Trousers caused crash
5:09 PM Pants flew from helicopter cabin and became tangled in tail rotor, killing all on board.
Mum confronts driver
5:38 PM Mother whose baby died after a crash caused by a drunk driver tells him "you took everything from me".
Fatal fall: 'What have you done?'
10 min ago Resident heard screams after a person reportedly fell from a car on a Northland road.
Floating to the rescue
5:52 PM Teen was floating down the river when he heard the woman's cries for help.
'Angel' leaps into burning van
6:07 PM She leapt into a burning campervan, but Nicole Barnes now thinks it was a dumb move.
The perils of Christmas cheer
16 min ago Dan Comeskey was almost paralysed after falling while decorating his house with lights.
Raid nets meth, cash and guns
5:42 PM Guns, cash and drugs seized after gang-related police raid in affluent Christchurch suburb.
North's nasty Christmas
Christmas Day will be sunny in the south, but those in the north won't be so lucky.
How the mail thief stole Christmas
5:40 PM Grinches steal gifts, cash from Aucklanders' letterboxes just days out from Christmas.
Drowning in disturbing data
Each year about 110 people die in New Zealand waters, and yet many believe 'she'll be right'.
'Everyone is coming against us'
Mob boss floats revolutionary proposal for gang co-operation - but the police aren't buying it.
Making a lot of green
Is a cannabis industry run by corporates likely to be safer than one managed by gangs? Rob Mitchell investigates.
ACC spies, with cameras
A private investigator watched him for three days. They took video footage. When he picked up a red bag, they took notes.
A tale of two deaths
OPINION: Grace Millane was mourned by a nation, but there were no vigils for "the unnamed woman killed in Flat Bush".
Window displays aren't just for gawking
13 min ago Department stores battle each other for window supremacy in a race to increase foot traffic.
Free abortion for Ireland
Abortions in Ireland, legal from January 1, will be free of charge.
Putin boasts of hypersonic missiles
Vladimir Putin rejects the new missiles are a violation of a key nuclear treaty.
High helicopter pilot death rate claimed
5:31 PM CAA director claims commercial helicopter pilots have a workplace death rate that is 75 times the national average.
Rich List family feud ends
Squabbling over money within Rich List family ends in favour of sons.
Who loves ya, Ikea?
4:56 PM The arrival of long-awaited retailer Ikea is a millennial dream.
Ōhakea residents 'should be ready to fight'
OPINION: Government is acting like a corporation trying to limit its liability, instead of taking responsibility for contamination.
DIY or do it right
Stephanie Mitchell doesn't have a DIY bone in her body, but she's doing it anyway.
Chilling details in cold case
If the person who abducted a woman from a concert and raped her is found, perhaps Joanne Chatfield's killer will be too.
Hanging with world's happiest
Not for nothing are the people of Costa Rica ranked as the most contented on Earth.
Elon Musk unveils underground tunnel
Tunnel is a test to prove technology works and has potential to cure traffic.
Olympics of Robotics
Four Taranaki robotic enthusiasts are heading back to America to compete at the robotic world champs.
Facebook's data sharing deals
Social network gave some of the world's largest companies more intrusive access to users’ data than it has disclosed.
Make multi-gen living work
6:29 PM It can be a win:win situation, or a lose:lose. Here's how to make it work.
Finally Ikea - what took so long?
OPINION: What's not to love about this furniture giant heading our way?
Ikea: what we'll be buying
Here's five classic Ikea items we'll be able to get our hands on.
Best beauty shortcuts
5:08 PM For every beauty problem there is a solution. Here are a few time saving shortcuts to help.
Risks of the keto diet
The keto weight-loss diet that is having a surge of popularity may actually be shortening people’s lives.
It's the age of the flake
Thanks to technology, we feel no obligation to stick to our plans - ever.
From lung transplant to Mamma Mia
For years, thick, sticky phlegm, low lung function and the breathing issues took away Makena Houston's voice.
Desperately seeking 'NZ daughters'
"My wife and I have 3 wonderful, successful, handsome, alas unmarried, sons between the ages of 28-32," he wrote.
Home Alone updated for Google
Actor also says he's indulged girlfriends by reciting some of his lines when Home Alone plays on TV.
Auckland's best tacos
We've come a long way in a decade.
Taratahi in receivership
About 250 staff and 2850 students affected as New Zealand's biggest agricultural training facility goes into liquidation.
New host for 1 News Tonight
Jenny Suo is taking on the late Greg Boyed's newsreading role.
