TNZ: 'We had to throw it out there'
Skipper Glenn Ashby says his team were either going to be a laughing stock or winners of cup.
Gym chain collapses
Firm behind Configure Express is in liquidation, after customer complaints about no refunds.
Snow down south, wet up top
4:18 PM Heavy rain is spreading north as snow traps drivers in the South Island.
Rugby talent machine churns on
3:42 PM Canes coach Chris Boyd highlights remarkable system that continues to unearth the gems in New Zealand rugby.
Tourist's 'suicide' in doubt
Belgian woman found half-eaten by lizards on Thai island. Her mother says it's sinister.
No parole for Moko's dad
3:13 PM Father of slain toddler facing charges of assault against his children.
Can TOP top 5 per cent?
ANALYSIS: Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party is either a new type of politics or another flash in the pan.
Missing man found dead
Police have confirmed the body of Simon Oakley, 41, has been found.
Store owner feared for family
As masked teens ransacked his store, he could only think of his family, asleep in the next room.
Homecoming for Sir Peter's boat
The schooner that Sir Peter Blake was aboard when he died has returned to NZ.
Plane crashes on US highway
A small plane dropped out of the sky and exploded in flames on a busy road, injuring both people on board.
Cheap cladding switch at tower
The switch to more flammable cladding at London block where at least 80 died in a fire saved more than $500,000.
Shots fired at NY hospital
For staff and patients, normal turned to horrifying in a matter of seconds as a former employee opened fire, killing a physician.
No evidence of morgue bullying
Technician's claim of harassment at Auckland mortuary "did not have substance", new report finds.
Auckland homes hard to sell
A major developer says it's getting harder to sell 'affordable' homes to the city's first-home buyers.
Talk your way to a career
Nobody aspires to work in a contact centre, but there's a good reason why more people should.
$78m fines for hateful posts
Social media networks in Germany have 24 hours to delete or block criminal content. If they don't, huge fines await.
Appreciating iPhone's genius
Ten years after the introduction of Apple's iPhone it's worth stepping back to see what we have learned.
Drone crash: What I learned
This is a warning to aspiring drone owners - trust in the tech and don't be impatient.
Villa reno gets a big tick
3:00 PM This beautiful Ponsonby villa renovation took out the Resene Colour in Design Award at the ADNZ awards.
Interior inspo of the week
2:58 PM Busy geometric patterns, pink, pistachio and a touch of upcycling all on the 'gram, by you.
Bush bach wins big time
A strong building for a tough landscape - this stunning bach in the bush is a major ADNZ award winner.
What disdain for noisy kids says
OPINION: The stories I've heard from mums who've been reduced to tears by the patronising scolding of other adults have made my blood boil.
Teddy bear 'too dangerous'
Another recall of a furry toy shows that even teddy bears have their dark side.
GoT's Sean Bean ties the knot
Sean Bean, 58, marries his long-time partner Ashley Moore, 32, in romantic ceremony in Dorset, England.
Coping with a crazy partner
The red flags to watch out for in a relationship - and knowing when to run.
How to ditch the food guilt
Dessert is often described as a 'sinful indulgence', but here's why you should order that chocolate pudding.
Why the night before matters
Want to reach your wellness goals during the day? Make sure you're doing things right at night.
Sam Mannering's choc & oat slice
Warning: This scrumptious slice is a shamelessly decadent old-fashioned delight that will test your self-restraint.
Praise be for porridge
OPINION: When does a breakfast become a pudding and other important porridge questions.
Death on the roads
If fences aren't up to scratch, animals die and people get hurt, Federated Farmers warns.
Harm to bees unclear
Many farmers rely on the insecticides neonicotinoids, but more work's needed into the effects on bees.
Tame Iti in new role
Activist takes centre stage in two films produced by Auckland Latin American film makers.
Cage fight for chook movies
3:24 PM An American bird fancier movie is taking on New Zealand's famous flockumentary Pecking Order in Australia.
Lennox 'discovered' by scout
A Los Angeles-based radio station scout tells the former Eurythmics singer she has potential and asks her to submit her latest MP3 single.
When tourist slogans go wrong
OPINION: After a trip to his fourth 'Venice of the North' Josh Martin wants to call time on over-the-top tourism slogans.
Travel trend: microadventures
You can still have travel adventures without putting real life on hold.
Diving Milford Sound
It's wild and untouched, one of the last diving frontiers, and it's well worth exploring for any underwater enthusiast.
NZ supercar to be more wild
Performance upgrade package aims to take Aston Martin's wildest-ever car to breathtaking new extremes.
Goodwood claims rare Ford
Goodwood goes bad for rallycross veteran in spectacular crash.
Futuristic customised Ducati
Ducati unveils a futuristic take on its XDiavel cruiser just in time for a popular motorcycle gathering.
'Fat girls don't starve themselves'
When you're thin, people look for signs of an eating disorder. When you're overweight, no-one even notices.Â
Rangitoto Island at sunset
An after work surf ski paddle on the Pohutukawa Coast never looked so good.
That doggy smize, though
He's a doggy-cop, a lumberjack and a fitspo it-dog all at once - "insta-famous" Frankie can do it all.
Tew: Lions tours will continue
NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew pours cold water on speculation that this is the last tour here.
Team Parker bury hatchet
Joseph Parker's promoter back on good terms with Hughie Fury camp for rescheduled WBO title bout.
Sexton-Farrell combo 'brave'
Former All Black first-five Nick Evans has given Warren Gatland's bold call a big thumbs up.
What our cracks at noisy kids say
OPINION: The stories I've heard from mums who've been reduced to tears by the patronising scolding of other adults have made my blood boil.
Cup glory at what price?
OPINION: Bermuda now has a special place in Kiwi hearts, but don't be surprised if the love's not reciprocated.
Time for a sugar tax
OPINION: Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has managed to get the issues of sugar and obesity on the menu.
Why these tweets are different
ANALYSIS: The US president is once again a victim of bullying, the poor dear.
Wendy Frew, Woman of Steel
A van crash, surgery, 70 stitches, and a national netball league grand final win - all in 16 days.
Trump's man in Wellington
He's got the ear of the US President so what does Scott Brown think of Donald Trump?
Charges will define Cardinal's legacy
Australian Cardinal George Pell is a colossus on the international religious scene. Now allegations of historical sex offences threaten to destroy him.
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Roadkill raccoon led to shooting
A US motorist was enraged when he saw a man dragging what looked like a dead dog. But it was just a racoon destined for a crab pot.
547 fines at $40 a pop
Hundreds of Auckland drivers are racking up $40 fines for parking in this shared zone - but is it their fault?
'I've got your bird'
It was stolen in broad daylight, never expected to be seen again, but honesty got the better of Wellington's Guinness toucan thief.
Great school holiday struggle
OPINION: The kids are ecstatic about their two-week school break but Amie Richardson’s struggle is about to begin. Again.
Placenta pills makes baby sick
The baby was born healthy, but then its health began to deteriorate rapidly.
Uproar over toddler's pink hair
One mum has found herself under fire for giving her little girl pink hair.
Work breastfeeding not normal
OPINION: Hats off to politicians who breastfeed on the job. But let's stop pretending this is normal behaviour.
Lost Kiwi holidays: Coes Ford
On hot summer days, families would decamp to Coes Ford to swim and soak up the sun. These days, it's a dirty, algea-infested pit.
Flock of ducks befriend captain
A flock of ducks join this Taupo cruise captain every day as he make his trips around Lake Taupo.
Insider tip: Nicaragua
Explore off-the-beaten-track jungles and relax on crystalline Caribbean beaches.
