NZ's best cities to live in
3:38 PM Blenheim has the most sunshine but Auckland has the best beaches. Here's what draws Kiwis to their favourite towns and cities.
Dumping a 'disgrace'
16 min ago Auckland Council investigating after Sephora staff were seen dumping waste down drains at NZ store opening.
Horror end for young tourists
Australian man and his girlfriend found dead on the side of a remote highway in Canada.
Skipper: Final not fair
England's captain Eoin Morgan agonises over whether the World Cup win was deserved.
Army deployed to Cape Town ghetto
4:52 PM A gang war has brought carnage and fear to the country's most affluent city. And the government has had enough.
Inside Israel Folau's church
The church founded by Folau's father believes "everlasting torture" awaits most Christians.
Racial profiling 'happens all the time'
River Jordan was wrongly suspected of shoplifting. Her partner says it's nothing new.
Jail for Uber rape
Rapist Moses Gengo-Yon Ravanes "took advantage of a drunk girl in an Uber", court told.
Delays on Auckland motorway
3:59 PM Drivers on Auckland's northern motorway should expect significant delays following a crash.
Arctic ice disappearing too fast
Ice floes are losing an extra 20,000 square kilometres of cover per day - about the size of Wales.
Netherlands to Bluff in an electric car
After 1222 days and 100,000 kilometres Dutchman Weibe Wakker arrives in Bluff.
Technology to cut farm emissions
Methane vaccines could cut livestock emissions by 30 per cent, but they're not available yet.
Prison bugging 'not criminal'
Guards used unauthorised covert listening devices to spy on inmates, but they won't face charges
'Systemic racism' in child protection
Māori kids - rich or poor - are almost four times more likely to be removed from their parents than Pākehā, research suggests.
The problem with Pacific progress
ANALYSIS: A shiny video shows Fijian PM taking up growth and a young boxing champion thanking the government. What's the truth though?
An unusual coalition
ANALYSIS: A goodwill win as farmers agree with a Green minister, while National is sidetracked by a museum exhibit.
Tanker seizure heightens tensions
Iran seizes a British-flagged oil tanker, raising the stakes in its scrap with the West.
Trump wants ASAP Rocky 'home'
The US president is trying to free rapper ASAP Rocky, who is jailed in Sweden.
'Spider-Man' escapes high-rise fire
US man jumps from balcony to balcony as he scales down 19-storey building to safety.
Uber drivers to quit if pay drops
Drivers are concerned Uber's price "rebalance" will leave them worse off.
Immigration cuts won't fix housing
The Government is limiting resident visas, but house prices are unlikely to fall as a result, experts say.
Hundreds queue for Sephora opening
People camped overnight for the opening of Sephora's first NZ store.
World Cup overload for couch potatoes
4:37 PM OPINION: Emma Keeling feels empty inside after the cricket. And now there's the netball.
Bennett's team makes the right calls
4:25 PM OPINION: Kiwi's team's four stage victories shows they have got their mix right, writes Julian Dean.
A wild ride in the Beehive
OPINION: Parliament is weird, but the people working there are making a positive difference.
Charles Manson's son speaks out
He says his infamous killer dad has been misunderstood for half a century. Unfairly blamed. Wrongly vilified.
Kiwis' moon landing memories
Fifty years ago today, humans paid their first visit to the Moon. Seven New Zealanders recall the historic moment.
Is FaceApp trustworthy?
Is the face ager just good fun, or a shady app that will seen your details to the Russian government?
Online nappies - and their app
Web-connected nappies send an alert to a caregiver's phone when they're wet.
Love Island-ify your house
If a man's home is his castle, why can't your flat be the Love Island villa?
Veganism beyond the kitchen
Vegan interiors are set to be the next big ethical fashion, here is how you can do it in your own home.
Top houses from regions wow
Best ADNZ houses from Wellington include a church renovation.
I beat cancer but I miss my nipples
OPINION: A lot has changed after a double mastectomy but at least I'm still breathing.
Girl's scary reaction to hair styling
Never heard of the fainting disorder known as hair-grooming syncope? You're not alone.
How Brienne is leading the way
GoT's Gwendoline Christie nominated herself for an Emmy award after HBO failed to do so - and fans are loving her for it.
Olivia Wilde on parenthood
"I truly believe that having children made me feel a sense of confidence and inspiration."
Grow or mow: Body hair
OPINION: Hair today, bullying tomorrow... that's what's happening with young women at high school.
Sharon Stone's life after stroke
Doctors sent Stone home after accusing her of not really being sick and faking a nine-day brain bleed.
Auckland Restaurant Month returns
An event showcasing the city’s diverse dining scene runs throughout August - here's what you need to know.
Chana dahl with coriander
Make your dahl a day or two ahead and it'll taste even better.
Fundraiser not for fainthearted
Casualty calves, one of the realities of the annual calving season, are a valued fundraiser for rural schools.
Farming behind bars
A prison dairy farm is giving inmates the skills needed for outside employment.
