Hope splash

Meeting her killer: The final word

Gerald Hope finally met the man who murdered his daughter. Now he wants to be left alone.

The secrets of Mt Eden

Episode three of the Stuff Circuit documentary examines how Mt Eden's private prison went from golden child to unwanted ...

Special investigation: How Mt Eden's private prison went from golden child to unwanted misfit.

Concern for Swiss backpackers

Swiss pair failed to check in with family after hiking the Tongariro Crossing.

From leopard skin to Ma'am video

She's NZ's most famous Westie. But new deputy PM Paula Bennett insists, "you're going to see a different me".

Aussie 'racially abuses' Maori teen

Perth man allegedly hurled racist insults at a Maori teenager before bashing her friend.

Air NZ's star-studded safety vid video

Visitors to be greeted by Kiwi icons Eliza McCartney, Rachel Hunter - and Mike Hosking.

national

'He wasn't put in there to be killed'

Nicolas Evans died after suffering from a ruptured lung.

Family of a prisoner who died in the custody of Corrections vow to seek justice for their son.

$9000 payout to wrongly charged man

Police ordered to pay compo to man accused of killing his mate in crash.

Farmers Air topdressing pilot George Anderson, who died in a crash near Tiniroto on Monday, causing a power blackout to ...

'We just get on with it' video

Gisborne relieved as power restored, but sad at deaths that caused outage.

Video

Moana's red carpet Kiwi premiere

Greeted by pounding Polynesian drums, NZ's finest rolled into town to celebrate Disney's first film with a Polynesian heroine.

world

UK woman's texts to dad saves her

Mary Kate Heys says she sent text messages to her father in the UK in a bid to escape a man who wouldn't let him out of ...

Captive backpacker in Australia sends panicked texts to her dad in the UK, saying she's being held by a man who believes he's an alien.

Worst places to be a journalist

More journalists have been jailed this year than at any time in nearly three decades, says watchdog.

Prosecutors say the 60-day sentence handed down to a man for raping his daughter is legal.

60 days for raping daughter

Prosecutors in the US will not appeal a controversial 60-day jail sentence for a man who raped his 12-year-old daughter

business

NZ's first online eftpos service

Paymark have introduced New Zealand's first online eftpos transaction service on Mighty Ape.

And you don't even need your eftpos card on you to buy movies or video games.

Average asking price rises

Trade Me Property data shows asking prices for houses increase in all but one of 15 regions.

Almost half of small retail and hospitality businesses say they are busier than normal for this time of year.

Optimism among retailers

A busy lead-up to Xmas and stable economy are giving businesses confidence for 2017.

technology

Man spent $1m on mobile game

Game of War generates millions in revenue, and its adverts have featured Mariah Carey.

A man spent about US$1m of his embezzled funds on Game of War via in-app purchases.

How to manage kids' devices

Unsupervised use of devices can cause serious issues. Here's how to control content and spending.

About 40 per cent of people struggle with simple tasks such as deleting an email.

Most people struggle with tech

About 70 per cent of people find technology difficult with about 40 per cent struggling with simple tasks.

life & style

Free the nipple plan slammed

Topless activists pose for photographs for onlookers during a free the nipple demonstration in Hampton Beach, New ...

It's bold, it's bare and it's public, but critics say a 'free the nipple' event in Wellington will only leave men laughing.

Shamed for wearing underwear

Daily Mail Australia under fire after publishing a story about presenter Sam Armytage's "giant granny panties".

Can you change your mind about your wee bub's name?

Baby's name changed 3 times

One mum has changed her daughter's name three times in 18 months - and her husband is fed up.

well & good

Being healthy in stressful times

Good quality sleep is essential to help us repair and restore our body during times of stress.

Maintaining a good sleep cycle is one of the best things you can do for yourself during a period of stress.

Can you lose just belly weight?

The best way to address this pattern of fat storage is to address our stress hormone production.

It's not only the amount of hours you get in - the way you sleep is as important.

Best & worst position to sleep in

It's not only the amount of hours you get in - the way you sleep is important too.

home & property

Who bought this house?

7 Nicholas St Auckland Central Ray White Ponsonby

It's cute as pie and sandwiched between high rises - see who bought this inner-city cottage.

The my-partner-snores bed...

...and the "sick of teenage son" backpack. Ikea renames its products after common relationship problems.

All beige interiors and industrial styled rooms; it's time to move on.

Decor trends that died in 2016

We're so over skulls and copper accessories, say NZ decor experts.

food & wine

10 festive treats not for the dogs

Resist the puppy eyes at all costs - do not feed your pup human food this festive season.

Onions, chocolate and ham are all toxic to man's best friend.

Prawn & corn dumplings

These flavoursome seafood dumplings are served with a moreish soy and ginger dipping sauce.

Bacon flavoured chocolate?

Palmerston North's cheap eats

nz farmer

Sharemilkers feel the heat

Nineteen per cent of sharemilkers in a Federated Farmers survey of just under 1000 farmers say they  were coming under ...

Sharemilkers say banks are putting the squeeze on them after two years of low dairy prices.

Pilots on edge after crashes

Aircraft crashes distress New Zealand's close-knit agricultural aviation community.

New avocado variety

School has all the fibre

entertainment

Moana's Kiwi premiere video

Moana is the story of a young girl (Auli'i Cravalho) who uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island.

