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Key appearance 'shameless'

OPINION: Ex-PM pimping his way around Western Australia was embarrassing, writes Mark Reason.

Fires could reignite video

Trevor Andrew of the Ashburton Rural Fire Force digs for smouldering tree roots on the Port Hills during the ...

9:13 AM  Hotspots from "most dangerous blaze in 45 years" are still 300C as fog grounds Port Hills choppers.

'What has he been smoking?' video

Sweden mocks Trump's apparent fib linking migrants to attack that never happened.

'Highly offensive' conference joke

12 min ago  Sign language interpreter in Wellington made to repeatedly give translation for "blow job".

Woman found dead in bush

Three days after Kebai Liu disappeared from her Wellington home, her body has been found.

'Shoot them in the head'

3 min ago  "That's what you do in a war." AM Show's Mark Richardson takes hard line on meth cooks.

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Many to farewell hero pilot

Steve Askin was a highly qualified and respected pilot who loved flying and fighting fires.

13 min ago  Crowds expected at Wigram Airforce Base to farewell Steve Askin, killed fighting Port Hills fires.

Jackson vs election agency

OPINION: It's a voting crisis and Electoral Commission is to blame, Labour candidate Willie Jackson writes.

A teenager is dead after an SUV rolled near Blenheim.

Teen dead after car rolls

Eight people were in the car when it rolled on State Highway 1 near Blenheim, one has been killed.

Video

Oz lose on final ball - again

For the second time in as many days, Sri Lanka pull off stunning final-ball T20 victory over Australia.

world

Anxious trip into Trump's mind

In his weekly address, U.S. President Donald Trump says he is committed to "helping women in the workforce" and vows to ...

8:49 AM  The US President's unhinged behaviour ensures that his mental state is the stuff of debate.

Australia's war on feral cats

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

Kim Jong Nam was allegedly poisoned to death.

Death plot 'masterminds' fled

Four people suspected in Kim Jong Nam's murder left Malaysia the same day he died - but where did they go?

business

What's behind Cadbury's closure?

Dunedin's Cadbury factory is to be shut, joining others all across the developed world as Mondelez shifts production to ...

The food giant planning to shut the Cadbury Dunedin chocolate factory is on a $4 billion cost-cutting drive.

Buying new cars is for suckers

OPINION: When you drive off, the value plummets faster than a skydiving elephant.

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 $780 per night, six-bedroom "Bondi Beach luxury villa" was actually in Florida.

technology

You should be afraid of Facebook

Facebook actively created the silos by fine-tuning the algorithm that lies at its centre - the one that forms a user's ...

9:15 AM  Facebook has spawned anxieties and addictions that detracts from a user's life satisfaction.

Explaining the new iPhone screens

8:25 AM  Apple is rumoured to be changing the screen on its new phones which may increase prices.

Halo Wars 2

Review: Halo Wars 2 video

We put the real time strategy take on the Xbox's flagship franchise through its paces.

life & style

Eatery's reward for 'good' kids

The eatery offered parents with well-behaved kids a five per cent discount on their bill.

17 min ago  A restaurant owner fed-up with unruly children has come up with a creative idea to help curb bad behaviour.

At my place: Andy Ellis

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

Susan Dromgool, with daughter Zoe, 11.

Potting mix leads to coma

8:14 AM  She was just potting up succulents, but the homely task would nearly cost Susan Dromgool her life.

well & good

5 foods to help with menopause

Green tea has been shown to support cardiovascular health, help reduce the risk of certain cancers and assist with ...

8:02 AM  To support your body during menopause, nourish yourself with wholefoods and limit alcohol intake.

Attitudes to sugar must change

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

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

Get the body you always wanted

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

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

Ten of Boss' best

Bruce Springsteen is in the country for two concerts this week. But what songs, from his extensive back catalogue, will ...

9:17 AM  From Born to Run to The Ghost of Tom Joad - 10 Boss songs to keep Kiwis dancing into the dark.

Weta's early Oscar explained

Weta Digital's won an early Oscar for FACETS, but what the heck's it?

There are some people prepared to follow The Boss around the world to see as many of his concerts as possible.

Mega-fans travel world for Boss

8:23 AM  Meet the fans who will go anywhere to see their idol.

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

Not all Corollas are boring

Coolest Corolla ever? Certainly the least available. Toyota's hatch hit the WRC stage in 1997.

Want to get wild? Get a Corolla. No, really; look at these.

Jaguars on Boomrock video

8:57 AM  Jaguars prowl the Wellington coastline as they are put through their paces by customers new and old.

Mild-mannered Corolla on the outside, mild-mannered petrol-electric hybrid on the inside.

Corolla hybrid a struggle

You can have Prius power in your Corolla for an extra $3000. But the break-even point is a long way away.

stuff nation

Our beloved sweet boy, Kuj

Stuff Nation - http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/17478155/Pet-of-the-day-Our-beloved-sweet-boy-Kujet - Pet of the day - Kuj

Sadly we lost our boy, Kuj, to cancer last week, just a few weeks after his fourth birthday.

Chch suffering 'crisis fatigue'

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

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

Dyslexic learners let down?

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

sport

Maiden NZ hat-trick steals win video

Anna Peterson bowls right-arm off-break.

Not used by the skipper until the final over, Anna Peterson's first three balls would give NZ victory.

Wigan smash Cronulla Sharks

NRL reject scores hat-trick of tries as English outfit win world league club challenge with ease.

Black Caps paceman Trent Boult is a top Kiwi contender for the big time at the IPL auction.

IPL big time beckons for Kiwis

9:17 AM  Nervy day for Trent Boult, Corey Anderson, Colin de Grandhomme and co as player auction looms.

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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oddstuff

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

Pregnant after 452 needles

After 452 needles, two rounds of IVF and three failed transfers, the Walkers are welcoming twins.

US couple who are expecting twins shares a photo representing their arduous IVF journey.

'Risky' teething items 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."

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/

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.

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.

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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