Farmer 'shocked' by ad reaction
Geoff Wallace knew he'd been frank in job ad - but had good reason not to want sloppy staff.
Oscars culprit found
2:42 AM How did the wrong film "win" the Best Picture award? It turns out the Oscars' accountants were to blame.
Foran to ditch Warriors?
17 min ago He hasn't yet played for his new NRL team, but Kieran Foran is eyeing a return to Oz.
NZ in child sex abuse spotlight
2:25 AM Brits abused in former colonies as kids begin giving evidence at long-awaited UK inquiry.
Punched in the throat
She tried to grab her hat back after Christchurch music festival. Now, she's fighting for her life.
Would you swim here?
Environment Minister said it'd be impossible for this lagoon to be safe for swimming, but new standards say otherwise.
Crash scene 'horrific', says witness
A Redwood Valley woman was left shaking after visiting the scene of a crash that killed two people near Nelson.
Pedestrian dies after hit by car
An elderly pedestrian has died in Dunedin Hospital after being hit by a car.
Chinese tourist missing
A Chinese tourist who arrived in Auckland last Wednesday has not been seen since.
Oscars fiasco explained
How was La La Land announced Best Picture winner instead of Moonlight? Accountants were to blame.
Terror within church walls
Former worshippers detail years of abuse at US church, where "sinners", including children, were bashed.
Sibling dispute turns deadly
An Australian man who stabbed his brother during a feud cradled him as he bled to death.
Oz toddler stomped to death
Fed-up after tripping over his ex's daughter, 100kg Harley Woodford stepped on the girl's stomach.
Boss's affair costs him $587K
Insurance giant's boss didn't disclose a romantic relationship with his executive assistant.
What deserves $5.6m per year?
OPINION: Australia Post CEO's big idea was parcels being more important.
Flashy agents a turn-off
Showy real estate agents put people off, but one claims he needs his Aston Martin.
New Nokia not quite so dumb
The new-old dumbphone with Snake and a 30-day battery has a catch for Kiwis.
Samsung teases Galaxy S8
The company's next flagship phone is due to be released late next month in New York.
New glasses help blind see
The headsets from eSight transmit images from a forward-facing camera to small internal screens.
Wrong to teach kids to fear men
COMMENT: Our children need to know the world can be dangerous. And they need to know how to protect themselves.
Oscars: Live from LA
Faye Dunaway called it for La La Land... but she was looking at the wrong envelope.
Rape prevention tips on point
Someone's put a spin on rape prevention tips. And they're very good.
What’s in your herbal medicine?
Natural medicines do not face the same regulatory scrutiny as pharmaceuticals - are they really that effective?
Lipstick glue for period outrage
Ladies, this is the bizarre period product you've been waiting for.
Exercise may lower men's libido
Exercise is meant to make us hot-blooded, but too much of it can sap our sex drive, a new study has found.
Feature walls of Instagram
Make your feature wall the centre of attention no matter which room it is in.
Hilfiger's beach pad for sale
Take a look inside Tommy Hilfiger's 1960's disco-inspired mansion.
Pineapple on pizza
Pineapple on pizza was created in Canada, the country's prime minister says.
Farmers credit environment
Jared and Sue Watson are the supreme winners of the Bay of Plenty Farm Environment Awards.
I am a (farmer) robot
Artificial intelligence is already at work on farms and will only increase.
'A little awkward' for Moonlight
Actress Naomie Harris says she won't be forgetting the Oscars' Best Picture gaffe in a hurry.
Double Oscars win for Kiwis
Weta Digital and editor John Gilbert both win at the Academy Awards.
MAFS: Who upset Susan?
Somebody made Susan upset and I am not happy about it.
Brazil's biggest street party
Forget the recession, police strikes and corruption scandals: it's Carnival time and everyone is partying.
6 incredible wildlife experiences
Cruise among hippos in South Africa, ride horseback in Kenya and dive with sharks in Fiji.
Shop where people go to sleep
The Chinese like to try before they buy, apparently, and hotels have caught on to this craze.
Discovery no longer Marmite car
The new Discovery is designed to be less polarising and a lot more luxurious. We drive it.
General jumps, crash lands
Spectacular stunt was a nod to the Dukes of Hazzard TV series but the landing was like a roller coaster derailing.
Quick car sale profit eyed
Porsche ''disappointed'' as owner lists rare and new $400,000 model for over $1m.
Are we too hard on sports stars?
Lewd photos, drink driving, and sex Snapchats: do we expect too much of professional athletes?
Give me a reason to vote
No one has given me hope their leadership would make the changes that are so desperately needed.
Spud the socialite
Wire-haired jack russell Spud once shied away from affection. Now, he can't get enough.
Kuggeleijn could be Black Cap
Nothing preventing acquitted fast bowler from being selected for national team, NZ Cricket says.
Read's mystery replacement
Crusaders followers flummoxed as man not in the official squad scores a try.
ABs like Italy's 'underarm'
Wayne Smith applauds "brave" Italian tactic but says it could be snuffed out if teams are prepared.
Labour's future has one name
OPINION: If Andrew Little doesn't promote Jacinda Arden to deputy-leader, then he's a fool, writes Chris Trotter.
Would you swim a 'Smithable' river?
OPINION: Baby boomers like me remember clean rivers - and we vote. Dave Armstrong writes.
Spare us festival of the super-fit
OPINION: Are the rest of us sloths supposed to look on admiringly at these narcissists, asks Jane Bowron.
Transgender issue hits the mat
How a transgender teenage wrestler's win divided both a sport and a country.
Stuff's new Home newsletter
Don't get time to catch up on all things home during the week? We have the answer.
The 'modern day treasure hunt'
If you come across a painted rock hidden around Timaru, it's likely you've stumbled upon an international craze.
Car fire tourists reassure mum
When a space-saver tyre caught fire, sending the whole car up, these tourists sent a message home.
Ikea shop where people go to sleep
The Chinese like to try before they buy, apparently, and hotels have caught on to this craze.
Burnout burns down house
A father let his drunk son do a burnout with his car in the basement. Within minutes, their house was in flames.
Parents ban male babysitters
OPINION: My husband and I made a rule: no man would ever babysit our children.
Do mums prefer sleep or sex?
A survey of behaviour in the bedroom reveals what mothers prefer between the sheets.
Ordinary day with autistic son
Mum sometimes cries and wonders "why me?". But then her autistic son Jesse brings a flower and says, "mum, love".
Motherhood isn't worth fuss?
OPINION: Yes it is. Motherhood may be a common experience, but that doesn't make it any less extraordinary.
How to maximise your annual leave
With Easter and Anzac Day falling so close together, Kiwis can have 12 days off for just five days.
5 days in San Francisco
Apart from the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, is there anything else to do?
Expat tales: Austin power
Aucklander Helen Bailey loves the tacos and outdoor activities in Austin, Texas.