Malls: why they flourish or fail
2:53 PM Wainuiomata mall's given up the ghost and will be demolished, but some malls are winning.
Coastline compo
2:58 PM The Government is in secret talks considering climate change compensation to beachfront property owners.
Andrea Moore bankrupt
3:00 PM Bankrupted fashion designer Andrea Moore is working as a luxury real estate agent.
Air NZ strike insurance warning
2:53 PM The planned Christmas strike is unlikely to be covered by travel insurance for some.
Impeachment? 'People would revolt'
US President Donald Trump says his impeachment would be met with an uprising.
Bodies strewn over the road
3:12 PM Truck loaded with bricks loses control in Australia and crashes into pedestrians.
Grace returned to family
Grace Millane's father is preparing to take her home, after her body was returned to the family.
Assault-accused denied bail
3:26 PM Porirua man arrested following death of three-month-old baby girl denied bail.
'Severely burnt' victim yet to be identified
Dental records and DNA may be needed to identify a person found in a crashed car in Christchurch.
Family on the run: Jesse, Gabriel and Dad
"They look dirty" ... "They never have seat belts" ... "They live in a hut in the bush" ... "I heard him whack one of them". Whenever the calls led to a social worker's visit, Fred and the kids did a runner.
Thousands taken from parents
Five times per day, every day, the state orders the removal of children from their parents. Is this system working?
Crewe cold case 'is solvable'
They were killed, their child found alone days later. It was 48 years ago, but for some it's like yesterday.
Beyond the wrongly accused
What happens when investigations go off the rails, when gossip takes seed in communities?
'The truth has never been told'
Lynette Stevens was told her brother died in a farm accident. She was suspicious, so she started digging.
Huawei CFO granted bail
Meng Wanzhou released on $10m bail with an ankle bracelet, is confined to one of her 2 Vancouver homes.
Four dead in France shooting
Death toll in Strasbourg, France shooting rises to four, with the shooter still at large.
Robotic selfie on Mars
Nasa reveals mosaic selfie, taken by the organisation's new Mars lander on the red planet.
Kiwibank shelves IBM proposal
5 min ago Outsourcing plan raised prospect of 'significant savings' but ultimately judged not worthwhile.
Tokoroa WOF inspector suspended
4:08 PM More than 21,200 vehicles have now been recalled for warrant of fitness rechecks.
QC's 'poetic licence'
8 min ago Wine company owners refute statement made in court by lawyer that they would not have bought it if they knew of illegal activity.
Why did Shorty St musical flop?
3:28 PM OPINION: Shortland St - The Musical got everything right, so why didn't Kiwi punters flock to see it? Is there any hope for local theatre?
NZR had to keep Ardie Savea
OPINION: The loss of the ABs flanker to France would have been a heavy blow, writes Paul Cully.
Petra: More seductive than ever
"For all the modernity of infinity pools, the past is rarely invisible."
Skier closing in on world’s best
Piera Hudson has won the equivalent of the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Googling 'idiot' turns up Trump
If you Google the word 'idiot,' under images, pictures of US president appear.
Silicon Valley dangerously blind
OPINION: Myanmar's "people are filled with joy", says an oblivious Jack Dorsey.
Drone can home in on penguin nests
Chris Muller's project Drone Ranger, which could revolutionise the monitoring of wildlife, won him the Innovate 2018 award.
Proof new isn't boring
Boring and cookie-cutter are two words that don't come to mind when looking at this special new-build.
Best house in the world?
A House in a Garden in Dublin beats two Kiwis to take top honours at the World Architecture Festival.
Who's in Kate & Meghan's squads?
3:01 PM With their public profiles now rivalling those of William and Harry, this is who the duchesses turn to for advice and inspiration.
No formula to fame
Opinion: Kiwi runner Ruth Croft has won big this year but you won’t have seen her on the TV news even though she's a flat-out star.
Fashion editors' shameful buys
3:00 PM Feeling guilty about splurging on an impractical item you just had to have? You're not alone.
Edge's Megan's Grace note
"The question we should be asking is why did a 26-year-old man feel he had the right to take her life?"
Schumer vs Duchess Meghan
While the Royal appears relatively unaffected by carrying a child, the comedian's latest video shows she's having a rough time.
What mental health needs
A GP at the frontline of dealing with mental illness offers her prescription for progress.
QC's 'poetic licence'
5 min ago Wine company owners refute statement made in court by lawyer that they would not have bought it if they knew of illegal activity.
Cashing in on board game craze
2:56 PM Millennials are driving a resurgence in board gaming, experts says, as bars devoted to the hobby pop up.
Overseer needs upgrade: Upton
2:37 PM NZ needs to upgrade the Overseer nutrient tool for use in the fight against farm pollution.
