A plane, a smell, then he felt sick
4:58 PM Daniel Gasson knows he saw a plane fly over school, then seconds later came the smell.
Pilot located by police
5:39 PM Police will speak to a pilot in relation to a supposed mystery substance being dropped near a school.
Man dies pushing vehicle
A man has died after being trapped under a car while pushing it down a driveway, police say.
The multi-million dollar clause
Twenty-four words left out of Christchurch City Council's district plan wipes millions off properties.
Damaging potato virus hits NZ
5:44 PM But potato chip and oven fries lovers can rest easy as it's unlikely supplies will be affected.
Search for widow's money
Mary Patricia Scott-Smith probably had $650,000 in the bank – but then she only had $200,000.
Fatal stabbing at home
A man is dead and another man has been arrested after a stabbing at a Bay of Plenty home.
Courier loses mother's ashes
Company sent a woman's ashes to the wrong address and now can't find them.
China in frame for NZ burglary
A break-in at a NZ academic's home has "one likely culprit", a former CIA analyst says.
The country no-one wants
200,000 lost their lives, but the global community seems to have forgotten.
Unseen: Police and the private eyes
Why the government inquiry into links with Thompson & Clark should be widened.
The Big Scam
A Stuff investigation uncovers major immigration fraud with migrants buying visas and jobs to stay in New Zealand.
'Plan to tape Trump, invoke 25th'
Top lawman denies NY Times report he discussed using law to declare US president unfit to lead.
Genealogy site finds rapist
The 'NorCal' rapist victimised at least 10 women in California over a period of 15 years starting in 1991.
Drug trafficker links to strawberry saga
Business at the centre of the Australian strawberry scandal is owned by a convicted drug trafficker.
Eroad 'insider' not guilty
Businessman who the Financial Markets Authority prosecuted for alleged insider trading found not guilty.
Rich lister's poor review of Ardern
With good mate John Key in tow, a Kiwi millionaire questions the PM's credentials at his book launch.
Renters you are toast
OPINION: Young renters can't rely on the Tax Working Group or this Government for affordable housing.
Never get lost again
Directions are right in the palm of your hand, thanks to smartphone apps.
Scheme tackling technology poverty
More than 360 Christchurch students will be given free wi-fi access at their homes in a new scheme aiming to help "bridge the digital divide".
The container house for family of 5
The Heeringa family have lived big in a tiny house for three years, but it's time for a change.
Shipwreck inspires lodge
Survivor Namibia: This lodge on the Skeleton Coast was inspired by the wreck of the Dunedin Star.
Weird foods at your takeaway
Sure, we have all heard of deep fried Mars bars, but pickled eggs from the local chippy?
YouTube's beauty payoff
OPINION: Why Mecca, opening an Auckland megastore today, owes the internet some gratitude.
New rules for father of the bride
Times have changed and - as Prince Andrew recently discovered - so has the father of the bride's role.
Is 'vegan depression' a thing?
Psychologist argues many vegans are dealing with a unique condition - and it deserves recognition.
Don't suffer in silence
OPINION: Don't talk about a stigma. Talk about endometriosis like you don't care.
Diagnosis no mum wants to hear
"This is when it dawns on you that doctors can't fix everything. They're groping in the dark, just like the rest of us."
The right way to open OXO cubes
It's one of the easiest ways to add flavour to dishes - and it's about to get even easier.
Introducing deep fried cheese rolls
They said nothing was more perfect than 'Southern Sushi', until a brave shop cooked it in fish and chip oil.
Farmers 'need tougher rules'
Minister for the Environment David Parker has said environment rules have not been tough enough on farmers during a visit to Southland on Friday.
Action needed on tech future
OPINION: Govt may have decidedly too many chiefs in New Zealand sector.
Wellington is potty for Potter
A series of sell-out Harry Potter pub quizzes proves that some (especially Wellingtonians, for some reason) just can't shake their obsession.
