The 'perfect' Aurora Australis
12:48 AM Conditions "perfect" for viewing in the South Island as solar flare creates strong reaction.
'20,000 left worse off'
Nasty fish-hook in Family Income package may penalise thousands, Labour says.
Work made my wife 'psychotic'
Mark and Giulia were a happy couple - until a new job drove her to a mental breakdown.
With Trump, camera never lies
10 min ago OPINION: When he tries to shake other leaders' hands off or shoves them out of the way, it's not an accident or sideshow.
Banks Group in receivership
It'll be a nervous wait for 170 staff at 14 footwear stores across New Zealand.
Quake stretched capital steel
Tenants of a Wellington high-rise are being told the 7.8 quake stretched building's steel.
System 'promoting disability'
Barry Adams needs back surgery, but won't get it unless he cannot work or walk.
Missing Porirua man found
John Griffen, who had been missing since Saturday, was found safe and well.
Dairy robbed for the ninth time
Woolston Discounter dairy owner says he may be forced to start closing the store earlier.
Islamic rebels execute civilians
12:19 AM Most were shot in the head with their hands tied behind their backs, then dumped in a ravine.
Scores dead in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan rescuers have pulled out more bodies under enormous mudslides as the death toll climbed to 146 with 112 others missing.
Bomber's network still at large
While 11 people are in custody, the operation is still "at full tilt in a way".
The Kiwi brand that's Aussie
It has our national bird on the tin, but - unlike the pavlova or Russell Crowe - Kiwi shoe polish is truly Australian.
Buy skincare, save the world
New skincare line promises to give profits to help world's poorest kids.
Kiwis stick with their banks
New system made it easier to switch, but hardly anyone does.
The great NZ data binge
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."
Leading Facebook faux pas
Facebook users are offended by things they didn't used to be.
How tech will change your home
From the solar skin on your house to internet via every surface, the humble abode is on the verge of major change.
At my place: Tanya Carlson
Step inside this Kiwi fashion icon's bohemian retreat in Mt Albert, Auckland.
Funeral directors' colourful home
Megan and Clark Campbell run the local funeral directors' - and their home may not be what you'd expect.
How to spend $27m in Thames
You could buy a lot of property with that cash. But how about an air hangar, and a plane to put in it?
Model set for backyard wedding
Miranda Kerr and her internet mogul man have been papped preparing for a backyard wedding.
Handsy patrons told to back off
Being nice to customers is the bartender's job, this pub says - so stop hitting on her.
What does it mean to be fit?
Physical appearance isn't everything, so how do you know if you're actually fit?
The ebb and flow of grieving
It helps to face emotional pain front on, but sometimes we need to look away for a while.
Good golly Miss Cauliflower
Cauliflower – or the more poetic choux-fleur – has never tasted so good. Put aside any preconceptions and give this risotto a go.
New twist on classic PB&J
Classsic US sandwich combo peanut butter and jelly is given a Kiwi treatment – in a cake.
When the fert hits the fan
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.
Southern rock legend dies at 69
Gregg Allman, 69, of the influential Allman Brothers Band has passed away at his home.
Reconstructing MasterChef
Aussie reality show highlights why there's now a generational divide when it comes to cooking.
Dog interrupts news broadcast
Is he after her job? This black labrador has a real passion for the news.
Elvis' jet sells for $600k
A private jet once owned by Elvis - complete with red velvet seats and shag carpet - has a new owner.
The happiest place on Earth
Bhutan is beset with a major chilli shortage. How does this affect the land of happiness?
'I'll never fly Virgin again'
After a night stuck outside Rarotonga's airport, passengers say there's no way the airline can win them back.
The desirable foil to luxury SUVs
Adding an estate body shape and xDrive to the 5-series transforms both image and the driving experience.
Golf turbo drives Tiguan SUV
Stick a hot hatch's turbocharged engine into an SUV and you get a rather invigorating drive.
Too much heritage in Harley
Classic-style bike aims to take us back to a more simple time. But it might be a bit too simple.
My memories of Manchester
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
I learnt resilience, tolerance and bravery. I know the country will stand united in the face of the latest attack.
Flatting: A rite of passage
Passive-aggressive notes, stacked dishes and a strict heater allowance - those were the days.
U-20s advance to knockouts
Two wonder goals from France see off NZ, but results elsewhere seal Kiwis' place in last 16 of World Cup.
Barrett's headaches a worry
Star All Black misses game in South Africa after waking with headaches just weeks before Lions.
Where's the Origin hate gone?
Could the lack of hate between the two sides be the reason State of Origin has lost its fire?
Let's forget bomber's name
OPINION: I don't know whether suicide bombers have the same desire for infamy as mass shooters, but I'm not taking the chance.
Why I've got to keep the faith
OPINION: Just as the Vanilla Ice days of hip-hop gave way to better times and tunes, so the Warriors are bound to be on song eventually.
Hijacking terror for retweets
OPINION: We are using one of our greatest communication tools to grizzle - and fabricate, writes Nadine Higgins.
How to conquer concussion
OPINION: Rugby has dealt with welfare crises before, and it can again, writes Phil Gifford.
30 years she never expected to live
When Kay Burnett received new lungs 30 years ago, she gave her heart away to another.
A place where bad things happen
Vanishings and killings of beautiful women on K Rd cemented its seedy status - but was it a myth?
The magic of Star Wars in 1977
"Coming To Your Galaxy This Summer," blared the posters, as anticipation for the film began to grow.
The $8 lettuce and the cyclone
OPINION: Bad weather means we get angry over the cost of salad. It means much more to people living in the Pacific.
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Arms Fair a hit
Guns, bullets, knives and antique gas masks are all being shown off in Palmerston North.
Fostering a love of books behind bars
Forget fight clubs. It's prison book clubs which are getting inmates passionate about life again.
Shot theory no joke
All hunters should start wearing safety glasses, says man who claims shot can ricochet off ducks.
Asking to visit the Queen
He wanted to go to the Queen's garden party with Prince Philip, Prince William and Kate Middleton. So he asked - and was allowed in.
'Live in the moment an illusion'
Following your dreams is not realistic, says finance expert Hannah McQueen.
Using a spud to stop a trantrum
Dad's 3-year-old was on the verge of a tantrum, so he handed the child a potato. That's right, a potato.
Follow your dreams? Nope
The guidance from student career counsellors is all wrong, says one financial expert.
A traveller's guide to toilet etiquette
What do this button do? Oh, no. Cancel. Cancel. Cancel! Do not want.
Readers' travel photos of the week
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Bithday bash in Raro
A short flight from NZ, Rarotonga is a fun, easy and relaxing spot for a family celebration.