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Has Winston exposed his ego?

1:37 PM  Twitter faux pas or social media genius? Either way, Winston Peters' post has people talking.

A market for drugs

Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne's dramatically changed his views on drug policy over the past eight years.

1:16 PM  Government minister says legalisation of cannabis is the 'logical way forward'.

Passengers locked out overnight

8 min ago  After a night locked out of Rarotonga's airport, some passengers paying hundreds for new tickets home.

Angel of Death's new murder charge

Genene Jones, locked up for 32 years, faces a new charge 10 months before her release.

Stars farewell Chris Cornell

1:59 PM  Stars remember Chris Cornell as a "voice of our generation" at LA memorial service.

Kushner wanted 'secret channel' video

Trump's son-in-law sought a secure channel to the Kremlin, according to a new report.

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Police investigate disappearance

Michael Craig McGrath hasn't been seen since May 21.

12:54 PM  Police have concerns for missing man Michael McGrath, last seen on May 21.

Fatal crash near Motueka

1:58 PM  A person has died and another is seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash near Motueka.

An impression of how the harbour bridge could be lit.

Harbour bridge lights up

Auckland's Harbour Bridge set to become multi-coloured landmark with 90,000 LED lights.

Video

Auckland airport in the clear

Over 80 flights had been cancelled or delayed as fog hit the city's airport.

world

Egypt retaliates with strikes video

"Egypt will never hesitate to hit terror camps anywhere."

1:47 PM  Egypt has carried out air strikes against militants in Libya, saying they targeted the group responsible for the Coptic Christians attack.

Dozens of Christians killed video

Attackers dressed in military uniforms opened fire on a bus in Egypt, killing at least 28, including children.

The US President has reignited tensions with EU leaders after reportedly vowing to to curb foreign car imports.

Trump: 'Germans are very bad' video

The US President has reignited tensions with EU leaders after reportedly vowing to to curb foreign car imports.

business

Electricity buyers on the spot

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Pukaki hydro project, Mackenzie District. 

file generic irrigation ...

Bought electricity at spot prices? Well that money-saving option may backfire over South Island lake levels.

Fidget spinners recalled

LED light fidget spinners with loose battery compartments could be a choking or burn hazard.

New Zealand is ranked only behind Bangladesh and Chile for natural disaster risk.

Home insurance hike 'unfair'

Insurers protest over being made to collect ever-more tax for Government.

technology

The great NZ data binge

The average Kiwi household's data usage is doubling almost every year watching shows like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

The online television revolution is driving a massive surge in household internet use.

What Zuckerberg told Harvard

Facebook founder tells millennials: "It's time for our generation-defining public works. Let's do big things."

Today, our internet selves are an extension - however curated - of our 'real' lives.

Leading Facebook faux pas

Facebook users are offended by things they didn't used to be.

homed

Light-filled living space gallery

The Burlands are great collectors of ceramics; the vase next to Ali is by Kathrin Najorka and the one on the table is by ...

Simple but elegant was the catch cry for the renovators of this old apple pickers’ cottage in Tasman Bay.

Pippa's beautiful future digs

The newly-wed may eventually become lady of the magnificent historic Affric Lodge.

Black chairs are teamed with a natural wood table in this dining room designed by Lymesmith, which features walls ...

In the mood for fine dining

Set the scene well and dinner parties will be even more of a pleasure.

life & style

Surviving Great Plague of 2017

"When I woke up around 3am, it wasn't to fend off annoying cats deciding it should be breakfast time, it was to untwist ...

OPINION: This column is dedicated to everyone who has had or will have the flu this winter.

Risks and benefits of Ramadan

The Muslim holy month highlights the pros and cons of intermittent fasting.

Oiling your beard won't actually turn you into a lady – gender is somewhat more complex than that.

Little grooming goes a long way

OPINION: The world just might be a better place if men spent a bit more time on grooming.

well & good

Why are cold countries happy?

