Dispute over cause of flood
Ask them what put their small town under water and Edgecumbe residents point to the dam.
Canes hold on to win
17 min ago Beauden Barrett sees red as Hurricanes blow massive lead to set up nervy finish.
Live: '23 of 59 missiles hit targets'
10:31 PM Russia says it doesn't know where 36 US missiles landed in Syria, but it will be helping Bashar al-Assad beef up air defences.
'Fraud, scandal and blood feuds'
The Westland District Council has descended into utter chaos. How did it all begin?
Cop flies into storm
Kapiti constable under investigation over alleged reaction to being booted out of flying club.
Councillors confirm suspension
9:39 PM Westland councillors have voted in support of the chief executive's suspension.
Like a 'river in the sky'
The storm that swept the country dropped three times the April rainfall in three days.
Council fells wrong trees
Tree-a culpa: Council sorry for mistakenly cutting down mature native trees.
'That is someone's baby'
From one mum to another, Emma Eagle wants Leo Lipp-Neighbours' family to know the people of Nelson are thinking of them.
Barrett red-carded, Canes win
Beauden Barrett sees red as Hurricanes blow massive lead to set up nervy finish.
'40 martyrs from one family'
11 min ago Hours before the US air strikes in Syria, Abdul Hamid al-Youssef was mourning up to 40 members of his family.
All eyes on Trump
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump's view of America's role as the "free world's policeman" was, until now, unclear.
Westminster attack victim dies
Weeks after plunging into the Thames as a knifeman rampaged in London, Andreea Cristea has died.
Insurers, banks help flood victims
More than 1200 claims have been filed with two major insurance companies in the wake of Cyclone Debbie this week.
A small step to cheaper housing
It won't solve the housing crisis but it's a valuable step on the way, economist says.
Solid Energy Southland mines sold
Ohai and New Vale mines sale to Greenbriar final.
Apple blocks drone strike app
Apple apparently thinks users of its iPhone are so sensitive that it needs to shield them from a news app.
Apple aims for more control
The iPhone maker is determined to take greater control of the core technologies in its products.
Clips is smart, fun, and unnecessary
10:06 PM Apple have made a smart and fun video app. Why?
Remember this L'Oreal model?
L'Oreal signs Thylane Blondeau, star of controversial French Vogue shoot
Stick-thin mannequins back
Parents are slamming Topshop's decision to revert to using mannequins which "promote eating disorders".
We can't stand the boyfriend
He's rude, grumpy and taciturn. Should we tell our teen daughter she's selling herself short?
What goes first? The butt
After five days of hard cycling, Jeremy Rees discovers some things begin to hurt more than others.
Does vibration therapy work?
It sounds too good to be true: you just stand there and the vibrating exercise machine moves for you. So does it work?
Azalea, Young selling pad
A couple no more, the Aussie-born rapper and the NBA player sell the home they once shared.
Veges that thrive on neglect
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan lists eight of her favourite easy-care vegetables.
Under-22 ban at bar above board
Bars can have age "recommendation" policies, human rights lawyer says.
World's best restaurants named
For the first time since 2004, an American restaurant has been named top restaurant in the world.
Flooded, but still at work
Their houses may be underwater, but some Edgecumbe residents aren't letting that stop them from going to work.
Wet fields infuriate farmers
Sodden paddocks leading up to winter are irritating Manawatu and Rangitikei farmers.
'Go suck up a swamp'
Comedian Don Rickles died on Thursday, aged 90, but his barbed insults slayed a few heroes in his time.
Artwork replaces old eyesore
It's been an eyesore for Hutt residents for the last three decades but it's finally being covered up.
Another blow for Kings Arms
US band pulls out of show at iconic venue over concerns noise complaints will shut them down.
Crazy things we got away with
From in-flight smoking, to getting sloshed at 35,000ft, things have changed since the golden age of flying.
NZ's Disneyland: Diggerland
Try your hand at driving bulldozers, skid steers and excavators at the digger-based theme park.
World's 10 best film locations
Want to recreate the famous water-lift scene from Dirty Dancing? Or discover the splendour of Middle Earth?
BMW drops a diesel model
BMW points finger at NZ's road user charges as it drops a diesel engined vehicle from its 2-Series selection.
New Aston Martin wrecked
A 15-day-old Aston Martin DB11 has been wrecked in a crash in Mexico.
Man rides 20m pipes
People do some crazy things to move items by car.
Diggity-dog Kano
Little Kano partakes in all the usual puppy pastimes, but he's something of an expert at gardening.
Glowing south coast sunset
Now that I've left Wellington, this photo helps me remember the glowing red sky of the south coast.
The ref who said 'I can't do this'
He's rugby league's most experienced whistle blower. But all he wanted to do was fake an injury.
A fickle wind behind Hoffman
Augusta's gale took Charley Hoffman to a places he could only dream. It might also slap him down to Earth.
Fekitoa's future in his hands
Star Highlanders centre says his eye is on the catching the ball rather than overseas riches.
The secret life of props
The cheating doesn't help, nor does the belief refs are clueless. What really goes on in the scrum?
The quake that changed Edgecumbe
A little over 30 years ago, a 6.5-magnitude quake hit near Edgecumbe. It changed the town forever.
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Helen Clark portrait found at dump
Giant portrait of Aunty Helen could be yours after going from the dump to Trade Me.
Florida's game of snakes and lads
US state wants rid of its whopper snakes. So hunters are being paid to catch as many as they can.
Girl found living with monkeys
Unable to speak, young girl in Indian forest was behaving like an animal, running on her arms and legs.
Don't be bros with your son
Getting dad-and-son tattoos is a step too far. Traditional boundaries make you a better parent.
The truth about pregnancy sex
When it comes to engaging in sexy time while pregnant, there's Team Hell Yeah, or Team Forget About It.
Places where babies cry most
It seems Danish and Japanese parents have it easy. British, Canadian and Italian parents, not so much.
Italy's undiscovered secrets
From climbing live volcanoes, to spending the day soaking under a naturally hot waterfall, these Kiwis have uncovered Italy.
Foolish things young travellers do
Getting that tattoo, going to that rave... it all seemed like a good idea at the time.
Travel tips: Airlines' carry-on limits
Most of us push the hand luggage limits but it pays to know the specific allowance for each airline.