Plastic bag maker goes bust
6:27 PM Decision to phase out single-use plastic bags will see Kiwi Plastics close at end of the year.
Ardern's big gamble
7 min ago OPINION: Is the PM speaking out of both sides of her mouth on the teachers strike?
Gloriavale to Timaru: A new life
Family of 11 leaves secluded Gloriavale community and donations have poured in to help.
Foreign house buyer ban is law
6:39 PM Government succeeds in passing law to curb foreigners from buying New Zealand homes.
Chlorine and corrosion linked
13 min ago Hot water cylinders across Christchurch are failing, and fingers are pointing to chlorine.
Women-only ride-sharing coming
6:56 PM Uber will have a new competitor in NZ when a uni student launches a female-only ride-sharing service later this year.
PM meets teachers after all
Jacinda Ardern watched thousands "stream" into Parliament and decided she had to address them.
'Too friendly too fast'
The man with the colourful beard in unit 13 seemed nice. Little did they know he was a notorious sex offender.
Jealous ex wanted man dead
After being stabbed by a jealous ex, Benjamin Han told himself: "I'm actually going to die here".
An extraordinary leaky house saga
The NZ boss of the world's biggest real estate firm is in a $500,000 legal fight over the sale of her leaky home.
‘Significant moisture issues’
With the discovery of an old building report, the legal case over the leaky house at 2B Edgecumbe St gets bigger.
The unsettling truth about our beginnings
These are the facts we need to face about the way New Zealand was made.
What makes a bridge collapse?
5:42 PM The bridge collapse in Italy has killed at least 35 people. How does something like this happen in 2018?
Italy bridge disaster
5:45 PM A bridge which collapsed in Genoa, killing at least 35 people, had "grave issues of corrosion", expert says.
Bridge fall: 'incredible' survival
5:46 PM Footballer emerged unscathed after his car toppled 30m from collapsed Italian bridge.
Mega bucks in supermarkets
6:35 PM The supermarket trade is producing a generation of millionaires, according to the annual NBR Rich List.
The quiet goodbye
As Fonterra's CEO departs, will anyone responsible front up on the dairy giant's performance?
Quinovic 'by far the worst'
"We are responsible tenants, but to them we are scum," former Quinovic tenant says.
Battle of the robots
Building and coding a working robot is no challenge for secondary student these days.
Virtual reality quake training
When the big one hits, this hospital has already experienced it - in VR.
Facebook's fake ads used TV stars
Australians reportedly gave credit card details after seeing dodgy adverts.
Architect wows stubborn client
A difficult client led Polish architect to design something quite extraordinary.
House built from carrots?
Research says concrete from carrots makes it stronger and greener, and no, not orange.
Hosking, Hawkesby sell up
Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby get $9.6m for their Auckland home - $2.6m over CV.
Tough love or just love?
OPINION: We need to be careful about making judgments about the state of Kiwi parenting.
He was ashamed of my weight
I’ve spoken to hundreds of fat women who have experienced some version of my story.
'Small' engagement ring slammed
"It's a lot less than I would have imagined he would have spent," she wrote.
What a depressed friend needs
I was privileged, high-functioning and I hid my crushing depression for decades. But now I need to talk.
Drugs cut for failed walking test
Brendan Rochford, who has MS, can't walk 500m. And because of that he's lost his funded medication.
Eat at the Little Swedish Kitchen
Chef Rachel Khoo fell in love with Sweden, when she fell in love with her future husband.
Pie maker so busy he lost 10kg
Winning a pie-making award sounds great but it comes with its own pressures, says Taupō baker.
What's up Doc?
Manawatū's rabbit population, but wet winters help bring numbers under control.
Silverstone's dramatic return
REVIEW: While it's no Masters of Sex or Deuce, the period detail is impressive and story feels timely.
How Respect became 60s' anthem
It was Valentine's Day 1967 when Aretha Franklin sat down at a piano in New York and recorded her most famous song.
'Castle Rock' gets second season
Castle Rock will be back for a second series - but with a new cast and a new storyline.
These are NZ's tastiest eats
Six Kiwi culinary classics are in Lonely Planet's list of the top 500 food experiences in the world.
