'So sorry': Charlie's last words
5:44 PM Heartbreaking apology from UK boy Charlie Proctor to his mum as he dies of rare cancer.
Surviving the M7.8
Car wrecked on buckled bridge, Celeste Sharplin's heart was pounding. It was dark, and there was no reception.
Ambulance staff striking
6:59 PM St John staff around NZ will refuse to attend commercial events as pay talks stall.
Killed in hit and run with own car
Tragic and bizarre set of circumstances saw Australian father hit and killed by his own car.
Death linked to synthetics
6:27 PM Calm of the high followed by frantic scramble to save their friend's life.
Teacher mega-strike
5:53 PM Union bosses warn joint primary and secondary teacher strike action on cards.
Cinema groper's OCD urges
Man who inappropriately touched women and a teen girl couldn't control his hands, court hears.
Builder's licence terminated
Home owners reassured builds will be completed despite builder's licence being terminated.
Assaulted and robbed
A Wellington man was attacked and forced to drive to an ATM to get money out.
Fear of the AI
If the Government dared, it could do so much more with what it knows about you.
A life defending killers
Hardened criminals are lost boys in her eyes. Marie Dyhrberg QC defends those deemed the indefensible.
Schools deny parent choice
A zone boundary is a line on a map, deciding who is in and who is out. But is zoning serving schools and communities well?
How they decide who's Wiki-worthy
From her couch, she chooses who matters. "Do you feel the power? Oh God, yes. Yes, yes, yes."
Dame Claudia Orange, Treaty witness
Settlements have gone a long way to honour the Treaty of Waitangi but the road to redress remains a bumpy one, says Treaty scholar Dame Claudia Orange.
Obama doesn't mind rain
The internet is outraged that Trump let rain stop his visit to a cemetery for Americans killed in WWI.
US cops kill black security guard
"They basically saw a black man with a gun and killed him," witness says after guard was shot dead.
UFOs spotted off Irish coast
Investigation is launched after several pilots see mystery lights.
Ebert: $100m now owed, liquidator removed
6:57 PM Creditors' campaign to oust shareholder-appointed liquidator succeeds.
Corporates seek OIA data
Businesses want to know who is looking into their dealings with government.
'Don't tell customers to hang in there'
6:02 PM 'Relentlessly positive' advertising of spot price power comes under fire.
Devices a health risk, but hard to switch off
Yet another study confirms the need for Kiwis to reduce screen time. But in 2018, can you really log off?
Fear of the AI
If the Government dared, it could do so much more with what it knows about you.
Phones can cause perpetual jetlag
Screens and artificial lights upset our natural body clock, causing some people to feel constantly out of sync.
Rock star's mansion for sale
Controversial AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd wants to downsize from his multi-million dollar Tauranga home.
Kmart hacks to make life better
Take advantage of other people’s good thinking by trying these ideas.
Plant minces put to the test
OPINION: The No-Meat Mince reacted to fast searing by turning itself into a mushy pinkish fishcake type thing.
Police and Pride in 'negotiations'
The Auckland Pride Board treasurer has stood down over the decision to ban uniforms for police officers in the parade.
Sexual abuse commonplace in NZ
"I've lost count of the number of times I have been cat called on the street and touched inappropriately at bars."
Celebrating volunteers behind scenes
The Wellington Airport community awards are a chance to recognise the work of volunteers.
Save your skin and you could save your life
Regular mole maps is the most effective way to detect melanoma.
How to spot meningococcal disease
OPINION: Health officials have issued warnings after a spike in the number of meningococcal cases in New Zealand. This serious infection is on the rise, with numbers more than doubling since 2014.
Obesity affects children's learning
Childhood obesity has more than just health risks, a chef on a crusade says.
Want to get paid to drink beer?
Beer-lovers rejoice! Drinking beer can now be a full time job thanks to this world-first position.
Waste kept out of river
Feilding's treated waste will mostly be discharged to land instead of the Ōroua River.
Lamb for the chop this summer?
Kiwis are paying record prices for lamb chops as the barbecue season gets underway.
Ryan Reynolds as Pikachu
6:08 PM Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Reynolds is taking on an unlikely role as a Pokemon character.
