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Shock at Vickerman death

7:24 PM  Rugby world is "in shock" after former Wallabies star Dan Vickerman's dies aged 37.

'We've got this now' video

Digging out smouldering tree roots on the Port Hills during the Christchurch fires.

6:50 PM  Firefighters are confident that the Port Hills fire has been brought under control.

Woman's potting mix coma

She was just potting up succulents, but the homely task would nearly cost Susan Dromgool her life.

Live: Black Caps v Proteas

Black Caps look to turn up the pace as they enter their final five overs.

Shaken, now turned to ash video

6:32 PM  Alistair Edwards' belongings were insured. After the earthquakes, his 120-year-old Christchurch house was not.

Son's last moments 'haunt me'

6:26 PM  On a warm holiday weekend, Simon Prue sang to his friends. A week later, he was dead.

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Cleaning up in the Port Hills video

Cory Beynon with his son Levi, 11, residents of Hoon Hay Valley Rd in Christchurch, return to their home for a limited ...

7:22 PM  Out went the fresh food, rotten after days with no fridge or freezer. Then the smoke-contaminated packets in the pantry.

'See it on TV, not at Countdown'

Walking to the supermarket, he heard the car "rev real hard" before it pinned him against the glass window.

Heavy rain battered the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau over the weekend, resulting in severe flooding.

Rescued from bridge in flood

7:01 PM  Heavy rain in Kawerau over the weekend left a man clinging to a bridge in floodwaters, frantically phoning for help.

Video

Swimmer completes strait's 100th crossing

Near perfect conditions helped an American swimmer conquer the Cook Strait crossing for the 100th time.

world

Australia's war against feral cats

Like new Zealand, feral cats are considered the single biggest threat to native wildlife in Australia.

7:31 PM  The Australian govt aims to wipe out 2 million feral cats as native species are at risk of extinction.

Trump attacks 'dishonest' press

US president tells cheering crowds at Florida rally he's the victim of false reporting.

A bus torched in protests by Naga tribesmen demanding that state continue the tradition of letting men make all decisions.

A strike against women's rights

Violent protests erupt in the Indian state of Nagaland, as men fight for women to return to the kitchens.

business

Experts are people too

Shamubeel Eaqub says experts should reconnect with a wider society in the way they communicate.

OPINION: Except for a handful, most academics are invisible in public life, sidelined and ridiculed.

Brakes on house prices this year

Ratings agency Fitch warns that NZ is in for a sharp slowdown in house price growth.

Airbnb and its competitors aren't just giving you the chance to live like a local, anywhere in the world. They're also ...

Airbnb scams on the rise video

The six-bedroom "Bondi Beach luxury villa," listed at $780 a night for 12 people, was actually in Florida.

technology

Dumb phones: The good and bad

Perks of a dumb phone include a battery life of several days, a durable design, and almost no chance of getting your ...

Dumb phones may be poised to make a comeback, but why would you want one?

When Bluetooth goes bad

Were my devices turning against me? Was this how the Age of Man would end?

Cafe owner Galina Pokorny:
"Tourists - always electricity, electricity, electricity. Sorry but who is going to pay me ...

Cafe charges for phone charging

Tired of tourists powering up batteries for hours, Austrian cafe owner Galina Pokorny has introduced a fee.

life & style

Tiffany Trump's front-row snub video

Tiffany Trump was apparently snubbed by magazine editors at New York Fashion Week.

An unlikely celeb came to Trump's daughter's defence after mag editors wouldn't sit next to her at NY Fashion Week.

At my place: Andy Ellis

Take a look into the backyard of former All Black Andy Ellis.

Blake Lively

'I didn't wake up this way'

Blake Lively wants her daughters - and all little girls - to know the truth about beautiful celebs on the red carpet.

well & good

Get the body you always wanted

Be good to your body and your body will be good to you.

About 80 per cent or women actively dislike the body they've been given. Here's how to change that.

Indulge your 'inner weirdo' video

Laughing hysterically for no reason whatsoever in public may be considered completely bonkers.

Dr Tom Mulholland and the Healthy Families Far North kaiwhakahaere, Shirleyanne Brown at Waitangi 2017.

Attitudes to sugar must change

Times like this highlight why we need system and attitudinal change.

home & property

A light-filled urban home

The couple have lived in the area for 12 years but say it's their cat Izzy who rules the roost.

This K'Rd room is a retreat for the costume stylist and homeware store owner who live there.

How to BBQ all year round

Even when it's too cold to linger under the stars, it's still tempting to fire up the grill.

Kitchens are more likely to incorporate organic materials and dark elements, says designer Davinia Sutton.

Kitchen trends for 2017

Organic materials, handcrafted detailing and inbuilt pressure cookers are all in the mix.

food & wine

What's the best tomato relish?

Which tomato relish goes best on your grazing plate?

Which brand tastes most homemade? We put three of them to the test.

Not all processed foods are bad

It is how the foods are made that matters.

The flip side: Tarte Tatin

World olive oil shortage coming

nz farmer

Gun taken for farmer's safety

Farmers are battling with the emotional fallout from November's earthquake and rural support workers suggest they open ...

Police confiscate gun as fragile drought and quake-hit farmers hit breaking point.

War on rustlers to go high-tech

A new animal tracking system could be a valuable weapon in war on stock theft.

Billboard storm in a C-cup

Anti-farming slurs hurt

entertainment

Lisa Marie says she's broke

Lisa Marie Presley's ex-husband is requesting US$40,000 a month in spousal support.

