Christchurch Boys' High School's rowing team is celebrating its Maadi Cup victory.

A Maadi Cup victory over bigotry

School rowing team celebrates its first national title as a statement against homophobia.

Dump flood 'disaster'

Rubbish is strewn on West Coast beaches after being exposed by heavy rain and floodwaters.

Rubbish from historic dump has been strewn across "pristine" West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain.

Councillor's scum post

Hamilton City Council is having to mop up the mess created by two of its councillors.

Ex-All White's facial fractures

12:24 AM  Wellington midfielder cops sickening blow to the head in national football final.

Tories fear wipeout in election

British PM must not be allowed to lead her party into a snap election, senior Tories warn.

Stepfather wins house back

Lower Hutt man wanted to help his stepdaughter, but his act of kindness backfired.

national

Firearms incident resolved

Armed police responded to a firearms incident in Palmerston North.

Armed police responding to firearms incident in Palmerston North.

Quake shakes Wellington

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake has been felt around the Wellington region.

The blaze is being doused from the air.

Chemical risk from landfill fire

Residents near a huge Waikato landfill fire are being urged to stay inside with doors and windows shut as smoke may be toxic.

    Susan Millar has questions, and doubts, about the way her son died.

    Before the fire started

    When police told a mother her son, girlfriend and child were killed in a fire she thought, "he did it".

    Prosecuting mosque terror

    Victims of the Christchurch terror attacks.

    The alleged gunman's trial risks being a spectacle of hate speech - or a brief affair that fails to honour the victims.

    The 'religion' of supremacy

    Fensalir Kindred members burn Odin's Cross during a ritual last year.

    A leader insists it's peaceful. Experts say it's hateful and dehumanising. The Christchurch gunman seems to have been a sympathiser.

    'We'll keep our guns'

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49 people have been shot dead in a mass shooting incident at the Masjid Al Noor ...

    Gangs had nothing to do with the massacre of 50 people in the Christchurch mosques, so why are they under pressure?

    NZ Rugby's greatest leader

    CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 23: All Blacks Rugby Star Sonny Bill Williams speaks to Ziyaad Shah, a survivor of the ...

    After a sports career cluttered with controversy, Sonny Bill Williams has shown his power to lead social change off the field.

    world

    Slovakia new president a woman

    Caputova is an environmental activist who is in favour of gay rights and opposes a ban on abortion.

    A liberal environmental activist has been elected as the first female president of Slovakia.

    Tories fear wipeout in election

    Theresa May must not be allowed to lead the Conservatives into a snap election, senior Tories warn.

    Turkish citizens have begun casting votes in municipal elections for mayors, local assembly representatives and ...

    Turkish voters go to polls

    Turkey's elections are seen as a barometer of the president's popularity amid a sharp economic downturn.

    business

    Insulation business 'tarred'

    Beneficial Insulation vans feature a sunwheel, which has been appropriated by Nazis.

    Road rage, hostile language, and lost work have come from confusion with company featuring Nazi symbol, manager claims.

    Apple v Huawei: who delivered?

    OPINION: Apple grabbed the headlines with its Apple TV plus launch, but Huawei is the real innovator.

    TOP leader Gareth Morgan during the Opportunities Party election night party in 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand.

    Morgan resigns from TOP party

    Economist Gareth Morgan leaves political party he sunk more than $2 million into.

    opinion

    Still waiting for a State Highway 43 upgrade

    The grave in the Tangarakau of surveyor Joshua Morgan, aged 35, who died in 1893. It sits next to SH43.

    Upgrading work on SH43, the Forgotten World Highway, continues to be deferred.

    Old-fashioned thinking proves baffling video

    Transport officials need to see the error of their ways in not including a walking and cycleway in their plans for the Manwatū Gorge replacement road.

    Apple v Huawei: who delivered?

    'Pākehā, you must get out of the way'

    good reads

    Lawrence Arabia: song-writing dare pays off

    The album's closing song, Just Sleep (Your Shame Will Keep), was made in collaboration with American composer Van Dyke ...

    James Milne (a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia) set himself the daunting task of releasing a new single every month.

    'Pākehā, you must get out of the way'

    OPINION: Māori observations of godwits offer solace and direction after the Christchurch terror attack.

    Girl Guide biscuits are no more

    'I've seen the power of haka transform lives'

    technology

    Teens charged with hijacking ship

    One of the three migrants accused of hijacking a vessel is escorted out of a courthouse. Three teenage migrants have ...

    Rescued migrants rioted when they saw ship was returning them to Libya.

    The day of the DVD is not done video

    While video tapes are unlikely to ever make a resurgence, DVDs continue to have an appeal to families and film enthusiasts, an academic says.

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes four areas of the internet needs rules to define clear responsibilities for ...

    The internet needs new rules

    OPINION: Four areas of the internet needs fresh regulations, writes Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

    homed

    Red house 'easy to find' video

    A key reason this house is bright red is to give the 500ha site a reference point - and to make the home easy to find.

    When you can't see the house for the trees, you make it bright red.

    Kiwi garden designer wins video

    Wellington-based Bayley LuuTomes is the first New Zealander to win a medal at the annual flower show in 24 years.