Why are they so happy when it's freezing outside?

OPINION: The darkest and coldest countries in the world are always the happiest. This doesn't make sense.

Risks of record bungy jumps video

Detached retinas, vertigo, whip lash, concussion, and inner-ear damage could be on the cards.

As rates of obesity have risen globally, so too has fat-shaming, experts say.

'Learn from anorexics'

A new paper suggesting anorexia might provide "insight" to obese people exposes the reach of fat phobia, experts say.

food & wine

Shopping and leftovers

Oolong and Green tea can be brewed for a few times before tossing out the leaves.

Growing your own, being prepared, and not falling for bargains could help you shop better.

Risks and benefits of Ramadan

The Muslim holy month highlights the pros and cons of intermittent fasting.

Customer sued for bad review

What's Krispy Kreme up against? video

nz farmer

When the fert hits the fan

The large fertiliser co-ops maintain they act in the interests of farmers and the industry.

A new fertiliser seller is disrupting the industry and offering a different model.

Paralysed after work accident

Kiranjit Singh was always "hard-working and sporty". Now he's paralysed from the neck down. 

Council's 'Gypsy Day' u-turn

Agri-business startups not easy

entertainment

Sacked for 'final solution' tweet

Katie Hopkins has reportedly been given the boot by UK radio station Leading Britain's Conversation.

Outspoken columnist appeared to call for a mass genocide after the Manchester bombing.

Worst films based on TV shows

Plenty of films have looked to TV shows for inspiration. Here are 10 that really missed the mark.

Female-only screenings of Wonder Woman aren't going down well with some male fans.

Ladies-only screenings rile men video

Male moviegoers not impressed by US theatre's plans to hold female-only screenings of Wonder Woman.

travel

Week's hotspot: Cooper's Hill

Kiwis have a history of doing well at this annual cheese rolling contest.

Kiwis have a history of doing well at this annual cheese rolling contest.

Traveller's toilet etiquette guide

What do this button do? Oh, no. Cancel. Cancel. Cancel! Do not want.

A rough 45-minute ride in an ex-army Jeep followed by a short walk leads you to these falls deep in the tropical forest ...

Readers' photos of the week gallery

Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? 

motoring

Luxury length in E-class coupe video

Models from this E 300 upwards get air suspension. AMG styling kit standard across the range.

Mercedes-Benz's new two-door isn't sensible, but it is about pleasing the senses, says David Linklater.

Cyclists battling road cones

Road cones and work signs are appearing in Wellington's bike lanes, putting cyclists in danger.

The Lego Porsche 911 GT3 RS disintegrates on impact during a crash-test.

Lego 911 fails crash-test video

No mini-figures were harmed during the making of this video.

stuff nation

My memories of Manchester stuff nation

Manchester is vibrant, cool, artsy, and makes me proud to be Northern.

I spent my youth going to gigs in Manchester, and I'll never pass up the opportunity to go back.

My UK experience changed me stuff nation

I learnt resilience, tolerance and bravery. I know the country will stand united in the face of the latest attack.

At times the irritation we felt towards each other felt unbearable, and friendships were tested to the limit.

Flatting: A rite of passage stuff nation

Passive-aggressive notes, stacked dishes and a strict heater allowance - those were the days.

sport

SBW backed for Lions tour

Sonny Bill Williams of the Blues offloads in the tackle from Aaron Cruden of the Chiefs. Super Rugby match, Blues v ...

1:50 PM  Tana Umaga and Dave Rennie back Sonny Bill Williams to hit form for the British and Irish Lions

Tall Blacks face funding crisis

1:04 PM  Basketball NZ faces a $2m cash shortage as it moves into Asia as part of FIBA's exciting new world order.

Team New Zealand skipper Glenn Ashby is always looking for performance improvement from his crew and boat.

A six-pack of sailing stress

18 min ago  It takes a special person to take control of a boat and its crew. Here are the six skippers trying to win the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda.

opinion

Love at Manchester Arena video

Mancunians are refusing to lie down after Monday's terror attack.

