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Wellington's bummer summer

You can't beat it on a good day, but the capital hasn't been this starved of sun in 30 years.

Terror at the Louvre

French police secure the site near the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France, February 3, 2017 after a French soldier shot and ...

11:40 PM  French police believe Louvre attacker wanted to carry out a terrorist attack before soldier opened fire.

Future 'snatched away'

What began as a skin blemish will end in agony for a Manawatu couple.

A book, then a murder

Donella Knox spoke of the struggles with her daughter, who, three days later, she killed.

Don't drink the water in Levin

Levin residents told to boil water for brushing teeth, drinking, and making ice following heavy rain.

Pre-schoolers left on bus for hours

Trapped for the day and sitting in his own urine, a young Australian boy is traumatised.

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national

Water failure 'not ideal'

Hamilton City Council staffers making repairs o the water mains were faced with an unexpected failure in a critical valve.

Water restrictions are back on after another problem with a bulk water main.

Making the jump to high school

Thousands of young teens made what can be a challenging leap to high school this week.

Police and bystanders rush to help after a balcony collapsed at a surprise Six60 concert in Dunedin.

Balcony collapse failures revealed video

Multiple failures in the lead-up to a poorly planned Six60 gig in Dunedin contributed to balcony's collapse, report finds.

Video

Trump ban leaves NZ-based Iranian 'heartbroken'

Reza Jarvandi's reunion in the US with his mother and siblings has been planned for a year. But he can't go.

world

Guard killed after prison uprising

Inmates lying face-down after a tactical team ended 24-hour hostage standoff.

Dissatisfaction over rehabilitation programmes and the Trump presidency sparks riot at US jail.

Trump's granddaughter charms

Arabella Kushner's sweet singing of a Chinese New Year greeting has made her a star on social media.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has had enough of demands by the New People's Army.

Duterte calls off ceasefire

​The Philippine government is preparing to wage war on communist rebels.

business

IRD 'reasonable' on tax deadline

02042014/  Martin de Ruyter/ The Nelson Mail

Signs marking the now empty sixth floor of Civic House formerly the floor ...

No plans to extend the February 7 due date, as IRD goes offline for 5 days for an upgrade.

Nurofen makers to pay $1m+

Reckitt Benckiser says it never meant to mislead consumers.

New Plymouth ABB factory is closing down, with 59 staff losing their jobs.

Factory closure sees 59 jobs lost

Despite a major extension in 2012, ABB's New Plymouth factory will close on April 28.

technology

Online gambling goes Maori

Hapai Te Hauora is criticising Czech game developer Endorphina for using Maori imagery without acknowledging Maori as ...

12:18 AM  Online gambling in the Czech Republic has a familiar face: a Maori face. 

Snapchat not disappearing video

From "sexting app" to possible $4.1 billion float on the US share market - the social network comes of age.

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

Facebook VR used stolen tech

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

life & style

The end of my vegan month

This is the first steak I've had in over a month - I clearly wasn't over the moon.

After being vegan for a month, what does steak taste like?

Why all-girl schools are great

Undecided over whether to put your daughter in a co-ed school? Don't.

This meeting was a dream come true for Bryan Ray.

Spears fan becomes Britney video

With $110,000 worth of surgeries under his belt, Bryan Ray has spent the past 14 years turning into his idol.

well & good

The exercise you're missing out on

Nathan Helberg does the "crawl".

Crawling isn't just for babies - and has a ton of health benefits.

Smartphones making us dumb

OPINION: Waiting for a zombie apocalypse? It's already upon us.

Substances with links to health problems have been found in wrappers and containers, where they can leach into food.

'Another reason' to avoid fast food

Substances with links to health problems have been found in wrappers and containers, where they can leach into food.

home & property

5 decor stores we miss gallery

Navel-gazing the internet at Anthropologie, if only we had one here.

How many hours have you spent wishing this bunch were in business here?

Living big in a small space

Want to create sense of space where there isn't one? Here's how you can.

The property definitely has room for drawbridges.

Manor for sale, moat included

Want to feel like royalty? A manor in the English countryside is for sale, with the ultimate security system.

food & wine

4 spices everyone should have

Spices don't just add flavour - they can also help your health.

They're not just flavour enhancers - these spices are nutritional powerhouses.

Best Waiheke Island eateries

Summer is undoubtedly the perfect time for a rendezvous on romantic Waiheke Island.

Recipe: Herb-crusted salmon video

Review: She Universe Cafe

nz farmer

Drought declared in Northland

Farmer Roger Hutchings inspects soil on his Okaihau farm with the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.

Dairy production has been hard hit, with collection down 23 per cent on last season.

