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
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
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.
Drugs fuelled offending
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.
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.
Child kidnap mum breaks silence
"Plans have changed: the kids aren't coming home," Sally Faulkner's estranged ex told her from Lebanon.
Why Boris didn't want a Brexit
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.
Isis loses 'doomsday' village
5 min ago Syrian rebels capture Dabiq, where the terrorist group promised a final, apocalyptic battle with the West.
Where's our money?
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.
Dolphins before dollars
Dophin tour operators say they aren't worried TripAdvisor's new animal tourism policy will affect their business.
Note 7 banned on US flights
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.
PSVR: The best launch titles
After a week with PlayStation Virtual Reality, here's our verdict on the best games on the new system.
Worst birthday cake disasters
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.
Handling stress naturally
5:00 AM Looking for natural ways to lower your blood pressure? Try these tips from Dr Libby.
Transform your skin with food
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.
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.
How to choose a splashback
Follow these tips to find a splashback option that's practical and looks good, too.
Best Kiwi designs of 2016
New card games, woollen shoes and even pest traps make this year's winners list.
At my place: Kate Alexander
The interior stylist for TV3's show 'Creative Living' talks about her Devonport home.
Chilli too hot to handle
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.
Camera 'an attack on NZ'
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.
How will Game of Thrones end?
Academic and author Carolyne Larrington has a fair idea of how the blood-and-guts fantasy will wrap things up.
Priscilla dazzles and entertains
REVIEW: Hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a breath of fresh air for Auckland audiences.
How could you say 'nein'?
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).
Labour Day weekend getaways
Here's our guide to making the most of your 72 hours of freedom.
Sunrise over Lake Tekapo
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'
Bruce Cushen reviews Elton John albums to distract himself from his cancer treatment.
Rescue cat Zeb loves to chat
5:00 AM Chatty Zeb loves to sit on the window sill watching the birds.
Last Aussie Falcon XR6 sold
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.
Honda unveils new CR-V
9 min ago Reborn SUV ready to tackle Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4.
$51.59m fight close - report
Highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is set to be finalised, says UK media.
Not a million miles off
Breakers with plenty to ponder on their long-haul from Perth after early indications show the Aussie pundits are wrong.
Roos fight fire with fire
Meet Shannon Boyd, Australia's 122kg answer to the massive Kiwis pack.
Are Dylan’s songs ‘literature’?
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'
It's been building up, but one thing tipped the scales. Police negotiators must get that thing.
Oldest map of New York for sale
On the market for US$10 million, it shows a world full of elephants, dragons, unicorns and castles.
'I can now fight for America'
What it's like being in America's deep south with 8000 Trump supporters and their hero.
Hot dog! Dachshunds take to track
"Everyone else thinks I'm mental," organiser of NZ's first wiener dog derby says.
Beagle notes could fetch $50,000
Note from marine aboard Charles Darwin's famous journey to his parents to go under the hammer.
Burglar leaves ID behind
Police given just what they needed after birth certificate and bank statements left in bag.
CuriousCity: Inside the National Library
Its book collection would stretch for 61km if laid out end to end. And there's much more.
Can you tell if kids are lying?
Probably not - research shows adults can only spot a child's lie 47 per cent of the time.
'Call the parents or an exorcist?'
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 couldn't breathe or smile properly. But now that's all changed.
How to spot a 'mean girl' mum
5 telltale signs to help you spot and avoid the adult version of your schoolyard bully.
Time for a spring fling
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
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?
How much can I realistically expect to see on a stopover holiday? Send us your travel questions.
Tips to survive a long-haul flight
Being trapped in an airborne metal tube for hours on end takes its toll on even the most frequent flyer.