The Valley episode 1: Enduring Freedom
5:00 AM NZ's military history is full of heroism and sacrifice. But what aren't we being told?
Wallabies hit all-time low
5:00 AM OPINION: Don't kid yourself about the Bledisloe. This wasn't NZ reborn, it was Australia's last gasp.
How a man rigged the lottery
Eddie Tipton's employer trusted him so much, they put the US man in charge of the lottery systems he was cheating.
Attack kills 'cheeky' Aussie boy
"Much-loved and adored" 7-year-old confirmed to have died in Barcelona terror attack.
Meads magic in three anecdotes
OPINION: I met Colin Meads three times. Every time I was blown away by the experience.
Pulled from river after crash
Bystanders, including an off-duty cop, jump into fast-flowing Waikato River to pull two from submerged car.
Mum, tot spin dodging crash
6:28 AM A dashcam recorded Nicola Sandbrook's panicked brake slam, swerve and spin as she just missed a head-on.
National's $10.5b roading plan
Major upgrade to stricken Manawatu Gorge part of ambitious vision to improve New Zealand's roads.
Mum and baby spin avoiding crash
A dashcam recorded Nicola Sandbrook's panicked brake slam, swerve and spin as she just missed a head-on.
Motels and memorandums
5:00 AM OPINION: With the election now a tight race, voters like to be on the winning side.
Struggling artists or rich donors?
Labour is hiding tens of thousands of dollars in donations behind over-inflated art auctions – and naming clueless artists as donors.
Labour's 'nuclear' moment
Jacinda Ardern launches campaign by declaring climate change the "nuclear free" moment of a generation.
'Kill drugs, not people'
Dozens protest at funeral of Philippine man killed in bloody war on drugs, as family insists he's innocent.
Terror suspect may be in France
With Barcelona terror cell "broken", police won't rule out final suspect having crossed borders.
First lady given immunity
Accused of "whipping" a model in South Africa, Zimbabwe's first lady flees - legally - in the dead of night.
Runway safety in Supreme Court
5:00 AM Challenge to Wellington Airport extension could affect services across New Zealand.
Kiwi startup starts up in Taiwan
Video production company opens its sixth international office in its first year.
Sky is the limit
5:00 AM Block of land with two 1920s buildings could be cleared to make way for high-rise.
'Your nudity policies are b-------'
Aussie art dealer takes on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg after works were deemed too rude for the site.
Apple boss blasts Trump
"Hate is a cancer," says Tim Cook, before pledging to donate US$2m to groups battling white supremacists.
How to see the solar eclipse
Sadly, NZ won't get to see the greatest show in the solar system in person – but we can still watch live.
DIY: Fancy fluffy seat
Create a glamorous stool for your dressing table with this easy project.
At home with Charlotte Ryan
The Back Benches co-host lives in central Auckland with her 9-year-old daughter.
Blokes, hold the door, please!
OPINION: Holding a door is the bare minimum of social kindness, so why are some blokes ready to give it up?
Gender-neutral urinals? Nope
OPINION: Berlin's plan to introduce gender-neutral urinals to public toilets raises oh-so-many questions.
Women-only spaces are equality
OPINION: Killjoys complaining about events that exclude men don't understand how equality works.
Men who eat this smell hotter
What we eat doesn't simply determine our internal health, it may determine our sexual attractiveness to the opposite sex.
How preservatives make you fat
Preservatives interfere with our hormones, disrupting the process that tells us when we're full.
A recipe for black magic
The dark ingredients in this recipe combine to conjure a cake that is a bewitching balance of tart and sweet.
Smoky & sweet artichoke tart
Jerusalem artichokes have no botanical connection with their globe namesakes. But who cares? Their smoky flavour is a seductive delight.
Woman first to win grower crown
Erin Atkinson is the first woman to win the Young Grower of the Year title in its 11-year history.
Japan tariffs hit NZ beef
The outlook for the primary sector is positive overall in Rabobank's summary of the market.
