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Human arrow catches suspects video

11:42 AM  Easter egg hunt was more "eggciting" than they'd expected when they came across a police sting.

Mystery over body video

Police are investigating reports that a person was struck by a car in Otorohanga.

6 min ago  The teenage girl was found dead, lying near a damaged fence and a broken wing mirror in Otorohanga.

Deportees feel like foreigners

Hera Pepene will never see her mother again because she can never return to Australia.

Sting uncovers doping scandal

11:11 AM  Doctor claims to have helped 150 elite sportsmen dope, including EPL footballers.

Can you make it to the end? video

19 min ago  Deafening noise, garish colours and staring eyes - this is what it's like to have Autism.

Clooney says goodbye to Hello!

Supertsar says an "exclusive" interview was entirely made up. And he's not happy.

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national

2 wills, 2 wives, and sheep

Tricia Phillips is challenging the will of her friend Mike Smith, after everything was left to a woman he'd only ...

Bitter dispute over the multi-million dollar estate of an animal lover who left it all to his second wife.

Early morning stabbing in Auckland

11:19 AM  Police say the people involved in a stabbing incident that left one man in hospital were known to each other.

The Racecourse Hotel and Motorlodge, pictured in 2009.

Shot fired during robbery

10:47 AM  A shot was fired in a Christchurch hotel as one of its staff tried to wrestle an armed robber to the ground.

Video

Mystery over girl's body

The teen was found dead, lying near a damaged fence and a broken wing mirror in Otorohanga.

world

Brussels Airport to reopen video

Windows at Zaventem Airport in Brussels were blown out by the deadly attack.

Three flights set to depart, 12 days after suicide bombers ripped the departures hall apart.

Secret King Tut chamber? video

11:31 AM  Experts invited to review new scans of King Tut's tomb to investigate possible secret chambers.

Could the new debris be from the missing plane?

Suspected MH370 debris found

The fragment found by two hotel guests could have come from inside the cabin of the airliner.

business

Meet the uninsurables

Some people have difficulty getting cover because of life events.

Some Kiwis are unable to get cover for their house, car, contents and even lives.

Call centre rep's amazing fix

After two days of waiting for service, the Smiths were ready to give up on internet altogether.

New regulations will push up the cost of removing old textured ceilings containing asbestos.

Asbestos bills will rise

Costs of stripping potentially deadly asbestos from houses could jump with new safety laws tomorrow.

technology

Offenders use app to reach kids

Gavin Rhodes contacted the 14 year-old New Zealand girl and asked for lewd content.

Experts are warning of the dangers of a new messaging app that is being used by sex offenders to contact children.

'Scarlett Johansson' robot

Hong Kong man spends more than NZ$73,000 to build a familiar-looking female robot prototype.

Microsoft Hololens is the world’s most advanced holographic computing platform.

What it's like to use HoloLens

In its first-generation state, is Microsoft's HoloLens worth the hype?

life & style

How to tell what others think

Are your colleagues really noticing that stupid thing you said in the meeting?

"Don't sweat the small stuff" is the message from the science.

Let's talk about sex

In a world awash with sexting and online porn, how do we ensure our teens get positive sex education?

Deborah Lambie is a registered doctor at Wellington Hospital - a role which is a world away from her work as Miss World NZ.

From beauty queen to trauma surgery gallery video

Miss New Zealand talks about her transition from pageant stage to life in scrubs.

well & good

The reality of biking to work

Josh Drummond loves most things about cycling, including Auckland's new shocking-pink cycleway.

There's verbal abuse and cars who deliberately swerve in your path - but do the pros outweigh the cons?

Could trick help you avoid cancer?

The longer the break between dinner and breakfast, the less chance of breast cancer recurrence, study finds.

Not in the mood: when work zaps your sex drive.

'I'd rather read a book'

"My work is so stimulating, when I get home I don't fancy sex with my partner."

home & property

Triple makeover does the trick gallery

Natalie Du Bois triple bathroom makeover in house.
pix by Kallan MacLeod 1.4.16

Not one, not two, but three bathrooms needed designer input in this Auckland renovation.

When home is literally a box

Canny San Fran renter builds pod in friends' lounge to avoid the city's high rents.

Change out a chair or experiment with your sofa.

Refresh a space at home

The seasons are changing so why not consider redecorating an area of your house.

food & wine

Taste of Thai

A delicious vegetarian lentil curry - warming food for a crisp autumn's day.

Nadia's delicious butternut and kaffir lime curry, full of fragrant herbs and warming spices.

Pear gingerbread

Serve this spicy cake with a good blue cheese and a bit of quince paste.

Recipe: A feel-good green soup

9 McDonald's secrets revealed

nz farmer

Government $520K for irrigation 

Nathan Guy expects new funding will provide a reliable source of water for dry North Canterbury.

 Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announces government funding for Hurunui irrigation scheme.

Velvetleaf: 'Southland's fruit fly'

Outbreak of one of the world's most invasive weeds being treated as major biosecurity issue.

Forestry tackles H&S head-on video

Landcorp aims to go hi-tech

entertainment

Chris Hemsworth gets to Work video

Actor Chris Hemsworth  took on Rihanna's Work with an admirable performance.

10:51 AM  Watch the actor reeling off the lyrics to Rihanna's Work on air - this must be an Oscar winner.

Judy Bailey's third act

National treasure Judy Bailey is back on our screens.

