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Would you make this jump? video

British daredevil takes death defying leap between two Hong Kong buildings.

Shot dead by police video

A person is dead after a pre-planned search warrant was carried out in Hamilton.

5 min ago  A person who was shot by armed police during a search in Hamilton has since died.

Cat nailed between eyes

A cat is making a miraculous recovery after a nail, driven between its eyes, missed the brain.

China's sea claims rejected video

1 min ago  Judges in The Hague rejected China's claims to large swathes of the South China Sea.

'I just want to make people laugh'

8:05 PM  What do glamorous celeb pictures look like if you recreate them in real life? Ridiculous.

What even is black ice?

9:28 PM  Watch out: It's called black ice but it's transparent, which makes it more dangerous.

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national

Missing 12-year-old found

Twelve-year-old Alexis Stagg has been found safe in Barrington after disappearing from her home in Burwood, ...

14 min ago  A 12-year-old girl reported missing in Christchurch has been found safe.

Borrows' careless driving charge

MP Chester Borrows charged over allegations he drove into protesters.

The scene at Coronation Rd, Mangere, was swarming with police on Monday including the Eagle helicopter and dog units.

Armed teens point gun at woman

7:55 PM  Plucky pensioner foils burglary and chases trio of teens down the street - then they pull a gun on her.

Video

China's South China Sea claims rejected

Judges in The Hague rejected China's claims to economic rights across large swathes of the South China Sea.

world

Golf ball bomb boy gets $88k

Michael Boggan in hospital after the accident.

Michael Boggan's life was changed forever when he picked up a golf ball packed with explosives.

Courthouse shooter identified

'Our hearts are torn apart,' says sheriff after deadly courthouse shootings.

Madadr Tuok, 5, from Bentiu, at the Lich Primary School, Bentiu Protection of Civilians site.

Turning five with South Sudan

On July 9 South Sudan turned five, as did thousands of children who have known only violence.

business

'Debt hangover looming'

Rising house prices have forced Kiwis to take on more debt to get onto the property ladder, as well as encouraged ...

Household debt is soaring, largely due to rising house prices, but it will limit our growth in years to come.

Homes worth over $900 billion

The total value of Kiwi homes is dangerously out of whack with the economy, a housing campaigner says.

Hospitality New Zealand regional manager for Southland, Otago and Central Otago Charlotte Simpson and incoming Southland ...

Drinkers are staying at home

A hospitality leader says new legislation is encouraging people to socialise differently.

technology

Security risk for Pokemon Go

The augmented reality mobile game "Pokemon Go"  is at the top of the app charts.

Fans of Pokemon Go could risk inadvertently sharing their Google data when logging into the game.

Rookie's guide to Pokemon Go

If you're completely mystified by how this game actually works, here are some basics to get you out there.

So why are we and our smartphones handling unknown calls in an old-fashioned way?

Why I hate unknown callers

Despite all the cool tricks our smartphones can do, we still treat phone calls like we did last century.

life & style

Warning signs of a tired mum

One of many faces mums will experience.

From the minute that tiny babe is out of you, you'll start hearing about "tired signs".

10 tattoo artists to obsess over

A round-up of the best artist tattoo artists and the cool work they're producing.

Installing a car seat: The struggle is real.

How To Dad strikes again video

The latest How to Dad video highlights a modern struggle many parents face. Hilarious!

well & good

Working out your inner beast

Animal Flow is a workout programme that can be modified to suit anyone of any age.

Animal Flow, the latest workout programme, will get you on all fours.

Are instant noodles healthy?

Instant noodles are a fast easy snack, but is there anything in them to be worried about?

The only thing unhealthy about the fizzy beverage is the way some people drink it.

Coke OK, but not for children

A bottling manager for Coca-Cola says the only thing unhealthy about the fizzy beverage is the way some people drink it.

home & property

No-flower winter arrangements

Three easy ways to arrange your winter garden foliage like a florist.

Learn how to make the foliage in your winter garden look as good as a spring flower arrangement.

Pruning an overgrown rose

When roses turn into prickly monsters it's time to take drastic action.

Black and White house designed by Noel Jessop 11.7.16

'Black on white' home a winner gallery

The award-winning Black on White House takes its cue from the simplicity of the Modernist style.

food & wine

Lift your porridge game

Transform that plate of warming winter porridge from an amateur effort to a creation fit for a connoisseur.

How to transform your plate of winter porridge into a connoisseur creation.

KFC's secret Double Down

KFC's 540 calorie monster burger creation is on a secret menu, for now.

Seven kitchen skills kids need

Where to go when you're sober

nz farmer

Scallopers consider legal challenge

Scallops from the Marlborough Sounds.

Commercial operators are looking at options to challenge a ban on scallop fishing in the Marlborough Sounds. 

Plans for farms unknown

The NZ Super Fund's purchase of dairy farms shows confidence in Southland dairying, leaders say.

Skills lift farm profits

Hunter Downs to cost less

entertainment

Kardashian graces Forbes' cover

Kim Kardashian slammed her haters on Twitter.

A big chunk of Kim Kardashian's income comes from her mobile phone game.

