Māori kids are missing out
Hundreds are on a waiting list for a Māori science programme but the Govt won't fund it.
Tsunami tree climb
Concert-goer in Indonesia watches devastation unfold below after scrambling to safety.
Village residents fight 'monstrosity'
Residents will fight against a "monstrosity" that would multiply the size of their Taranaki seaside village by more than a third.
Trump talks Santa with a 7-year-old
7:44 AM When Donald Trump took a call from a boy on Christmas Eve, he pushed it.
Auckland vege shop on fire
3 min ago Nola's Orchard, a fruit and vegetable shop in Glen Eden, is on fire.
8 dead in China bus hijacking
7:55 AM A knife-wielding man hijacked a bus and crashed it into a crowd in China.
Cars swept away
Three people had to abandon their cars after getting into trouble when crossing a ford.
Christmas hero dies on the day
Willie Taurima started the Porirua community lunch seven years ago. Today he died.
New arrivals bring ultimate cheer
The best presents aren't always wrapped as these celebrating Kiwi families know.
Reforms will 'destroy schooling'
Furious principals say they will march on Parliament in protest at the most radical restructuring in 30 years.
How to build 1 million houses
Prefab housing is the next part of the Kiwibuild plan, but it faces some well-entrenched hurdles.
It's a scammer's paradise
ANALYSIS: New Zealand's insipid protections against immigration fraud have left the country overrun with scammers.
Marlon Williams is NZ's pin-up
I've talked to several women and at least one man who looked like they needed a cold shower at the mere mention of his name.
A grieving family's warning
He was a competent swimmer, but still got caught out by conditions and died in the water.
Tradition of the Queen's speech
7:41 AM Nothing says Christmas quite like the queen's annual broadcast on December 25.
Christmas Eve death tally at 40
The death toll from a Christmas Eve attack in the Afghan capital has climbed to 40.
An unstoppable dancer
She was hit by a stray bullet but now Iraly Yanez is back onstage.
China's squeeze on Santa
In less than 24 hours, all the Christmas decorations disappeared from a shopping complex in the city of Nanyang.
Housing crisis leads to serious fall
A daughter fought for a year to get out of two-storey HNZ property, but her Dad had a serious fall before the pair could be moved.
Trump takes another shot at Fed
An attempt to calm the markets backfires as Donald Trump continues to unsettle investors.
Du Fresne's Law of Unattractive National Traits
6:45 AM OPINION: The worst characteristics of any nationality tend to become much more pronounced on foreign ground.
Editorial: Where angels - quite rightly - fear to tread
OPINION: Nicole Barnes' bravery was undeniable, but misplaced.
Whānau connections
7:30 AM Helping vulnerable Māori children means breaking with Oranga Tamariki's long-held culture.
McCaw would lead Heartland XV
OPINION: Legendary skipper among 14 ABs in best rural team of the professional era, writes Joseph Pearson.
Huawei ships record number of phones
World's largest supplier of telecommunications moves more smartphones than it ever, despite scrutiny.
Cowboys annoy commercial drone operator
Don't fly your drone like a turkey this Christmas.
Join the internet police force
The call is out for 2000 more people to help keep New Zealand's fast broadband providers honest.
At home with Kita Mean
Larger-than-life drag queen Kita Mean lives in a simple Pukekohe home and battles her hoarding instinct.
An art-loving family home
Katy and Dan decided to escape the inner city for suburbia.
Villa's statement black kitchen
An Auckland family decided to go bold and created a seamless black kitchen for $40,000.
Did Miley Cyrus secretly marry?
Singer is seen in a video in a white dress, cutting a cake with her partner Liam Hemsworth.
Heidi Klum gets engaged
The supermodel has been dating musician Tom Kaulitz for nearly a year.
This Christmas, quit the 'fat chat'
Don't finish Christmas vowing to "fix" your "unacceptable" body.
