Fast-food addict 'unrecognisable'
Countless things helped Ofa lose 115kg. But they had one thing in common: "Being" the change.
Boy's home away from home
Hours after discovering Tobi's tumour, the three-year-old's family had to make Christchurch their new home.
Bought an iPhone in 2007? Oops
5:00 AM The smart thing to do would have been to buy Apple shares in 2007, not a phone.
Prepare for a drenching
Particularly if you are in the North Island, as tonight ushers in severe weather.
The pastor and the complaints
The odd tale of a failed businessman who's promised to come good so he can go to heaven.
Husband killer avoids deportation
Deportation of teacher who killed her husband and attempted to kill daughter-in-law in Nelson deemed unduly harsh.
Child predator spotted ... again
Serial offender Margaret Dodds is at it again - this time spotted outside a primary school in Cashmere.
Tomahawk robbery arrest
A second teenager's been arrested in the aggravated robbery of a dairy using a tomahawk.
Trump's anger and impatience
Before James Comey's firing, Trump's animus toward the FBI director boiled over into fury, according to more than 30 officials.
Dragon-skin ice spotted
Scientists in the Antarctic have been treated to a rare and dazzling sight - a phenomenon that freezes water into ice scales.
23 killed by wall at wedding
3:44 AM Twenty-four people are dead and 28 injured after a wall collapsed on a crowd at a wedding in India.
New Great Walks in tourism boost
Government pledges to spend $102m for carparks, toilets and other facilities and to give $76m to DOC.
Deposit war looming
A war for savers is expected to intensify in the coming months, driving up the cost of mortgages, experts say.
MP's tips for buying first home
"Watch sports at the pub or at a friend's with Sky" - Chester Borrows' advice for getting on the property ladder.
No, e-books aren't dying
Among major publishers, e-book sales have plateaued or even begun to decline.
Review: HP's convertible laptop
The second generation HP Spectre x360 has dethroned Microsoft's Surface Book as the best convertible PC.
Review: Prey
Prey is a polished game that does a lot of good storytelling, despite not having a particularly original plot.
A homeowner on minimum wage
On under $30K a year, William Keedwell needed a strategy: aim low and negotiate.
Beauty tips from our mums
The skincare and makeup lessons we get from our mums tend to stick with us.
I'm haunted by crop top shame
When it comes to fashion faux pas, there's one particular horror that stands out for the actress.
Woman impales leg in spin class
"Horrific" gym wound may require a skin graft. And a free pair of shoes won't make up for it.
Dove's body positive bottle fail
OPINION: Women, have some soap bottles to give you confidence. Hurrah. Patriarchy is over.
4 cups of coffee 'not good'
Four cups of coffee a day pose no health risk, but there are things to keep in mind.
Could you work with your mum?
The home and interior design world is full with mother-daughter duos – they talk about the ups and downs of working together.
Inside Sting's $82m penthouse
It's one of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses - and if the view and its interior is anything to go by, it's worth every cent.
Is $289 board per week fair?
According to our calculations, that's what it costs to keep an adult child at home. But is that reasonable?
Melt-in-the-mouth pork belly
Slow-cooking pork belly creates a super tasty treat that's rich and incredibly succulent.
Myrtle rust - what's at stake?
Myrtle rust has the potential to be worse for some plants than Psa is for the kiwifruit industry, but it seems unlikely the government will try to eradicate it.
Back from the brink
Stu Husband survived a brutal stabbing and many a flaming building but it's been farming that has scarred him most.
The Bachelor's one true love
5:00 AM No spoilers, but Zac Franich says he's really happy where the show ended up, and that the winner shares his true passion.
Who killed Twin Peaks?
5:00 AM Creator David Lynch says network pressure to reveal Laura Palmer's killer led to the original show's demise.
AM Show presenter was refugee
5:00 AM Aziz Al-Sa'afin spent the first 18 month of his life in a bunker. Now he's a TV star.
A weird but wonderful festival
Why not take part in the nude Solstice swim? Or feast at the medieval heathen harvest.
Earth's most colourful wonders
From afar, the world seems like blobs of green and blue but look closer and it's a technicolour wonder.
EVs still not for everyone
OPINION: Electric vehicles have come a long way, but they're still not quite right for us regular people.
Mint Ford Falcon missing
The Mansons' car could be anywhere in the country after being stolen from northern Southland.
A beautiful handmade car
You can't beat this car if you want something that looks amazing and is like nothing else out there.
I love my mum because...
It's time for us to give our mums the recognition they deserve. Why is yours the best?
Sheba and Tillie, strays no more
After a difficult start in life, this pair have found themselves a comfortable pad.
Potd: Floyd, the miracle earthquake cat
5:00 AM Floyd spent 10 days under a crumbled building, but now he's making the most of his second shot at life.
'Canes-Crusaders a blockbuster
ANALYSIS: The best and fourth-best attacking teams in Super Rugby history will go head to head on Saturday.
Lions to set their own rules
The British and Irish Lions will judge for themselves what is and what isn't okay on social media.
Fifa boss blasts 'fake news'
Sound familiar? Football boss Gianni Infantino says there is a lot of "fake news" circulating about Fifa.
Bennett: Let's embrace campers
OPINION: I've responded to your concerns about freedom camping, now let's keep our reputation for being friendly.
We're considering co-parenting
OPINION: Co-parenting might be a viable option for us, but there are a lot of things to consider.
Jono and Ben's stunt rip offs
OPINION: Jono and Ben are allowed to stage their jokes, but that doesn't make it funny.
Trump's anger and impatience
Before James Comey's firing, Trump's animus toward the FBI director boiled over into fury, more than 30 officials say.
Ivanka, the Trump whisperer
After 100 days "in office", the US president's 35-year-old daughter has emerged as his key ally.
Dove's 'body positive' bottles fail
OPINION: Women, have some soap bottles to give you confidence. Hurrah. Patriarchy is over.
'Too drunk to remember' is pathetic
OPINION: I'm embarrassed by the latest drug scandal in male sport, as all women must be. Is this seriously the finest of kiwi manhood?
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Workers wear extra layer 'in' office
Droplets of water and gusts of wind were added decor for an autonomous office.
Old slaughterhouse hangs by a nail
Historic north Auckland building needs saving before it's knocked over by the cows it once killed, admirers say.
Flight attendant's bizarre signals
It's the sign language of the skies, but some gestures just look plain weird.
Vandals destroy kids' mandarins
Taranaki playcentre considering security camera after childrens' mandarins shaken to ground and squished.
What's the best age to have kids?
It's time face some facts - Kiwis are actually quite a fertile bunch.
We're considering co-parenting
OPINION: Co-parenting might be a viable option for us, but there are a lot of things to consider.
What does having it all mean?
OPINION: Being aware of fertility is one thing; feeling pressured to have children is another.
I wanted to be a single mum
I always thought I'd adopt a child and we'd wind up curled up on the couch after a tickle fight, like my mum and I always were.
Carry-on bags: How strict are limits?
We might be inclined to bend the rules but some airlines apply frugal allowances.
7 surprising things about New Zealand
"Eggs are not just a breakfast food and rain doesn't stop you from living."
Readers' travel photos of the week
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!