Mean Mums and Golden Boy
Review: Three's new series of comedy pilots are better than most of what we get served up.
Living in 'Block bubble'
Being on The Block was like living at an "invasive boarding school", says one contestant.
The last straw
OPINION: The latest attempt at greenwashing from the travel industry is hard to swallow.
Truth about living in London
It's become a rite of passage but, for many, the struggle is real.
Readers' travel pics of the week
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Colorado goes Xtreme
Holden has launched a production version of its Colorado Xtreme concept that was a hit at the Fieldays in 2016.
Goodbye to Holden Barina
From beep-beep to bye bye: Holden is dropping the long-running Barina hatchback.
Give us a plug, but we'll keep the engine thanks
Is a plug-in hybrid old hat - or the easiest way forward into an EV age?
I begged for a hysterectomy at 32
When I told the doctor at the hospital how much pain I was in, he told me I was lying.
Ruru loves to kōrero Māori
I only speak to my cat in Māori and he loves to talk back - he's fluent in NZ's native language.
Ditched at dinner
After my date took off, I sat there staring at our meals, feeling sad as hell.
Counties confirm semi spot
5:41 PM Counties become the first FPC team guaranteed to contest the semi-finals, while Waikato hammer Auckland.
Diamonds not taking Ferns lightly
5:24 PM Australia might be heavy favourites against Silver Ferns, but Diamonds coach warns they'll be tough.
Big names who've missed NRL final
5:27 PM Cameron Smith, Steve Roach and Arthur Beetson have all missed the NRL final through suspension.
In praise of Norma Plummer
Netball would be far less relevant in this country without the contribution of Norma Plummer.
How did NZ come out in front?
OPINION: We're an essentially conservative country, so how did we manage to be first with women's suffrage?
Advice, yes, but make it nice
OPINION: Hila Oren came to advise us on how to brand Christchurch. Christchurch didn't like what she said.
Why Wellington is potty for Potter
A series of sell-out Harry Potter pub quizzes proves that some just can't shake their obsession.
Mike Treen: The Agitator
Mike Treen is in a moonboot. Bruised ribs mean it hurts to laugh. Which is a shame, because he laughs often.
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Her employer supported her alleged rapist
She went to the police. They believed her. That wasn't enough.
'Make companies reveal sex secrets'
Growing momentum behind a national inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace as complaints numbers double.
Worker fired 7 years after groping
A KiwiRail employee put his hand up a colleague's dress in 2011. He's finally faced the music.
Super-audit exposes worst harassers
MeToo started in the film industry. And in NZ, the film organisation charged with monitoring sexual harassment is one of biggest offenders.
Why Wellington is potty for Potter
A series of sell-out Harry Potter pub quizzes proves that some (especially Wellingtonians, for some reason) just can't shake their obsession.
Rammy's raid halts Helensville
Rammy's rampage through Helensville brought the semi-rural town to a halt until he was cornered at the library.
Did tourist pee on Old Faithful?
The man gets far too close to the boiling-hot US geyser for comfort.
My teen is obsessed with death
ADVICE: When responding to your daughter's anxiety about death and disaster, keep your replies pragmatic but hopeful.
Is social media scaring off mums?
UK expert warns "horror stories" about labour may be contributing to the rise of tocophobia: a fear of childbirth.
My in-laws won't accept me
ADVICE: My parents-in-law call me a demon, and then carry on pretending I don't exist.
My guilt over having an epidural
OPINION: I agreed to an epidural but I felt as though my decision was already made for me by the doctors and midwives.
Insider tip: Ho Chi Minh
Food, shopping, stunning architecture: This southern Vietnamese city ticks all the boxes.
Life lessons from Antarctica
Antarctica is one of the only places on Earth that has not been intruded by war, crime and overpopulation.
Methven a mini Banff
Lauren Kostrom says her new hometown reminds her of Canada's oldest national park.
Readers' travel pics of the week
Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? Send it to us and be in to win a Fujifilm camera!