Taken: the care conundrum
5:00 AM Housing, poverty, drugs, violence, racial bias - why do some areas have more kids in state care?
Tall fences come at social cost
Suburban fences are getting taller, and an urban design expert says that's a big problem.
'Trigger warnings do little'
It might appear a considerate warning, but researchers say warnings though well intended, are not helpful.
International scientists threaten Te Papa boycott
An international scientist angry at Te Papa's staff cuts refused their request to use his fish photo. But it wasn't just any fish.
Heartbreak of losing a child overseas
A mother whose teen died in Wellington says he will live on in organ receivers and she plans to return to NZ to meet them.
Moving car fall caused death
Drunk and upset, Jardin Whanga-Elliott tried to get out of a car as it began to drive away.
Iwi buys Hawke's Bay Seafoods
Company that under-reported its fishing changes hands to iwi ownership.
Thousands of buses face cancellation
Legislation requiring workers to take a 10-minute break after two hours' work threatens to cancel more than 2500 buses a day.
Firearms incident in Palmerston North resolved
Man who waved gun at police arrested after officers use tear gas, ending four-hour siege.
Wellington's CubaDupa shines on
Security concerns and a last-minute location change couldn't dull the vibe of the capital festival.
Regional rates in capital may soar
Booming Wellington property values and the city's bus nightmare could see rates rise by as much as 15.2 per cent.
'The Children' polished and clever
Set in a small cottage on England's east coast on a summer evening, layers of life are built around one room.
Stepfather wins house back
He wanted to help his stepdaughter become financially independent, but it all backfired.
From Mars to Wellington
5:00 AM One little illustration of stars sparked a lifetime's journey for one astrobiologist.
Gangs warned to hand over guns
Acting PM Winston Peters and police minister tell gangs to hand over guns like anyone else has to.
Cost of tradies to soar?
Dramatic increases in trades' bills predicted from training reform - but not everyone is buying it.
Fee win after investor revolt
Property manager surrenders authority to increase fees after pressure from unitholders incuding ACC.
Overseas sales get the nod
Hundreds of new Auckland apartments being developed can now be sold to overseas owners.
Stepfather wins house back
He wanted to help his stepdaughter become financially independent, but it all backfired.
Ladder fall victim's private prosecution
Jayden Rickard-Simms doesn't remember what happened but wants the circumstances tested in court.
Better form of gun control
OPINION: Pulling NZ out of the "war on terror" would show there's a new way of conducting foreign policy.
The power of the OIA
OPINION: Holding the government to account doesn't have to be the sole domain of journalists.
Appreciate the full historical context
OPINION: Calls for a change in the name of the Crusaders should be accompanied by a full understanding of the name's historical context.
The superhero squid
OPINION: Researchers have sequenced the genome of the Hawaiian bobtail squid to uncover more about this incredible creature.
Meritocracy improved telescope science
OPINION: Meritocracy is a popular idea for structuring society, but it's often nearly impossible in practice.
From Mars to Wellington
One little illustration of stars sparked a lifetime's journey for one astrobiologist.
Wellington's CubaDupa shines on
Security concerns and a last-minute location change couldn't dull the vibe of the capital festival.
NZSO goes out of this world
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's latest work was something for everyone.
CubaDupa in full swing
The capital's Cuba quarter was humming with colour, movement and sound as thousands made their way to the CubaDupa festival.
The ins and outs of CubaDupa
The rejigging is done and CubaDupa organisers have a new indoor schedule and map ready for festival-goers.
From Mars to Wellington
One little illustration of stars sparked a lifetime's journey for one astrobiologist.
International scientists threaten Te Papa boycott
An international scientist angry at Te Papa's staff cuts refused their request to use his fish photo. But it wasn't just any fish.
Bike charity back to judge awards
Last year's Supreme winners, USO Bike Ride, are back to help with judging in this year's community awards.
Raised down south, living up north
These three flatmates raised in the south, are living it up in the capital.
CubaDupa in full swing
The capital's Cuba quarter was humming with colour, movement and sound as thousands made their way to the CubaDupa festival.
Fenton's season done
Phoenix confirm defender Louis Fenton suffered a season-ending injury against the Jets.
Sickening head injury for Clapham
Team Wellington midfielder cops sickening blow to the head in national football final.
Hat-trick hero has a ball
In-form Phoenix forward plans to keep the match ball as a memento following his hat-trick heroics.
Injury sours Phoenix win
A suspected broken foot to defender Louis Fenton has taken the gloss off Wellington Phoenix's 4-1 win.
Williams scores hat-trick for Phoenix
Phoenix cope just fine without suspended star Krishna, downing Newcastle 4-1.
