Killer's return warning
A murderer whom authorities warn could kill again is to return to NZ and is unlikely to be monitored.
'Suitcases of cash'
Allegations that suitcases of cash changed hands as kiwifruit company Zespri paid millions of dollars in a scam.
Southee turns test NZ's way
New Zealand paceman Tim Southee hauled New Zealand back from the brink on day three at Lord's.
Sting busts more ghost-writers
Numerous organisations have now been found offering to ghost-write assignments.
Charged cop 'loved his job' - wife
Wife of accused drug-dealing policeman says there's "no way" he's involved with a gang.
An automated telescope monitoring the moon has captured images of a 40 kg rock slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light, Nasa scientists have revealed.
Family counts blessings after superbug scare (graphic content)
Southee spell turns test Black Caps' way
'Suitcases of cash' in kiwifruit scandal
Ex-TV host's new recipe for success
Drug charge cop 'loved his job' says loyal wife
Warriors humiliated in all-time record fashion
Students left to learn the hard way
NZ meat kept off the shelves
Chinese supermarkets are beginning to run out of New Zealand beef and lamb as Kiwi meat remains stuck at ports.
Time for Palmy to let it go
Ok Palmy, let's just get it over with. Let's forget about Lord Palmerston, the man who gave you that great name and let's move on. To Manawatu City.
Powerless in face of extremists
More chocolate in block
Students left to learn the hard way
The changes to postgrads' allowances are starting to bite students.
Warriors humilated in Penrith
The Warriors gave up 10 tries in a club-record loss, beaten 62-6 by the Penrith Panthers.
North Korea fires missiles
North Korea fires three short- range guided missiles, shattering a period of tentative diplomacy.
'Amazing' no one died
Officials are amazed there were no fatalities when two rush-hour trains collided in the US.
Moon strike dazzles scientists
Car drives into US parade
Blow to Afghan women's rights
Afghanistan's parliament fails to pass a law banning violence against women in a blow to women's rights.
Poacher turning game-keeper?
A New Zealander convicted and imprisoned for fraud on two continents says he has become a 'fraud-buster'.
Zombie tourism heading your way
Raising money to raise the dead is the aim of a trio of Australians intent on building a New Zealand-based zombie tourism company.
Industry acts on steel imports
NZSki rumoured to buy Cardrona
Lambie's recipe for success
Mary Lambie has swapped the TV couch on Good Morning for the sandwich counter at Subway.
Hardship growing factor in loans
People struggling to repay loans are falling outside the reach of dispute resolution schemes.
Let's immortalise failure in bronze
Tread carefully, as what took a lifetime to earn can be lost in the blink of an eye, writes Rob Stock.
Keeping the focus on long term
Trust assets can be assessed
What to advise Richie McCaw?
The All Black may have lots of options but the rules of investment are the same for us all, says Martin Hawes.
Financial Times website hacked
The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds has been hacked on Friday.
Thwarting mobile marauders
We're increasingly reliant on phones and tablets - and thieves and cyber crims know it.
Grown men & video games
Taxman eyes online giant
Teachers join Google academy
A group of technology-savvy Kiwi teachers are now Google-certified after attending an exclusive academy.
Seriously fitting send-off for pets
An Auckland couple has come up with a fitting send-off for much-loved pets when the end comes.
Dead keen on zombies
Zombies are so cool right now. Life-long zombiephile Tony Wall explains the attraction.
Best & worst of the fest: Day three
Embracing the void
No body's perfect
Eating disorders can happen to anyone, at any stage of their lives - including successful, older women.
Taste of Normandy
Rain is a small price to pay for the picturesque landscapes and towns of charming Normandy.
Expat tales: Riyadh
Annelyse Blatch lives in among contrasts and frustrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
At your service: Cruising
Treks for intrepid travellers
The love boat
Trupti Biradar goes in search of romance - and luxury - on the high seas.
Double choc and beetroot cake
Beetroot gives this delicious double-chocolate cake a rich, earthy taste.
Many happy returns for Moa
Michael Donaldson says we should raise a glass to the 10th birthday of Moa, the only brewery listed on the NZX.
More chocolate in block
Meet the gin genie
A real delight
Never has BMW's R1200GS been so desirable.
Aston Martin price record
Aston Martin car sells for NZ$6m, setting a new world-record price for the brand.
Still no beauty queen
Whincup wins first two races
Roth and roll
Known for playing criminals and low-lifes, Tim Roth is a caring dad in his latest film, writes Steve Kilgallon.
Rock of ages
Launching some of the country's biggest acts, Rockquest's 25th birthday is deserving of a celebration, writes Grant Smithies.
Artist Max Gimblett on US success
How to turn fantasy into reality
A lucky break
With only 16 episodes left in Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul talks to Kate Mead about his role of a lifetime.
Can't live the dream in NZ
Sharron Orpwood is paying the bills, saving money and living the dream, just not in New Zealand.
NZ at a crossroads
To move forward, New Zealand needs to become more united and more aspirational, writes Aaron Spencer.
I'm finally biting the bullet
The city of cars
My hero, Janet Frame
The chance to meet Janet Frame helped Penny May through a low period in her life.
Moon hit by meteoroid
A 40 kg rock has slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light.
Plug in, improve brain
Applying painless but targeted electrical stimulation may in future be a way to help people who struggle with maths.
Rearranging the heavens
New pump fixes ISS leak
NZ meat kept off the shelves
Chinese supermarkets are beginning to run out of New Zealand beef and lamb as Kiwi meat remains stuck at ports.
Company acted to avoid taint
Farm's effluent system now altered at cost of $257,000.
Hunk clash goes trans-Tasman
Mammoth milk dryer caps season
Season of woe continues
The Highlanders awful season continued with a 35-18 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria.
Crusaders freeze out Blues
The Crusaders entered Super Rugby title contention with their best performance of the season.
Trouble for Bike NZ
Whincup wins first two races
No excuses from Warriors coach
Matt Elliott was a man of few words after the Warriors capitulated to a record-breaking defeat to Penrith.
Help me bring my boy home
A heart-broken father wants to bring his boy home from the Pike River mine.
Cheating is multicultural
Bending the rules isn't restricted to Chinese students, a researcher says.
Our rotten kiwifruit exports
Lifting the lid on Zespri's disastrous Chinese dealings, which left staff rotting in jail.
Dead keen on zombies
Zombies are so cool right now. Life-long zombiephile Tony Wall explains the attraction.
Breastfeeding success
However long you breastfeed for, or how much breast milk you are able to give your baby, this magic potion is like medicine.
Tummy bugs
Four intestinal bugs are responsible for nearly half of all childhood diarrhoea, which kills about 800,000 children globally each year.
Dealing with threenagers
I think three-year-olds could give teenagers a run for their money in the attitude stakes.
No fare for this deer
Deer scores a free ride after dropping in unexpectedly on a bus driver in the US.
911: Cop stuck with cat
Emergency crews called after New York policeman gets stuck trying to rescue cat from tree.
Whitney she wasn't
Woman being kicked off a plane gives an ear-splitting tribute to Whitney Houston.
Man challenges elephant
A video of a tourist charging toward an elephant has caused many to marvel at his stupidity.
Blocklaying brilliance
The best day so far of the whole building process, plus two dramatic time-lapses.