Peek into an underwater world
A competition has brought together some of the best photos taken from the world's oceans.
Party towns that have grown up
The places you used to visit as a backpacker have gone through a bit of a change.
Kiwis, the Tesla Model 3 is here
New "affordable" Tesla has reached NZ. You can look and touch - but you can't take delivery yet.
Why new Forester's the one
It's Subaru's number one model globally and entering the single biggest market segment in NZ. We drive new Forester.
Whangarei leads the EV charge
The most EV-friendly town in New Zealand? Turns out it's Whangarei.
Life on the front line
Are you a teacher who is taking action and walking out of work? We want to hear your story.
Be Stuff's wedding of the week
Did you recently tie the knot and want to share your happy day with everyone?
Kiwi dads: Share your parenting experiences
Have you had a unique or challenging experience as a dad? We want to hear your story.
Langman, Kopua will raise bar
6:07 PM OPINION: Recalling legendary Silver Ferns duo is a boon, not a blunder, this close to the 2019 World Cup.
Foley: ABs can be stopped
6:40 PM The Wallabies plan to stop the All Blacks scoring a single point in Saturday night's Bledisloe opener in Sydney.
Foster's ref warning for ABs
6:01 PM All Blacks assistant coach says players have to play their part in avoiding officiating controversies.
Use sick leave wisely
OPINION: You don't have to stay in bed when on sick leave - ask pop star Pink.
Why this Bledisloe test is huge
OPINION: Sydney test far outweighs the Lions tour as the All Blacks build towards the 2019 RWC.
Why everyone needs an ABs loss
OPINION: Jaded tournament could virtually be over by first week of September, writes Paul Cully.
How to change polluting farmers
OPINION: If farmers' produce wasn't being collected, they would act pretty quickly.
Hong Kong's incredible 'Sin City'
At its peak, the Kowloon Walled City had the dubious accolade of being the most densely populated place on Earth.
Worm in eye becomes art
There it was, an inch-long roundworm. The doctor placed it in a container and Ben Taylor watched it die.
Roaming free or structured play?
Structured activities are the norm for the next generation but they could lose concept of free play.
What does success look like?
We need to ditch our "delusional beliefs", say entrepreneurs who've risked it all and won.
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Uni accused of bungling harassment complaint
The chemistry tutor told young female students he would strip them naked in the shower.
23yo takes on Law Society
A young law graduate was the target of one of NZ's most sweeping gagging orders. 'I was shocked,' he says.
Super-injunction hid sexual harassment
The Law Society used a rare legal gag to attempt to conceal bungling of a complaint about a senior lawyer.
Law Society super-injunction a gag too far
OPINION: From cricket to prostitutes, there have been injunctions before. But the Law Society's one crossed the line, writes Jonathan Milne.
Good-natured rivalry over giant plant
Forget the Bledisloe Cup, the trans-Tasman rivalry just turned horticultural.
Worm in eye becomes art
There it was, an inch-long roundworm. The doctor placed it in a container and Ben Taylor watched it die.
KFC calms 150kg pig
Rescuers feed pig on the loose some chips and buns to herd it into temporary church pen.
You are 'udder' arrest
Herd of cows help US police moo-ve in on suspect who bailed from car and ran through a field.
'It's like she was ripped out of me'
Chantal Holley's baby weighed only 743 grams when she was born prematurely. But that was just the start of her complications.
Even Serena can't beat 'mum guilt'
With an emotional Instagram post, the tennis star highlights the struggle all working mums face.
Mums take on cafe over prams
Faith Proctor says enforcing pram safety policy doesn't make her a baby hater, but turned-away mums disagree.
Beyonce's emergency C-section
The star opens up about her difficult delivery and recovery after the birth of her twins last year.
Ask an expert: Scottish islands
The remoteness of Scotland's 790 wildly varied islands is part of their appeal.
Insider tip: Aitutaki
If winter's taking its toll, a quick escape to Aitutaki should ease what ails you to see you through to spring.
How to travel with elderly family
Debra Nell got more than she bargained for on a trip to the UK with her elderly dad and his siblings.
Central Otago's rich in food and history
Visit beautiful Central Otago to sample some of the fine local cuisine, wine and craft beer.