October 29 2014, updated 12:36am

Ducks arrived at Zelandia

Ducks in a row

Determined ducks took risky walk along busy road to sanctuary - with police escort.

Bali family reunited

A photo which should be unremarkable depicts a mother accused of murdering her husband posing with their sons.

Thunderstorms heading north

It’s likely to be another wet and wild night for Aucklanders, with thunderstorms expected to hit land later this evening. 

More woe for the Silver Ferns

Strong fightback by Silver Ferns was not enough to stop a losing run, as they lost 42-38 to England.

Ex-cop accused of drug swap

Senior cop in charge of drug investigations allegedly swapped pure meth seized in a raid for table salt.

Key: Our politics aren't dirty

PM says he has seen no evidence his staff behaved unprofessionally with regard to Cameron Slater.

Fire on Otago Harbour island

Fire on Quarantine Island Residents of Otago Harbour's historic Quarantine Island are counting their blessings after suspected arson threatened to engulf treasured buildings on the 15 hectare isle.

Tanker truck hits power pole

A tanker truck has struck a power pole, bringing power lines down onto a highway in Waikato. 

Pupils suspended for hazing

Sentenced for sheep slaughter

Peter William Robb

Police name pilot killed in crash

Police name 'great fella' killed in helicopter crash near Whanganui.

Singapore Airlines A380 lands

Singapore Airlines' inaugural Airbus A380 service has landed at Auckland Airport.

Boston bomber's friend guilty

A US jury finds college friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber guilty of lying to authorities in terrorism investigation.

Ankle surgery for Kim Jong-un

South Korea's spy agency believes North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had surgery to remove a cyst from his ankle.

Lava flow nearing homes

Toronto replaces mayor

US isolates troops in Italy

The US military has started isolating soldiers returning from an Ebola response mission in West Africa.

Genesis claims turnaround

Genesis Company says it has addressed the issue of customers switching between utilities.

Orion Health sets IPO price

Health software firm Orion Health has set an indicative price of $4.30 to $5.70 for shares in its initial public offering.

Vincent Aviation in liquidation

Singapore Airlines A380 has landed

Nasa

Kiwi firm keeps lights on at Nasa

Battery company Powershield enjoys success protecting global organisations from power cuts.

Kiwisaver's comeback kings

Thousands of "second-chancers" who fell off the property ladder have climbed back on using KiwiSaver.

Face Value: A global perspective

Many wonder what it would be like to throw money up into the air and experience a cash shower.

Hard to get more for less

No-one needs shoe umbrellas

Stamping his claim

John Mowbray John Mowbray smiles at the thought he's never worked for anybody in his life.

Prefabs add value to timber

Exporting timber houses makes more economic sense than exporting logs.

Snap swims with the big fish

Sex workers tell all

MySky service interruption

Broadcasts will be interrupted for up to 15 minutes early Thursday for a software upgrade.

App billing for 2degrees

2degrees’ customers can now buy Android apps from Google’s app store and have the price added to their monthly phone bill.

Giant cat appears on map

Vodafone admits email fault

Review - Sunset Overdrive

The long-awaited Xbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive has been built from the ground up to deliver balls-to-the-wall fun, and boy, does it deliver.

Cats & babies: 14 similarities

cat Well, for starters, the internet loves them ...

Why I hate Halloween

The holiday is part of a cultural bogeyman that threatens the Kiwi way of life.

Retailer sorry for 'fat girl' costumes

Best proposal ever?

Berry's boob-boosting tip

The 48-year-old actress spills her trick to avoiding breasts that 'hit one's knees by 30'. Yes, really.

Body sculptor loses 30kg

'It's just about making a start, something small, and being consistent.'

Dr Google will see you now

Google is experimenting with a feature that provides live video-chat advice to searchers looking for information on some medical conditions.

Stretched earlobes: yay or nay?

Is knuckle-cracking unhealthy?

Is your boss making you sick?

Having a bad boss can make your work life a misery, but it can also take its toll on your health.

How to build a house - step two

How to buy your piece of dirt...

Surviving The Block NZ

As The Block NZ draws to a close, we catch up with the teams to find out how they're feeling ahead of the auctions.

10 outdoor homeware picks

At home with ...

Let's live in... Devonport

Across from downtown Auckland, this quaint seaside town has lovely beaches and beautiful homes.

