Shaken

Large quake strikes Mexico

2 min ago  People flee from shaking buildings in Mexico City as strong earthquake strikes off coast.

Tsunami risk assessed

If there is a risk of tsunami, it would not hit NZ for at least 12 hours.

11 min ago  Civil Defence assesses NZ's risk of tsunami after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Mexico.

Chopper saves man clinging to cliff

3:38 PM  With 20m of vertical cliff face above and 70m below, the "white knuckled" man held on.

Who's being sold out?

Jacinda Ardern says her generation's sold "down the river" but Bill English disagrees.

Grieving mum: 'I want her back'

Drowned or killed? The enduring mystery of toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank's disappearance.

Gynaecologist holds R18 Fetish Ball

4:30 PM  Hamilton gynaecologist says his patients don't need to know about private business activity.

national

Māori remains found under pub

Pre-European remains have been found under what used to be the Royal Tavern.

4:13 PM  The remains will help reveal pre-European history in Napier.

Kiwis in hurricanes' path video

Kiwi family preparing for Irma say they might need "number 8 wire" to put their home back together afterwards.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the fatal incident on the level crossing in Huntly.

Man, 33, dies at crossing

The 33-year-old died after being hit by a heavy truck at Bell Crossing in Huntly.

Video

Pumas on the loose

All Blacks captain respects the Pumas' loose forwards, while giving his fellow loosies encouragement.

Politics

Live: Ardern heads North

Jacinda Ardern is welcomed by school pupils at Kaeo Primary School.

4:33 PM  Jacinda Ardern visits Northland with Kelvin Davis, fires shots over promised bridges that never came.

'Settle down' bickering duo told

TV host Duncan Garner told NZ's deputy prime ministerial candidates they were "acting like kids".

Prime Minister Bill English just after opening the new DB Schenker logistics warehouse in South Auckland.

English in enemy territory video

9 min ago  The Prime Minister heads to a deep red electorate to open a logistics factory and visit a school.

world

Hurricane Irma kills at least 14 video

A rescue team inspects flooded areas after the passing of Hurricane Irma in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

At least 14 people killed in the Caribbean, as nightmare storm continues moving towards Florida.

Wine cellar protects Branson

4:39 PM  Sir Richard Branson emerges unscathed after riding out Hurricane Irma on his private Caribbean island.

After waiting for hours in a long queue, people collect sandbags at Kissimmee.

Irma looms as the 'Big One' video

A mythic, massive storm has long been the stuff of Florida's nightmares. It might be about to hit.

business

Nosh failure investigated

Nosh appeared to be a genuine business success story a few years ago, Matthew Blomfield says.

Liquidators probe alleged breaches in the collapse of the once successful gourmet supermarket chain.

Want a job? Try the regions

4:58 PM  People are moving out of the regions and finding good jobs, data shows.

Gmail

Will email always be free?

6 min ago  OPINION: Timing is right for Vodafone to axe email but this isn't its only challenge.

technology

Oracle stand against sex traffickers

Cloud services company Oracle has shown its support for a bill that plans to fix a "fundamental flaw" in allowing sex ...

Firm makes a groundbreaking political stand, despite industry worries the bill could "end the internet".

143 million Americans exposed

Criminal hackers have released people's addresses, driver's license and credit card info. Is this the worst data hack ever?

The latest iPhone set to be unveiled next Tuesday will reportedly feature a 5.8-inch OLED display and 3-D sensing ...

New iPhone production glitch

A slip up in Apple's factory could make next week's launch a bit bumpy.

homed

Great Gatsby house up for sale gallery

"A factual imitation of some Hôtel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side." Is this a description of the ...

The home that likely inspired Jay Gatsby's iconic mansion is for sale for $23.3 million.

H&M Home top 10

Take a sneak peek at the wares of H&M home.

The log cabin on the Awaroa Inlet property was built in the 1980s.

Own a house on the beach

Fancy owning a property next to the land New Zealanders bought in the middle of the Abel Tasman National Park? Now is your chance.

life & style

Are pro-life voices under attack?

University of Canterbury dean of law Ursula Cheer.

Pro-life activists feel their freedom of expression is under threat, but a legal expert is sceptical.

Best & worst dressed celebs gallery

This week, Amal Clooney is a stunner, Susan Sarandon slays it and Penny Lancaster needs a new dress.

