Sally Faulkner.

Child kidnap mum breaks silence

Sally Faulkner had to act after her ex said: "plans have changed, the kids aren't coming home."

Star's daughter shot

Tyson Gay with his daughter, Trinity.

5:57 AM  Olympian Tyson Gay's daughter Trinity was killed in a carpark gun battle in the US state of Kentucky.

'Hid in luggage rack'

The soldiers wanted to stop the train leaving until the tourist was found, but no one gave her away.

Munster head coach dies

Irish rugby in shock after Anthony Foley dies overnight at the team's hotel in France.

Missing man's ute found crashed video

Police aren't sure how long the 4WD had been down a bank, after a crash killed its driver.

Black Caps' misery continues

10 min ago  After NZ's top order rapidly crumbled, India proved almost unstoppable in the first ODI.

national

Drugs fuelled offending

A man is trying to turn things around after drug abuse derailed his life and tore his family apart.

Their small town is being "ravaged" by drugs, a dad says. His son - who stole from his own parents - is one of the casualties.

Fatal quad bike crash

A teenage girl has died following a quad bike crash in Waitomo.

Tribal Huk members patrolled Ngaruawahia on Friday ahead of the P dealer purge.

Gang deals to P dealers

When deadline for P dealers to get out of town passed, all was quiet. Behind the scenes it was anything but.

Video

Child kidnap mum breaks silence

"Plans have changed: the kids aren't coming home," Sally Faulkner's estranged ex told her from Lebanon.

world

Why Boris didn't want a Brexit

Now Britain's Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson campaigned for the Brexit - but wrote a newspaper column talking up the ...

He was the figurehead of Britain's 'Leave' campaign. So why did Boris Johnson write in favour of 'Remain'?

Pence breaks ranks with Trump

5:06 AM  VP pick Mike Pence believes Russia hacked Hillary Clinton's emails. Donald Trump disagrees.

A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants.

Isis loses 'doomsday' village

5 min ago  Syrian rebels capture Dabiq, where the terrorist group promised a final, apocalyptic battle with the West.

business

Where's our money?

Wellington City has a new $16 million computer system for its council.

New Wellington City Council computer system leaves businesses up in arms and out of pocket.

Leaky building action go-ahead

Leaky building owners get High Court permission to proceed with a class action against James Hardie.

New Zealand dolphin swimming tour operators do not think Tripadvisor's new policy on animal tours will affect them.

Dolphins before dollars

Dophin tour operators say they aren't worried TripAdvisor's new animal tourism policy will affect their business.

technology

Note 7 banned on US flights video

Flying to the US? You'll need to leave your Samsung Note 7 at home.

Passengers face prosecution for taking fire-prone Samsung phones on planes, as airlines worldwide crack down.

Android turf war is coming

Samsung's fellow Android manufacturers such as LG and Google are in prime position to strike.

The PlayStation VR headset.

PSVR: The best launch titles

After a week with PlayStation Virtual Reality, here's our verdict on the best games on the new system.

life & style

Worst birthday cake disasters

Some professionally made cakes are shockers!

5:00 AM  A cute cake can be the cherry on top of a child's party, but these professionally made cakes are total disasters.

Japanese art of school lunches

Rice balls in the shape of Pikachu, the packed school lunch has been elevated to an art form.

Meditation has been shown to help with the regulation of stress-related high blood pressure.

Handling stress naturally

5:00 AM  Looking for natural ways to lower your blood pressure? Try these tips from Dr Libby.

well & good

Transform your skin with food

'Eating a good, wholesome, nutrient-rich diet is paramount to promoting good health and radiant, youthful-looking skin.'

Who doesn't want glowing good looks? Here are the best foods to help you get it.

Why men really work out

A new study shows body shame motivates men to hit the gym more often.

Kiwi dream expert Margaret Bowater says nightmares shouldn't be ignored.

5 most common nightmares

Have you had the falling dream? The one where your teeth fall out? You're not alone, says Kiwi dream expert Margaret Bowater.

home & property

How to choose a splashback

A kitchen designed by Ingrid Geldof; the splashback has a sealed brush finish on Pietra Grey marble from Artisan Stone.

Follow these tips to find a splashback option that's practical and looks good, too.

Best Kiwi designs of 2016 video

New card games, woollen shoes and even pest traps make this year's winners list.

A photo of Kate and her dog Mindy, courtesy of FurryStills.com.

At my place: Kate Alexander

The interior stylist for TV3's show 'Creative Living' talks about her Devonport home.

food & wine

Chilli too hot to handle

Too hot to handle: they may be small but a hot chilli can do more than just make your eyes water.

A competitive eater takes on one of the world's hottest chillis and definitely doesn't win.

Recipe: Peanut butter cookies

All the ingredients for this recipe go into the mixer, so it’s quick and easy to stock up on crunchy treats.

Salt away seriously good cod

Rick Stein on food and fame

nz farmer

Camera 'an attack on NZ' video

Finding a planted camera is the last thing dairy farmers need, Rick Cranswick says.

Spy camera installed in milking shed likely planted by animal rights activists, agribusiness expert says.

Wandering cattle owner off hook

The owners of a herd of cattle seen wandering near a habitat for endangered birds will not be punished.

Euros for milk madness

Someone's spying on farmers

entertainment

Not your typical acting coach

Miranda Harcourt on location for The Changeover in the Christchurch red zone, which she is co-directing with her ...