Doco delivers Acts of brilliance
REVIEW: Discover how 1959's Miss Army Recruiter became a fierce opponent of the Vietnam War in 2018's best documentary.
NZ's answer to Robin Hood
An Auckland couple have given up chocolate, beer and presents this Christmas with a simple mission - to save lives.
What to do before and after Christmas lunch
Tip number 1: don't skip breakfast.
Kiwi shearing industry to crash
It's hard yakka, but a good shearer can earn $150,000 a year, yet fewer young people are tempted.
Held hostage by extremists
OPINION: James Shaw wants to use the pretext of addressing carbon emissions to achieve his more brutal social agenda.
8 great underwater scenes
As Aquaman swims into cinemas, here's a look at some great scenes that play out in the watery depths.
Kevin Spacey sex assault charge
Actor Kevin Spacey makes a bizarre return to the public eye while facing sexual assault charges.
A backpacker's Christmas in NZ
Swedish backpacker Rickard Bahgat discovers what the big day's like in summer.
Plane in amazing light show
The display is said to be the world's biggest Christmas light show involving aircraft.
Old Man magic in Hong Kong
One of the world's best bars is tucked behind a cat food shop, halfway up the world's longest escalator, and down a dimly-lit alley.
The ultimate Christmas gift
While others were popping the bubbles and digging into ham on Christmas day, some were welcoming the newest members of their families.
A baby sister for Christmas
Shaedyn, 5, and Isabella, 2, will get an extra Christmas gift - a baby sister.
There's a snake in my toilet roll
Where else but 'Straya, as a juvenile python slithers into the toilet roll holder in Brisbane home.
Plays guitar during brain surgery
With his skull still open, Musa Manzini strums during an "awake craniotomy".
Plug for EV pleasure in 2019
What has our year in an electric BMW been like - and what does the Kiwi EV landscape look like for 2019?
New models just a game to Tesla
Version 9.0 update brings a pixelated punch to Model X.
BMW celebrates EV Christmas
Lights, action: BMW i3 plus Christmas tree.
IKEA: A survival guide
OPINION: Ikea is no joke. Do not enter unless you're armed with emergency supplies. Don't say I didn't warn you.
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.
Fertiliser won't ruin planet
OPINION: Calling synthetic nitrogen fertiliser a "truly gross, climate killing chemical" won't help confront climate change.
McCaw would lead Heartland XV
OPINION: Legendary skipper among 14 ABs in best rural team of the professional era, writes Joseph Pearson.
India wield axe, Marsh recalled
India wield the axe as Australia recall Mitchell Marsh for crucial Boxing Day test at the MCG.
Ussher's Coast to Coast quest
6:30 AM At 42, Elina Ussher is as motivated for her 14th Coast to Coast race as she was for her first in 2006.
The year this Kiwi didn't fly
OPINION: Scientist Shaun Hendy cut out flying - and saved 18 tonnes in carbon emissions.
Held hostage by extremists
OPINION: James Shaw wants to use the pretext of addressing carbon emissions to achieve his more brutal social agenda.
Save the planet this Christmas
OPINION: Ditch the cranberry sauce this Christmas if you care for the environment.
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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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.
Home & Away star 'overwhelmed'
''I've always been of the belief that you've got to do something for yourself every day.''
Eating healthy over Christmas
Summer is the perfect time to eat well and start living a healthier lifestyle.
Villa's statement black kitchen
An Auckland family decided to go bold and created a seamless black kitchen for $40,000.
Tasty time for foodies
With some of the best food and wine produces in the country, a road trip around the top of the south is a must at this time of the year.
NZ's kūmara saviour dies
Fay Gock and husband Joe gifted disease-resistant kūmara to the nation when we faced a kumara-less future.
5 hot hat trends for summer
Even if you're not a "hat person", here's 5 ways to bring your style to another level.
Avoid these in beauty products
Our list of a few toxic ingredients to consider avoiding next time you're stocking up.
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.
