500 at disastrous island party
11:15 AM One man was too drunk to even put on a lifejacket at a party in the middle of Lake Wanaka.
Reports child drowned
2 min ago Police and ambulance respond to reports of a child drowned at an Auckland home.
Interpol in search for dad, girl
11:17 AM The search for yachtie Alan Langdon and his daughter Que has gone international.
NZ's top autograph hound strikes
19 min ago He was as aggressive as a Serena forehand. That's what it takes to be the best.
Missing motorcyclist found dead
A motorcyclist reported missing in the Mt Cook area has been killed in a crash.
A$180K breast reduction battle
11:07 AM When an Aussie public servant wanted A$20K for breast reduction after pain at work, the government decided to fight.
Boy arrested for alleged robbery
10:48 AM Teen allegedly threatened staff at a Nelson convenience store and made off with cash from the tills.
Tried to take keys before crash
A camper wanted to take car keys off the group of teens, an hour before three of them were found dead.
Dairy staff chase armed robber
10:02 AM A knife-wielding woman who targeted a Waikato dairy escaped with loot after evading staff.
Australia breaks rank with NZ
Australia indicates it would most likely have opposed the UN resolution condemning Israel on its settlements.
Syria ceasefire deal reached
A ceasefire will take effect across much of Syria from Friday, the Syrian army announced.
Why 2016 sucked a little less
Yes, 2016 sucked hard, but some pretty cool things happened along the way.
Soup surprise for shopper
She thought she was buying wireless headphones. She opened the box to find something very different.
NZ savvy makes UK splash
11:19 AM It may be the grape that "wine snobs cannot bear", but our sauvignon blanc remains a big hit overseas.
The big tech takeaway for 2016
It appears we are in a bit of a lull when it comes to exciting pieces of technology.
How to prevent ads tracking you
Now that you've purchased and gifted those cool gadgets for Christmas, it's time to stop those devices from following you.
Avatar-style robot takes first steps
The hulking human-like creation bears a striking resemblance to the military robots in the movie Avatar.
'I'm not a piece of meat'
10:21 AM Singer Ariana Grande fights back after fan congratulates her boyfriend for "hitting that".
Introducing Brad and Kellie
Dramatic mountains played the perfect backdrop to this couple's romantic Queenstown wedding.
Furry Friday: Our favourite pics
10:53 AM Here's a lineup of photos from the 2016 Furry Friday collections that truly won our hearts.
I went too far with my kids' diet
I became the food police, imagining that if I could control what my kids ate, I could keep us all safe.
12 things to know about booze
Not intended to put you off alcohol entirely, but perhaps enlighten and inform you a little.
App for checking moles
Fewer than 4 per cent of Kiwis have their skin checked annually, survey says.
Hideaway Julia Roberts lost
10:02 AM Built by Keifer Sutherland as a love nest for Julia Roberts, who ditched him, this Montana ranch is back on the market.
A cool Coromandel hideaway
The 10-hour drive to get to this spot is all part of it being the perfect set-up, its owners say.
How much tile is too much?
9:52 AM Every surface of this apartment is covered in small glass mosaic tiles.
How to be a barbecue star
Hardly any other hosting event can win you as much respect and gratitude if you pull it off.
Oaty coconut & lemon slice
Make the most of zingy lemons with this lovely slice.
Sheep milk venture in Nelson
A young couple takes over the lease of the former Neudorf Dairy to continue making products out of sheep milk.
She's a Kiwi cowgirl
What do you do when your parents won't buy you a pony?
Why you will fall for fake news
10:22 AM We suffer from 'the knowledge illusion' - thinking we know more than we actually do.
Debbie Reynolds, 84, has died
TMZ says the star has died from a suspected stroke, one day after her famous daughter.
2016's big celebrity break-ups
Was it the year that love died? The people on this list might think so.
Heavy fog delays Dubai flights
Thick seasonal fog has caused flight delays at the world's busiest international airport.
Baby on board
Jane Easton discovers the pros and cons of taking an infant around Europe in a motorhome.
A shopping tiki tour
Discovering North Canterbury's weird and wonderful shopping destinations.
Ford EcoSport SUV - for the urban jungle
10:33 AM Two of the hairiest motoring assignments we've experienced have involved the same car - the Ford EcoSport.
Renault's Koleos deserves better
This Renault stands in the shadow of its better-known Nissan cousin.
Royal Enfield time traveller
Sit back, relax and enjoy this bike's retro-charm.
Don't be a hero
The depression label has always been on my mind, but you shouldn't suffer in silence.
Does money make you happy?
If you had all the time and all the money in the world, what would you do?
Stats boot put into Phoenix
6 min ago Ex-Socceroo Mark Bosnich produces a fact sheet explaining why the A-League should dump its NZ team.
Wozniacki, Williams arrive in NZ
10:04 AM Top women's tennis stars touch down in Auckland ahead of the ASB Classic.
Rousey wants 'her' belt back
10:35 AM UFC star returns to the octagon for the first time since her shock defeat a year ago.
Why you will fall for fake news
We suffer from 'the knowledge illusion' - thinking we know more than we actually do.
Women left holding the baby
OPINION: Why aren't women working in a wider variety of jobs, asks Sarah Alexander?
Juggling kids and fire callouts
Not many pre-school teachers are also firefighters. "The kids all look up to her, especially when she puts her gear on."
Tourist boom hits Coast 'jewel'
Punakaiki has 450,000 visitors a year, but only 30 ratepayers. "People are sleeping in gardens ... it's crazy."
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.
Soup surprise for shopper
She thought she was buying wireless headphones. She opened the box to find something very different.
TradeMe's most viewed auctions
In 2016 they include a phallic eggplant, a bum tattoo and a date with two Lower Hutt women.
Pregnant with wrong sperm
A dozen women may have received the wrong sperm after a mix-up at a Dutch IVF clinic.
2016's coolest parent moments
The year's most heartwarming stories of parents who did those things that make a childhood - and a life - joyful.
Solo Kiwi birth on roadside
Waikato baby Marishka Mihaere-Pene was due on January 26, but she had other ideas.
Dad's funny video voiceover
This father's take on his teen applying her "every day" makeup will have you in stitches.
Healing in my backyard
Exploring the Tongariro National Park's Tawhai Falls Walk helped bring healing after the loss of my much loved nan.
Travel the world for free
Discovery Channel is scouring New Zealand for an intern to travel the world for free.
Kiwi travellers 'more adventurous'
Kiwis are venturing further afield, with India beating Australia as most-searched for destination.
Travel blog: Three months by the lake
Andrea Jordan is travelling solo through Latin America with no return date in mind.