Queen & Charles snapped
1:47 PM Stunning new portrait catches Prince Charles and the Queen in a candid moment.
Live: cabinet reshuffle
2:30 PM Bill English reins in the surprises as he names his cabinet line up as Prime Minister.
Was Anne Frank betrayed?
For years historians have debated over how Nazis found the family. But are they all wrong?
Hamilton: I feel disrespected
1:47 PM F1 driver lays bare the rift at Mercedes as Nico Rosberg prepares to depart a world champ.
Rocky road to clear slip
Nine families are cut off by it, but this massive quake slip is proving a hard nut to crack.
Not too famous for the dishes
Shortage of staff is terrifying Moeraki restaurateur Fleur Sullivan. She's not alone.
Fears for missing swimmer
1:43 PM Search for man who went missing in rough conditions at Piha suspended due to poor weather.
Dad hit with baseball bat
A birthday party in Te Puke turned sour when 10 people got entangled in a brawl.
Crash at Highlands Motorsport Park
12 min ago Man injured following a crash at Highlands Motorsport Park.
Trump finally pulls punches
2:17 PM US President-elect takes a more diplomatic stance on Michelle Obama's "no hope" claim.
Flooding hits Fiji
Hundreds of people evacuated as heavy rain hits part of the country.
Mystery over Sydney death
It began with a glint of high-vis orange, poking out from the shallows of a river.
Carrot-and-stick with insulation
Landlords could face spot checks and fines of up to $4000 if they don't make sure their rental properties are insulated by mid-2019.
Economy looking rosy next year
Enjoy your Christmas break - it's well deserved, according to economic forecasts.
'Is a Tweet policy?'
Anything the US president says is regarded as policy. But does that include what he tweets?
The best smartphones of 2016
This year we've had exploding batteries and falling drones but we've also seen some amazing smartphones.
The app to save reindeer
Every year thousands of reindeer are run over in Finland, now technology is fighting to save them.
When your partner ghosts you
Relationship therapist and psychologist Robyn Salisbury tackles another dilemma:
Surviving your family hell-iday
If you're dreading the summer break, find out to dodge the pitfalls and make the most of your "fraught-night" away.
Guilt-free mothering
2:32 PM Actress Reese Witherspoon has compassion for the struggles of motherhood, with three kids of her own, she urges mothers to "make your own choices".
How this dad lost 100kg
He was diagnosed with diabetes, then his wife died - but he's come out healthier than ever.
Roller skating for fitness
Stephen Heard strapped on a pair for a wobbly roll down memory lane.
What the heck is hygge?
This year, the Danish concept of hygge went global.
Best house in the UK?
Grand Designs reveal - RIBA House of the Year architect says his house is a "little bit Wallace and Gromit".
At home with Tane and Lucy
Real life Shortland Street couple Lucy Barclay and Tane Williams-Accraand talk about their "small but cosy" home in Auckland's Western Springs.
How about a garden Xmas?
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan shares her ideas for a casual festive celebration focused on the garden.
Sam Mannering's freekeh salad
If you've been relegating salads to side dishes, try this jumble of freekeh, veges and Middle Eastern flavours.
Jordan Rondel's berry trifle
For an easy Christmas showstopper, look no further than this dreamy dessert.
Beef prices to fall marginally
Beef prices will continue to be relatively buoyant next year, but increased production will put pressure on.
Who will English pick for MPI?
A number of potential candidates could fill primary sector ministerial roles in the new English cabinet.
'I can't swallow it': Hosts gag
16 min ago Something went "terribly wrong" when a Canadian TV host shared her favourite artichoke dish with colleagues live on air.
It's Xmas, so here's Gareth Morgan
Alice Snedden: my gift to you this year is your very own Gareth Morgan, NZ's saviour.
Best performance by actor who died in 1994
1:45 PM Rogue One's special effects should win them an Oscar, as Peter Cushing's memorable role as Grand Moff Tarkin is reprised.
Grab a selfie...in Aleppo
Tourists already returning to war-torn Syrian city despite the ongoing fighting.
Punakaiki: Luxury on the rocks
There's a lot more to Punakaiki than just those Pancake Rocks.
Veteran honoured with song
Pearl Harbour survivor, Ray Richmond, 97, had the flight of his life, after an impromptu performance by the Makaha Sons.
Car and trailer spin out of control
A shocked Nelson forestry worker captured the moment a car and trailer fishtailed in front of him.
Lamborghini shredded
Car lovers look away - a Lamborghini on the wrong side of the law is torn to shreds by an industrial claw.
Ltd edition Commodores due
Holden teases trio of limited edition Commodores ahead of January reveal.
Loving an addict is 'hell'
He chose "syns" over his flesh and blood - his family. Now he is living with the consequences.
Reading buddy bichon dogs
Dot and Bella are reading buddy dogs, and they want to wish their readers a Merry Christmas.
Three wise dogs
The canines in this family do everything together as a happy doggy pack.
The grinches, and other awards
OPINION: In a year of upsets, Phil Gifford hands out his awards to the real winners.
'It's not an even playing field'
Pakistan coach hits out at unfair Australian venue choice as his side battles the pink ball in Brisbane.
Harrison stars in 100th game
2:33 PM Sam Harrison brings up her century for the Black Sticks in style.
Conversations with a bumbling jihadi
The trail of a Kiwi jihadist who gave away the location of Islamic State fighters has gone cold.
Born in war-torn Aleppo
Three-month-old Hala is as old as the latest fighting which has engulfed the Syrian city.
Welcome to A-town
In Aranui, where the median income per year is $18,000, there was much early promise of earthquake recovery. Has it been delivered?
Stuff's new Home newsletter
Don't get time to catch up on all things home during the week? We have the answer.
No Mouthguard: Honest Norks
Opinions and observations from an accomplished journalist and adequate golfer.
Ghost shark captured on film
This rare and bizarre species of ghost shark had never before been filmed alive.
Same day, 92 years apart
Centenarian and her great grandson share their 100th and 8th birthday celebrations.
Council website bid fails
A website that was used to misdirect people to a porn website as revenge against a district council will be staying in the hands of the owner.
Firefighters get all MacGyver to save pup
It took four of them, some wire, a long stick, some broken glass and a magnet.
Outrage over cafe's 'under 5' ban
UK cafe slammed over ban on small kids, as it claims children are left to "cry and cry".
When they don't win an award
"Unlike her big sister, my little one didn't earn enough points to get a gold award."
Mum's trick: 'Siri, call Santa'
Struggling to get your kids to behave? "Santa is the single greatest piece of leverage parents have."
Her birth father is back - help!
Q&A: If I tell her the father she loves isn't her real father, I'm scared to death of what will happen.
'Nothing beats a beautiful Welly day'
Carmen Leong comes from Singapore and volunteers at Wellington's Zealandia eco-sanctuary.
Travel pics: Snap and win!
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!
What it's like to be a travel writer
The most shameful confession? It's very, very hard to write anything bad about business class.
Learning the Bougainville way
Adam Constanza starts his year-long adventure by teaching himself a few words of the local language.