One thing Angelina Jolie has never been viewed as is vulnerable or weak.

Angelina Jolie's power move

OPINION: This woman doesn't do anything by accident. Does that include going grey?

well & good

Keto diet comes with a catch

The keto diet involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat.

Studies show some surprising benefits to the ketogenic diet - but it's not all good news.

10 steps to a 'good enough' life

Date yourself, be quite nice and your body is not your temple.

Mel McLean now wants to use the knowledge she's gained to help other families and plans to train as an oncology nurse.

'I want to help other families now'

Timaru two-year-old's battle with leukemia inspires his mum to train as an oncology nurse.

food & wine

Calombaris staff wait for backpay

George Calombaris has landed himself in hot water for his underpayment of staff.

Staff were told they'd have their money at the end of June, some haven't got anything yet.

Kicked out over a crop top

The pregnant mum of four felt body-shamed when a waitress told her she had to leave the restaurant.

First new chocolate in 80 years video

Feast on a fabulous frittata

nz farmer

Our People: Jeremy Bennett

Jeremy Bennett farms in equity partnership with his parents on two farms in the Waikato.

Although Jeremy Bennett was brought up on a dairy farm, he planned to become an accountant. 

Butter might soon spread thin

As dieticians argue over whether people should eat more fat, consumers have decided in favour of butter.

Water tax a hot potato

Regrassing flooded areas

entertainment

Dobbyn's te reo Māori classic

It has been 40 years since Dave Dobbyn wrote his first hit.

The 60-year-old musician has released a new version of his Welcome Home hit, sung completely in te reo.

Thrones pirated a billion times

The season finale alone was illegally watched more than 120 million times within its first 72 hours.

Dr Phil McGraw, television personality and psychologist, says he wishes people would call him before their life goes off ...

O'Connor calls on Dr Phil for help

4:58 PM  Singer Sinead O'Connor called on well-known TV host to help her cope with mental illness.

travel

Petra, beyond the facade video

The Treasury. Ancient city of Petra carved out of the rock, Jordan.

The breathtaking and spine-tingling moment everyone gets at this ancient city in Jordan.

How we got paid to travel video

From the Himalayas to the Maldives – a Kiwi couple share their secrets on being paid to travel.

Annette wants to challenge the perception that "fat equals lazy, ugly and unlovable".

Being a fat girl while travelling

She's been laughed at, ridiculed and body-shamed but she isn't going to let that stop her exploring the world.

motoring

Burnout goes horribly wrong video

Northern Territory chief minister Michael Gunner described images of the incident as "distressing".

Fourteen people were injured - one critically - after being sprayed with burning fuel in Australia.

How to check tyre pressures

Yes, you do have to get your hands a little dirty to look after your tyres. No, it's not difficult.

With more than 1000 horsepower and a top speed of more than 349kmh, Mercedes-Benz's AMG Project One will compete ...

Star cars for Frankfurt debut

Hybrid hypercars, more electrics than you can shake a plug at and pricey "exotics" vie for attention in Germany.

stuff nation

Lake Heron, majestic mirror stuff nation

On a beautiful spring day, the reflections in the still lake were picture perfect.

On a beautiful spring day, the reflections in the still lake were picture perfect.

Why I learned te reo Māori stuff nation

We want to hear your stories of what te reo means to you. 

Donut and Dorito doesn't sound like an obvious combination - but here, it works.

Donut and Sir Dorito stuff nation

This junk food duo are the best of friends.

sport

Pumas on the loose video

All Blacks' captain Kieran Read says he has a lot of respect for the Pumas.

4 min ago  All Blacks captain respects the Pumas' loose forwards, while giving his fellow loosies encouragement.

Venus out of Open

3:42 PM  Youth wins out as Sloane Stephens too strong for Venus Williams in US Open semifinal.

Kini Naholo looks for space for Hastings Boys' High School.

Showdown for 1st XV final

3 min ago  Hastings Boys' High School and Hamilton Boys' High School qualify for national 1st XV final.

opinion

Election still on a knife-edge video

The Christchurch community came out firing against both leaders throughout the Stuff Leaders Debate.

ANALYSIS: We've got an old-fashioned two horse race on our hands, as Ardern's "stardust" makes it too close to call.

