The Waka Odyssey arrives
A crowd of 20,000 witness the story of Pacific explorer Kupe to open the NZ Festival.
A decade of abuse
Son of leading Māori figure guilty of sexual violation, rape and kidnap during the 1980s and 1990s.
Kiwi jailed over road rage death
Six-and-a-half years' jail for man who punched driver, causing him to fall in front of truck.
The threat destroying coral reefs
Already facing multiple threats, coral reefs now face a surprising new challenge - from below.
'Pride and joy' trees cut down
Canterbury town's cherry blossom trees gone in an act of "wanton destruction".
Highlanders edge Blues
Blues' lengthy drought against fellow Kiwi teams continues with a loss in Dunedin.
Not guilty of aiding suicide
Not guilty verdict for 67-year-old former teacher accused of aiding suicide.
Road closed but escape possible
Damage to Takaka Hill Rd means there's "no time-frame" for opening only road to Golden Bay.
Murder arrest 'heartbreaking'
The transgender advocacy group says that globally trans women in particular appear to be a target of violence.
Highlanders pile misery on Blues
The Blues now haven't beaten another Kiwi team for 728 days and counting after 41-34 loss in Dunedin.
Release 'tied to arms deal debt'
Fate of woman jailed in Iran hinges on a $765 million debt owed by the UK, her family says.
Barnaby Joyce's blunders
The outgoing Australian deputy prime minister has a history of scandal.
'Arm us with resources'
1:27 AM Donald Trump wants to arm US teachers with guns. They want to be armed with something else.
Watchdog rules against Santa Coke ad
Santa's Coke peddling days to young people are over after an advertising watchdog ruling.
Kmart to open in Rotorua
Store opening in March will be in the new style being rolled out around the country.
Million-dollar property market
Southland was the place to be last year if you wanted to witness rapid growth in million-dollar properties.
NZ to lead 'digital bill of rights'
D7 countries meeting in Wellington agree to look at impact of artificial intelligence on citizen's rights.
Acer battles a tough PC market
Once the leader in laptop sales, Acer is counting on high-end gear to sustain a recovery.
10 pro phone camera features
Most smartphone makers now claim that the cameras on their premium devices are a good as professional cameras.
'Bogor' bush property sold
Burton Silver's land that inspired the Bogor comic strip has been sold, and will not be subdivided.
5 home hacks for under $100
Give your home a new spin with these thrifty ideas.
Gay Indians want arranged marriages
Homosexuality remains a big taboo in India, but that's not stopping arranged gay marriages.
Exercising to infertilty
"I was thrilled to get my period back. I felt overwhelmed with emotion."
How to raise an Olympian
Be prepared to give up your weekends, provide mountains of food and spend lots of money nurturing your little champion.
Thanks, cancer, for choosing me
OPINION: If I told you getting cancer was like winning the lottery, would you believe me?
Rachel Hunter on 'intimate' tour
The model turned yogi will host "intimate evenings of conscious conversation".
UK's doing Easter better
Harry Potter, booze and cheese are all part of the UK's Easter craziness this year - but we're stuck with the same old eggs in NZ.
Dream job: get paid to taste food
Like your dairy? Fancy a slab of meat? Massey University has the job for you.
Comvita back in profit
Comvita has produced a better half year result but this season's harvest will be below par.
Warm fuzzies for PM
First it was a kete sleeping basket, now fine wool blankets have been given to the Prime Minister.
Capital welcomes Festival's fleet
Grab the cameras, find the best position as a large fleet of waka and canoes make their way into Wellington Harbour.
Landlord's new lease on life
British reality series addresses the reality on living in a rental property.
Broods singer's solo album
Georgia Nott has dropped a new song without her brother to make it clear she doesn't need a man.
The mystery of Bali's 'lost' jet
Bali's newest tourist attraction has nothing to do with beaches, blue skies or beer. It's much weirder than that.
Bali fare war: 8 reasons to go
Kiwis have more ways than ever to get to Bali. Need some inspo on what to do when you're there?
'Hell's gate' gives up secret
Two millennia ago, a temple in present-day Turkey awed its residents. Scientists have just worked out why.
Why fumes are important
We drive an enduring Lexus hybrid and discuss what comes out of its exhaust.
Is this the future of driving?
Zero emissions, fast refuelling and a 600km range – Hyundai's Nexo makes a strong pitch for hydrogen power.
BMW X2 : first drive
We drive the new BMW X2. What's it like?
After the cyclone
It was a night of battering wind and rain. But calmness returned with the morning sun.
A guide to moving for love
I moved from Canada to New Zealand for my partner - here are my tips for making a big move for love work.
Saffy knows best
Saffy's favourite game is people watching.
Umaga rues yellow card
Tana Umaga rues Antonio Kirikiri's yellow card as the turning point in loss to Highlanders.
Phoenix in another poor loss
Wellington Phoenix lifeless for long stretches of the 1-0 loss to the Central Coast Mariners.
Tall Blacks trail at half
1:27 AM The Tall Blacks trail China by a point at halftime of crucial Fiba World Cup qualifier.
Time to ban phones at gigs
OPINION: Perhaps we're getting to a point where we can all stop using smartphones to validate our existence.
Nude bodies? No worries
OPINION: We should not be teaching people distress at the sight of a naked body.
Time's up for black dress bullies
OPINION: Frances McDormand was right - you can show solidarity without following a code.
NZ active at US-run Qatar airbase
NZ military personnel have been secretly operating at a Middle East base where the air war against Isis is planned and launched.
NZ expands military role in Iraq
Our mission in Iraq has undergone a significant change, without the public being told.
The haunting of Evelyn Sen
She believed her daughter was being tortured and couldn’t bear her suffering.
Porteous 'wants to be scared'
After the fear of devastating Christchurch earthquakes, NZ's youngest Winter Olympian lives for thrills and spills on snow.
The poignant school shooting cartoon
An image popped into Pia Guerra's brain and she immediately felt a lump in her throat.
Your car will sell your data
Cars of the future could soon be a haven for personalised ads, as the fight over personal motoring data intensifies.
Is NZ such a happy place?
Dutch couple Alissa and Tjerk are on a mission to visit the world's happiest countries - and think they have Kiwis sussed.
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The mystery of Bali's 'lost' jet
Bali's newest tourist attraction has nothing to do with beaches, blue skies or beer. It's much weirder than that.
Kererū flying into windows
It appears kiwi aren't the only treasured New Zealand birds who have trouble flying.
The great big blue bottle heist
Thirsty thief snatches giant Powerade bottle from Basin Reserve drinks cart in the dark of night.
Mum's shocking drug warning
US mother speaks out after a drug-induced hallucination left her 20-year-old daughter blind.
Is it harder to pick a boy's name?
OPINION: As Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are discovering, boys' names are a bit trickier.
Experts slam kids' fitness plan
Instagram fitness guru Ashy Bines pitches programme at kids as young as 12-months.
How fizzy drinks affect fertility
New research suggests alcohol isn't the only thing you should give up when you're trying to conceive.
Taranaki's bounty of natural treasures
In Taranaki, it is easy to walk on a sleeping volcano and swim in the sea during one summer's afternoon.
30,000km cycle journey nearing halfway
After seven months of cycling the world, a Kiwi couple are almost halfway through their 30,000km journey.
Insider tip: Napa Valley
With its green sprawl of chateau-like homes, country estates and lush vineyards, Napa Valley is the epitome of wine country.
From Christchurch to the Wild West
Caroline Foster has swapped the Garden City - and NYC - for hiking, climbing and huckleberry pie in Montana.