Greeted by pounding Polynesian drums, NZ's finest rolled into town to celebrate Disney's first film with a Polynesian heroine.

Homecoming for Ladyhawke

Kiwi songstress returns to Masterton for a one-off stadium show in February.

Actress Felicity Jones arrives at the world premiere.

Female lead not female-led

Felicity Jones may lead the new Star Wars film as Jyn Erso, but it's still a male-dominated world.

travel

Nelson tourism in ship-shape

The 225m long Europa 2 is due to arrive in Port Nelson on December 23, the first of seven to visit the region over the ...

The largest cruise ship ever to visit Nelson will kick off one of the region's busiest tourism seasons.

Learn the Bougainville way stuff nation

Adam Constanza starts his year-long adventure by teaching himself a few words of the local language.

Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun in Zoo Atlanta.

Ceremony for giant pandas video

Thousands of giant panda fans from around the world have chosen the names.

motoring

Our Top Super-Coupe of 2016 video

The C 63 S coupe is so much more than just a two-door version of the sedan.

We count down the best cars of the year, culminating in our Top Car on December 16.

Merc sets 'Ring lap record

New Mercedes-AMG GT R owns the one ring to rule them all - the Nurburgring.

Nissan's iconic 1987 Paris-Dakar rally car rides again

Iconic 1987 rally car rides again video

It was found in a rat and rust-eaten state but this 30-year-old Nissan has been restored to its former glory.

stuff nation

The life of a teacher

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academic, adult, adults, ...

We know it's not all long holidays and eight-hour days, so tell us what it's really like.

Trump's lessons for NZ

A lesson for NZ politicians in 2017 - Donald Trump made 2016 his year by owning social media at 3am.

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Don't spoil your kids

Think that mountain of presents shows them you care? Here are five reasons to think again...

sport

Black Caps bowler sidelined

Doug Bracewell has torn a knee ligament.

Fielding mishap leads to close to two months on the sideline for Doug Bracewell.

Killed keeper wins award

Brazil fans award plane crash victim posthumously as their player of the year.

Erin Goad was strong for the Black Sticks against Malaysia on Tuesday night.

Black Sticks win scrappy affair

Black Sticks Women take control of series against Malaysia.

good reads

Quake-fearing Kiwis turn to God

Oasis Family Church pastor Ross Banbury says people are more inclined to turn to God in a time of crisis.

Rattled Kiwis turn to God, the "immovable rock", after string of earthquakes.

Parker something to believe in video

Joseph Parker's world title win against Andy Ruiz Jr was compelling theatre.

OPINION: Set aside the level of the boxing, and  this is a story to be swept up in, writes Mark Reason.

School has all the fibre

Bill Wright struggles to send an email from his place, his internet is so poor.

This farmer struggles to send an email, as high-speed internet runs past his gate - only for a school with a roll of 26.

The Ghost Ship pilgrimage

Debris from the fatal warehouse fire is being taken away.

Artistic souls across the US descend on Oakland to find themselves among ruins of tragedy.

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A weekly newsletter guide to the very best Auckland has to offer.

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Kevin Norquay's Stuff newsletter should not be missed.

Opinions and observations from an accomplished journalist and adequate golfer.

oddstuff

No need to be sheepish it's a Christmas miracle

Maria Paterson with her orphaned lamb Jeffery.

Here's a birth ewe wouldn't expect - a lamb is born nearly three months after its sibling in South Waikato.

Maggie's quirky oasis video

Maggie, 58 and Ken Fiddes, 60, have transformed their Glen Eden property into a gardener's paradise.

From the road it looks like any other weatherboard home in Glen Eden.

Bacon flavoured chocolate?

Chocolatiers  Gavin Giles opening a chocolate shop in New Plymouth.

Gavin Giles makes chocolates for a living, but he doesn't eat many. All things in moderation, he says.

10 festive treats not for the dogs

Resist the puppy eyes at all costs - do not feed your pup human food this festive season.

Onions, chocolate and ham are all toxic to man's best friend.

Parenting

'Happy Hour' toy just a joke

The fake 'Happy Hour Playset' toy.

The bartender toy for small kids that has parents enraged is fake, Fisher-Price confirmed.

Problem-kid test for 3-year-olds

"There is a really powerful connection from children's early beginnings to where they end up."

A 45-minute test may be able to predict whether your child will grow up to be a burden on society.

Baby's name changed 3 times

Can you change your mind about your wee bub's name?

One mum has changed her daughter's name three times in 18 months - and her husband is fed up.

'I know it isn’t going to be easy'

Kristen Tripson, the woman who fell pregnant to her husband six months after his death, has given birth to a beautiful ...

A woman who fell pregnant six months after husband's death has given birth to their beautiful baby girl.

kiwi traveller

Secret to a good road trip

With the warm weather upon us, it's time to start planning a road trip.

With summer upon us it's time to start thinking about the great road trip.

Kiwi behind epic 360-degree selfies

Brady Dyer posts epic 360 degree selfie up Auckland's Sky Tower

Kiwi photographer Brady Dyer is known for his epic 360-degree selfies in tall places around the world.

Travel pics: Snap and win! gallery

We were on our road trip up north to Cape Reinga. Little did we sign up to witness this touching scene of what must be ...

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!

Flight upgrades: Bid online but beware

When it come to upgrade auctions, if you're offered a chance to go one up, just make sure they aren't getting one over you.

Even when you pay for a flight upgrade, there can be snags.

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