Rent your own private paradise
9:15 AM It's as idyllic as the Maldives. And for $120 a day, this slice of Fiji could be all yours.
Fatal crash pair named
11 min ago Horton Hill, 80, and Matthew Gilchrist, 31, died in a high-speed Boxing Day crash.
A moko completed
9:02 AM Patrick Salmon sparked a gender debate when he got a traditional Māori chin tattoo.
New Zealand isn't working
OPINION: A economy is only as good as its weakest link. In NZ's case, that's unemployment.
'Tradition took a back step'
Lovey Ahomiro's father stormed out of the hospital in anger when he learned of a plan to donate his grand-daughter's organs.
Police: 'Some really crap driving'
"The usual idiots" are causing constant complaints, say officers on scenic highway.
Tour vehicle rolls near Qtown
The scenic tour vehicle with six tourists aboard was trying to give way to a "very large truck".
Cruise ship passenger dies
The man suffered a medical event while the ship was in Napier.
Ferry was 'dead in the water'
Passenger says engine stopped, but ferry says it never lost propulsion.
Organs give new life to seven
Dene Riddell's life ended tragically, but parts of him will live on in the bodies of seven strangers.
Driver returning from clinic
The man believed to be responsible for the crash that left ex Home and Away actress fighting for life was returning from a methadone clinic.
Dogs kill woman on Xmas Eve
US man went to look for his wife. Before he found her, two dogs attacked. They'd already killed her.
Father accused of torturing baby
Australian's seven-week-old son was found with 19 fractures. He's spent years since dodging court dates.
Come on NZ, we can do it
11 min ago OPINION: The world is ours for the taking, and with a small amount of coordination, we can make a massive impact, writes Xero boss Rod Drury
Middle NZ is struggling
They're working very hard and just staying afloat, inequality researcher says.
Shopping changed a lot in 2017
9:06 AM 2017 will go down as the year that shoppers finally discovered their phones.
Facebook's war against fake news
There's no easy fix, but this is what Facebook is doing in its war against fake news.
Gadgets that the reviewers want
OPINION: From time to time we come across a gadget so good, it breaks our little hearts to send it back.
Land of Netflix and chill
This summer, Kiwis are heating up the broadband cables.
A cute rural guest barn
Christina Eaglen’s happy place is an elegantly decorated room in a barn set in an isolated slice of rural Canterbury.
Interior inspo of the year
Our favourite Instagram pics of 2017, shared by stylish and creative Kiwis around the country.
Avoid a New Year's Eve fizzer
The biggest party night of the year is almost upon us. Here's how to throw a good bash.
Best & worst dressed celebrities
This week, Zendaya earns extra credit, Daisy Ridley is perfectly poised and Noomi Rapace goes a step too far.
Don't ask this on a dating app
OPINION: Even when meant as a compliment, this question is more likely to land as an insult.
Six star resolutions for 2018
9:57 AM OPINION: New year's resolutions are so much easier with the ladies of the '80s on repeat play.
Christmas cracker 'knife' surprise
Australian boy finds rusty blade "like something from prison" in Christmas cracker.
Mariah's Christmas cash cow
It was written 23 years ago, but Mariah Carey's classic Christmas song is still earning the superstar over $3m each year.
Pink's Christmas 'mum fail'
"Santa I'm worried about our elf, he hasn't moved in three days".
The healthiest Champagne in NZ
By leaving out the sweet stuff, the flavour is more complex and ripe.
The stupid ways we get injured
Doctors say the holidays tend to bring out embarrassing injuries but, really, we do stupid things all year long.
Coping with Xmas day blow out
Indigestion, hangover or cabin fever - what you need to feel better.
Start the day with pudding
These fragrant pancakes make a great dessert, or – even better – an indulgent way to start the day.
Farm community help fire victims
"Thank you to everyone around New Zealand." Family's heartfelt message after fire destroyed their home.