    Danica Lidmila and her partner Tom built their first tiny house themselves, with the help of a friend. They are pictured ...

    New tiny house challenge video

    Raglan tiny house converts Danica and Tom have found another way to beat high house prices.

    life & style

    Get fit pole-dancing in a pool

    In an acquapole class, the poles are attached to the floor of a swimming pool via a set of suction cups.

    Part pole-dancing, part aqua-aerobics, acquapole targets your core and builds upper body strength.

    Change can upset an older cat

    Veterinarian Dr Bruce Chard responds to reader questions about common pet problems.

    Tranquillity is the point of manicured gardens, says Leah McFall. They're supposed to stop time.

    Life comes into focus

    There is little time smell the roses, even in a manicured garden. But a pair of glasses will surely offer clarity.

    well & good

    Fast-paced walking generates best results

    Personal trainer Alison Storey continues her weekly column, answering your questions on fitness and wellbeing.

    Fast-paced walking, not a stroll, results in significant improvements in cardio-respiratory fitness.

    Nasa will pay you to sleep video

    Slobs of the world, here's a job for you.

    Winter is approaching and with it can come Seasonal Affective Disorder. Keep it at bay with positive thoughts.

    The SAD face of winter

    A sprinkle of stress and a shower of rain can be a negative influence. Fight it by thinking positively.

    food & wine

    Three chefs, one kitchen

    Freddie Ponder, Daria Hardgrave and Mat McLean served a unique beef and lamb dinner to guests at New Plymouth's Table ...

    They say too many cooks spoil the broth, but that wasn't the case at a New Plymouth on Friday night. 

    Girl Guide biscuits are no more

    As Kiwis bid farewell to Girl Guide biscuits, some of the original sellers take a look back.

    Prawns with fregola, plus heavenly passata

    Coriander's bolder cousin

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    Stories shared at final service

    Parishioners at Knapdale Presbyterian Church gather for a final prayer from Reverend Peter Dunn at the decommissioning ...

    The Knapdale Church, near Gore, has closed its doors after welcoming parishioners for 134 years, three months and three days.

    Vintage arrives early video

    A dry summer has shrunk the growing season but not the quality of Nelson's harvest grapes.

    Many roads to farm ownership video

    Rugby, beer and broken men

    entertainment

    Jilted MAFS bride to live with MAFS NZ groom

    Dan Webb and Tamara Joy pose for their Married at First Sight Australia wedding shots.

    The pair connected via a mutual pal and bonded over being twins

    Dancing With The Stars cast reveal video

    A 90s TV personality, a Warriors player, and a social media star join the face of everyone's favorite Food Bag.

    The album's closing song, Just Sleep (Your Shame Will Keep), was made in collaboration with American composer Van Dyke ...

    Lawrence Arabia: song-writing dare pays off

    James Milne (a.k.a. Lawrence Arabia) set himself the daunting task of releasing a new single every month.

    travel

    NZ's slice of the Gold Coast video

    Mount Maunganui has recently been voted New Zeland's most beautiful beach - but the entire 125km of Bay of Plenty coast ...

    From discovering a slice of Bali, to staring down the crater of a bubbling volcano - here are ten of the best things to do in Bay of Plenty.

    10 things to do in Taiwan gallery

    This is one of Asia's best kept secrets. You'll find delicious cheap eats, scenic landscapes and friendly locals.

    To get to Gobbins from Dublin is only about a three-hour drive.

    World's greatest walks

    The most spectacular walk in Europe makes a comeback after 60 years.

    parenting

    Supporting Manaia

    Manaia about to cut his Dad's Tahu Huntley hair at a head shaving event on Friday. The event was held to show Manaia ...

    Manaia Huntley, 7, loves dinosaurs. His community and whānau are standing beside the "absolute trooper" as he battles a malignant brain tumour.

    Podcasts for parents

    OPINION: Here's our round-up of parenting podcasts to listen to when you're up at 3am.

    My new sport is 'Dadding'

    Why are our kids so anxious?

    oddstuff

    US Police break down door over sick child

    US police search for a 2-year-old who had come down with a dangerously high fever.

    Child's mother refused to take unvaccinated child to emergency room for his fever.

    Snake no match for kangaroo rat video

    In the blink of an eye, the kangaroo rat goes from being lunch to swiftly delivering a flying kick.

    Bagel outrage in the US video

    US senator's dino-riding Reagan argument

    motoring

    Still waiting for a State Highway 43 upgrade

    The grave in the Tangarakau of surveyor Joshua Morgan, aged 35, who died in 1893. It sits next to SH43.

    Upgrading work on SH43, the Forgotten World Highway, continues to be deferred.

    Mahindra: something old, something new for NZ video

    Mahindra is relying on time-worn products to get back in the Kiwi mindset, but newer fare will follow.

    Traditionally handsome, but with a very large grille, the BMW X5 is all about being imposing.

    Sunday Drive: BMW X5 and Audi Q8 video

    The BMW X5 and Audi Q8 point the way to the SUV future of both German manufacturers. Big grilles and all.

    stuff nation

    Could I really be mentally ill? stuff nation

    "I was obsessing over things I couldn't control, seeking constant reassurance and validation, and worrying about whether ...

