The billionaire's secret NZ island
This is the story of a Russian, a duck, and promised public access that remains elusive.
Drug-driving's impact
18 min ago A man who lost his only child in a crash says a new campaign will get people talking about the harm of drug driving.
A 6-month crime spree
He left a trail of DNA, and surveillance images, but his prints in a stolen Porsche fingered him.
Battling a binge eating disorder
Claireabelle Burt lost 38kg in six months as she fought a disease more common than anorexia.
'I'm not grieving, I'm seething'
Widow Jane Strode is angry at the macho culture of the food world that has claimed so many.
Ardern looks ahead to 2020
Jacinda Ardern talks about election dates, the overlooked "middle" and Labour's promises.
Gang threat to towns
Dozens of gang members kicked out of Australia threaten to upset the tranquility of small town NZ.
Police monitor terror victim's son
Omar Nabi publicly called for the accused gunman be tortured but insists he is no threat.
An uncertain return home
Gas blast neighbours are preparing to return home. How many will be habitable is unclear.
Earth hub launched in Nelson
A community centre for people to learn about the environment and share their ideas has been launched in Nelson
Arctic ice disappearing too fast
Ice floes are losing an extra 20,000 square kilometres of cover per day - about the size of Wales.
A coat changed my life
OPINION: My sustainability efforts never went as far as wearing other people's cast-offs - until now.
Fleeing in a beat-up work van
A daring dawn escape made two generations of New Zealand sporting success.
Russian billionaire and public access
Agreed public access to Russian billionaire's Alexander Abramov's exclusive property looks like a dead duck.
Gang threat to small town NZ
For years gangs members kicked out of Australia have been dumped here, upsetting the tranquility.
The race against rubbish
Four months after a storm sent landfill over the bed of the Fox River, teams are trying to clean it all before spring rains arrive.
Prison bugging 'not criminal'
Guards used unauthorised covert listening devices to spy on inmates, but they won't face charges
Chef Neil Perry in pay claims
As Masterchef's George Calombaris is forced to pay millions, another top Australian chef faces legal action.
London police Twitter hacked
Metro police apologise after hackers take over, sending out tweets such as "what you gonna do phone the police".
Gruesome beheading in Sydney
Woman allegedly decapitated her mother in front of the victim's four-year-old grandson in an "horrific" attack.
Chef Neil Perry in pay claims
As Masterchef's George Calombaris is forced to pay millions, another top Australian chef faces legal action.
Plea not to ban full-strength vapes
Vapo founder Ben Pryor fears UK-style move to ban sale of higher nicotine vaping liquid.
Joining the 1 per cent
A growing number of Kiwis are giving 1 per cent of their incomes to charity.
Watch Amazon's The Boys
OPINION: Suffering Superhero fatigue? I've got the superheroes that can save you from it.
Christmas should be in July
OPINION: Because our calendar is upside down, we have almost nothing to look forward to when we need it the most.
Blam Blam Blam are back
This much-loved Auckland band broke up in 1982 after a serious road accident. Now they’re back.
A wild ride in the Beehive
OPINION: Parliament is weird, but the people working there are making a positive difference.
London police Twitter hacked
Metro police apologise after hackers take over, sending out tweets such as "what you gonna do phone the police".
Buying wine online made easy
Artificial intelligence now lets you choose wine like a connoisseur.
Elon Musk's brainstorm
OPINION: The serial entrepreneur is out to rewire the human brain. Which could be good. Or bad.
An auction aficionado's home
Joanna Bell and Ian Jepson live in Freeman's Bay, Auckland. They are retired.
Top houses from regions wow
Best ADNZ houses from Wellington include a church renovation.
Best kitchen in New Zealand
A Stefan Sonntag kitchen priced between $80k and $100k has won the NKBA's Supreme Award.
Re-using middle names still taboo
Kate and Wills don't have a problem with it but plenty of other parents seem to.
Freak injury for TV host's toddler
Former Crowd Goes Wild host warns parents against taking toddlers to trampoline parks after her son broke his tibia.
My teen can pierce whatever he wants
OPINION: I want my kids to know that when it comes to their bodies, they're the ones who make the decisions.
The mindful takeover
OPINION: Don't worry Miley and Chris, the world's always had something to worry about and we've survived.
How do I talk about porn?
ADVICE: My 12-year-old son is encountering porn. How do I talk to him about it?
NZ's new breed of funeral directors
More young Kiwis are getting involved with New Zealand's death industry. Here's what's changed.
Apricot, oat, chocolate squares
Tart meets sweet to give a burst of golden goodness in this remake of the classic Bumper Bar.
Buying wine online made easy
Artificial intelligence now lets you choose wine like a connoisseur.
Tales of a travelling shearer
Forget surfing or playing footie, Jack Fagan uses his family's unique sporting skills to chase summer around the world and earn a living.
Fundraiser not for fainthearted
Casualty calves, one of the realities of the annual calving season, are a valued fundraiser for rural schools.
What's coming next from Marvel?
5:08 PM Endgame closed a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but there's at least ten more blockbuster movies and TV series coming.
Big Little Lies season three?
Nicole Kidman says she's in, but on one condition.
Natalie Portman to play Thor
Taika Waititi says he is making a huge change to the character. But is he serious?
Melbourne guide's Gold Coast pic
This new Fodor's guidebook may be about Melbourne but that's not Melbourne on the cover.
Up close: Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is more than beautiful beaches - it is rainforests, mountains and chic small towns.
World's best fast food
Hungry? Fast and fabulous is what you want - no matter where you are in the world.
Chang Hung welcomes daughter
The funny radio host and his wife Victoria introduce the world to their daughter Harper Lily.
NZ's surrogacy struggle
Surrogacy and adoption can be a complex and costly journey, one which the Justice Minister says needs to be "overhauled".
'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.
Sunday Drive: Lexus UX 200
The Lexus UX brings a whole lot of bold styling to a very familiar platform.
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.
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!
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.
ABs haven't forgotten Boks loss
5:45 PM Steve Hansen surely won't need to walk around the team hotel with a face like thunder in the days ahead.
Silver Ferns title bid free-to-air
5:55 PM Netball fans will need to be earlyrisers to see if New Zealand can upset Aussie Diamonds in title decider.
ABs debutants 'buzzing'
Newcomers emerge as winners after a tense test in which ABs struggled to hear their calls in Buenos Aires.
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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.
Chang Hung welcomes daughter
The funny radio host and his wife Victoria introduce the world to their daughter Harper Lily.
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.
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.
