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S Club singer rushed to hospital

90s singer was originally said to have food poisoning, but it was much worse.

Marae a sinking ship video

Te Tii Marae representatives used tarpaulins to shut media out from the powhiri for Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy.

4:41 PM  OPINION: Shutting the media out means shutting the nation out. So gone are the days of a warm Waitangi welcome.

Ute and boat recovered from lake

8 min ago  Man may have left handbrake off before ute rolled 11 metres underwater with boat.

Muslim ban blocked

Donald Trump's controversial travel ban against Muslim countries has been halted by a US judge.

Shot man 'lucky to be alive' video

4:49 PM  A man brandished a firearm at police in Christchurch and was shot in the face.

Body found in shallow grave

4:18 PM  Human remains found close to where a young US woman went missing four months ago.

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Peace after a senseless death video

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Di Coleman went through a restorative justice process after the death of her sister ...

Christine Fairweather's life was cut short by a stupid prank gone terribly wrong. Now her family can move on.

Mum 'let down' by doctors

She was dismissed a "hysterical, nagging mum", her lawyer says, and that led to her autistic daughter's murder.

The fire shot from a plane en route to Brisbane on Saturday morning.

Scrub fire in Waimakariri Gorge

4:50 PM  Smoke is billowing across a Canterbury valley as hot, windy conditions fan the flames.

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Ute and boat recovered from lake

Man may have left handbrake off before after ute was stranded upside down and 11 metres underwater.

world

Filmmaker vanishes during dive

Rob Stewart has been swimming with sharks since the age of 10.

4:02 PM  An environmentalist shooting a film about shark conservation has gone missing in US waters.

Alternative facts: The next level video

Key Donald Trump aide defends travel ban citing a massacre that never happened.

Three-year-old Sophia Acosta was pronounced brain dead on May 11, 2011, four days after she was taken to a hospital ...

Granny to killer: 'May you rot'

Sophia Acosta was tortured to death. Seven years later, her killer has been jailed.

business

Dam shares tipped at $5000

The dam project will need financial support from water users on the Waimea Plains.

It's "critical" Waimea Irrigators Ltd gets support for at least 3000 shares in the proposed dam.

Beware the echo chamber

OPINION: Donald Trump used the Twitter echo chamber to devastating effect.

Marie Fowler has seen her fair share of forgetful partners rush into the doors of Florist Ilene on Valentine's Day.

Flowers are for lovers

Men are pickier than women when it comes to selecting flowers for Valentine's Day.

technology

Online gambling goes Maori

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

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

Learning to read for the first time

The School For Grannies aims to empower elderly women and break taboos around widowhood.

4:44 PM  Ansuya Deshmukh, 90, has never known how to spell her own name. Now, she says, she can die happy.

Auf wiedersehen Ivanka video

US department store chain to drop Trump's clothing and accessories line due to poor sales.

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What do chefs feed their kids? video

There are wholefoods in the lunchboxes, but sweet treats too, as children get bored easily.

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

Decor DIY for the weekend gallery

Weekend DIY Projects

Easy projects inspired by the latest design trends.

Seamless indoor-outdoor flow

This redeveloped Auckland villa has nailed the concept of indoor-outdoor living

The latest decor trends, from Paris to Lyttleton.

Latest home trends gallery

We ask experts for their take on what will be on-trend for interiors this year.

food & wine

What do chefs feed their kids? video

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There are wholefoods in the lunchboxes, but sweet treats too, as children get bored easily.

The end of my vegan month

"It wasn't exactly what I dreamed of."

4 spices everyone should have

Best Waiheke Island eateries

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

Singer's breakthrough TV role

Mandy Moore's role as Rebecca Pearson in This Is Us earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

Former teen popstar Mandy Moore has hit it big on TV at last.

Dating advice from Taylor? video

Probably not the first person many would turn to, but it doesn't stop Camila Cabello.

Michael Buble and son Noah, who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Michael Buble's son 'recovering'

The singer's young son said to be on the mend following his treatment for liver cancer.

travel

Undiscovered China destinations

The Huangguoshu Waterfalls are the largest in Asia.

Forget the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, here are some truly stunning spots off the beaten path.

Tourists, stop, don't shoot

Cameras and tourists go hand in hand, but perhaps lay off the death memorials?

Depending on your thirst for adrenaline, there are options to get up close and personal with dangerous sharks, or gentle ...

Where to swim with sharks

Normal scuba diving too mundane? These are the best places to go if you want a real adrenaline fix.

motoring

Middleweight bikes muscle up

Ohlins rear shock, Pirelli Supercorsa tyres and Brembo's best brakes: RS the Street Triple most suited to track days.

Motorcycles with ''middle-sized'' engines are upsizing as makers get to grips with the new Euro 4 emission standard.

Peugeot 2008 aims high video

French maker hopes you will look up to its tiny wagon as an apres-off-roader.

Bit fussy, perhaps? Intricate new front bumper marks the facelift Lexus IS sedan.

Lexus IS keeps boxing on

Even as buyers move to SUVs, Lexus hopes there's potential for the IS to grow again.

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

Semifinal exit for Sevens Sisters

Portia Woodman and the New Zealand women's sevens team were upset in their semifinal against USA at the Sydney Sevens.

1 min ago  The New Zealand women have come up short in their bid for a second world series tournament victory in a row.

Aussie pro golfer arrested

3:46 PM  Steven Bowditch arrested for '"super extreme" drink-driving after first round of PGA Tour event in Phoenix, Arizona.

Martin Guptill won't be available for the Black Caps to meet Australia in Hamilton on Sunday.

Guptill ruled out of final ODI

Dean Brownlie will replace the star limited-overs opener in the Black Caps side to meet Australia in Hamilton.

good reads

Peace after a senseless death video

05012017 Photo: ROSS GIBLIN\Fairfax
Di Coleman went through a restorative justice process after the death of her sister ...

Christine Fairweather's life was cut short by a stupid prank gone terribly wrong. Now her family can move on.

Learning to read for the first time

The School For Grannies aims to empower elderly women and break taboos around widowhood.

Ansuya Deshmukh, 90, has never known how to spell her own name. Now, she says, she can die happy.

Garner: 6 ways to win an election

Where will this election be won and lost?

OPINION: The economy's doing okay; hence Labour's attack on Bill English as a ''follower'', not a leader.

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?

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Oreo + beer = genius or bizarre?

A new concoction by a US alcohol company will have drinkers licking every last drop.

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.

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.

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Readers' best travel photos video

A visit to 'Gardens by the Bay' light and sound show is a must for any trip to Singapore. Our family were so impressed ...

Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? 

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.

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