OPINION: I went in alone, a foreigner. But I didn't come out feeling that way.

The truth about vaccines video

Dr Lance O'Sullivan took his message directly to the anti-vaxx believers - but analytical arguments do little to sway ...

ANALYSIS: Wake up sheeple! Vaccination isn't just for your children, it's for all of our "herd immunity".

Tackling rugby's hot topics

Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert Brown will take centre stage at Eden Park in his matchup against George Moala.

OPINION: Marc Hinton looks at the big talking points of the week as the Lions tour draws ever closer.

Cathedral dispute bogged down

Bishop Victoria Matthews in 2012 blessing the site where the Cardboard Cathedral was to sit.

OPINION: Let's bulldoze the pussy footing on the cathedral issue.

good reads

The magic of Star Wars in 1977 video

Unaltered <i>Star Wars</i> trilogy to be re-released

"Coming To Your Galaxy This Summer," blared the posters, as anticipation for the film began to grow.

The $8 lettuce and the cyclone

The long term impact on the lives of the people in this country, and other countries affected by climate change, isn't ...

OPINION: Bad weather means we get angry over the cost of salad. It means much more to people living in the Pacific.

The war on myrtle rust

Myrtle rust fungal spores found on plants such as pohutukawa, rata and manuka.

The battle against myrtle rust gets harder every day, but those in the thick of it remain confident of victory.

Kids come with nothing stuff nation video

Otara Scorpions chairman Willie Maea in front of the club's Verne Wilson mural.

The kids go without food, without love, without money. This rugby league club offers breakfast, sport and a way out.

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Busman's holiday gets beached video

Jeff Leeden got his 1964 VAL Bedford bus, Chubby Cheeks, stuck in the sand on Oreti Beach.

Aussies thought they'd take their housebus for a jaunt on the sands. This was nearly its final stop.

Sale from beyond the grave

The Tariki Hall committee members want to sell the hall and give the proceeds to charity because the income doesn't meet ...

To sell this rural hall, permission was needed from the original trustees - who have long been dead.

Lego Porsche disintegrates in crash-test video

The Lego Porsche 911 GT3 RS disintegrates on impact during a crash-test.

No mini-figures were harmed during the making of this video.

Crash motorcyclist hands himself in

A damaged motorcycle was abandoned by its rider following an accident in Hawera on Wednesday.

Speeding motorcyclist crashes into van - then gets into it to flee the scene.

Parenting

'Live in the moment an illusion'

Kids should start counting their coins from 6-years-old, says Hannah McQueen.

Following your dreams is not realistic, says finance expert Hannah McQueen.

Using a spud to stop a trantrum

A simple potato may be the answer to stopping a tantrum.

Dad's 3-year-old was on the verge of a tantrum, so he handed the child a potato. That's right, a potato.

Dads 'do a better job' video

We're all doing a much better job than our own fathers did McRoberts says.

"I think we're all doing a much better job than our own fathers did."

Follow your dreams? Nope

Hannah McQueen says too many university students don't have a clear plan on how to use their expensive degree.

The guidance from student career counsellors is all wrong, says one financial expert.

kiwi traveller

Insider Tip: Botswana

If you make it to Botswana, floating down the Okavango Delta is a great experience.

Africa is the home of record breakers, breath takers and neck stretchers.

Bithday bash in Raro

Rarotonga is a fun, easy and relaxing choice for a family break.

A short flight from NZ, Rarotonga is a fun, easy and relaxing spot for a family celebration.

Why we eat more on airplanes

Cabin conditions and boredom can lead us to overeat on planes.

We scoff twice the recommended daily calorie intake when we're at altitude. Here's why.

Holidays not always dream you expect

Accepting dark clouds will be on the horizon can help you be more prepared when they do arrive.

OPINION: When travelling, it pays to accept that things will go wrong at some stage.

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