Chopper crash kills 'true Coaster'

2:08 PM  He took no nonsense and gave no quarter. Noel "Grumbles" Wilson was a man among men.

Tsunami peaked at 7m

Tsunami damage to the Little Pigeon Bay cottage.

At its peak, the Kaikoura Earthquake tsunami pushed more than 250 metres inland, and was up to 7m high.

Her life used by a catfish

A woman obsessed with Makaia Carr's life wore it like a costume - enchanting a man from afar.

Cigarette delivery for 'love'

A company is delivering disabled people cigarettes as a show of "love towards them".

Rent hikes hit dad hard

1:29 PM  Paul Suhr's rent was $150 a week. He's being evicted - and can find nothing under $250.

Live: Black Caps v Proteas

10 min ago  Colin de Grandhomme smacks his way to a maiden test fifty as NZ lead ticks over 150.

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School for the future

Patea Area School has doubled in size thanks to a new modern innovative curriculum change. The changes are enjoyed by: ...

1:55 PM  "We don't have bells or set time tables, and kids can choose whatever pathway they want, around where they want to go..."

'She stood no chance'

1:21 PM  Jamie Te Hiko brutally beat his partner before stripping her naked and lifting her into bed, where she died.

Fire crews working at the scene at Little Beer Quarter.

Fire at Little Beer Quarter video

2:03 PM  The beer bar on Wellington's Edward St has been damaged by fire.

Video

Stoke School nurturing newbies

New classrooms for new classes at Stoke School as new entrants ease into academic life.

world

Live: Cyclone Debbie

The sheer scale of the storm is enormous.

2:29 PM  Buildings damaged and yachts ripped from moorings as wind gusts as strong as 263kmh lash Australia's east.

Trump: Working or golfing?

Fox News said he was "working at the White House". Turns out that wasn't entirely true.

The front page.

Daily Mail's 'leg-xit' blunder

1:38 PM  British tabloid under fire for a front page which emphasised the legs of female politicians over substantive news.

business

Careful what you call it

American parmesan cheese has been found to contain wood pulp.

2:04 PM  What's in a name? In the case of these products, a marketing minefield.

'Fearless Girl' holds firm video

The statue of a young girl staring down Wall St's charging bull can stay, but the bull's artist wants her gone.

Kim Dotcom unjustifiably dismissed three staff, the Employment Relations Authority has found.

Dotcom to pay $33k to ex-staff

Internet mogul found to have unjustifiably dismissed his butler and personal assistant.

technology

Samsung must get S8 right

Samsung may promote the new Galaxy S8 as a remote control for your household.

The launch of the new device this week must be perfectly executed, analysts say.

Review: Mass Effect: Andromeda

There is fun to be had in BioWare’s latest sci-fi action RPG, but you’ll have to search the stars for it.

Brothers George, Basil and Gus Harris examine prop tricorders from the Star Trek series; the Harris siblings named their ...

Star Trek gizmo comes to life

An emergency room doctor and his three siblings have helped create a tricorder.

life & style

Isla Fisher laughs off wedgie video

Isla Fisher

1:40 PM  The actress had some adjusting to do at Elton John's 70th birthday bash. Unfortunately, it was caught on camera.

Real reason I shave my legs

1:55 PM  How do I explain to my 7-year-old that the pinnacle of female beauty is to look like a pre-pubescent girl?

Orange is The New Black's Samira Wiley has gotten married and her dress is utterly gorgeous.

OITNB actress' wedding dress

1:43 PM  Orange is The New Black's Samira Wiley has gotten married and her dress is utterly gorgeous.

well & good

Fish oil no brain boost for babies

Fish oil supplements are not the same as eating whole fish, dietitian Melanie McGrice advises.

Pregnant women taking omega-3 supplements to give their babies a brain boost may be wasting their time.

Salt to blame for night loo visits

Reducing your salt intake can significantly reduce the need to wee in the night, scientists reveal.

Dr Libby is a nutritional biochemist.

4 common health mistakes

No.1 mistake? Thinking you can burn off poor food choices.

home & property

Love decluttering, minimalism?

Storage goes a long way to keeping a home clutter free.

If your answer is yes then you’re probably loaded and flaunting it.

Investor flips Trump's home gallery

The Trump name meant money, money, money for this canny property investor.

Point Chev house by Guy Tarrant .

Home of the Year finalists gallery

Which will win? Check out the finalists in the HOME 'Home of the Year' awards and tell us your preference.

food & wine

Discount to phone-free families

Families who spend their entire time at this eatery without checking their phones get 10 per cent off.

1:39 PM  Families who spend their entire time at this eatery without checking their phones get 10 per cent off.

DIY preserve: Sweet chilli sauce

1:37 PM  This sweet sauce makes a few chillies go a long way, and the glowing red jars are very pretty presents.

Original Shapes coming back

$34 for a bottle of beer?

nz farmer

The risks of a Roundup ban

20012016 Newsphoto. SIMONMAUDE/FAIRFAX NZ. Weeds, weed, spraying, protective gloves, protective suit, glyphosate, ...

OPINION: It's potentially more harmful for the environment to remove glyphosate than to keep using it.

Cow collar eliminates fences

A degree, rocket building, creating an agri-tech company, raising $700,000 - all in a year's work for a 22-year-old.

Farmers cut palm kernel use

He's 25 and owns a dairy farm

entertainment

Take That, Rebel Alliance

Star Wars star? Gary Barlow.

