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Live: All Blacks v Lions

Lions grab the first try of the night and can smell blood with the 14-man All Blacks in their sights.

SBW sent off video

Sonny Bill Williams shoulder charges Anthony Watson and is sent off.

0 min ago  Sonny Bill Williams has become the first All Black sent off in a test since Colin Meads against Scotland in 1967.

$1800 taxi fare, nowhere to stay

A last minute scramble for somewhere to stay led a group of Lions fans deep into remotest South Wairarapa.

After racking up $1800 in taxi fares, Lions supporters couldn't get into their accommodation

Members take change locks

Hapu members occupied the Ngati Te Whiti Whenua Topu Trust office in New Plymouth.

8:29 PM  Protesters apparently let themselves in after hundreds of thousands of dollars went missing from the hapu's coffers.

Live: Warriors v Sea Eagles

Ben Matulino of the Warriors in action.

7:15 PM  Warriors still chasing that elusive spot in the top 8 as they travel to nib Stadium.

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national

Snow closes South Island roads

"Road condition was so bad due to snow everybody was stuck until snow truck came," said reader EJ Kim.

Motorists have been trapped by snow on South Island roads, and heavy rain heads north to dampen the rugby in Wellington.

Human skull found on beach

Police have recovered a human skull from south-east Auckland's Orere Point.

Warm raincoats are in order, with light showers forecast throughout the 13C day.

Capital pumped for Lions video

7:43 PM  Wellington is a sea of red as the most awaited test match in years approaches.

Video

SBW sent off

Sonny Bill Williams sent off in first half of second test against the Lions

world

HK swears in first female leader

Carrie Lam waves as she arrives for a flag raising ceremony on the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British ...

China's president swears in Hong Kong's new leader as the former British colony marks the 20th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule.

Plane crashes on US highway video

A small plane dropped out of the sky and exploded in flames on a busy road, injuring both people on board.

A woman has won her legal bid for her church pay damages after she lost her leg in a go karting accident.

Woman loses leg go-karting

Woman sues after a church karting day went wrong in Australia causing her to lose her leg.

business

Configure Express collapses

Configure Express in Centre Place, Hamilton, closed in June last year.

Women's gym goes into liquidation, following member complaints about missing refunds.

Talk your way to a career

Nobody aspires to work in a contact centre, but there's a good reason why more people should.

US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka, and son-in-law, Jared Kuchner, aren't paid for their work at the White House.

White House salaries revealed

Most aides to US President Donald Trump are on a decent wicket - but some earn nothing at all.

technology

Facebook now has 2b users video

There are more Facebook users than speakers of any of the world's languages, according to Ethnologue, a long-running ...

If the social media site was a religion, it would be the second largest in the world.

Drone crash: What I learned

This is a warning to aspiring drone owners - trust in the tech and don't be impatient.

Social media companies face massive fines in Germany if they fail to remove criminal content within 24 hours.

$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.

homed

Villa reno gets a big tick

This beautiful villa renovation at 17 O'Neill Street, Ponsonby, designed by Allan McIntosh of Buildology Ltd, has won ...

This beautiful Ponsonby villa renovation took out the Resene Colour in Design Award at the ADNZ awards.

Interior inspo of the week

Busy geometric patterns, pink, pistachio and a touch of upcycling all on the 'gram, by you.

The Back Country house in the Puhoi bush, designed by David Maurice of LTD Architectural, has won two major ...

Bush bach wins big time gallery

A strong building for a tough landscape - this stunning bach in the bush is a major ADNZ award winner.

life & style

What disdain for noisy kids says

Yes, children are noisy and can be annoying. But the same can be said about a lot of other things too.

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.

GoT's Sean Bean ties the knot

Sean Bean, 58, marries his long-time partner Ashley Moore, 32, in romantic ceremony in Dorset, England.

We change so much from our early twenties to our early thirties, as we begin to sort through what works for us and what ...

Don't settle down in your 20s

OPINION: At 24, I was heading down the mortgage and marriage path, and the prospect of such a conventional life terrified me.

well & good

Coping with a crazy partner

Being frightened of your partner is a pretty good red flag that not all is well.

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.

Want to exercise in the evening? Pack your bag in advance so it's ready to go - and there are no excuses.

Why the night before matters

Want to reach your wellness goals during the day? Make sure you're doing things right at night.

food & wine

Sam Mannering's choc & oat slice

Try to share this old-fashioned slice - otherwise you might scoff it all yourself.

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.

Spice used to help women

Recipe: Chicken & noodle slaw

nz farmer

Death on the roads

Stock feeding alongside highway  behind electric fence.

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.

First chilled meat for China

Robots will be a vine thing

entertainment

Tame Iti in new role

Tame Iti on location during the filming of 'Marathon', a film by Aucklander Sebastian Vidal Bustamante.

Activist takes centre stage in two films produced by Auckland Latin American film makers.

Cage fight for chook movies

An American bird fancier movie is taking on New Zealand's famous flockumentary Pecking Order in Australia.

