7s turnout

Sevens D-day may be close

Wellington could know within a month whether it will remain as NZ's host city.

Forgettable week for NZ Sevens team

Live: Federer v Nadal

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Roger Federer within one set of victory against Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

Iconic or dangerous?

Court may have to rule on hedge variously described as "an heirloom" and "a monstrosity".

'I'm embarrassed, disgusted'

10:21 PM  Breakers coach blasts performance in Sydney and the "quit" in their game.

Not too sick to miss son's film video

10:43 PM  A flu-stricken Geoff Murphy nips out from hospital especially to see son Matt's Pork Pie screening.

Cop who caught Teresa's killer dies

Ex-detective Brian Schaab will be remembered for his 15-year fight for justice.

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Flung from car in crash video

St John confirmed one person was in a critical condition, three people were in a serious condition, and one has moderate ...

9:57 PM  Flung through the back window of their SUV when a fleeing driver hit them, it's a 'miracle' they weren't killed, police say.

Possible gun sighting 

10:55 PM  Residents ate dinner in their cars while police searched street for gunman.

Fire crews rescued a female who had been trapped under a motorbike for about 10 hours.

Trapped for 10 hours

A person was trapped under a motorbike for about 10 hours.

Video

Accused killer's brother speaks out

The brother of the accused Bourke Street killer Dimitrious "Jimmy" Gargasoulas has spoken out for the first time from his hospital bed.

world

Accused killer's brother speaks out video

A reflection of the Bourke Street memorial.

4 min ago  The brother of the accused Bourke Street killer Dimitrious "Jimmy" Gargasoulas has spoken out for the first time from his hospital bed.

Killer grandma not sorry

A grandmother who killed her son-in-law after an argument about her clothing said she'd do it again.

Kunio Odaira, 72, is one of 119 caregivers at the Cross Heart rest home in Yokohama, Japan.

Staff as grey as the residents

It's lunch hour at the Cross Heart nursing home in Japan, and a 72-year-old is spooning soup and filling tea cups, but he is not one of the residents.

business

Resisting the urge to splurge

Be sure to have a clear plan of attack when you visit the mall, to avoid those unnecessary purchases and minimise credit ...

Opinion: Learn how to overcome the temptation to spend and take back control of your wallet.

Qantas ditches American Airlines

The Australian carrier will scrap a code-sharing and loyalty points deal with American Airlines in a move that will hurt customers.

The medical device company first announced its plan to expand its existing plant at Tijuana in Mexico in August, when ...

F&P starts Mexican expansion

Earthworks for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's new factory under way despite worries over border wall.

technology

The future of selfies

Using a selfie with a certain expression could be used to access some services.

The humble selfie is set to get an upgrade as self-portraits take an increased role in our digital lives.

Apocalypse Now game underway

A videogame adaptation of Apocalypse Now backed by Francis Ford Coppola has made its way to Kickstarter.

Christchurch Airport held a demonstration of its fully autonomous electric vehicle, the first to be trialled in New Zealand.

Who's driving this thing? video

No drivers were in sight during the demonstration of Christchurch Airport's new smart shuttle.

life & style

My girlfriend is boring in bed

'Our sex is pretty much lights out, missionary position.'

Q&A: Our sex is pretty much lights out, missionary position - and I'm starting to lose interest.

FLOTUS covers Vanity Fair Mexico

Melania Trump's first glossy magazine cover as first lady is on Vanity Fair Mexico, but the timing's a little off.

Titanium dioxide is one of the five engineered nanomaterials commonly used in consumer products, like lollies.

Cancer link to toothpaste video

An additive commonly used in lollies, toothpaste, and sunscreen, has been linked to early stages of cancers.

well & good

Healing trauma with yoga

Caroline Mastreani has taught various types of yoga around the world and recently started her business, Flow Yoga, in ...

A group of women from refugee backgrounds are among the first to try trauma-sensitive yoga in NZ.

Are weekend workouts enough?

As far as your health is concerned, just how effective is working out only twice a week?

Guys, it's time to start talking to each other properly.

Men: Open up with each other

Kiwi men aren’t good at showing emotional vulnerability around other males.

home & property

Uni couple's $50,000 home video

The couple have installed many double-glazed windows in their tiny house.

Fed up with damp, cold student flats, two students spent their summer building themselves a tiny home.

At home with the hoarders

A couple of Christchurch collectors describe their treasure-filled home as 'hoarder chic'

Interior designers and bloggers Vic Bibby and Dael Brady discuss the four decor items you should splurge on.

When to splurge?

This blogging duo say there are four home decor items you should never skimp on.

food & wine

Which tinned tuna is best?

While fresh fish is better, cans are the next best thing.

While fresh fish is better, cans are the next best thing.

Cancer link to toothpaste video

An additive commonly used in lollies, toothpaste, and sunscreen, has been linked to early stages of cancers.

Holy smoke: 4 good rubs

Bottomless soft drinks illegal

nz farmer

GM-free groups raise ante

Taine Randell said government moves would destroy marketing opportunities and competitive advantage for products such as ...

People and groups around the country have launched a campaign to retain their right to create GM-free regions.

Critics wrong about strategy

The dairy industry's strategy is is based on environmental stewardship and better productivity.

5000 cows bound for China

Loving that once-a-day milking

entertainment

Lorde hints at new album's sound

It could be one of the most drawn-out album releases in music history, but Lorde's not finished with hinting to fans ...

