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Gunn set for long spell off air

4:42 PM  Jason Gunn has been told he needs "total rest" after suffering a heart attack.

No surgery for 60,000

8 min ago  Number of Kiwis denied surgery "a depressing failure", but Government says DHBs are already improving.

A dismal day of cricket

5:12 PM  Aaron Finch puts large divot in the outfield just as umpires prepared to start.

Trump to study 'dumb deal' video

5:16 PM  President fires up again over refugees, hours after details of his caustic call to Australia.

Jetstar check-in falls over

5:26 PM  Jetstar fixes fault which saw a number airport check-in systems across NZ go down.

Capital's Farmers being emptied

Stock is being removed and the windows are being papered up in Farmers Cuba St.

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national

More cops on beat by November video

New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English gives his State of the Nation speech at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland.

4:41 PM  PM Bill English kicks off the political year with a big law and order promise.

Train fire extinguished

4:38 PM  Freight locomotive briefly ablaze in Whangarei.

EASJ Wratt Limited co-owner Stephanie Wratt is unhappy milk deliveries worth about $500 were stolen from customers' ...

Stolen from under their noses

Milkwoman forced to replace $500 worth of dairy products stolen from customer doorsteps.

Video

One night at the 'Bates Motel'

OPINION: Complaints of mouldy rooms and dodgy electrics prevail but can the internet really be trusted? Yes. Mostly.

world

Mum: 'I was saving my baby'

Charlotte Zaremba with her mother, Suzanne, in an undated family photo. Charlotte was shot dead on January 1.

4:27 PM  She opened the door to find her 16-year-old daughter wrestling with a masked intruder. Then a shot rang out.

'Stabbed with a ruler'

"He just walked in and stabbed them, then walked out," a shocked witness said.

From tragedy came love

15 min ago  When a firefighter saved a Boston Marathon bomb victim, it began a journey that would lead to a wedding.

business

Land zone 'just not fair'

Kathleen and Steve Vitasovich on land they would like to subdivide but can't as it's protected.

4:58 PM  It's near to train stations, infrastructure and other houses but this Auckland land can't be built on.

Is this billionaire missing?

Fears a Hong Kong-based businessman has disappeared, despite an advert which says he is "recuperating abroad".

A Wellington company  is looking to ramp up its export efforts in the competitive health supplements market.

Boost for supplements maker 

The Better Health Company has been sold to Asian investor.

technology

Facebook VR used stolen tech

ZeniMax claimed it was responsible for key breakthroughs in the development of software and hardware for the Oculus Rift ...

The virtual reality headset maker has to pay $500 million in damages after losing a trade-secrets case.

Bat Bot, a flying bat-like drone

The bat robot flaps its wings, glides to save energy and dive bombs when needed.

Password managers are programs or services that store all of your passwords in one place, whether on your computer, your ...

Benefits of a password manager

Passwords are a pain. Actually, they're more than that. They're becoming unmanageable.

life & style

The 'dangers' of lesbian parents

The horror of partying with your mums.

OPINION: One woman comes out about the "terrors" of being raised by a same-sex couple.

'It went south after stag party'

Wedding planner reveals bride-to-be confided her fiance had left the morning after the bash.

Christchurch bride to be Vanessa was jilted on the eve of her dream wedding.

When you're left at the altar

4:53 PM  It's a nightmare, but what should you do if you're left at the altar?

well & good

Are heart attacks on the rise?

"It's important that we don't start moving backwards."

5:12 PM  Are middle-aged NZ males like Jason Gunn at risk?

10 facts about antidepressants

There is a lot of confusion about antidepressants and how they work.

Exercise - it's better with a friend.

8 reasons to get a fitness buddy

Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or just starting out, a fitness friend can be very beneficial.

home & property

Tiny house built in a Merc van

The Mercedes-Benz van has been fitted out for a family of four, with plenty of storage.

The latest in tiny house genius: a Mercedes-Benz van that fits a family of four and all their gear.

Create a gender-neutral nursery gallery

4:36 PM  If pink or blue is not for you, there are plenty of other stylish options.

Andrey Rudenko's built the 3D-printed concrete castle in his own back yard, and is taking orders for custom printers.

3D-printed concrete castle video

Will a 3D-printed concrete house signal a new era in architecture and affordable housing?

food & wine

Recipe: Herb-crusted salmon video

Baked herb-crusted salmon with zucchini & cherry tomatoes.

In this Cuisine Chop Chop video, we show you just how easy it is to prepare a sensational salmon dish.

Review: She Universe Cafe

There's a spiritual side to this roadside cafe in Lyttelton Harbour.

Why I choose to drink local

3 ways with lamb

nz farmer

Campaign to cut cow numbers

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OPINION: Greenpeace says it's happy to work with DairyNZ, but won't sit around in a boardroom while irrigation schemes get built.

It's OK, there's plenty of bacon

Don't worry. There is no bacon shortage, despite reports to the contrary.

When a handshake was a deal

'Permanent' ecosystem loss

entertainment

Jason Gunn's top 5 moments

New Zealand's favourite funny guy, Jason Gunn, is on the mend after suffering from a heart attack.

When everybody's favourite goofball had a heart attack and it was almost enough to stop NZ in our tracks.