Same old, same old The Block
This week The Block committed the worst crime a reality show can: it was boring.
Singer slams assault at show
"I saw you grab at her boob...If you feel like doing that again, walk out there ... and don't come back."
'Just a member of a team'
In 1988 there was only one man - and one TV show - that could ambush the legendary Pinetree and get away with it.
Find Nemo, while you still can
Earth's largest reef system is in great peril, but there's still a world of wonder below the surface.
One of NZ's best weekend walks
Watch your cell phone reception dwindle away to nothing as you farewell civilisation.
Swapping Dunedin for Singapore
Rupy Jassal wanted to escape our cold winter and now every day feels like a holiday.
Infiniti 'creates' its own history
17 min ago What if a 1980s brand had been around in the 1940s? Japanese luxury maker attempts to answer the question.
'Choked' highway plan
Christchurch to Ashburton route earmarked for upgrade in $10.5b roading investment.
Merc-Maybach goes electric
Dramatic new open top points the way to more individually styled Mercedes-Maybach models.
Your tributes to Sir Colin Meads
We want to hear your stories of the role - big or small - the All Blacks legend played in your life.
We must unlearn bigotry
Young people are dying because of the discrimination they face. Society has to change.
Will Labour help me live?
I have a rare and fatal disease - I want to know if Labour is planning on funding treatment for people like me.
Walsh beats arch-rival again
6:30 AM Kiwi world shot put champ heads into Diamond League finale with momentum after win over Ryan Crouser.
Pinetree - one of a kind
Sir Colin Meads' colossal shadow stretched around the globe even before opponents were exposed to his ferocity.
Chelsea down Tottenham
10 min ago Marcos Alonso's double reignites Chelsea's title defence by securing victory over Spurs at Wembley.
Motels and memorandums
OPINION: With the election now a tight race, voters like to be on the winning side.
Council makes a meal of complaints
OPINION: Stoushes around the Hutt council table suggest a group of people who can't hack robust debate.
Me, Pebbles and murderous desires
OPINION: Police arrived on my doorstep this week when I outraged someone on Twitter. So I sought advice.
Some people need a content warning
OPINION: When councillor uses the words "gays", "fags" and "homos" - jokes or not - it hurts people, says Alison Mau.
The case that divides the nation
The Bain case is the most divisive in New Zealand’s criminal history. Why?
James Shaw's longest week
The Green leader is the last man standing – or on this occasion, sitting. In the bath. Watching Game of Thrones.
Neil Finn: nowhere to hide
The Crowded House great is livestreaming the recording of his new album - so we went and sat in.
Life as a woman in Afghanistan
Paula Penfold goes to a land where women are subservient, controlled and, on the streets, almost invisible.
Turning learning into real life
New Zealand's favourite teacher Sue Gunn inspires a new generation to the chalkface.
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'Maggot' in Macca's ice cream
A girl started screaming and retching after finding what appeared to be a maggot in her McDonald's treat.
Gender-neutral urinals? No thanks
OPINION: Berlin's plan to introduce gender-neutral urinals to public toilets raises oh-so-many questions.
Baby flamingo too hot to trot
Squish, born from an abandoned egg, wears handmade blue booties to walk outside.
First US eclipse since 1918
Just like storm chasers run after tornadoes, this group get an adrenaline rush from an eclipse.
Left in the dark about vaccines
A lack of information is discouraging many pregnant Kiwi women from immunising their children.
Holidays with other people's kids
OPINION: After 13 years of tagging along on getaways with other people's kids, I have a few tips to consider before jetting off.
Clarks slammed for sexist shoes
Their "Dolly Babe" range for girls and "Leader" range for boys have left UK shoppers outraged.
Sleepy Twizel a true Kiwi spot
OPINION: With little light pollution, it has one of the clearest night skies in the world.
Help for Kiwi MPs in Canberra
If there's one thing New Zealanders love more than pineapple lumps, it's (seemingly) politics.