What to do with... strawberries

Paired with pavlova or meringues, they’re often the heart of festive celebrations.

No kids policies? Insane

If children are unwelcome in cafes, then women are unwelcome also.

How to host a Halloween party

Lured by labels

SFF boss steps down

Keith Cooper Keith Cooper is leaving the red meat co-operative after eight years in the CEO role.

Fieldays takes global step

Fieldays may have its work cut out as it tries to convince the Govt to give it special legal status.

Farmers struggling with ECan

Kiwi kiwifruit prospers

Gossip: It's a girl! Or isn't it?

Gossip: While speculations about Baby Cambridge #2's gender are running high, Gwyneth Paltrow has become "laughing stock".

Top choice for next superhero

This may be the best comics-to-screen casting since Robert Downey as Iron Man.

Robbie welcomes baby boy

Days numbered for Downton's Isis?

JLaw dumps Chris Martin

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin have reportedly broken up.

Singapore Airlines A380 has landed

Singapore Airlines' inaugural Airbus A380 service has landed at Auckland Airport.

World's longest Dreamliner route

The world's longest Dreamliner route takes off from Melbourne with United Airlines.

Too many bear selfies

The future of flying

Cabin bag crackdown

Jetstar is set to reduce its carry-on baggage limit from 10kg to 7kg for economy passengers.

Small world in Seattle

Seattle I fell in love with America, and made a friend for life on the other side of the world.

Can NZ win the World Cup?

With the World Cup just around the corner, should we be concerned with the Black Caps' recent performances?

Aela the food thief

Max chows down on cellphone

Bear selfie

Comments of the day

What does fast food do to a pigeon? Find out, and read some other wisdom, in today's top comments.

Someone can't reverse

A new driver's clumsy and repeated attempts to back out of a parking space have been caught on camera in China. A new driver's clumsy and repeated attempts to back out of a parking space have been caught on camera.

Where there's muck...

Isuzu's flagship MU-X model, as its name suggests, doesn't mind getting dirty.

Golf is in range

Targa cars rev up

Lexus NX

The NXt best thing?

Another week, and another luxury brand launches a hybrid.

Adams looks on bright side

Steven Adams Kiwi basketball star puts positive spin on the Thunder's injury crisis just 48 hours out from the NBA season tipoff.

Banned Kane could soon be able

Black Caps allrounder moves a step closer to a return to the bowling crease after promising reports on his action.

Hunt to have cake and eat it

Pumas lose Fernandez Lobbe

Suaia Matagi

Matagi poised for Kiwis debut

Warriors prop set to play his first test for Kiwis against his old team-mates in one of three changes to side.

A rickshaw ride of emotion

That is how it goes in India... you never can predict whether you will love it or hate it.

Oasis rumours resurface

Whether you love or hate Britrock's Gallagher brothers, you have to admit they know how to keep a good rumour alive.

Houpapa

Standing on shoulders of giants

Fairfax Woman of Influence Traci Houpapa says her career and character have been shaped by her whanau.

Doctor

Meningitis changed my life

Meningitis turned Mandy Monson's world upside down. But some simple advice has helped.

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To freeze or not to freeze

Did you know that if you freeze your eggs when you're 40, there's a less than 15 per cent chance the process will result in a live birth?

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How can you not know?

How can some women go through an entire pregnancy without realising they're having a baby? Doctors explain how 'surprise babies' can happen.

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Apparently one in five women want their mother-in-law in the delivery room when they give birth. Are you one of them?

Why you should travel alone

It's a guarantee that a trip alone will make you a different person, a more mature person.

Europe on a budget

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A traveller’s fate

Fate was a faithful follower for Paul Callahan. And that has made his travels worth it.

Escape to Africa

In search of adventure, Ellie Hills left NZ and is making herself at home in Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania.

Snake regurgitates frog

A frog has survived being swallowed whole and then spat out by a snake in north Queensland.

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Dwarf stripper gets bride pregnant

Spanish bride-to-be confesses to cheating with a dwarf stripper on her hens night after she gave birth to a baby with dwarfism.

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US firefighters have rescued a woman from a chimney after she became stuck while allegedly breaking into the home of a man she met online.

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Weird beard makes magical music

Facial hair is not naturally regarded as an instrument, but for musician Adam Page his beard is the most natural instrument of all.

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