Ferry levy to sting farmers

A ferry levy for commercial vehicles is likely to put extra costs on farmers.

Record for Southland stag

Ewe beauty! Oz wool hits high

entertainment

S Club 3 out of 90s concert

S Club 3's Jo O'Meara (front, third from left) has been hit by severe food-poisoning and will no longer perform in the ...

Due to an unforeseen illness, S Club 3 will no longer be performing tonight at the 90s spectacular.

Travis Scott falls down hole

Drake offering refunds to fans, after support act Travis Scott fell down a hole on stage.

Lady Gaga wants her Superbowl halftime performance to include everyone.

Gaga's Super Bowl show video

Singer's halftime show will celebrate "inclusion" and will be "for everyone".

travel

Why insurance is so important

Sick overseas? Travel insurance will cover the cost of that.

When little Nancy was struck down with a bug, there was one saving grace: Travel insurance.

Pacific paradise on the doorstep

In just over three hours, you can be diving in amazing coral reef and enjoying pure island time.

Miniatur Wunderland says its representing the state of society with a wall around its US display.

What US wall would look like

Complete with barbed wire, a wall has appeared around the US - at a popular miniature world attraction.

motoring

Gran's car loudest in country video

Taupo's insane car audio and security director, Jody Green has done something special with his grandmother's old car - ...

Jody Green installed the loudest car stereo system in NZ into his grandmother's little Honda.

NZ new-car sales on 2017 flyer

January's new vehicle sales produce a massive jump on the same month in 2016.

The scary moment a truck almost topples over on the motorway in the UK.

Roundabouts trip up truckies video

It seems roundabouts can be tricky places if you are a truck driver in the UK.

stuff nation

Is yoga right for you?

MEGAN SETY

Yoga can be good for recovery, but it's not always OK.

Life with Miss Cora-Madison

Cora-Madison came into my life 3 years ago, and she changed my world from the start!

Why I love New Zealand. Right now I'm counting the days to the start of another season down under.

NZ:  the ultimate destination

Why I love New Zealand. Right now I'm counting the days to the start of another season down under.

sport

NZ gets travelling Aussie circus

The touring Australian team is akin to a travelling circus, Malcolm Knox says.

OPINION: Australia played 36 ODIs to NZ's 18 last year. No wonder they're going through the motions.

Five-in-a-row for Webster video

NZ track cycling star Sam Webster beats team-mate Ethan Mitchell to win national sprint title.

Jimmy Neesham has shown enough with the bat in recent times to warrant selection.

Jimmy, you have to bowl

Black Caps coach tells Jimmy Neesham he's not a specialist batsman at international level.

good reads

Leaky White House syndrome video

So it's uniquely possible that these leaks are aimed at reining him in, showing him that when he acts like this with, ...

COMMENT: The leaks cast the president as a child. But why all the leaking so soon?

The dilemma for Ralph Lauren video

The dilemma for the company is how to update its style without losing the spirit that made Ralph Lauren successful in ...

As you know in fashion one day you're in, the next you're out - clothing empire hits choppy waters.

'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.

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oddstuff

Proof of summers past

The 1958 Bathing Beauty contest in Paraparaumu attracted 30 entrants and was won by MIss Doreen Melville of Tawa Flat. .

Old Porirua newspapers have proof that the city did once experience a summer...

Fowl kind of match making

Daphne, the friendly paradise shelduck is looking for a home, and a mate to share it with.

She's cute, friendly, endemic to New Zealand and looking for a mate to settle down with.

A 'crappy' tribute to Nick Smith video

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

"There's nothing you could possibly do that would offend me," the government minister told artist Sam Mahon. Challenge accepted.

Python stuck in woman's ear

Ashley's pet python Bart got stuck in her ear piercing hole.

She embraced her pet python for a cuddle and ended up in the emergency room - but not for the reason you think.

Parenting

Party no-show? Pay up

Birthday parties for children are stressful. Would this mum's solution work?

One mother is floating a unique idea to cover the cost of children's parties. But would it work?

Mum: 'I have a favourite child'

Is it okay for a parent to have a favourite?

"I'm aware that this manifests itself in how I treat them although I try really really hard not to let it."

Fowl opens door to autism

Poultry provided one family the gateway they needed to understanding their autistic son.

An American couple finally forged a relationship with their autistic son, thanks to a tiny chick.

True terror of raising daughters

The scary thing about that study isn't the fear that I might be passing down sexist prejudices: it's that I might be ...

OPINION: Can we as parents impact how our daughters see themselves? Perhaps not.

kiwi traveller

Why air travel is better than ever video

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

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

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.

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