Miranda Harcourt's household is a trove of talent.

How will Game of Thrones end? video

Academic and author Carolyne Larrington has a fair idea of how the blood-and-guts fantasy will wrap things up.

The show is on until November 6 at Auckland's The Civic.

Priscilla dazzles and entertains

REVIEW: Hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a breath of fresh air for Auckland audiences.

travel

How could you say 'nein'?

Stall after stall is a mix of trash and treasure.

If you're heading to Berlin, this is one flea market you don't want to miss.

Queenstown, but sedately

How to do Queenstown when you're pregnant (well, I wasn't).

As the first holiday since the dreary depths of winter it's the perfect time to jump-start the good vibes of the summer ...

Labour Day weekend getaways

Here's our guide to making the most of your 72 hours of freedom.

stuff nation

Sunrise over Lake Tekapo stuff nation

Sunrise

As the sun rose over Mt Dobson, the mountains and clouds reflected in the lake creating a beautiful mood.

Review: Elton John's 'The Big Picture' stuff nation

Bruce Cushen reviews Elton John albums to distract himself from his cancer treatment.

Zeb

Rescue cat Zeb loves to chat stuff nation

5:00 AM  Chatty Zeb loves to sit on the window sill watching the birds.

motoring

Last Aussie Falcon XR6 sold video

The couple didn't plan to buy a piece of Australian history, but got swept up by auction fever.

The couple didn't plan to buy a piece of Australian history, but got swept up by auction fever.

Four doors more desirable

4 min ago  This BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe may not be the most powerful Beemer around - but its one of the prettiest.

The 2017 Honda CR-V.

Honda unveils new CR-V

9 min ago  Reborn SUV ready to tackle Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4.

sport

$51.59m fight close - report

Anthony Joshua is the reigning IBF champion of the world.

Highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is set to be finalised, says UK media.

Not a million miles off video

Breakers with plenty to ponder on their long-haul from Perth after early indications show the Aussie pundits are wrong.

Canberra prop Shannon Boyd left a mighty impression on his Australian teammates in the gym this week.

Roos fight fire with fire

Meet Shannon Boyd, Australia's 122kg answer to the massive Kiwis pack.

good reads

Are Dylan’s songs ‘literature’? video

Bob Dylan has won this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature, but have the judges make a mistake?

Bob Dylan has won this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature, but some believe the judges have made a mistake.

'It takes every inch out of you'

Constable Victoria Russell, left, and Detective Senior Sergeant Leairne Dow, of the police negotiation team.

It's been building up, but one thing tipped the scales. Police negotiators must get that thing.

Oldest map of New York for sale

Africa is depicted as ruled by four (mythical) kings.

On the market for US$10 million, it shows a world full of elephants, dragons, unicorns and castles.

'I can now fight for America' video

Donald Trump in full flight during the campaign rally in Panama City.

What it's like being in America's deep south with 8000 Trump supporters and their hero.

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Hot dog! Dachshunds take to track video

A tiny dog takes to the mark ahead of the wiener dog derby.

"Everyone else thinks I'm mental," organiser of NZ's first wiener dog derby says.

Beagle notes could fetch $50,000

International stamp collection.

Note from marine aboard Charles Darwin's famous journey to his parents to go under the hammer.

Burglar leaves ID behind

Kumeu Sergeant David Orr says tobacco products are being targeted by thieves.

Police given just what they needed after birth certificate and bank statements left in bag.

CuriousCity: Inside the National Library video

This book is the oldest in the library's collection, written in the middle of the 12th century. It was donated to the ...

Its book collection would stretch for 61km if laid out end to end. And there's much more.

Parenting

Can you tell if kids are lying?

Is she telling the truth? You probably can't tell.

Probably not - research shows adults can only spot a child's lie 47 per cent of the time.

'Call the parents or an exorcist?'

Mikaela Long was clearly a bit surprised to see this on the monitor.

This babysitter was understandably freaked out when she found her toddler niece sleeping - on her head.

The baby with an adult's tongue

Baby Paisley no longer has to live with her overgrown tongue.

Baby Paisley couldn't breathe or smile properly. But now that's all changed.

How to spot a 'mean girl' mum

If they're gossiping about others with you, they're gossiping about you with others.

5 telltale signs to help you spot and avoid the adult version of your schoolyard bully.

kiwi traveller

Time for a spring fling

There's plenty to do in the Bay of Islands.

After a frosty winter of chipping ice off the windscreen of my car, parked in a haze of low lying fog that rarely lifts above waist height in this beaut of a city I call home - The Tron - nothing sings out to me more than escaping on a spring getaway.

Win with Singapore Airlines

8 Oct 1986 Photo: Press Archives Celebrations surrounding the inaugural flight of Singapore Airlines to Christchurch

We asked for your memories of your first long-haul flight to celebrate 30 years of service out of Christchurch.

Stopover spots: LA or HK?

There is a lot to see and do on a stopover in Hong Kong.

How much can I realistically expect to see on a stopover holiday? Send us your travel questions.

Tips to survive a long-haul flight

Noise-cancelling headphones will not only block out that noise, but also block out other sounds that will keep you awake.

Being trapped in an airborne metal tube for hours on end takes its toll on even the most frequent flyer.