on August 29.

Drunken ride the 'worst' 

4:48 PM  Judge slams student's 4km drunken ride through Dunedin as the "worst driving I have heard of in years".

Video

Detour doubles drive cost

Deliveries to supermarkets in Taranaki are being delayed by up to five hours.

world

Congo clashes leave 17 dead video

A Congolese opposition protester takes a kick at a camera.

​Government buildings torched and police officers killed, as fears grow violence could mushroom.

Lord's daughter 'shot to death'

The daughter of a British baron has been gunned down amid the Philippines' war on drugs.

The poster for Clarke High School's upcoming basketball season was seen as presenting a stereotype of Native American ...

Team under fire for �racist’ poster

4:52 PM  Poster depicting a US girls' basketball team in Native American dress slammed as "offensive".

business

Mayoral hopeful faces bankruptcy bid

Upper Hutt mayoral candidate Alan Jefferies.

17 min ago  Greater Wellington Regional Council applies to bankrupt Upper Hutt mayoral candidate over $60,000 in unpaid court costs.

Shanghai Maling green light

5:01 PM  After almost a year's deliberation, Government says Shanghai Maling can buy half of Silver Fern Farms.

Samsung Gear VR

News gets virtual reality twist

French firm betting VR tech will help us better understand our world, instead of escaping it.

technology

Social media effects on body image

With easy-to-use retouching apps out there, are the 'real' people in our lives becoming fake too?

With easy-to-use retouching apps out there, are the 'real' people in our lives becoming fake too?

Review: ReCore

Despite a few technical hiccups, ReCore offers a perfect balance of exploration and action.

The company designed its Karma drone to be packed down to fit into a low-profile backpack.

GoPro unveils drone, cameras

GoPro has announced a new drone and two updated cameras, with a focus on simplifying its products.

life & style

Jools hits back at body shamers

Jools and Jamie Oliver.

Jamie Oliver's wife shared a modest pic of her post-baby body. Some people weren't impressed.

Can you find the hidden panda?

We've given it our best shot. Now it's your turn. Can you spot the hidden panda bear?

The ever-elegant actress Emily Blunt.

Emily Blunt 'too beautiful' video

5:27 PM  The actress has been slammed for being too pretty to play the gritty lead in 'The Girl on the Train'.

well & good

10 foods sugar sneaks in to

Sugar: The nasty white stuff seems to be hiding everywhere - even in foods you wouldn't expect.

We've heard about the countless teaspoons of it in smoothies and baked beans. But where else does sugar sneak in?

Do Fitbits really work?

Many believe fitness trackers can be life changing. But are they just buying into the hype?

You don't have to spend a lot of money or even designate an hour per day to get your gym fix in order to see results.

8 simple ways to get in shape

Need to tone up? How to work up a sweat without breaking the bank.

home & property

Tiny nest, but look at the storage gallery

Large storage boxes beneath a podium are on castors for easy access.

Multifunctional cabinetry conceals cool storage for this 45 square-metre apartment.

Jackie's summer home for sale gallery

One of the most beautiful homes in the US - Jackie Kennedy's Hamptons retreat - is up for sale.

You may just find it too hard to resist completing the colouring-in.

Wallpaper for drawing on?

The latest Italian wallpaper collections make us want to reach for the felt tips.

food & wine

The zen of homemade pizza

"I am convinced that the key to my latest crust success lies in the flour."

12 min ago  Some people do woodworking; some paint; some garden. I make pizza.

8 weird food combos that work

"As you eat that strawberry dipped in a jar of Indonesian sambal, you wonder if you might just be the next Heston Blumenthal."

4 ways with avocados

Blue cheese & walnut bread

nz farmer

Australia's super-cheap strawberries

It's a great time to be a strawberry lover in Australia.

Australian supermarkets driving the price of the beloved berry down as far as possible.

The research worth $10m to the dairy industry

A scientist who is studying why some dairy cattle eat less feed than others while maintaining good growth and milk production.

Crayfishing in a family's blood

Analyst bullish on Fonterra

entertainment

2016 Emmys diversity at work video

Actor Rami Malek from the USA Network series Mr. Robot.

This year's Emmy nominations were a far cry from #OscarsSoWhite.

Anna's marmighty need

Just one jar of marmite was required. Could Pacquin track one down in Montreal?

A wrongful death lawsuit accuses Jim Carrey of "using his immense wealth and celebrity status to illegally obtain and ...

Carrey sued for White's death

The husband of Cathriona White, who committed suicide in 2015, sued the actor on Monday.

travel

Surviving world's biggest beer fest video

Visitors drink beer during the opening day of the 183rd Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 17, 2016

Dress appropriately, order from a waitress (but don't touch them) and hold drinks with one hand.

What working on a cruise is like

Sex, sea, and the super-rich - a former cruise ship worker reveals what really goes on behind the scenes.

