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Bachelor host dated contestant

I thought nothing exciting could possibly happen on the Bachelor... boy was I wrong.

We won't pay KiwiRail

Christine Hope said they would not pay the lease fee for the strip of rail corridor they maintain, which she is standing ...

KiwiRail says they encroached. The Hopes say they've maintained the land and won't fork out for it on principle.

17-year-old girl killed by shark video

2:51 AM  Surfing teenager mauled to death by a shark on the west coast of Australia.

Drew Mitchell retires from rugby

Aussie wing who came within one try of Jonah Lomu's World Cup record calls time.

Pregnant at 40, then I met the one

OPINION: Deciding to go it alone was called "brave", but I prefer to think of it as "proactive".

Pence to NK: Don't test us video

US Vice President says North Korea should look at the way Trump reacted in Syria.

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Car and pedestrian collide

A person has been taken to Rotorua Hospital in a critical condition.

One person has critical injuries after a crash involving a car and pedestrian in Rotorua.

Fresh calls for fireworks ban video

The screams of a distressed horse in agony were heard just after fireworks were let off nearby.

Southbound traffic queued at the Otaki roundabout about 5.30pm on Easter Monday.

Easter traffic backs up

Southbound motorists say it took an hour to get from Levin to Otaki on Monday afternoon.

Video

Trump more dangerous than Kim

​Russian state television has no doubt who is unpredictable enough to bring the world to war and it's not Kim Jong-Un.

world

Hunt for Facebook killer video

Steve Stephens is suspected of posting video of a murder on Facebook.

3:55 AM  US police are hunting a man suspected of killing an elderly man and streaming it live on Facebook.

5.7 quake hits Vanuatu

No apparent tsunami threat for NZ as shallow earthquake strikes near Vanuatu.

Russian state TV anchorman Dmitry Kiselyov: "The world is a hair's breadth away from a real nuclear war with all its ...

Trump more dangerous than Kim video

4:05 AM  ​Russian state television has no doubt who is unpredictable enough to bring the world to war and it's not Kim Jong-Un.

business

Hamilton Airport numbers take off

Hamilton Airport had the best passenger figures in March that they've had in the past four years.

Hamilton airport is enjoying strong passenger numbers as it concentrates on regional destinations.

How did PR get it so wrong?

OPINION: From United Airlines to Pepsi and Kendall to Sean Spicer (again), it's been a bad week for PR.

Former Dr Phil guest Danielle Bregoli is cashing in on her image as a villainous viral star.

'Cash me ousside' girl cashes in

Divisive Dr Phil guest bucks the trend by finding longevity in controversy.

technology

What Elmo looks like without fur

Terminator-me-Elmo?

Sorry - there's really no way you can unsee this Tickle Me Elmo monstrosity.

Accidentally messaging police

NZ Police responds to message mishap with a humorous public safety announcement.

Researchers in Singapore have invented a way to transmit a drink over the internet.

‘Teleporting’ drinks a reality video

Sharing a drink over the internet could take on a whole new meaning thanks researchers in Singapore.

life & style

A Prince in counselling

Prince Harry has spoken out about being on the verge of a breakdown following his mother's death, and how he eventually ...

Prince Harry says he suppressed his grief because feeling sad wasn't going to bring his mother back.

The week in celeb Instagrams gallery

January Jones gives us dog envy, and Jaime King gets egg-hunting.

A crucifixion scene from a late 15th century Vatican manuscript.

Five myths about the cross

As we celebrate Easter, here are five of the most stubborn misconceptions about Christianity's most prominent symbol.

well & good

Porn addiction a health issue

Alison Mau says New Zealand could learn from moves Canada is making to regulate porn.

OPINION: Countries all over the world are now scrambling to deal with porn dependency, so why aren't we?

Exercising or in a music video?

"Never have my hips gyrated more like a washing machine full of bricks."

Give the man a break when he's sick.

Myth of the man flu

OPINION: When a guy makes a big deal of a simple case of the flu, maybe give him a break.

home & property

At my place: James Coleman

RadioLive's Five at Five host, James Coleman, with his wife.

The radio host, presenter and actor gives us a snapshot of how he and his family live in Auckland.

A chef's garden

Nicola Galloway's central Nelson garden produces so much food, she plans her family's meals around what's in season.

There's nothing more flattering than lamplight, as the golden glow from this Kartell Bourgie lamp shows.

15 lamps, and you need one gallery

Lamplight will make both you and your home look more beautiful.

food & wine

Tasty blueberry and orange cakes

Try different frozen berries in these scrumptious little cakes or swap the orange for another citrus fruit.

With a great assortment of frozen berries now available you can add bursts of fruity flavour to your baking year-round.

10 foods to forage in autumn

Wild foods guru Peter Langlands shares his top picks for autumn foraging.

Are you reheating pizza wrong?

Easter the Nigella Lawson way

nz farmer

Farmers brace for cyclone #2

Flooding near Waimate North Road near Kerikeri, ahead of Cyclone Cook, on Thursday.

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.

NZ Pork changes labels

NZ farmers feel the love 

entertainment

Colour me Lorde

Lorde's new hit Green Light was influenced by her synesthesia.

Do colours fly when you listen to Lorde? They do for her.

