Low snow as blast hits NZ
1 min ago Snow that has fallen overnight in the south is just a foretaste of the coating to come.
Live: South freezes
12 min ago A brutal cold snap has left parts of the South Island blanketed in snow, shutting major routes.
Desert Road closed after crash
5 min ago SH1 blocked between Rangipo and Waiouru and expected to remain closed for hours.
'Greatest disaster' miss
Aviation expert says near-miss in US could have been largest aviation disaster ever.
Relief for capital commuters
0 min ago Two of three southbound lanes opened through Ngauranga Gorge after rockslip.
Incriminating emails
US President's son promised damaging information on Hillary Clinton before meeting.
Surgeons' offer 'save lives'
New Zealand has one of the highest incidences of bowel cancer in the world.
Landscape prone to slips
14 min ago Most of the time, landslips cause minor damage. That's fortunate, because NZ has a lot of them. Every now and then, however, they wreak havoc.
A vaccine for the clap?
Auckland study "opens the door" for preventing debilitating and increasingly drug-resistant STD.
Horror commute for Wellington
Traffic backed up several kilometres after NZTA work to reopen two southbound lanes after SH1 rockslip.
Questions over Russia meetingÂ
President's son likely to face questions about meeting with a Kremlin-linked attorney.
Alzheimer's linked to poor sleep
Just one night of poor sleep is enough to trigger a spike in a brain chemical linked to Alzheimer's disease.
US Marine plane crashes
Sixteen bodies have been found, but search for others continues.
Women of Influence: the nominees
From the boardroom table to the farm stable, women of influence finalists have stories from every corner of the country.
Here's how to win at office politics
OPINION: You can't avoid office politics. Here's how to play defence and keep your integrity.
$1b housing boost for councils
Hamilton wins $272m state loan to turn farmland into 3700 houses over a decade.
Next iPhone could cost $2000
If you want one of the new iPhones, you might want to start saving up now.
Let our kids learn tech
The technology revolution is here. You may want to ignore it we can't limit opportunities for our children.
Oculus Rift slashes prices
Winning fans for Oculus is far more important to Facebook's future than taking a revenue hit.
A rollercoaster reno ride
The Singh family had renovated three times before but say they still had plenty to learn.
Cold homes - are we in denial?
When Andrea moved here from Canada she was stunned by how cold NZ homes are.
Skinny site just 3m wide
What can you build on the skinniest plot in Brisbane? A three-bedroom home, that's what.
7 beauty buys loved by cabin crews
Products air hostesses use to look good for hours on end, thousands of feet above the ground.
'Banned Grandmas' call out Trump
Grandkids are the unexpected losers in Donald Trump's travel ban, and it has sparked the hashtag #GrandparentsNotTerrorists.
Harper's tea at Palace 'tawdry'
Harper Beckham, 6, partied at Buckingham Palace - but traditionalists say she had no right.
Smelling food may make you fatter
Better hold your nose while eating fish and chips, as scientists suggest a link between a sense of smell and metabolism.
Vatican against gluten-free
Say a prayer for Catholics who happen to be coeliac as gluten-free bread can't be taken for Holy Communion.
Turning their backs on booze
Young Kiwis behind a movement to walk away from alcohol say they're just the tip of the iceberg.
Potato & kumara with curry leaves
Kumara and potato are brought together by aroma and spice for this wonderful Indian-inspired side dish.
Recipe: Best winter toss-up
Salads never really go out of season and this jumble of veges and lentils is perfect for when you don’t feel like heavy, cold-weather comfort food.
Big win for young farmer
When the Young Farmer of the Year winner arrived at the grand final in Palmerston North he was frightened.
Paleo pushes venison prices up
The popularity of the paleo diet is paying dividends for deer farmers, helping take venison prices to record highs.
Filthy Rich: A struggle too real
REVIEW: It is often said you should quit while you are ahead - something the producers of Filthy Rich should have considered.
Mission: Im-poo-ssible
Hollywood stars on the set of the next Mission: Impossible film had some funny "habits", according to reports.
Kermit to get a new voice
6:31 AM There's a frog in a lot of throats across the world as news circulates a famous frog is getting a new voice.
Six best roads in NZ and Australia
These mountain drives offer spectacular views of lush forests and stunning rocky peaks.
NZ good place for immigrants
When it comes to stability, equality and jobs, NZ is one the world's top countries.
NZ needs terror advice video
Run, hide, tell: It's like a Hollywood film trailer but the UK video on terrorism advice is necessary.
Did Toyota get complacent?
New Corolla lacks pizzazz to add proof that popularity can cause developers and planners to become lazy.
The production-ready Model 3
American electric car maker shows off its most important car to date.
Lister the crazy beardie
2-year-old Lister has an obsession with flying objects - she even attempted to catch a helicopter one day.
Bella grooms Poppy
Poppy is a pretty chill rabbit, and loves to be pampered by Bella the tabby.
Share your winter pictures
What's winter like where you are? Send us your snowy snaps.
Warriors send 'Beast' off in style
Manu Vatuvei to wear No 5 jersey one last time as Warriors pay tribute with a temporary name change to their home stadium.
Arrested Lions player says sorry
Lions prop Kyle Sinckler apologises for putting himself in wrong position on night out after test.
Split takes toll on Parker
11 min ago Joseph Parker ready to get aggressive in his UK debut, as trainer reveals he offered to pull the boxer out of his last bout.
NZ netball comp being left behind
OPINION: Is Netball New Zealand's national premiership already in early trouble after one season?
An awkward menage a trois
OPINION: The marriage between Labour and the Greens gets a little awkward with NZ First as an unlikely bedfellow.
Women try to please too much
OPINION: A lot of rural women end up feeling more undervalued than they need to because they lose their voices.
Let's raise kids without gender
OPINION: A child could have a gender forced upon it, but what if their identity is different from their sex?
I was the 'daughter from hell'
Comparing parallel diaries - mine as a teenager and my father's - made me appreciate my dad all the more.
Choosing to become 'homeless'
Julie and Steve Ford weren't going to let being Gen X stand in the way of them getting down with the kids at Burning Man.
Lower Hutt: Tumbleweed city?
Lower Hutt's main street is home to 42 vacant shops. Over the bridge, Petone is booming.
Keep the oil barons honest
OPINION: We're paying the biggest mark-ups on petrol in the developed world, writes Dave Armstrong.
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Council or contractor?
Waste Management customers claim they get a better deal than Aucklanders using the council's prepaid rubbish service.
Ute set on fire by cellphone
Barry Parrish yelled "we're on fire, stop" as flames from a dodgy cellphone engulfed the back of their Hilux.
Duck sent packing
Jemima, an affectionate duck, has been banished from a town for being "too friendly".
Bank collapses into backyard
Elsie Thomas is wondering how she will pay to clean up after a mountain of dirt came crashing down into her garden during the weekend's wild weather.
Babies not as fussy as you think
Giving your baby room to feed themselves and experiment with new foods from 6 months onwards can certainly pay off.
Raise kids without gender
OPINION: A child could have a gender enforced upon it according to its sex, but what if their gender identity is different from their sex?
Couple's surreal roadside birth
Acting on instinct, Jess Wackrow's focus narrowed to one thing - getting the baby out.
What it's like being a solo dad
Three dads tell Britt Mann about the joys and challenges of raising their kids after their relationships ended.
Why holiday bragging is annoying
Ok, we get it. You had a great time in Fiji while it snowed in New Zealand.
Choosing to become 'homeless'
Julie and Steve Ford weren't going to let their Gen X status stand in the way of them getting down with the kids at Burning Man.