    OPINION: I'm a nurse - my job is to help people find healthy ways of coping. But that didn't mean I could recognise my own illness.

    Guns alone don't kill people stuff nation

    OPINION: There is no disputing that most firearm owners in New Zealand are responsible. But is a semi-automatic rifle necessary?

    Let's show respect, offer friendship and treat each other with dignity and love, writes Marijke Laps.

    The shame of not speaking up stuff nation

    OPINION: I still remember her face, so afraid and her voice, yelling for help. No bystander did anything, no-one helped her.

    sport

    Warriors discard boosts Raiders

    Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad was the toast of the Canberra Raiders after his tryscoring double against Newcastle.

    Fullback was preparing for another Warriors season when a call from Canberra changed everything.

    Parsons: We're the new Blues

    It's three in a row for the one-time Kiwi doormats of Super Rugby as they reveal hitherto unseen qualities.

    Chiefs coach Colin Cooper was brought to his feet as his team pulled off a late win over the Jaguares.

    Cooper lauds Chiefs' form video

    Bye comes at a great time after two-win trek sets season back on track.

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    Monuments in the dark for Earth Hour

    Are you taking part in Earth Hour?

    Parts of New Zealand and the world will fall into darkness as people take a stand against climate change.

    Earth Hour shines light on environment

    For one hour on Saturday night, the world will go dark to help 'secure the future of our home'.

    For an hour on Saturday night, the world will go dark to help 'secure the future of our home'. This is why.

    'Dirty secret': Schools burning coal

    Coal burning is harmful to young people's physical health as well as contributing to air pollution and climate change.

    It's a massive contributor to climate change, but schools are still burning coal for heating.

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    Auckland outshone by regions

    Night Revels of Lao Li (2000, detail), by Wang Qingsong.

    While the Auckland art scene seems at a low ebb, galleries in the regions are stepping up to the plate.

    Kiwi staple: The 1kg of cheese

    The 1kg block of cheese, a common food found tucked away in a Kiwi fridge.

    If Catherine Saunders hadn't been trying to find a way to get out of television, the local cheese market might look very different.

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    Jilted MAFS bride to live with MAFS NZ groom

    Dan Webb and Tamara Joy pose for their Married at First Sight Australia wedding shots.

    The pair connected via a mutual pal and bonded over being twins

    Earrings could prevent pregnancy

    A new way for women to take hormonal contraception is currently being tested by scientists and it could be as simple as ...

    The earrings would contain hormones in tiny patches that would be absorbed.

    homes to love

    A cool, eclectic Auckland home

    This family's creative home lets them live together while having separate space.

    The home of streetwear brand Federation's owners is quirky and customised.

    Maximising new-build style

    Karyn and Adam Bayliss love to entertain so they designed their home around the kitchen.

    The owners of this Christchurch new build used clever design to turn site restrictions in their favour.

    food to love

    A tempting summer tart

    A delicious tart is the perfect summer treat.

    It's slightly cheese-cakey and majorly delicious - and it's gluten free.

    How to make perfect scones

    Everyone loves a good scone.

    There are few things more inviting than a plate of freshly baked scones, dripping in cream and jam.

    beautyheaven

    Earlobe fillers are now a thing

    "These are really young, fashionable women who are wearing large statement earrings that can be quite heavy."

    "These are really young, fashionable women who are wearing large statement earrings that can be quite heavy."

    5 hot hat trends for summer

    The oversized straw hat - super glam and offers the best protection.

    Even if you're not a "hat person", here's 5 ways to bring your style to another level.

    fashion quarterly

    Celebs share Miss Crabb memories

    Kristine Crabb is saying goodbye to her label after 15 years.

    The Kiwi label is closing its doors at the end of March, leaving behind a legacy of irreverence and creativity.

    Fashion editors' shameful buys

    Sometimes, you just have to buy them all.

    Feeling guilty about splurging on an impractical item you just had to have? You're not alone.

    newsroom.co.nz

    Councils liable for climate change?

    Councils might find themselves liable for climate damage - for example if they let people build in the path of storms, ...

    Local authorities that fail to prepare for climate change might find themselves in court.

    Two mothers united by evil

    Nicole Tuxford was brutally murdered by Paul Wilson after he lay in wait for hours at her Christchurch flat.

    The mothers of the two victims of one of NZ's vilest killers live a shared nightmare.

    NZ complacent on human rights

    Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt says New Zealand has a complacency about its human rights issues.

    The Human Rights Commissioner says now is the time to focus on the country’s shortcomings. We need to change.

    #metoonz

    More TVNZ sexual misconduct claims

    TVNZ said there had been a big change in the way it handled workplace issues from 20 years ago.

    A TVNZ staff member was forced to resign after exposing his penis to revellers at the company's 2018 Christmas party.

    #metooNZ: What has changed? video

    #metooNZ: The aftermath

    We still don’t really know the full extent of workplace sexual harassment.

    Complaints and the consequences

    #metooNZ: 'I did speak up'

    After months of harassment, Emily reported the problem. Then things got worse.