Duo take step back with Holmes
REVIEW: The few inspired moments only serve to highlight the laziness and lack of laughs elsewhere.
London's hidden bomb shelter
Nightingale Lane looks like any other average UK suburban street, but there's a secret beneath.
A leisurely sled in Japan
Our dogs didn't reach top speed, but the relaxed pace allows us to enjoy our snow-laden surrounds.
Hanging with world's happiest
Not for nothing are the people of Costa Rica ranked as the most contented on Earth.
Versace and a breast pump
A photo of The Notebook star Rachel McAdams taken on magazine set has breastfeeding advocates cheering.
Mum shamed over Xmas gifts
Aussie mum buys hundreds of gifts for her three kids and says there's nothing wrong with spoiling them. Others disagree.
Lambs on the loose
A stock truck has crashed in the Marlborough Sounds leaving 400 lambs roaming on the roadside.
Heat turned up on shorts saga
No end in sight as Wellington bus drivers' shorts saga includes warnings of investigation meetings.
Automatic car doors for disabled drivers
Jaguar Land Rover has developed a car-door system that opens automatically as the driver approaches, or can be operated by gesture control.
Merry Driftmas from Lotus!
Evora drifts all over the Lotus factory... delivering a Christmas tree. And watch out for the special guest cars.
Warning signs of road rage
Nothing makes you angrier than sharing the road with idiots, right?
Fertiliser won't ruin planet
OPINION: Calling synthetic nitrogen fertiliser a “truly gross, climate killing chemical” won't help us confront climate change.
The Mirena, it's no miracle
I thought the Mirena would lessen the pain from endometriosis. I was oh, so wrong.
What teacher shortage?
I'm desperate to do the job I trained for, but I keep getting turned away and my self-esteem is suffering.
No room for ABs legends
UK rugby critic Stephen Jones puts together his all-time XV, and just two All Blacks make the cut.
Wallabies lose lock to France
Toulouse switch does not rule 2.08m tall second rower out of the Rugby World Cup.
Darts star's 'thug' behaviour
England darts player James Wade says he "really wanted to hurt" his world championship opponent.
A NZ without tuatara, kea or pāua
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing humankind. But it's not just about us.
The Kiwi company taking on the wind
The answer may be blowing in the wind, or at least a single blade turbine.
Keeping it green for Christmas
Some pain-free tips to make your Christmas fun and environmentally friendly at the same time.
We're ready to talk to victims – NZDF
Air Force Chief says he'll push for face-to-face meetings with abuse survivors to prevent sex cases going to court.
NZDF won't pursue court costs
Defence Force confirms it won't seek costs against Air Force servicewoman, as PM says she's been through enough.
Sex attack victim 'won't pay costs'
Air Force sex attack victim Mariya Taylor won't be pursued for legal costs, the prime minister says.
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Risks of the keto diet
The keto weight-loss diet that is having a surge of popularity may actually be shortening people’s lives.
Chilling details in cold case
If the person who abducted a woman from a concert and raped her is found, perhaps Joanne Chatfield's killer will be too.
Lost $140,000 to online love scam
Jordan Alexander thought she had met the perfect man, but after he stood her up in Hawaii she realised she had been duped.
Kiwi family's French love affair
A Wellington family enjoyed their three-month sabbatical in France so much they ended up buying a home there.
Bach is blend of old and new
An old bach and a new home live in harmony, all set up for family gatherings and a laid-back lifestyle.
The yummiest homemade Xmas gifts
Whether the budget is a bit tight or you just want to get creative, these recipes add a tasty personal touch to the festive season.
Prep your Christmas feast
With just less than a month to go, there is, believe it or not, still time to sort the big day.
Best beauty shortcuts
For every beauty problem there is a solution. Here are a few time saving shortcuts to help.
5 ageing makeup mistakes
Makeup can help you put your best face forward - but only if you're doing it right.
Fashion editors' shameful buys
Feeling guilty about splurging on an impractical item you just had to have? You're not alone.
Facing a burnout? Here's what to do
Feeling overwhelmed with work, life and the rest? Us too. Here are some insights and tips to help put the brakes on the stress express.
Saving CanTeen
Shocked at pre-Christmas layoffs and a new partnership with Australia, a campaign is building to “save” youth cancer charity CanTeen.
Southern Response security smokescreen
Threats against staff at Crown-owned quake insurer Southern Response were real, but spying went down a murky path.