A Los Angeles-based radio station scout has the potential to launch Annie Lennox's career.

Lennox 'discovered' by scout video

A Los Angeles-based radio station scout tells the former Eurythmics singer she has potential and asks her to submit her latest MP3 single.

travel

When tourist slogans go wrong

St Petersburg has enough to lure tourists without the need to conjure up images Venice's famed canals.

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 video

You can still have travel adventures without putting real life on hold.

The waters are not exactly a tropical temperature, but there's a colourful paradise to be explored.

Diving Milford Sound video

It's wild and untouched, one of the last diving frontiers, and it's well worth exploring for any underwater enthusiast.

motoring

NZ supercar to be more wild video

Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro.

Performance upgrade package aims to take Aston Martin's wildest-ever car to breathtaking new extremes.

Goodwood claims rare Ford video

Goodwood goes bad for rallycross veteran in spectacular crash.

Ducati XDiavel Thiverval.

Futuristic customised Ducati

Ducati unveils a futuristic take on its XDiavel cruiser just in time for a popular motorcycle gathering.

stuff nation

'Fat girls don't starve themselves' stuff nation

Before you know it, your pantry's empty and you're debating if eating a stick of butter would really taste that bad.

When you're thin, people look for signs of an eating disorder. When you're overweight, no-one even notices. 

Rangitoto Island at sunset stuff nation

An after work surf ski paddle on the Pohutukawa Coast never looked so good.

Frankie in his gladrags.

That doggy smize, though stuff nation

He's a doggy-cop, a lumberjack and a fitspo it-dog all at once - "insta-famous" Frankie can do it all.

sport

Tew: Lions tours to continue video

British and Irish Lions fans on the Wellington waterfront ahead of their match against the Hurricanes.

NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew pours cold water on speculation that this is the last tour here.

Talent machine churns on video

Canes coach Chris Boyd highlights remarkable system that continues to unearth the gems in New Zealand rugby.

Owen Farrell knows what playing at 12 requires.

Sexton-Farrell combo 'brave' video

Former All Black first-five Nick Evans has given Warren Gatland's bold call a big thumbs up.

opinion

What our cracks at noisy kids say

Yes, children are noisy and can be annoying. But the same can be said about a lot of other things too.

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?

Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling is bringing home the Auld Mug.

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 video

British chef and activist Jamie Oliver has condemned NZ's government for inaction on sugar.

OPINION: Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has managed to get the issues of sugar and obesity on the menu.

Why these tweets are different

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with immigration crime victims at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 28, 2017. ...

ANALYSIS: The US president is once again a victim of bullying, the poor dear.

good reads

NZ's own rocket man video

Mocked at high school for his vision, Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck is proud of his role building a local space industry ...

As a kid, Peter Beck wanted to build rockets when he grew up. Now he does.

Wendy Frew, Woman of Steel video

Southern Steel netball captain Wendy Frew tells of her remarkable 16 days.

A van crash, surgery, 70 stitches, and a national netball league grand final win - all in 16 days.

Trump's man in Wellington video

Brown at his first New Zealand press conference.

He's got the ear of the US President so what does Scott Brown think of Donald Trump?

Charges will define Cardinal's legacy

Cardinal George Pell has denied the allegations.

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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oddstuff

Roadkill raccoon led to shooting

An angry motorist shot the man in the leg, but he was not badly hurt.

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.

Mr Ed takes a fall

Horses are much harder to rescue than cows if they fall.

Saving Mr Ed...the Massey Rescue Education Dummy.

547 fines at $40 a pop video

Penny Waterme said the parking signs at McCrae Way needed to be clearer.

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'

The Guinness toucan was introduced in 1935 on advertising for Irish beer giant Guinness & Co.

It was stolen in broad daylight, never expected to be seen again, but honesty got the better of Wellington's Guinness toucan thief.

Parenting

Great school holiday struggle

Amie Richardson is dreading the juggle of the school holidays.

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 cause of the baby's reoccurring infection was the mother's own placenta, doctors discovered.

The baby was born healthy, but then its health began to deteriorate rapidly.

Uproar over toddler's pink hair

Charity Grace shared a video of her daughter Felicity's new 'do.

One mum has found herself under fire for giving her little girl pink hair.

Work breastfeeding not normal

Larissa Waters has been applauded for normalising breastfeeding.

OPINION: Hats off to politicians who breastfeed on the job. But let's stop pretending this is normal behaviour.

kiwi traveller

Lost Kiwi holidays: Coes Ford

Holidaymakers Simon Mills, 10, and his sister Lucy, 12, at Coes Ford in 1993.

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

They flock in numbers, trying to be the first to get the bread.

A flock of ducks join this Taupo cruise captain every day as he make his trips around Lake Taupo.

Insider tip: Nicaragua

Ometepe Island is famous for its volcanoes.

Explore off-the-beaten-track jungles and relax on crystalline Caribbean beaches.

Taking kids to Disneyland

Get a Fastpass at Disneyland to minimise queuing.

Need tips for a trip to Disneyland? Email us at travel@stuff.co.nz.

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