Inquiry into 1080 deaths
EPA looking into 1080 drop which left eight cattle dead in the Waikato.
MAFS AU: It's all Reality TV stars
Brace yourselves, it's shaping up to be another drama filled season.
An entertaining Apocalypse
REVIEW: Quite why under-16s can't watch this good-natured nonsense is beyond me.
Will space tourists make space?
Virgin Galactic says it is on the cusp of flying humans to space. But the definition of space is controversial.
Climb that inspired a movie
A new film follows Alex Honnold's historic ascent of the near-vertical El Capitan cliff face without ropes.
NZ front and centre of map
Instead of being missed off, here's a new look at New Zealand on the world stage.
Donor found for cancer toddler
A British mother-of-two is believed to be a match for Zainab Mughal, but doctors are warning more donors will be needed.
Baby shower canned amid name mocking
She intended to call the child Squire Sebastian Senator. For his first name.
Nigel the gannet feared poisoned
A necropsy found renal failure but couldn't rule out weed spray as a contributor.
Christmas BBQ meat nicked
Sausages, patties and steaks earmarked for Marlborough's Emergency Department's Christmas party have walked out of a community butcher in the wrong hands.
Italy's most powerful an EV
Pininfarina has revealed the name of its hypercar - the Battista EV will be more powerful than anything that has come from Italy before.
What not to put in your tank
Some motorists have been putting the wrong additive into their fuel tanks - and causing thousands of dollars of damage.
BMW 3: return of the King
BMW is looking to return the 3 Series to the top of its segment with the new one. We go to the global launch to see if it has.
Show us your Christmas pets
Pets draped in tinsel, baubles, Santa outfits and hats - you name it, Kiwi parents have dressed their fur kids in it.
Let's make a difference
Those first steps to reducing your carbon footprint can be challenging at first. But it can be done.
Share your festive fails
Screaming, crying children, pouting faces and furrowed brows - this is how some kids react at Christmas.
Kiwi prospect lured overseas
Talented rugby player leaves New Zealand for France at 21 after failing to secure Super Rugby deal with Crusaders.
Sharks coach probed by NRL
4 min ago Shaun Johnson's new club facing further turmoil as NRL investigate suspicious activity of Cronulla coach.
NZR had to keep Ardie Savea
OPINION: The loss of the All Blacks flanker to France would have been a heavy blow, writes Paul Cully.
Govt's secret climate dilemma
The Government is secretly grappling with the dilemma of paying out climate change compensation to beachfront property owners.
Farmers unsure how to be greener
Two thirds of farmers want to shrink their carbon footprint, but wonder where to start.
We're ready to talk to victims – NZDF
Air Force Chief says he'll push for face-to-face meetings with abuse survivors to prevent sex cases going to court.
NZDF won't pursue court costs
Defence Force confirms it won't seek costs against Air Force servicewoman, as PM says she's been through enough.
Sex attack victim 'won't pay costs'
Air Force sex attack victim Mariya Taylor won't be pursued for legal costs, the prime minister says.
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Man and his rat-detecting dog
Scott Sambell added technology and Milly his pup to his arsenal in an effort to make NZ predator-free.
MAFS AU: It's all Reality TV stars
Brace yourselves, it's shaping up to be another drama filled season.
A peek into Hadyn Jones' life
Fair Go's Hadyn juggles his TV roles with being a stay-at-home dad and involves his three kids in his work as much as he can.
Proof new isn't boring
Boring and cookie-cutter are two words that don't come to mind when looking at this special new-build.
Oamaru home's Christmas style
The Duddins had their hearts stolen by a grand old villa in a town they weren't even looking to buy in.
The yummiest homemade Xmas gifts
Whether the budget is a bit tight or you just want to get creative, these recipes add a tasty personal touch to the festive season.
Prep your Christmas feast
With just less than a month to go, there is, believe it or not, still time to sort the big day.
5 ageing makeup mistakes
Makeup can help you put your best face forward - but only if you're doing it right.
5 reasons to train together
They say couples who sweat together, stay together - and it turns out there may be merit in this after all.
Fashion editors' shameful buys
Feeling guilty about splurging on an impractical item you just had to have? You're not alone.
Facing a burnout? Here's what to do
Feeling overwhelmed with work, life and the rest? Us too. Here are some insights and tips to help put the brakes on the stress express.
Don't commercialise cannabis
OPINION: Sure, legalise cannabis, but don't let anyone make money from it. I don't want big business selling it to my kids.
Hareb on cusp of dream ride
Kiwi surfer's childhood dream of being an Olympian wasn’t unique. Her path to finally achieving it, however, could be.
Olympian vows to overcome cancer
Julie Brougham is determined to beat rare, aggressive cancer and return to dressage with her once-in-a-lifetime horse.