Top of the Lake shooting here

The Top of the Lake production crew are back in Queenstown to film part of the show's second season.

Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston are dating.

What is it about Hiddleswift? video

What cringeworthy thing are Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston going to do next?

travel

A Pokemon travel guide

A wild Pikachu is spotted in Akihabara, Tokyo.

You can visit real-life Pokemon centres, a Pokemon gym, and even a Pokemon cafe.

Harry Potter goes on tour video

An exhibition in Belgium sold 100,000 tickets before opening, but what makes it so magical?

Santiago Borja took this photo at the exact moment of a lightning bolt flash.

Pilot's incredible photo of storm

A pilot has captured a stunning photo of a thunderstorm brewing above the Pacific Ocean.

stuff nation

Stop blaming baby boomers stuff nation

190214. Generic. Photo: ALEX LIU/FAIRFAX NZ
The Beehive and the statue of Richard John Seddon in Wellington, NZ. generic ...

Is this let's knock baby boomers week? It seems everything is all our fault.

Surviving the newborn days stuff nation

I thought I was prepared. The nursery was complete, and I was mentally ready. Boy, was I wrong.

Auckland homeless generic

Who will help the homeless? stuff nation

I wish I could change the world but I'm not that powerful. All I can do is give what I can.

motoring

Quiz: Motors in the movies

dukes of hazzard

Cars have made their mark on many a movie. Have you been watching and learning?

The 'A' is 4 aspirational

We try Audi's highly revamped comeback to a rival's success in NZ's luxury car market.

Aprilia SRV 850 is the world's largest and fastest scooter. Hold on tight at the traffic lights.

Aprilia still leads the pack

The SRV 850 brings a whole new meaning to ''quick commute'.

sport

Saga takes Snapchat twist

Corey Norman has been caught up in yet another scandal.

8:04 PM  Corey Norman allegedly sent video of an elderly man snorting a white substance to his team-mates via Snapchat.

'The Beast' is back for Warriors

Manu Vatuvei and skipper Ryan Hoffman return to the Warriors' lineup against Manly.

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Humble Hunt responds to loss

Kiwi heavyweight has "nothing but respect" for Brock Lesnar after UFC 200 defeat.

good reads

Joseph Parker's 'surrogate' mum video

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker and his 'surrogate' mum in Las Vegas, Tanya Barry - the wife of Parker's ...

Tanya Moss-Barry has sacrificed gymnastics coaching to bend over backwards as Parker eyes boxing glory

Man-bashing is bad for feminism

Is it time to reassess "manspeading" and it's brothers "mansplaining" and "manterrupting."

OPINION: Why we should call out 'manspreading'.

When wives walk out

Adam Ross, pictured here with wife Stephanie, said the discovery his marriage was on the rocks came from 'left field'.

'Strong and silent' has long been both a role and refuge for men, but increasingly it spells doom for their marriage.

'Death can be our teacher'

Australian GP and author Leah Kaminsky's latest book has sparked difficult conversations and tough questions about ...

Leah Kaminsky's We're All Going To Die is a catalogue of characters who've faced death, some willingly, others less so.

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oddstuff

Kiwi's bison dung fling breakthrough

Kiwi lawyers Kingi Snelgar and Kiri Toki celebrate their graduation from a Masters of Laws programme at Harvard University.

Kiwi lawyer Kingi Snelgar had not experienced throwing bison dung, but that didn't stop him.

If 'only' they had Googled it

Only Otago launched last week.

The University of Otago has a fancy new branding campaign. But haven't you heard it somewhere before?

First time fisher's weird catch

Oliver Suthon, 7, from Bell Block, caught what he thinks to be a strange looking fish but turned out to be a native ...

It was his first time fishing and Oliver Suthon caught something pretty weird.

Controversy at cook-off

Vanessa Kennedy was awarded a charred pig's head for winning the Whangamomona wild cook-off.

The Republic of Whangamomona's wild cook off ended in controversy.

Parenting

Let the kids do the talking

The best way to engage with your child may be to wait for them to open up to you.

Getting your child to open up about their day can mean asking no questions.

Lessons from your teenager

Instead of fearing your teen or tween, try to learn from them.

Mum to two challenging teens, this writer talks about the unexpected gifts of adolescence.

The non-stop eating machine

Bottomless pits...

We have to teach our kids to differentiate between hunger and feeling like food.

Is travelling with babies hell?

Travelling with babies can be hard work.

We're taking our nine-month-old twins to Europe. What were we thinking?

kiwi traveller

Wanderluster of the week

Adam Constanza kayaking the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.

Adam Constanza lives in Wellington and shares his experiences at Travel Inspired.

5 things to do in the Catlins

The Purakaunui Falls are some of the most-photographed waterfalls.

Few tourists make it to this spot, but those who do are rewarded with natural treasures.

How to deal with a language barrier

Get the most out of your New Caledonia holiday by learning a few French phrases.

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

'Trip-matching' for travellers

The new WayWiser website makes it easier to find companions for mountain biking and other outdoor adventures

Are you an outdoorsy type looking for someone to travel with? Help is at hand.