'Little' bay gets largest tsunami
6:17 PM Geographical twist meant Little Pigeon Bay in Canterbury bore the brunt of quake tsunami.
'Alcohol-fuelled lapse of judgment'
7:07 PM Military detention for Kiwi Navy sailor who downed 24 Coronas and broke into a US officer's home in Hawaii.
'A feed is not worth killing someone'
6:51 PM Father of shot hunter Danny Jordan pleads for others to take more care.
Is this why women cheat?
6:44 PM Survey says women are driven to infidelity by men who fail to do the housework.
'Unexpected' tramping tragedy
Colleagues voice their sadness friends were found dead on a Tararua Ranges track.
IRD office evacuated
3 min ago Tax department's new head office in Wellington's evacuated after faults found.
Quake-hit Goose Bay evacuated
7:01 PM Quake-hit Goose Bay residents evacuate because of landslide risk but a resident says the risk has been overblown.
Latest: Wellington buildings update
7 min ago Reports NIWA workers are now being to steer clear after returning to the science facility following quake.
Abused dog lived in own waste
An Auckland owner has been banned from owning animals after committing one of the worst cases of neglect in NZ.
Auckland Imam let go
Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib, who was filmed making anti-Semitic remarks, has been stood down by employers.
Watch: Destruction of 5.7 aftershock
Scargill residents are reeling from a severe aftershock and the havoc it caused.
Taylor cleared to play second test
The test veteran will miss the one-day series against Australia however.
Accused leads search for body
Man accused of murdering missing schoolgirl Quanne Diec leads police in the search for her remains in Sydney.
Fatal water ride to close
The US amusement park ride that decapitated a 10-year-old boy will never operate again.
Children lead police to body
Three young bloodied children on the street lead police to body of murdered man in Australia.
Concrete firm ditches Pike work
Allied Concrete won't provide the concrete to seal Pike River Mine after victims' families pleaded with them not to.
Fiji Airways upgrades fleet
The majority Fijian government-owned airline has been adding new planes since 2013.
Trump won't eat 'poison pill'
OPINION: It would be unfair to make the president-elect put his businesses in a blind trust to avoid conflict of interest.
Internet a scary place for women
Women are more likely than men to face "serious violations" online.
Prank video crashing iPhones
A bug in the form of a corrupted video has been crashing iPhones.
iPod father's new smart karts
Tony Fadell helped create the iPod. Now he's betting that the next big thing will be go-karts.
'I have a history of dating jerks'
Every guy she dates turns out to be a jerk. So what is she doing wrong?
5 natural cleaning hacks
Here are some of the best natural cleaning hacks using items already in your pantry.
'She wants a breast reduction'
His girlfriend wants to have breast augmentation - and he's struggling to get her to change her mind.
14 life milestones to celebrate
Babies, marriages and new jobs get all the Likes, but we reckon these feats deserve recognition, too.
'This is why I don't go to dentists'
"The perfect smile is in high demand. But the more rows of pearly gnashers I looked at, the weirder they seemed."
Best way to keep off the weight
You've reached your ideal weight. Now how do you maintain it?
4 ways to style your bookshelf
 Love books? Here some great idea for styling your bookshelf so it's a stand-out feature.
House of the week: Otago
A modern Otago home is built around a historic blacksmith’s workshop: 'We didn't touch a thing,' says the owner.
Should friends help you move?
Once you reach age 30, asking your friends for help with moving house is a no-go zone.
Welly cafes closed by quakes
An Asian restaurant and several bars and cafes closed by quakes.
More offshore workers to come
'Relief' as Government increases the number of Pacific Islanders eligible to work in orchards and market gardens.
Gold kiwifruit plantings on rise
Surging SunGold sales have convinced Zespri to grow more of the popular kiwifruit variety.
Ellen cries at Obama honour
6:51 PM Ellen DeGeneres couldn't hold back tears as she received the highest honour a US civilian can get.
FBI closes Brad Pitt probe
The FBI says it will not file charges against the star over an alleged dispute with his family aboard a private jet.
Russell Crowe's slam dunk
6:26 PM "RC here. You'll need some new nets. Have you got a ladder," said the text message.
Most fun places to live on earth
These countries may not be the richest, or the most stable, or even the safest – but they know how to enjoy life.
Sights worth the crowdsÂ
For every gorgeous shot of a world wonder there's another of a massive tourist crowd.
Road, rail and sail to Dunedin
A family road trip might seem daunting but the journey is just as fun as the destination.
Panamera suits the circuit
There aren't many limos you can take to the racetrack. But the all-new Panamera is one.
Legend lives on and more
The legend of Burt Munro is not just living on, but is alive and well, Burt Munro Challenge organiser Wayne Affleck says.
Weird, wonderful, wacky gifts
Whether you've been naughty or nice, we want to hear what Santa's going to be sending your way this year.
The real king of the bus stop
Something catches the eye; in a break in the kanuka, a tawny creature stares down at me. Stag.
Prison sermons don't brainwash
Surely it's good that prisoners who accept Jesus don't often reoffend, regardless of whether God's real or not?
ICC wimped out over Faf
6:41 PM OPINION: South African cricketers need to give themselves an uppercut over ludicrous appeal.
Warriors to play in Hamilton
The Warriors' only home game away from Mt Smart Stadium will be in Hamilton next season.
League star fined for drugs
5:54 PM Former Kangaroo tough man escapes conviction for having cocaine, but cops a fine.
Alcohol the villain of ED
Wellington Hospital figures show 11 per cent of ED patients affected by drinking.
Fake news is better
OPINION: How I accidentally convinced hundreds of people they had to leave the country and abandon their children.
What about 220m nappies?
Cleaning up household rubbish dumped on his dairy farm got Marc Gascoigne thinking about pollution.
Trump pop culture's biggest target
Being mocked by entertainers is part being president. But it looks like Trump can't take it.
Stuff's new Home newsletter
Don't get time to catch up on all things home during the week? We have the answer.
No Mouthguard: Honest Norks
Opinions and observations from an accomplished journalist and adequate golfer.
Wanted: fake eye maker
In what could be the creepiest contract on offer, Capital & Coast DHB is seeking "artificial eye services".
This ridiculous basketball shot
Aussie group break record for highest basketball shot ever with stunning 180 metre attempt.
Dead dodo goes for $590k
A unique dodo skeleton made from different birds draws a big price at auction.
The impossible rocket to Mars
A new rocket engine breaks the laws of physics. But a Nasa test says it works anyway.
Why I won't make my kids share
The five things that happened when I stopped forcing my kids to share.
Does sugar make kids hyper?
Studies have confirmed that sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity. So what makes your child act so crazy?
More parking for parents?
What parents in the UK are doing to campaign for more parent friendly parking spaces.
6 parent types we all judge
Maybe it's time for us to stop feeling so smug and show a little understanding instead.
Only travel app you'll ever need
Barbecues on Venice Beach to truffle hunting in Italy: Airbnb's new Trips app plans every part of your holiday.
Travellers' biggest packing mistakes
From not taking warm clothes to leaving a ballpoint pen in your leather bag, readers reveal their mishaps.
The romance of the rails
Planning an epic rail journey? Send us your travel questions, and we'll put them to the experts.