Trump splash

Trump v Clinton: Best TV ever

No Oscar film, or drama set in a kingdom with dragons, is as good as the live debates.

'The flight from hell' video

Flight.

"There were a few bumps, then 'wham'." Air NZ passengers recall panic in major turbulence.

Phone captured pair's altercation video

Gable Tostee told Warriena Wright she was lucky he didn't chuck her off his balcony, before she fell to her death.

'Cluster' of trampoline injuries

Teen received severe spinal injury while others suffered broken limbs at Chch centre.

50 in schoolboy rugby brawl

About 50 people - including a coach - were involved in a brawl at an under-15s match.

Councillor's emotional rollercoaster

He was elected to council, then he wasn't. Now he's back in, but he's lost his mother.

national

Stolen car dumped after chase

Thieves abandoned a stolen car at the Rostrevor and Victoria streets intersection.

Amid police pursuit, Hamilton thieves abandoned car in CBD - but they were too slow to get away on foot.

'They don't need this grief' video

There are only about 80 kaki birds left - and they're forced to share their habitat with defecating cows.

Police believe a till was stolen in the armed robbery.

Gun pointed at shopkeepers

Police appeal for car sightings after till was stolen in armed robbery at Hutt Valley shop.

Video

Backs to the wall for Black Caps

In-control India opt not to enforce follow-on after another NZ collapse on day three of third test in Indore.

world

5 takeaways from the debate video

Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton smiles during the presidential town hall debate with Republican ...

Trump declines to reveal how long he'd been able to avoid paying taxes, in a debate full of hostile attacks.

Profiles of the sex accusers video

Who are the four women who say they've been wronged by the Clintons? Here are their profiles.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during an event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, August 15, 2016 and ...

Recap: The testy second debate

What do US presidential candidates respect about each other? Children and determination.

business

Office, cafe and club in one video

"People don't want to bow down to random bosses in their offices. They are seeking more meaningful work," says ...

Indian startups are looking to the future, as one man combines cheap office space with people's desire to build their business.

Production halted

Following reports of fires in replacement devices, Samsung Electronics have opted to temporally halt production on Note 7s.

KFC workers will now have guaranteed shifts.

Unite gets hours guaranteed

New deal puts end to "zero hours" contracts for Restaurant Brands staff.

technology

Five Note 7s have caught fire

The latest incident could heighten pressure on US regulators to recall replacement Note 7s.

AT&T, the third-biggest customer of the South Korean company, has stopped selling the phones.

Review: Gears of War 4 video

The game that gave the world the chainsaw gun returns, bigger and better than ever.

The two teens were from Lizard Squad – a hacking group.

Teens arrested for gaming hack

The pair were from Lizard Squad – a hacking group which brought down services like PSN and Xbox Live.

life & style

Worst body language mistake

A lack of any eye contact may tell the person you're speaking to that you're not confident, honest, or interested in ...

Avoid this body language blunder if you want to build stronger relationships.

Amputee keeps on dancing 

Fifteen-year-old ballerina beats cancer and leg amputation to make incredible comeback.

Swimming is relatively low impact, even a moderately-paced swim will churn through 525 calories.

The 30 best calorie busters

Running, swimming, cycling or yoga? Which burns more calories. You'll be surprised.

well & good

'My teen is eating weirdly'

Having someone with an eating disorder in the home can be a frightening experience for families.

Is it normal teen behaviour or the start of an eating disorder? When to reach for the phone.

The rise of charity running

"You're not just doing it to for yourself, you're working to help others."

CrossFit Timaru owner Cheryl Heeley lifts some weights in the gym.

How fitness became feminist

Weights sections at gyms used to be women-free zones. Now more women do the same exercises as men.

home & property

Garden of the week: Tauranga

The colours and form of the pond are in harmony with the house.

This couple's Tauranga garden is a homage to simplicity and formal style, with views over the harbour.

Grand Designs: Rust is good

Who'd have thought that rust and salt-laden sea breezes would be a good match?

Sold for US$85 million in 2011, this 5,250 square meter French Chateau-style residence has been updated and is back on ...

When billionaires buy a do-up

This is a do-up with a difference: Purchased for US$85 million, it's now listed at US$200 million.

food & wine

Six of the best vego recipes

Pie is so, so comforting, and Neil Perry's savoury pumpkin and carrot pie boasts layers upon layers of goodness.

Herewith your meat-free Monday inspiration.

Top affordable wines revealed  video

Wines from Marlborough cleaned up in the annual New World Wine Awards.

World's most beautiful restaurant

Recipe: Roasted feta salad

nz farmer

Hereford beef a hit in Germany

Hereford beef is in great demand in Germany thanks to New Zealand's grass fed outdoor farming system.

German consumers are taking a liking to the taste of NZ grass-fed hereford beef.

'Lead-test your chickens'

Chance test reveals chickens had lead levels so high they were unfit for consumption.

Grass growth exceptional

Kiwifruit packing, Italian way video

entertainment

Single Kiwis 'on a real blind date' video

The First Dates NZ maitre'd looks more like a secret service agent than a hospitality worker.

NZ's own 'First Dates' featured a Samoan Gandalf, a Scottish teetotaller and an event planner with "her GP on speed dial".