Lorde's latest tease, in what could be one of the most drawn-out album releases in music history.

'Shape Of You' copycat claim video

BBC presenter Chris Evans thinks his latest release is similar to Tracy Chapman's Mountain O'Things. What do you think?

Mark Richardson, Duncan Garner, and Amanda Gillies in their new AM Show studio.

TV3's morning show revealed

Duncan Garner quit his job as TV3 political editor because he was burnt out by the hostile hours; now he's taking on a gig that starts at 2.30am each day.

travel

Trekking on thin ice gallery video

Ice trekkers appear like ants on a giant blue cake.

Perched on Perito Moreno Glacier, a chunk of ice the size of a two-storey building crashes into the lake. Where's that scotch?

India at its most extreme

Noise, passion, colour and heartbreak where the Lion movie was set.

Salvador Dali was born in the Spanish town of Figueres in 1904.

'Sensory overload on steroids'

That's one way to describe the experience of being in Salvador's Dali's quirky Spanish home.

motoring

Auckland's worst intersections video

Serious injury crashes at intersections in Auckland have been rising.

Safety campaign reveals most dangerous spots in our biggest city.

Auckland going electric

Sixty new electric car charging stations planned for Auckland.

The Z71 parked among the tents at the Papamoa camping resort.

A great ute for camping video

It's holiday time - so we go camping in a Holden Colorado.

stuff nation

Mana boat houses

26012017 - Weather photo of the week - Mana boat houses, image supplied by Jamie Toy

Photographer Jamie Toy loves how the bright paint contrasts the lush greenery of the Pauatahanui Inlet.

Ditch the 'man up' mentality

I’d like to see the oppressed mentality towards mental health reversed by speaking more openly about it.

26012017 - Pet of the day - Kit Kat - supplied

Kit Kat, the wild

It took more than a month to gain Kit Kat's trust, but now she brings me happiness and love.

sport

It's about being better video

The New Zealand skipper is keeping things relaxed yet focussed in the lead-up to the first ODI against Australia at Eden ...

Black Caps skipper not about redemption or revenge for December's demolition.

Kiwi horses clean up in Oz

NZ trained runners win seven of 10 races as Purdon brothers and Sam Smolenski play starring roles.

Steven Adams is not going to have his good mate Enes Kanter out on court for a couple of months as he deals with a ...

'Sorry' for breaking arm video

Steven Adams' OKC team-mate opens up on the bizzare loss of composure that led to forearm fracture.

good reads

Face to face with dad's mortality

Nurse Josie Crawley has written a piece about caring for her dying father Bernard Crawley. Sundays first use.

Bernard, my father, was a storyteller. But a year ago, Bernard's story suddenly changed.

Trump's dramatic shift

Donald Trump is the perpetual-motion president.

Amid distractions he created, US president moves swiftly to make unprecedented changes.

Inside the Whakatane gang wars

Mongrel Mob splash

Uneasy truce holds after gang clash reminiscent of days gone by.

Deportees: 'Just give us a go' video

24012017 news photo Alden Williams/Fairfax NZ

Jack Reihana is a deportee from Australia and is now looking to establish ...

Jack Reihana always knew he would go to jail, and it would be the turning point. But not like this.

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oddstuff

Southland's wasp problem

Geoff Scott shows a small section of the wasp nest that was 2.75 cubic metres.

Hidden from view they grow in numbers, ravaging the land and attacking anyone who gets in their way.

A chip bag breathalyser video

The corn chip bag that also acts as a breathalyser.

Special chip bags that can tell if you've been drinking have been unveiled in the US.

A glimpse into the past and future

Graeme Duckett once experienced a premonition involving a sheep and a bridge.

Have you ever met someone you thought looked familiar even though you had never seen them in this life.

Busty billboard back - with a twist

Designer Direct owner Michael Adams with his new billboard, featuring his own chest.

Bulls retailer takes matters into his own hands (literally) after his chesty sign forced down.

Parenting

Got the back-to-school blues?

Amie Richardson with sons Oli and Jasper Biggs.

OPINION: Kids aren't the only ones who are anxious about the start of a new school year.

Mum 'humiliated' at art gallery

Christie Rea was told to ''cover-up'' as she breastfed her baby daughter at the National Gallery of Australia.

A mother says she was shamed into covering up by National Gallery of Australia staff as she breastfed her daughter.

Fish as party gifts? No thanks

"When I saw the fish in that tiny plastic cup, silently I seethed."

OPINION: My foster daughter received a pet fish at a birthday party, and I was not happy.

A baby is born, so too is a mum

Mum-of-one, Stella Gomez, shares the good, the bad, and the ugly side of motherhood in her viral Instagram post.

A new mum shares a candid message about the good, the bad and the ugly side of motherhood.

kiwi traveller

Mexico's Street Food

Mexico's street food is not to be missed.

With many markets and distinctive flavours, Oaxaca offers some of the most celebrated cooking and ingredients in Mexico.

UAE, the pefect travel base

Sarah Chant and her partner Nathanon a tour around the Palm in Dubai (with the Atlantis in the
background).

Sarah Chant's teaching career in Abu Dhabi is an ongoing adventure.

Affordable travel in 2017

2017 will be the year of travel for those looking to grab affordable airfares.

We are two mature ladies wanting to travel to New York, then London. Got a travel question? We can help!

How to book holidays smarter

Destinations in Asia such as Bali are becoming increasingly popular with Kiwi travellers.

For some holiday destinations it’s better to put accomodation first.

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