Eyesore a symbol of failure
OPINION: An empty plot 10 minutes from the CBD says it all about Auckland’s housing crisis.
Mike Pence snubs NZ
US vice president to visit the Asia-Pacific region, but there's one stop he won't make.
The Andrew and Jacinda show
3:55 PM Labour's heartland meetings are drawing bigger crowds than the party has seen in a long while. So what's changed?
Heavy rains bring floods
4:34 PM Cyclone Cook has moved on from Canterbury, but not before it flooded Christchurch.
Easter bunny hunt a 'massacre'
3:26 PM Activists unhappy about an Otago tradition that kills 10,000 rabbits in 24-hours.
Traffic chaos in cyclone aftermath
With the storm in the rearview mirror, Kiwis are fleeing the city...and clogging up roads.
Burger King bust-up
He might be a loyal Burger King customer, but he showed no love to a staff member.
Scientist's nutty post-storm find
A Niwa climate expert says Cyclone Cook left a trail of snackable debris on Mt Maunganui beach.
Missing boy found
3:10 PM The 9-year-old who went missing in Tauranga has been found safe and well.
Move to Riverton pays dividends
Kevin Kalychurun will be busy at the Riverton Easter meeting, with 11 rides on Saturday and nine on Monday.
Judge found dead in river
The first Muslim woman to serve as a US judge was found dead in New York's Hudson River.
'Mother of all bombs'
US drops the GBU-43/B, the largest non-nuclear bomb ever used in combat, in anti-Isis operation in Afghanistan.
Pious 'punks' promote Islam
Indonesia's first Islamic punk movement takes religion out of the mosque and into a mosh pit.
IT companies can't fill jobs
The booming technology industry are struggling to find qualified workers.
Chinese-only investor group
A group of 18 Chinese migrant investors are keen to give back to New Zealand by helping start-ups enter Asia.
Support workers may strike
E tu union hopes to return to the negotiating table to avert a strike by disability support workers.
End looms for Toshiba
Toshiba introduced millions to high-end TVs and portable computers. Now, it could be saying goodbye.
Next iPhone may float
Apple has applied for a patent that would give iPhones a pop-out bumper to protect them when they fall.
Review: Fujifilm's latest camera
The X-T20 packs a lot of power into its small body but it's also simple enough for beginners.
Boy drives himself to Maccas
3:38 PM American boy, 8, "really wanted" a cheeseburger. So he learnt how to drive from YouTube and got one himself.
Sugar-free Easter? Don't bother
"If all you had to do to a treat food to stop people bingeing on it was make it taste gross, why not just drench it in vinegar?"
To hell with the housework
3:07 PM OPINION: Men don't seem to care as much about cleaning up. What if women followed their lead?
Dementia from hot cross buns?
An Australian doctor claims the Easter favourite sets us up for obesity and dementia. But is there any truth in that?
To hell with the housework
3:07 PM OPINION: Men don't seem to care as much about cleaning up. What if women followed their lead?
The real effects of Easter eggs
Sure, they're delicious, but what will all those chocolate treats do to your waistline?
DIY jobs for a rainy weekend
Make the most of this wet weekend by getting onto the jobs you've been putting off all summer.
Plants that sparkle in the rain
Garden writer Julian Matthews seeks out plants that look good in the wet, and argues that goldfish aren't as dumb as you think.
The best of home bars
Fancy a space dedicated to fixing drinks in your home? There's plenty of ways to mix it.
Sugar-free Easter? Don't bother
"If all you had to do to a treat food to stop people bingeing on it was make it taste gross, why not just drench it in vinegar?"
The best hot cross bun recipe
Those supermarket-bagged hot cross buns have nothing on the ones you can whip up in your own kitchen.
Farmers brace for cyclone #2
Farmers and orchardists are in for another soggy few days, but in North Canterbury they're smiling.
World Wide Sires sales boom
Sales of US dairy genetics are booming and interest in genetic options is increasing.
Affleck & Garner file for divorce
After 10 years of marriage, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner officially call it quits.
Harry Styles' topless cover
One Direction fans, catch an intimate glimpse of Harry Styles on the cover of his long-awaited solo album.
Kidman leads Cannes lineup
The official selection for the 70th Cannes Film Festival has been revealed - and yes, it's going to be as charged as ever.
Why Croatia's on our bucket list
Kiwis Brook Sabin and Radha Engling explore Croatia's waterfalls, medieval fortresses and picturesque islands.
Hotels go over the top - for pets
From "yappy hour" menus, to "pamper with pooch" treatments, life can be really woof sometimes.
Turkey in times of terrorism
OPINION: Travelling through Turkey in the wake of an ISIS attack wasn't at all what I expected.
An almost-famous Pork Pie Mini
4:18 PM Like the latest Pork Pie movie, the new-gen Mini is a very different proposition from the original.
Cars named after places
Here's a handful of cars that you may not have realised were named after places.
Giulia first of eight new Alfas
Supercar-eating Quadrifoglio sedan leads new wave of Alfa Romeos.
Super moon in paradise
Thousands of people gathered on the beach to enjoy the super moon, and it didn't disappoint.
Anti-depressants ban a cop-out
Surely if they're at risk of "spontaneously" relapsing, then they shouldn't be able to work or go anywhere unsupervised.
Six-pack or sun-worshipper?
Sam isn't one to shy away from a photo - but is he working on his six-pack or simply warming his belly?
Cricket, Papua New Guinea style
4:30 PM OPINION: Black Caps star Ross Taylor writes about his contribution to cricket in Papua New Guinea.
McCullum signs on in SA
Former Black Caps captain one of eight marquee players to join a new South African T20 league.
Chiefs look to up the tempo
If you thought the Chiefs' gameplay couldn't get much quicker, they've got another thing coming.
Hope for female prisoners
As Waitangi Tribunal slams Corrections on Maori reoffending, a Tikanga programme creates a sense of belonging.
Mike Moore: The trouble in Labour
Former Prime Minister Mike Moore really wants to see another Labour government - but he has his doubts.
Rosemary McLeod: The fantasy factor
OPINION: Much as some women demand equality and respect, others seem happy to encourage disrespect.
Monetary policy: A bit of a Dagg
OPINION: What do monetary policy and Fred Astaire have in common, asks Vernon Small.
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Mattresses on 100kmh highway
Good Friday not so good for person whose mattresses ended up on SH1 north of Wellington.
Stuffed kiwi sparks diplomatic row
A stuffed and framed kiwi has been the subject of a comedic standoff between a rural "republic" and a local council.
Single seed leads to giant surprise
A Timaru man got a lot more than he bargained for after planting a single pumpkin seed in his garden.
The pub with no beer
The fridge is stocked, the taps are primed, the bar is clean, the kitchen is open - you just can't buy a beer.
Boy drives himself to Maccas
A boy, 8, in the US "really wanted" a cheeseburger. So he learnt how to drive from YouTube and got one himself.
A fifth child saved my marriage
Actress Tori Spelling reveals how falling pregnant again sparked a "new perspective" to repair her rocky marriage.
Pole dancing at full-term
When it comes to her pole dancing routine, Helle Carlstedt isn't letting full-term pregnancy hold her back.
Explained: What's a 'stick shaker'?
Few pilots have experienced these warnings outside of simulator situations, expert says.
Moving to NZ: Best decision of my life
Zemira Semmel has found Kiwis are more focused on "making eternal memories" than material things.
Exploring Kaua'i
Known for its idyllic natural settings and laid back atmosphere, Kaua'i lives up to its name as the 'garden island'.
Readers' best travel photos
Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? Send it to us and be in to win a Fujifilm camera!