The Stath tours New Zealand

Action star Jason Statham and his model fiancee Rosie Huntington-Whiteley tour New Zealand. First stop: Queenstown, naturally.

Jemaine Clement's making his return to the silver screen for Marvel's X-Men spin-off, Legion.

Jemaine joins X-Men

Jemaine Clement will be flexing his mutant muscles in Marvel's new TV show, Legion.

travel

Aruba's plan to shake up tourism

"People are flying in, going to the resort, not leaving, and then flying back out."

​Tired of tourists who rarely venture outside their resorts, Aruba is moving to limit all-inclusive holiday packages.

Cruising treacherous waters

Previously blocked by ice, a cruise ship has travelled through the world's most dangerous route.

The Vasa Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Stockholm.

Ship that sank immediately

It was the biggest, grandest, best-armed ship Sweden had ever built. Turns out it was too big.

stuff nation

Drs unsure why they're striking stuff nation

Doctor

Striking puts patient lives at risk, yet some of my doctor colleagues are taking it lightly. Some see it as a holiday.

Remembering an uncle lost at Somme

How do you acknowledge an ancestor killed on the other side of the world a hundred years ago?

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Anorexia. Girl showing skinny waist with tape measure close-up

abs; adult; background; beautiful; ...

Kiwis waging a war with food stuff nation

An estimated 21,000 Kiwis are affected by an eating disorder. Has one affected your life?

motoring

'Fess up' call on petrol prices

Fuel prices can vary wildly, even between towns that are close together.

The AA says fuel companies should explain why some motorists have to pay more.

Will a $10,000 EV succeed? video

Entrepreneur Storm Sonders thinks so, and others believe him.

Screenshot of video captured by a Google self-driving car coupled with the same street scene as the data is visualised ...

Driverless cars could save lives

Australia is counting on driverless car technology to help save lives and reduce the cost of road trauma.

sport

Recap: Black Caps v India

India with Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham.

After a great start, the Black Caps come undone - thanks largely to Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin.

'Sledged about death' denial

"I know in my heart I didn't say that," the former test paceman said over claims he'd sledged Hughes.

An inquest into the death of leading Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes is being held in Sydney this week.

Hughes inquest: witch-hunt?

OPINION: Cricket will at its core remain a dangerous sport, writes Andrew Webster.

good reads

Why clowns? video

The arrest of Jonathan Martin in the US.

Of clowns, moral panic and uncanny valleys. What is behind this bizarre worldwide craze?

'I hate to say it, but it's over' video

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is quickly losing his supporters.

ANALYSIS: "The presidency has been lost." As the Donald Trump car crash continues, Republicans are just trying to stop the bleeding.

'I won't be singing and dancing'

Phil Goff, new mayor of Auckland.

Phil Goff doesn't care if you think he'll be a boring mayor of Auckland.

The suicide bombing school

An Islamic State propaganda video shows a teacher sitting in front of a classroom children. "These small bodies are ...

For the children of Isis, target practice starts at 6. By the time they're teens, they're ready.

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Attack on Len Lye Centre video

Len Lye Centre director Simon Rees has reported the incident to police.

Paint is usually a welcome sight at an art gallery but not this time and not in New Plymouth.

Catching Harry

A rare sighting of the elusive cat was caught on camera.

He's avoid getting caught in an entrapment cage and being neutered and has now been on the run for seven months.

Nautilus a float video

Mike Walls of Henderson, west Auckland, aka Captain Nemo.

From an unassuming suburban Auckland garage a unique project is about to emerge.

Police: Why did chicken cross road?

Police had paltry information about who the bird's owner was.

Scottish police with paltry information query why the chicken was crossing the road.

Parenting

Help your child tame their moods

One of the most vital skills of childhood development is emotion regulation.

5 ways to help your kids get a handle on managing their feelings.

Bad baby advice from 1920s

Parenting advice has changed dramatically in the last 100 years.

Don't kiss your babies, avoid thinking about ugly people and feed your kids black coffee from six months.

Womb transplant doc opens up

Thanks to Swedish doctor Mats Brannstrom, Emelie Eriksson became a mother.

How a patient's 'crazy' request for a new womb made history.

Teen's 'letters from heaven'

Seven letters in the time capsule were from people who have died – including Abby's grandfather and her beloved uncle ...

A touching video of a US teen opening a time capsule gift has the world taking note.

kiwi traveller

Snap a travel pic and win!

What else would you expect when you visit a tropical rain forest? 
We started the Kakum Canopy Walkway in Ghana in the ...

Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? Send it to us and be in to win a Fujifilm camera!

Win a trip with Singapore Airlines

The inaugural flight of Singapore Airlines to Christchurch touches down to much fanfare.

Celebrating 30 years of service to Christchurch, Singapore Airlines is giving away return tickets for two.

Demystifying the Middle East

Travel blogger Amy Sutton, pictured at the Dubai Marina.

Kiwi blogger Amy Sutton writes about her life in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

5 things to do on a bike

A cyclist bikes past a vineyard along the Tasman Great Taste Trail.

Gourmet food and wine stops make these relaxing rides even more enticing.