80 farms fail consent laws
Canterbury farmers are striving to meet new environmental standards but almost one in 10 are not up to scratch.
Cinema's Star Wars warning
One scene in the latest Star Wars film left cinemagoers so bewildered that the movie theatre had to issue a warning.
Swift's Insta controversy
Taylor Swift faces backlash for an Instagram post which shows her playing in front of thousands of fans.
Laidback luxe on the East Cape
The winner in the design category of the 2017 Bookabach awards offer an upgraded classic Kiwi holiday experience.
Where to find peace and quiet
From meditation retreats to silent cafes, here's where to get some hush.
Where Markle vacations
The royal bride-to-be has kept busy, travelling to glamorous destinations including Botswana, Jamaica, and Norway.
Levorg wagon is watching you
Subaru's fast wagon now has every angle covered - with lots of cameras.
The survivalist lifestyle vehicle
Don't pick a fight with Mercedes-Benz's G-Pro pickup truck. You'll lose.
Petrol pump 'fast lane' trialled
Z Energy announces "fast lane", where you can fill up without leaving your car.
You can't reverse euthanasia
I was told to think about turning my wife's life support off. Eight months later, she's looking forward to the future.
Confusing race and culture
South African expats who want to revive a "racist" national holiday in NZ are making a dangerous mistake.
Dougie and Me
Just like the real Dougie Howlett, my wee boy is fast and a bit naughty.
Higgins' superfight warning
Parker's promoter warns it's "a grave mistake" by Joshua camp to underestimate them.
Chess champ's moral stand
8:55 AM Anna Muzychuk is skipping a lucrative event in Saudi Arabia to protest the treatment of women there.
Broad miffed by catch
8:38 AM Aussie fielder was confident, but England star wasn't so sure after being given out to controversial catch.
Big nest, little nest egg
OPINION: Houses worth millions, but nothing in the bank. Superannuitants have little choice but to sell up.
Drinking rules for NYE amateurs
OPINION: Rule No. 1: The point where shots seem like a good idea is exactly the moment where they're not.
Trump's Jerusalem: why it makes sense
OPINION: Jerusalem is recognition of a president doing what he promised in a campaign.
Don't ask this on a dating app
OPINION: Even when meant as a compliment, this question is more likely to land as an insult.
The demise and rise of Andrew Little
Inside the Labour leader's decision to make way for Jacinda-mania.
'Just call it a terrible accident'
When Prayer Ready died, the Gloriavale leadership rallied around.
115 died in the CTV building collapse
Still, after six years, no-one has been held responsible for their deaths.
In search of a forever home
People spend a lifetime looking for their dream home, but often put little thought into where they will spend eternity.
The room used to change the world
Once used to store student robes, this unassuming spot helped give birth to the Nuclear Age.
When Whitney defied Hadlee
It made Mike Whitney famous, Greg Dyer a villain and left a shattered New Zealand team wondering 'what if'.
'I'm in the wrong body'
For six years Kyle and Marion Mewburn have lived a double life harbouring Kyle's secret. Until now.
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Wonderful rescue of Louis Mac
Nobody knows what horrors flashed through the mind of the dog stranded up on a crumbling bank.
Shark house fishing for status
A house with a shark in its roof could be given heritage listed status by the same the council that wanted to tear it down.
Seven weirdest Kiwi yarns of 2017
An octopus lost his genitals, a tree died from "urine burn", and a helicopter crew chased a herd of cows. Oh, New Zealand.
Want to age well? Stop at 2 kids
Study suggests all those sleepless nights can take a toll on a mum's body - and it shows.
Mum's anguish as Gammy turns 4
Child at the centre of international surrogacy scandal has never seen his twin, who lives more than 5000km away.
Most posh baby names of all time
Yseult, Edwina and Xerxes - these are the poshest baby names of all time.
Ask an expert: Adelaide
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Readers' travel pics of the week
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Land of the long hot summer
Bring on the stunted, storm-threatened but still can't-beat-it Kiwi summer.