Jackson doco stuns UK viewers
"To anyone who lives in the world shaped by the War...They Shall Not Grow Old qualifies as essential viewing."
Redford signs off in style
REVIEW: The Sundance Kid's final film is a bright and breezy caper tinged with sadness.
How to know your airline is safe
The recent Lion Air accident is making travellers wary of flying in some countries or on certain foreign airlines.
How to be a better traveller
OPINION: Slow down, ditch the selfie stick, and roll with the punches.
Touring Australia...with my cat
Richard East quit his job and decided to give up everything. Everything, that is, except for Willow.
Slow cruising in Samoa
Driving in Samoa seems to mean sharing the road with a high count of licensed "learner" drivers.
Sexiest Car of 2018
Form and fashion work perfectly together in BMW's i8 roadster.
Seat is 65 years old today
Spanish brand is new to NZ, but its first car rolled off the line on November 13, 1953.
Misleading offer for teachers
OPINION: It seems to have been announced quickly to garner favour, but with no specific details for schools.
Fireworks need to fizzle out
Should we expect animals to suffer for a few moments of fun?
Seen TSwift? Tell us about it
Taylor Swift is in town for her first NZ show in five years- have you seen her?
Crotty's apology to the Irish
ABs midfielder admits he's had to say sorry plenty of times to Ireland rugby fans after his 2013 matchwinner in Dublin.
Serena mag cover controversy
6:19 PM GQ's decision to use the word ''woman'' on its cover to describe Serena Williams turns ugly on social media.
Irony in Thefixer's triumph
3 min ago OPINION: Harness racing has had a rough year, but the NZ Cup retains its glamour, writes Tony Smith.
Council's peculiar spin on its telling-off
OPINION: Horowhenua officials are desperate to cast their actions in a positive light, when there isn't one.
Reason: How I hate the TMO
OPINION: The referees used to set on-field laws. Now they're toothless, thanks to the hopeless TV official.
Taxidermy: freaky or fabulous?
OPINION: Whether you buy a chicken for the pot or a taxidermy bunny for the bookcase, an animal will die.
Under Armour brand takes hit
Under Armour staff reportedly used work cards to pay for strip club visits.
Actually, qualifications help
100 companies signed an open letter saying you don't need a degree, but the campaign's lost steam.
Heroic rescue fraught with danger
The successful Thai cave rescue could so easily have ended in tragedy, new book reveals.
PC police out of control
OPINION: Why the calls to get rid of The Simpson's Apu are just the tip of a very dangerous iceberg.
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Sexual abuse commonplace in NZ
"I've lost count of the number of times I have been cat called on the street and touched inappropriately at bars."
Horse trainer’s history of assault
Michael Breslin admitted sexually assaulting a young woman - but he was never charged.
Victim seeks restraining order
David Scott denies contacting family members of the woman who he thrust his genitals against.
Victim regrets fighting back
She spoke up against the politician who indecently assaulted her, but it cost her everything.
Antique coffee machine rescued from dump
Christine Grieder bought a coffee machine from the 1900s in bits at the dump. She got it restored. Now it makes coffee at her heritage village south of Nelson.
Meet 'Trumpy Bear'
A patriotic bear has been created with a bizarre advertisement, and it's not a joke.
No window at seat? Let me fix that
Passenger complains about the lack of a window at his seat, so he gets one drawn for him by crew.
Kate Upton has baby girl
The model/actress takes to Instagram to announce the arrival of her daughter, Genevieve.
'I was failing as a mother'
Three high-achieving women explain why they chose to restructure their work lives – and put their families first instead.
Superheroes worse than bad guys
The study also revealed male characters were nearly 500 per cent more violent than their female counterparts
Why I won't put my child online
OPINION: If you post your child's every giggle and fart, don't be surprised when they grow up to be a miserable screen addict.
Art hotel QT Wellington
Wellington, NZ's coolest little capital, is passionate about art, culture, music, and all things unique.
A train adventure across the US
Kiwi TV and radio personality Shannon Ryan is vlogging her slow route through the US, one train at a time.
Expat tales: When home is a cruise ship
Former soldier Byron Blane travels the world teaching indoor skydiving for a living.
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