Julian Dennison and Sam Neill star in Taika Waititi's film Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Ex-wife wants credit for book

Barry Crump's fourth wife says she helped him write the book that is arguably his most popular and enduring.

travel

22 pics that show why NZ rules stuff nation gallery

The countless stunning drives, just one reason to love NZ.

Need proof? These stunning photos will have you jumping in the car to see the sights.

Don't forget Brussels

To "Stand with Brussels" is to stand in Brussels.

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman. This country is historic and traditional, but without rigid rules and ...

Where to now Middle East?

A guide to one of the world's most volatile yet compelling regions.

stuff nation

An outsider on breastfeeding stuff nation

Can you breastfeed standing up? You sure can!

I assumed that since nature had endowed women with breasts, they must be the best option for feeding infants.

What now for your savings? stuff nation

There are alternatives to keeping your money in a low interest savings account, writes Ryan Johnson.

Doctor

'We all deserve an end-of-life choice' stuff nation

10:30 AM  We don't need sufferers of degenerative conditions to live longer in distress to be reminded how to live fully.

motoring

Tesla 3 coming to NZ

New Zealanders will soon be able to get their hands on the Tesla Model 3.

Tesla CEO reveals New Zealanders will be able to order the new Tesla Model 3, it's first mid-range electric vehicle.

Top Gear trailer action packed video

First trailer for the new Top Gear shows Chris Evans might be in the wrong job, and Matt LeBlanc gets a lemon.

A BMW X3 powers through a sandy track during the xDrive Experience.

BMW's X fleet hits the spot

We put the entire fleet of X vehicles through their paces, on Auckland motorways and off road.

sport

Ko chasing another Major

Lydia Ko hits a shot on the 2nd hole during the third round.

12:06 PM  Lydia Ko is tied for the lead, despite a number of missed birdie putts.

McCaw midfield in GODZone

Richie McCaw and the Cure Kids team are solidly in midpack of adventure race.

One of the more uncomfortable interviews of the season.

Interview gets awkward ... fast

10:36 AM  Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold wanted to get something off his chest on live TV.

good reads

2 wills, 2 wives and a flock of sheep

Tricia Phillips is challenging the will of her friend Mike Smith, after everything was left to a woman he'd only ...

Bitter dispute over the multi-million dollar estate of an animal lover who left it all to his second wife.

5 reasons to visit Great Barrier Island

There are many tracks and trails criss-crossing Great Barrier Island, and one will lead to  Medlands Beach in the east.

Just a half hour plane ride from Auckland, Great Barrier Island truly is an undiscovered jewel of the Hauraki Gulf

Judy Bailey's third act

Judy Bailey, mother of the nation and class act.

National treasure Judy Bailey is back on our screens, presenting documentaries that celebrate our best and critique our worst.

'Princesses of Pain' video

Krissy Hunter with her children Charlie, 6, and Van, 2.

Female fight promoter Belinda Dunne talks about sexism in sport and how things are starting to change.

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oddstuff

Ricky's lonely journey of creation

Besides simple movements of its arms and legs, turning its head and bowing, Ma's robot can create detailed facial ...

Hong Kong man spends more than NZ$73,000 to build a familiar-looking female robot prototype he calls the Mark 1.

Swell, that's an unusual fish

Jaime Rendon's mysterious catch fished up in Cabo, Mexico.

With its bloated body and alien eyes, the man who caught this fish knew it was something unusual.

Turtle's high-tech treatment

Tucker the turtle has been getting some unusual help with his diving problems.

Tucker the turtle gets some unusual help for his problem with diving.

The future is screwed

Brothers Simon Schmidt, left, and Joshua Schmidt hope their new flavour-dispensing screw cap shakes up the wine industry.

Is the lowly screw cap about to change the way we enjoy our favourite drop?

Parenting

World's youngest whip cracker video

Alicia Anderson describes how her 2-year-old son, Logan became the youngest whip cracker in the world.

Little Logan has been cracking whips since he was just 10 months old.

'You can't hide from this'

Gone are the days when kids' exposure to explicit material involved a cheeky peek at a Playboy.

Experts say it's a matter of "when" not "if" kids will be exposed to porn online. So how should parents deal with it?

'Triplings' agent answers claims

The "triplings" in the middle of an international media frenzy.

As "tripling" Kiwi dads wait in Mexico, the surrogate agent blames them for problems.

'I hope you think of me happily'

Marisa Calo was diagnosed with breast cancer when her daughter was just 18 months old.

Mum with terminal cancer keeps heartfelt online diary for her 4-year-old to treasure after she's gone.

kiwi traveller

Winter travel in Italy and France

Beat the crowds and travel to Europe during the winter.

Heading off on an overseas adventure? Email us your travel questions and we'll put them to the experts.

Living la dolce vita in Italy

Emily Rose Ewen enjoys the view from Calamosca, Cagliari.

Emily Rose Ewen moved from Hamilton to Italy to rediscover her roots.

Lessons in gratitude

Boys work for donations of around $5 a day to fix a road in eastern Ghana.

While some Kiwis were complaining about cherry chocolates on Easter, New Zealand journalist Stacey Knott was visiting cocoa farmers in Ghana who struggle to feed their families.

5 things to do in April

Flashdance - the Musical will grace the stage of Auckland's Civic from April 20.

The days might be getting shorter, but you'll still find plenty to do in April.