Singer says she's deeply in debt after ex-husband requests $55k a month in spousal support.

Star Wars: More than 1 Jedi?

The Last Jedi posters in Spanish, French and German refer to Jedi in the plural sense - and fans are freaking out.

Wrinkle in Time cast in NZ

Stars' girls' night out in NZ video

6:54 PM  Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling hit the dancefloor in Wanaka.

travel

Coolest bus stop ever?

One of the artists at the refurnished Alphington bus stop.

The boring bus wait is a thing of the past at this "reclaimed" 1970s-themed bus stop in Melbourne.

Daredevil scolded in Dubai

Remember the Russian model seen dangling from a skyscraper in Dubai? Local police aren't happy with her.

Actor Ryan Gosling was born in London, Ontario.

What to know about Canadians

They don't like to be mistaken for Americans and they love ice-hockey.

motoring

Harley Road King rearmed

The 2017 Road King might look the same, but there are huge changes behind the traditional facade.

More polish hasn't affected the Road King's classic Harley-Davidson character.

SUV nearly squashes pair video

Even after being smashed through a fence and falling several metres the danger had not passed for this mum and child.

The 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast.

New Ferrari is 'Superfast'

Geneva debut for the most powerful and fastest Ferrari in the marque’s history.

stuff nation

Dyslexic learners let down?

''Dyslexia'' word with wooden letters on dark background - dyslexic - for Stuff Nation assignment

“NZ teachers are not trained to recognise the characteristics ... this should be compulsory."

Lake Pukaki

These photos are just the tip of a collection of images that makes me proud to live in New Zealand.

More FM DJs Simon Barnett (L) and co-host Gary McCormick

Chch suffering 'crisis fatigue'

"Like most people in Christchurch, we are now hypersensitive to disaster."

sport

Crouser trumps Walsh

Ryan Crouser winds up at the Big Shot in Christchurch.

7:29 PM  Not even a New Zealand residents record was enough for Tom Walsh to beat American Ryan Crouser.

Tuivasa-Sheck stars in trial video

6:03 PM  New captain leads from the front as the Warriors look good in their final NRL trial match.

Wellington Phoenix co-coach Des Buckingham looks dejected after a missed opportunity against Melbourne City on Saturday.

Nix crowds hit all-time low

A horrendous season has seen the Wellington Phoenix's average home attendances slip to 6310.

good reads

Push for California's exit video

Karen Sherman  of Yes California, leads a secessionist meeting in San Diego.

Huddled in a luxury apartment building, group plots to have California secede from the US.

Dinner date diplomacy

It's the annual trans-Tasman dinner date.  Prime Minister Bill English and wife Mary take a water taxi with Australian ...

Malcolm Turnbull and John Key got on like a house on fire. The Bill English relationship might need work.

Roe of Roe v Wade dies

Norma McCorvey was "Jane Roe" in the 1973 Supreme Court case of Roe vs. Wade that struck down many state laws that ...

Unwed, mired in addiction and poverty, and desperate for a way out of an unwanted pregnancy, she became Jane Roe.

Vow to reduce child abuse

Grainne Moss has had five months as chief executive-in-waiting for the Ministry for Vulnerable Children Oranga Tamariki, ...

The head of a new uber agency for vulnerable children says she can halt New Zealand's roll call of shame.

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Cruising the Waikato River

"There's plenty of room for activities," Tim Riddell says.

"There's plenty of room for activities."

Itching to get stitching

A continued workshop will be held at Katey Pittwood's family home, which was formerly a funeral home.

Did you know sewing was trendy?

Billboard storm in a C-cup

Designer Direct's infamous billboard has been sold. Designer Direct owner Michael Adams hands over to new owner Tim Harris.

Too saucy for some residents, a former councillor purchased the Bull's billboard.

Kazakh chef brings slice of home to Kiwi classic video

Chef Raha Assilbekov says he wants to give Kiwis a taste of Kazakhstan with BLD Cafe.

Forget mince and cheese - try a Kiwi-Kazakh chicken and potato pie in Glendene.

Parenting

'Risky' teething products on sale

Hyland's teething products sold in Australia have been investigated after baby deaths in America.

Some Australasia-based online pharmacies will ship them to New Zealand.

Divorced dad buys ex-wife gifts

Billy Flynn is "rising above" divorce to set a good example for his two young sons.

According to Billy Flynn, the world needs "good men", so he's setting a good example to his two sons.

Cancer survivor shamed in class

A teacher shamed a five-year-old cancer survivor, when she saw the young girl pulling at her hair.

Teacher told the five-year-old American school girl, "You can’t be pretty if you’re bald."

Good news for older mums

Mums are increasingly having their first child at an older age than they did in the past.

New research shows there are now some advantages to having kids later in life.

kiwi traveller

Africa: Wildlife and brilliant beaches

Go in search of the Big Five in Tanzania's best wildlife areas.

I want to go to Africa to do a safari and hit the beaches. Got a travel question? We can help/

Amsterdam: A bloomin' good time

A gardener cleans a tulips field at the Keukenhof park, also known as the Garden of Europe, in Lisse.

Charming architecture, clogs, windmills, bikes, and an eclectic atmosphere.

Embracing the spirit of adventure

Robyn moved to New Zealand for a change of lifestyle.

Robyn Tisdell swapped Essex and Brighton in England for a healthy new lifestyle in Auckland.

Kepler Track is NZ's greatest walk

The Kepler Track is 60km.

So pure and Jurassic, it almost transports you back to when New Zealand was still a land of birds.

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