Baby's arrived, we can't pay rent
3 min ago "We both work really hard. We knew having a baby was going to cost money." But not like this.
Explosion on ship
14 min ago Explosion heard on ship at Port Chalmers near Dunedin thought to be gas cannister.
Girl, 6, hit by truck
12 min ago Girl hurt after going "completely underneath truck from one end to another."
Jail vans 'inhumane'
5:29 PM "No water, no seatbelts, no windows. It's a dog box": He's off to jail, but says he shouldn't be treated like cattle.
Gambling behind $55k fraud
6:08 PM Union workers paid $1 a week into fund. For 7 years, it was being drained by the treasurer.
'I'm not ready to be the eldest'
6:15 PM Our sister died. I'm the oldest sister now and I'm terrible at it, even after 10 years.
Council forces bankruptcy
11 min ago A West Coast couple have been given two weeks to pay back nearly $90,000 they owe to their local council.
Give-way confusion injures
Chinese tourist failed to see oncoming traffic, leaving motorcyclists with serious injuries on a Waikato highway.
Murderer admits prison rampage
5:14 PM He caused $6k worth of damage while serving a life sentence for murdering his step-sister in brutal knife and sex attack.
Snake swallows tennis ball
A hungry snake in Australia had a close brush with death after an unwise choice of lunch.
Snake swallows tennis ball
19 min ago A hungry snake in Australia had a close brush with death after an unwise choice of lunch.
Potus' words 'demoralising'
US President Donald Trump's own nominee for the highest court has hit back at his attacks on the judiciary.
'Voice of devil made me quit'
When ex-drug addict Jonathan Clark heard voices in his head, he knew it was time to break free.
Trump card for Dotcom?
Kim Dotcom questions US appetite for extradition fight after Donald Trump win.
Poorest hit hardest by inflation
Cost of living for poor rises double the rate it did for the rich.
Canadians buy troubled Tower
Insurance expert says deal should be good for earthquake claimants.
Do smartwatches have a future?
Samsung's third generation smartwatch has arrived in NZ but the gadgets are still struggling to thrive.
Fire at Samsung battery factory
A fire broke out at a Samsung SDI factory when faulty, discarded batteries ignited.
Gamer banned for 1000 years
An online tournament service banned a user for "malicious activity" toward a 15-year-old girl.
Kiwi looking for Mrs Right
Cupid, draw back your bow - local farmer Philip Worth is hoping to find a date for Valentine's Day.
'Am I taking advantage of him?'
I'm 38, he's 29 - and we are really quite different in how we see the world.
Mum on shower sex post-kids
3 min ago One woman's hilarious account of trying to squeeze in shower sexy-time is oh-so relatable.
Why do I get indigestion?
"I've lost count of how many times I have heard 'It's only a touch of indigestion'."
Why we put off seeing a doctor
It seems the fear of getting bad news outweighs the prospect of early intervention for many.
Write an essay, win a house
Having a way with words is definitely a novel way to enter the property market.
Designing outside the square
Bucking the establishment - the architect door knocked every house in the street to get approval for this Arrowtown beauty.
Quirky restored villa for sale
5:47 PM Victorian villa on the edge of Wellington is likely to fetch more than $1m.
Noodle Market opener a hit
Christchurch Night Noodle Markets deemed a success after delay caused by a suspected gas leak.
Farmers on a knife-edge
Some farmers struggle as parched North Canterbury heads for a 4th year of drought, while others reap the rewards.
The stuff cheese is made of
Tucked away in a small Taranaki town, you might call this the world centre of fast food cheese.
Sydney Housewives don't hold back
5:51 PM "Fame went to their heads" say Sydney's Real Housewives of their Auckland counterparts
Clarkson's cancer diagnosis
Doctors mixed up her results. Finding out was the worst/greatest day of her life.
Why some heard GnR for free
We found out why you could hear Guns N' Roses so well all over Auckland. It's all about the weather.
The World not enough for Nelson
A 40,000 ton floating apartment is one of many cruise ships to drop anchor in the city, but they want more
Insane waterfall cliff diving
Tourists who go off Bali's beaten track will find rock pools and impressive cascades among the jungle.
Over-the-top luxury hotels
Monograms on pillows, an iPad-based "fireworks menu."... how much is too much?
Giving Yugo a fair go
Kiwi teen restoring much-ridiculed Eastern European classic car before getting a driving licence.
Tesla gets more ludicrous
Tesla's Model S P100D electric can now accelerate quicker than any other street-legal car.
An unusual looking Ferrari
You could be forgiven for not recognising this sports car as a classic Ferrari.
Kiwis 'oblivious' to our own history
6:15 PM All of New Zealand history - not just the palatable aspects - needs to be afforded the same respect.
'Dunedin should host the Sevens'
Bring the Sevens to Dunedin to rejuvenate support and to get guaranteed conditions for fast rugby.
Kiwi kids without toilet access
If NZ businesses are not letting disabled children use their toilets, then we've got bigger problems than we think.
Who did Spieth call 'scum'?
6:15 PM The two-time Major winner doesn't appreciate one particular group of people.
Heat causes A-League shuffle
4:45 PM Game between Newcastle and Victory on Saturday moved due to expected high temps.
Gibbins targeted by Glasgow
4:59 PM Scottish club linked with Hurricanes and Manawatu flanker Callum Gibbins.
Where's the space for Labour women?
Andrew Little says he supports a gender-balanced caucus, while shoulder-tapping two more men, writes Vernon Small.
Embarrassment of riches
They might be good at making money but rich people aren't good at politics, writes Rosemary McLeod.
Darkest hours streamed live
Live from a bathroom, a deeply painful and personal moment plays out publicly.
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Don't get time to catch up on all things home during the week? We have the answer.
Duck, olives condoms: Our quake haul
From fancy foods to vegan condoms, this community kitchen has been boosted by donation from trapped KiwiRail train.
No room to swing a kitten
SPCA Southland is turning away kittens with shelters reaching kitty capacity.
Two-headed calves stuffed
"You get a lot of other ones with like six legs or their stomachs hanging on the outside but it's not really worth mounting those."
Mum on shower sex post-kids
One woman's hilarious account of trying to squeeze in shower sexy-time is oh-so relatable.
Madonna adopts twin girls
The pop legend says she is "overjoyed" to welcome twin sisters from Malawi to her brood.
'I haven't lost any baby weight'
Pink gets real about her post-baby body - and her fans love her for it.
Mum asked for replacement gift
When she brought a present to the party, one mum was wasn't prepared for the response she received.
Computer hack when booking flights
Cookies might be a nice in-flight snack but make sure you delete them before searching for holidays.
Kiwi Life: A great place to raise a family
Louisa Gaimster loves that NZ allows you to reinvent yourself, or realise your aspirations.
Canada's northern national parks
Banff and Jasper national parks are standouts in a country renowned for its stunning scenery.