1:40 PM  Crooner Gary Barlow is the latest unlikely casting in Star Wars. But he isn't a stormtrooper.

Six films set in 2017

1:18 PM  Thirty years of films that tried to warn us what this year would be like. 

Shock value is big value in Reality TV world.

The outer limits of reality TV

2:12 PM  Contestants dumped in the wilderness or chased by wolves. Where does reality TV find its limits?

travel

Te Araroa: The path more trodden

So many people are walking the length of the country that DOC may soon charge trampers.

7 min ago  So many people are walking the length of the country that DOC may soon charge trampers.

10 places to celebrate Easter

1:44 PM  Yes it's religious but it's also about tulips, chocolate eggs and spectacular celebrations.

Taking your laptop out of your bag is a tedious but stringent security check that keeps us safe.

Why airports X-ray your laptop

2:39 PM  Taking your computer out of your bag is a tedious but stringent security check that keeps us safe.

motoring

NZ roads set for self-driving tests

This isn't actual test E-class. But the camo-decals did get people's attention during Aussie GP display in Melbourne.

1:22 PM  Hi-tech Mercedes-Benz test vehicle will visit New Zealand this year

Hypercar beyond perfection video

The Bugatti Chiron redefines what a car can be, pushing the boundaries on speed and luxury.

The five fast ambulances added to the Dubai emergency response group.

World's fastest ambulance fleet

2:40 PM  Dubai can now boast the fastest ambulances to sit alongside the world's fastest police car.

stuff nation

Facebook: Reality or fantasy

Couple in Rome.

1:20 PM  Why do we feel the need to sugarcoat our lives for the benefit of our online "friends"?

London, I love you

In the wake of the Westminster attack, three Kiwis explain what the British capital means to them.

Vaping

Vaping saved my life

I regained my fitness, my looks and my sense of taste - all because of an electronic cigarette.

sport

Impossible done, now a miracle

Australia captain Steve Smith was out for 17 in the second innings.

1:11 PM  OPINION: It's all been downhill for Australia in India since stealing victory in the first test. Surely hope is lost.

Reason: Scrummage homage

OPINION: If you don't love the scrummage, then you don't love rugby.

Dave Rennie backs the Chiefs to avoid complacency this week.

Chiefs 'embarrassed' in review

2:10 PM  Blushes in the Chiefs camp as pictures do the talking in review of their sloppy win against the Rebels.

good reads

Reason: Homage to the scrummage

Codie Taylor told the referee "we're here to scrum".

OPINION: If you don't love the scrummage, then you don't love rugby.

The perils of blowback

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Book launch Unity bookshop Wellington
Nicky Hager & Jon Stephenson Hit & ...

OPINION: Hit & Run shows the dangers of when policy-makers begin to confuse tactical weaponry with viable strategy.

Endo: 'Like being stabbed' video

Myken Stewart of NZ Fashion Week talks about her endometriosis.

"It's just this silent thing, the pain, it takes me into another headspace."

Obama's post-presidency like no other

Former US President Barack Obama with wife Michelle.

So far, he's trying to approach his post-presidency in the same way as his cocktail-hosting duties.

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oddstuff

'Just a couple of westies in a workshop' video

Sam Moore, 29, and his father Graham believe "you can't put a price on quality".

Once they have the measurements, a Fenmore saddle can take around 40-hours to complete and costs from $5000.

Motorist's surname 'offensive' video

The number plate was used by three generations of Grabhers.

Lorne Grabher was proud of his unique last name. But Canadian authorities were not so impressed.

Grumpy royal guard loses it video

A man's humble repertoire of dad dance moves was not appreciated by a royal soldier.

Man who shared a repertoire of dad dance moves cops an earful from an unimpressed royal soldier.

A purpose for plastic

Steve Bates from Egmont Village has created a tool that cuts plastic bottles to make string, which he will use on a ...

This innovative little gadget slices plastic bottles for use on green houses.

Parenting

Kiwi couple with 150 foster kids

Lauren and Dennis Rei have received the 2017 Excellence in Foster Care award.

They're "Nan and Koro" to more than 150 children. And now Lauren and Dennis Rei are being recognised for their great work.

Adele: My son loves to swear

Adele's son calls her a "bloody bumhead".

Adele's son appears to be following in his mum's footsteps - only we're not talking about his singing talents.

Angelina Jolie fires brother

Angelina has "quietly dismissed" James from his role as head nanny, after she realised the job was taking a heavy toll ...

James Haven has reportedly been "quietly dismissed" by his sister from his job as head nanny to her brood.

Beauty of being an 'OK' parent

You don't have to be a perfect parent.

You don't have to be perfect - and neither do your kids. But these 5 simple tips will make a big difference.

kiwi traveller

Why airplane windows are round video

Engineers in the aviation industry discovered that the shape of the aircraft windows were to blame for fatal accidents.

There is a (slightly alarming) reason why aircraft windows are oval rather than square.

Where pilots sleep on long flights

Here's where they get to rest on the Boeing 777.

Passengers and flight attendants aren't the only ones who need sleep.

Kiwis' year in the South of France

Phil and Carmen enjoy treks through the mountains near Perpignan.

Phil Mitchell and his family, from Eastbourne, are on a year's sojourn in the South of France.

Secret Edinburgh

Castles, whisky, medieval architecture and the birthplace of Harry Potter – Edinburgh has a compelling charm that has stolen many travellers' hearts over the years. Including my own.

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