Icelandic airline Wow.

Real cost behind flying cheap video

A ticket on a budget airline may not be a bargain when all is packed, checked and paid for.

stuff nation

Highs and lows of NZ policing stuff nation

250613 NEWS Andy Jackson / Taranaki Daily News.  FILE PIC, Generic photo, Police.

Making a difference in one person's life is amazing, and policing offers you that every day.

Grow up & legalise cannabis NZ stuff nation

Legalising weed would be better than many other legal substances like tobacco, sugar and booze.

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Bad evil men pointing at stressed woman. Desperate scared businesswoman hiding in a box working on ...

'I was unprepared for haters' stuff nation

Most bias came from my Work ad Income association. That this was because of of my condition fell off the topic list.

motoring

Clarkson and Co date set

A Ferrari LaFerrari.

Ex-Top Gear trio have announced when their new show will begin streaming on Amazon Prime.

Is your car open to attack?

Kiwi cyber-security company warns that tech in cars today is so hackable that they could be intentionally crashed.

Dashcam footage captured the nightmare moment for a motorist on the M6.

Stopped traffic danger video

A motorway smash in the UK illustrates the need to always pay attention and watch following distances.

sport

A-League 'compromised'

Kosta Barbarouses will be away with the All Whites when the Wellington Phoenix play their season opener against ...

4:27 PM  Wellington Phoenix frustrated as attempt to delay round one home match refused.

Dragons reject Kieran Foran

Warriors and Bulldogs in two-horse race to sign fallen Kiwi league star.

Alexander Dimitrenko has the punching power to cause Joseph Parker's problems.

Parker's opponent: He lost video

Giant Russian says biased judging of Joseph Parker shows knockout is his best hope in NZ.

good reads

Reason: Playing the Dane

Dane Coles, pictured getting a pass away in Faf de Klerk's tackle, is a throwback to a time when hookers were little men ...

OPINION: All Blacks No 2 is rugby's answer to a league hooker like Cameron Smith.

The gentrification of K' Rd video

St Kevin's Arcade on K' Rd has changed dramatically.

Karangahape Rd is one of the most famous streets in NZ. It's had a long history before its modern-day gentrification.

Cold case breakthrough

Lynette White on her wedding day.

The narrow hallway was still there, as was the door frame where Lynette White's lifeless body fell.

Homophobic rant crosses line video

Answering all the questions: Eddie Hayson at his press conference on Thursday.

OPINION: I'm a league writer and I'm gay. I'm calling out Eddie Hayson as a bigot.

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The mystery of the missing trees

Opunake resident Kelly Knadle wants more of a clifftop shelter belt  cut back and the area developed to enhance the views.

They were protecting the town from the wind, but someone's cut them down - probably for the view.

Cops called over porky hamster

A man told an emergency operator his ex-girlfriend was over feeding their hamster. File picture.

A man reported his ex to British police for making their hamster fat, in just one of thousands of time-wasting calls.

Cat out of the bag

Taxidermy items on sale on Trade Me.

A bag made from a taxidermy cat is sure to turn heads. But is it poor taste?

An appeal to jam with Tori Kelly

Candy Tusini-Rex is pursuing her dreams by hopefully one day soon jamming with Tori Kelly.

Youth worker Candy Tusini-Rex wants to inspire teens to follow their dreams, so she's practicing what she preaches.

Parenting

'Think before you kiss a baby'

A UK mum is raising awareness after her 14-month-old son Oliver caught herpes.

A UK mum is raising awareness about the potentially fatal virus after her son caught herpes.

Mum's honest bedtime post

When child resists bedtime (or is disturbed and wakes up totally refreshed), it can be frustrating for parents.

Mums everywhere are relating to this post about the pull between taking care of their kids' needs and their own.

No high heels for my 5-year-old

Unlike Harper Beckham, Cat Rodie won't let her five-year-old wear high heels.

"High heels are impractical for grown women, but for children they are ridiculous."

When babies miss milestones

Babies develop at their own pace.

Why development milestone calendars can do more harm than good.

kiwi traveller

The best time to renew your passport

Avoid the Christmas and school holiday rush by getting in early to renew your passport.

Passport expiring in the next year? Here's why you should renew it sooner rather than later.

South Island's best vantage point stuff nation gallery

First class view on top of Roys Peak.

The panoramic view from Roys Peak is New Zealand at its best and has to be on your travel bucket list.

Trekking in the Land of Passes

Paddy Whittle, Sue Ollerenshaw, and unimpressed teenager Poppy Whittle at 4980m.

Impressive and magnificent as the Himalayas are, our teenager was more concerned with attitude than altitude.

World is a circus: travel blogger

On a city trip to Wellington.

Lieselot De Brauwer says New Zealand is a travel blogger's dream.