Boost your well-being instantly

The key seems to be having cash on hand, not the overall level of wealth.

OPINION: If you have cash in hand – and can see it in your bank account – you’ll be more satisfied with life.

Angelina Jolie's power move

One thing Angelina Jolie has never been viewed as is vulnerable or weak.

OPINION: This woman doesn't do anything by accident. Does that include going grey?

A $19 billion disaster looms

Edgecumbe flooded in April. Scenes like this will become more common.

OPINION: The Government cannot continue to dither over climate change.

The valley

Episode 1: Enduring Freedom

The Valley, episode 1: Enduring Freedom

NZ's military history is full of heroism and sacrifice. But what aren't we being told?

The Valley episode 2: Mission Ready

The Valley episode 2: Mission Ready

The bait and hook: The tactic NZ soldiers prepped before deployment in Afghanistan.

The Valley episode 3: Contact

The Valley episode 3: Contact

When the shooting started, Afghans and Kiwis died.

The Valley episode 4: The Valley

The Valley episode 4: The Valley

Visiting the battle site where two NZ soldiers died.

The Valley episode 5: The Database

The Valley episode 5: The Database

What else has the NZ public not been told?

The Valley episode 6: Consequences

The Valley episode 6: Consequences

The officer commanding from the Battle of Baghak finally speaks out.

good reads

How Oz can buy the Bledisloe video

Andrew Forrest announces his plan for a rebel rugby competition.

OPINION: Don't go all Russian oligarch on us Twiggy, here's the best way to spend your billions on rugby.

Flesh, blood, and fatherhood

Antony Shaw

OPINION: Unwanted children want to know where they come from, no matter how much it hurts.

'People have had enough' video

Kingswood Election Tour: Springs Junction dairy farmer Daniel Austin says National is better for people who work.

The Kaikoura electorate is divided over who should run the country and what party is better for workers.

The disaster we know about

Damage in Edgecumbe after the flood.

If you knew a major natural disaster was on its way, you might expect a national response to be under way. But is it?

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oddstuff

Wild pig roams New Plymouth

The "Penny Lane Pig" has been spotted on various streets around Vogeltown in New Plymouth.

Running across the road. Sunbathing in the back yard. Chilling in a clearing. This wild pig sure gets around.

Rodman, Kim Jong Un sing karaoke video

Retired US basketball star Dennis Rodman describes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as "a normal guy".

US basketball great rarely talks politics with North Korean leader when he visits. They're too busy singing.

Quirky homes and quirky owners

A mural paints the ceiling above a chandelier that Valintine and Bellringer put in.

Everyone likes to make their house into a home, but some are quirkier than others.

Aussie school's porn gaffe

When children clicked on a link to book tickets they found themselves on an adult website.

Unfortunate typo leaves students trying to book tickets to a school event exposed to hundreds of graphic videos.

Parenting

A 'normal' day for Prince George video

The four-year-old will be taught to broaden his mind with classes in 'understanding the world'.

A typical school day for Prince George will see him take ballet, French and enjoy organic, freshly cooked meals.

Prince's first day a success video

Prince George arrives for his first day of school, led by his father Prince William, left, and Helen Haslem, head of the ...

Another parent had "more of an issue", a relieved Prince William jokes as future king navigates day one at school.

More Clooney babies unlikely video

Amal Clooney has hinted that it's unlikely she and George will have more kids.

George Clooney may be the master of changing diapers, but it seems he and Amal aren't looking to have more kids.

Kiwi kids' tips for Prince George video

Phoebe Quested and Emily Fergusson from The Cathedral Grammar School.

Five-year-olds in Christchurch shared advice for the little royal's first day of school.

kiwi traveller

How we got paid to travel video

Breakfast in bed in Sri Lanka.

From the Himalayas to the Maldives – a Kiwi couple share their secrets on being paid to travel.

A helping hand for Kiwis on their big OE

Clint Heine, the New Zealander living in London who has set up the Kiwis in London Facebook page.

A Facebook page started by a Nelson man is helping Kiwis settle in to life in London.

London: city of surprises

London is a city of surprises.

Clown galleries, whitewater rafting and God's Own Junkyard are among the city's more out-there attractions.

Planning a southern Europe break

Flying into one city and out of another can help you make the most of your time.

Now is the perfect time to organise a holiday over the northern hemisphere summer.

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