If Sonny was a sports movie...

It may receive mixed reviews in real life, but underdog principles are what make sports movies great.

Actor Mark Hamill wants to add one more role to his acting repertoire - George Lucas.

Luke wants to be the master

There's one role Mark Hamill would still like to play: Star Wars creator George Lucas.

travel

Swapping Russia for Auckland

Genia Kholmanskikh moved to Aucklandand has started a company that creates bouquets out of fresh fruit and vegetables.

After snowy Russian winters Genia Kholmanskikh is excited to be so close to NZ's beautiful beaches.

Seeing Morocco unplugged

Drop out of cyberspace to experience "real time" on a new Digital Detox trip.

Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines Oscar Munoz says 'it's never too late to do the right thing'.

United changes boarding rules video

Crew members will no longer be able to displace passengers who are already seated on a plane.

motoring

Outlander for petrol-free driving

Doesn't look any different, but upgraded Outlander plug-in has made huge strides towards EV-status.

Groundbreaking plug-in SUV has gained even stronger EV-credentials.

Minis rev up for Pork Pie run

Mini love inspires 63 teams to retrace Goodbye Pork Pies 2500km route from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

One of the benefits of a three-pot engine is that it is small enough to fit inside a compact engine comportment.

Three-pots play the music

The thrum tells the story of what's under this car's bonnet.

stuff nation

Archie the Great

Archie pet of the day

The first year of Archie's life has been challenging, but the wee fluff-ball is still as curious as ever.

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?

Weather photo of the week

Super moon in paradise

Thousands of people gathered on the beach to enjoy the super moon, and it didn't disappoint.

sport

Meninga wants more NZ tests

Mal Meninga wants to play in New Zealand more often.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga calls for more tours to New Zealand and wants tests 'on a regular basis'.

Lam, Luatua set for second-tier

Bristol's relegation means Pat Lam and Steven Luatua will battle less-fancied sides.

Sam Warburton is set to be named Lions skipper again.

Warburton set to captain Lions

Warren Gatland will reportedly gamble on Sam Warburton's fitness and make him Lions skipper again.

good reads

Five myths about the cross

A crucifixion scene from a late 15th century Vatican manuscript.

As we celebrate Easter, here are five misconceptions about Christianity's most prominent symbol.

From prison to paintbrushes video

Artist Simon Kerr was a career criminal who spent 18 years behind bars.

Ex-gang leader Simon Kerr spent 18 years behind bars for breaking into ATMs. Now he's an artist.

Anything's possible in France

French National Front (FN) political party leader Marine Le Pen has vowed to eradicate globalism if elected.

ANALYSIS: They want a revolution. They want heads to roll. They're angry, and they're about to vote.

Behind the press bench

Former court reporter Kelly Dennett pictured at the High Court at Auckland.

A former court reporter reflects on her time in the courtroom.

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Marvellous night for a moonbow

Nick Love was lucky to capture a picture of a moonbow late on Friday night.

A rare lunar rainbow, or moonbow, was spotted over the central North Island on Friday.

30m spider web in Tauranga

Thousands of spiders were at work, creating a massive web that cast a shimmering veil across the field.

A woman's unsettling discovery - a gigantic sticky veil where people are supposed to evacuate in a tsunami.

Bagging rabbits and pimping possums

A beauty spa possum with cucumber cooling eye masks, and soldier possum, behind.

You can't put lipstick on a pig, but sunglasses on a possum may just win you a prize.

From trash-heap to charity treasure

A 2.4 metre portrait of former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark, was rescued from a Wellington rubbish tip before ...

A Helen Clark painting consigned to landfill fetches $1840 on Trade Me.

Parenting

The risks of having big babies

Brian Liddle Jr was born weighing more than six kilograms.

Babies are getting bigger - and that means more risks for mums and bubs.

Ramsay kids won't get fortune video

Gordon Ramsay says his children 'have a completely different life than I did growing up'.

The celeb chef gets blunt about passing on his millions to his children: "It's definitely not going to them."

Kate seeks out mum advice video

We can't help but wonder what the Duchess of Cambridge would ask in an online parenting forum.

Rumour has it the Duchess of Cambridge has secretly joined a parenting chat forum.

Boy drives himself to Maccas video

A boy managed to rock up to a McDonald's drive-thru after learning how to drive from YouTube videos. Yes, really.

A boy, 8, in the US "really wanted" a cheeseburger. So he learnt how to drive from YouTube and got one himself.

kiwi traveller

Blown away by Borneo

The Jungle Walk in Borneo allows you to get up close to orangutans.

A place as rich in culture as biodiversity, there's a certain magic to this relatively undiscovered part of the world.

Balloons, not clouds, to fill sky

Night Glow will start at 3pm on Saturday in Masterton as part of the Wairarapa Balloon Festival. (File Photo)

Night Glow to go ahead at Wairarapa Balloon Festival on Saturday despite bad weather cancelling earlier events.

The international language of honking

Tourist drivers, be aware, honking does not mean the same thing all over the globe.

Nothing says 'welcome travellers' like a chorus of beeps, toots and honks.

2 weeks in the USA

New York is an obvious choice for a great place to take the kids

Need help with a family itinerary in the USA? Email travel@stuff.co.nz.

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