Stunt test kills Titans crew member
Cast and crew of superhero series "heartbroken" after special effects coordinator dies preparing for a stunt.
Olivia Wilde on parenthood
"I truly believe that having children made me feel a sense of confidence and inspiration."
Terminator sequel gets R rating
Bringing back Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terminator: Dark Fate won't be one for the kiddies.
NZ hot spot alternatives
The biggest hitters on the tourism front aren't necessarily the best Aotearoa has to offer.
City holidays are a bore
OPINION: It's Brooklyn, New York. But it could be Bermondsey, London. Or Amsterdam. Or Wellington. Or Auckland.
'Poop on the shoe' scam
It's been going for more than 20 years, which proves it's still a lucrative little operation.
Online nappies - and their app
Web-connected nappies send an alert to a caregiver's phone when they're wet.
I don't feel guilty about bottlefeeding
OPINION: Maybe I should have tried harder but I didn't want to. Not then, and not now.
'Spider-Man' escapes high-rise fire
US man jumps from balcony to balcony as he scales down 19-storey building to safety.
Flying ant swarms on radar
Swarms of flying ants over England were so big they showed up on weather radar systems looking like rain, reports say.
Mid-engined Corvette for NZ
Mid-engined layout is one small step for sports cars, one giant leap for General Motors and Corvette. And it is coming here!
What MG's 'affordable' EV might cost in NZ
ZS SUV could be NZ's cheapest new EV next year. But how much cheaper than a Nissan Leaf or Hyundai Ioniq?
First NZ spin in new Toyota Supra
New Supra is launched to the Kiwi public at this weekend's CRC Speedshow. We make sure it's nicely run-in with a couple of laps around the Hampton Downs circuit.
I was slut shamed
OPINION: Comments from peers sent me down a horrible path where I stopped valuing myself and started giving in.
Your worst job interview ever
Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience. We want to hear about the worst one you have ever had.
I don't feel bad about the bottle
OPINION: Maybe I should have tried harder but I didn't want to. Not then, and not now.
Saints edge Sharks in semis
13 min ago The scoreboard faltered at Horncastle Arena, but the Wellington Saints' perfect season continued.
Cup overload for couch potatoes
4:37 PM OPINION: Emma Keeling feels empty inside after the cricket. And now there's the netball.
Bennett's team make right calls
4:25 PM OPINION: Kiwi's team's four Tour de France stage wins shows they have got their mix just right, writes Julian Dean.
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Cartoons
Read the latest cartoons from Stuff, including Dilbert, Sharon Murdoch, Tom Scott and more.
Female mountaineer blazes a trail
The road has sometimes been rocky for Jane Morris but she is the leader of a new generation of "girl guides".
A blunt challenge to police
A top investigator is challenging police to speak up about wrongful convictions.
MAFS' Tamara dating Jess's brother
The jilted MAFS bride appears to be awfully close to the brother of the bride who cheated with her TV husband.
Harry & Meghan launch foundation
After splitting from Kate and Wills at the Royal Foundation, the Sussexes have created their own charity.
How to be brave with colour
Interior designer Emma Brown shares her top colour tips and why she chose a pink front door.
A play space that's easy to tidy
The modern playroom is a space for imagining, learning… and making mess. Lots of mess.
The champs of the cheese toastie
Is your toastie game no gouda? A chef points out where you're probably going wrong.
Taranaki recyclers living off the land
Ahu Ahu Beach Villas combine an artistic assemblage of recycled and rustic materials in a peaceful farm setting with sweeping coastal views.
How much coffee can you drink a day
Your body can only take so much coffee before negative effects show; a new study has found that threshold.
Whisky isn't an old man's drink
Don't picture an old guy in a leather arm chair sipping away the evening - up to 37 per cent of US whisky customers are women.
Stargazing on Great Barrier
It seems like the islands 800 or so full-time inhabitants have all learned a bit about the heavenly bodies.
Michael Laws on sewage in lakes
The former MP and shock jock says Queenstown council is seeking a 'licence to pollute.'
Inside Stats NZ’s gaping money hole
The Government is readying tens of millions of dollars to cover a Stats NZ budget blowout after bungling last year's census.
Kiwi sprint stars yet to hit full throttle
Relay team of Kiwi student athletes eye world stage after impressing at World University Games.
Why Fiji Indians are vulagi: Dr Chand
The debate whether Indians in Fiji are "vulagi" (visitors) has reached offshore, and discussion in the New Zealand media is getting intense.
Kaushal heads west Indians
New Waitakere Indian Association team full of energy and drive, says incoming president.
Mosque survivor praises Trump
Praise for US president typical of "incredibly forgiving" shooting survivor, says PM.
Live: Black Caps are back
Stay tuned for the latest updates as the Black Caps arrive back in New Zealand.
Living in a winter wonderland
Home comforts are a hug of happiness when the weather is bleak - so paint the scene for great nights in.