Welly's underground raves

In Wellington, throwing house parties isn't just a fun thing to do. It's a business.

Beyonce announced her pregnancy on social media on Thursday morning.

Twins for Beyonce and Jay Z video

35-year-old Beyonce reveals baby number two ... and three.

travel

NZ gem tourists don't know about

There's no cellphone coverage or internet but beautiful scenery abounds at Piano Flat, Southland.

Tucked up in the mountains, this summer destination retains its appeal through a "bare basics" set-up.

The beach where Rio locals go

In a neighbourhood known for drugs and gangs lies a lake that the locals choose over Copacabana.

Cheaper tickets, more destinations and better aircraft: Can we really complain?

Air travel is better than ever video

Cheaper tickets, more destinations and better aircraft: Can we really complain?

motoring

HSV to live on 

The 2017 HSV GTSR will be the final Australian-made product from the company.

Colorado and SUVs just the start of the Holden performance brand's next generation range.

Look mum, no hands! video

Shocked motorist captures toddler standing unrestrained in a moving car on Auckland motorway.

Mustang timeline: The 2005 Ford Mustang GT convertible.

NZ car to target world record

A New Zealand-built electric car is aiming to be the world's fastest street legal electric powered vehicle.

stuff nation

What about men's safe spaces?

Do some people take to Facebook simply to diminish and stifle other people's advocacy?

There's a generic response on Facebook to anything pro minorities, and it makes my blood boil.

The two faces of my best friend

Toby has added another level of chaos to an already chaotic house with five kids. In the best way possible.

Vanessa, jilted bride left at altar in Rarotonga.

'It went south after stag party'

Wedding planner reveals bride-to-be confided her fiance had left the morning after the bash.

sport

They beat the rain video

A flooded Queens Park cricket ground less than 24 hours before the Otago-Auckland cricket game was played at the venue.

12 min ago  The cricket ground was a lake. But with "a fair bit of spirit" the NZ domestic game carried on.

The day the Basin roared video

"That catch" seems even more incredible now than when it was pulled in 15 years ago.

Winston Reid's boot comes into contact with the head of John Stones during their Premier League clash in London.

Reid boots opponent's head

Kiwi Winston Reid gives Man City defender nasty head gash in bizarre challenge.

good reads

'There is a major war brewing' video

White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and Trump have labelled the media as the true "opposition party."

Trump right-hand man Steve Bannon's worldview signals even bigger changes ahead.

The day the Basin roared video

Mayu Pasupati illustration by Alistair Hughes.

"That catch" seems even more incredible now than when it was breathtakingly pulled in 15 years ago.

The reality gap

An organised dog fight in China. We'd put such savage pastimes behind us in the civilised world until it became possible ...

We risk forgetting the ties that bind us into a world fit to live in, writes Rosemary McLeod.

Incredible planes you'll never fly on video

The Airbus Beluga, named for its similarity in shape with the beluga whale. Photo: Airbus

From the bizarre Beluga to the largest, heaviest aircraft to take off: These are cool aircraft.

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oddstuff

A 'crappy' tribute to Nick Smith

A mock-up of artist Sam Mahon's proposed sculpture of Nick Smith.

"There's nothing you could possibly do that would offend me," MP Nick Smith told artist Sam Mahon. Challenge accepted.

It's raining plant clumps

Gus Evans beside several fallen astelia, similar to one that nearly landed on him in Wi Parata Reserve, Waikanae.

Kapiti reserve closed after nurseryman has a close call with a falling lily.

Is this Australia's most ironic crime?

Police are hoping the CCTV images will help them find the offender.

He was after the CCTV camera outside a Perth business, but forgot it was probably filming him.

McDonald's playground gear for sale

The Hamburglar dual swing set looks a little creepy but seems to still be in working order.

It's the auction that promises to take Kiwi kids of the 80s on a trip down memory lane.

Parenting

Beckham's 'family goals' photo

Can you spot David?

We already knew that David is a devoted dad, but this new photo just sums up his utter devotion.

2017's top baby names?

Tatjana? Kyd? The top baby names predicted for 2017 may surprise you.

The predictions have been made - check out the top 20 picks for boys and girls.

Fifty Shades helped me conceive

How many babies is Fifty Shades responsible for?

Jamie Dornan reveals how the film helped one woman fall pregnant after years of struggling to conceive.

When mean girls strike...

There's nothing more stressful for a parent than a child that is being bullied at school.

Where on earth does a six-year-old learn to behave in that way, to be so cuttingly cruel?

kiwi traveller

World's best February destinations

Lanterns line the streets of Taipei, Taiwan.

If you're sick of battling tourists for a car park at the beach, escape to these countries.

Travel's biggest suckers: Men

Male travellers are very easy to take advantage of.

When you wonder, "should I go to drink chai with this friendly guy?" the answer is probably no.

When's best to visit Venice?

Winter is misty and moody and the sun, low in the sky, casts deep, dramatic shadow.

You might need a coat but you can avoid the crowds and experience Carnevale in winter.

Why I no longer stay in hotels

Forget the concierge and room service: There's a better way to experience a new destination.

Forget the concierge and room service: There is no better way than to live like a local.

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