Family on the run: Jesse, Gabriel and Dad
8:19 AM "They look dirty" ... "They never have seat belts" ... "They live in a hut in the bush" ... "I heard him whack one of them". Whenever the calls led to a social worker's visit, Fred and the kids did a runner.
'Vigilante' ranger scares tourists
9:26 AM A "vigilante" caretaker at a popular freedom camping spot has been scaring tourists into packing their bags, it is claimed.
Grace Millane's family blessing
9:11 AM Grace Millane was remembered by family and police staff at a blessing where her body was found.
One town, 11 bottle shops?
One small town, 18,000 people. A new proposal would take its bottle shop tally to 11.
Trump's 'temper tantrum'
8:33 AM US president's meeting with Democrats erupts into shouting, pointed fingers over talks for his border wall.
Grace's cake tribute bittersweet
Josh Lewis hoped to catch up with his close mate's younger sister while he toured New Zealand. He never got the chance.
Nigel feared poisoned
Nigel the gannet may not have died from a broken heart after all.
Fatal crash: $40k reparation
A 70-year-old woman was tired after taking medication to treat a wasp sting before a crash that killed her friend.
Crewe cold case 'is solvable'
They were killed, their child found alone days later. It was 48 years ago, but for some it's like yesterday.
Beyond the wrongly accused
What happens when investigations go off the rails, when gossip takes seed in communities?
'The truth has never been told'
Lynette Stevens was told her brother died in a farm accident. She was suspicious, so she started digging.
The pain for Māori league players
First study of Māori rugby league players finds serious health issues after they retire.
'Gunman on run' in France
4 min ago Strasbourg locals told to stay indoors in a "serious security event", with two people dead and several injured.
Reef coral 'toughened up'
Scientists say coral physiology has changed after back-to-back bleaching events on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
400-plus years for car killer
Jury sentences US neo-Nazi who sped into crowd of protesters in his car, killing a woman, to life plus 419 years.
Trade Me sale agreed
5 min ago British buyer ups offer by $20 million to more than $2.5b after completing due diligence.
Hotel land for free?
Town considers a land giveaway to entice a hotel.
Jailed KFC worker gets fired
9:10 AM OPINION: KFC worker who missed shifts because he was in prison claims unfair dismissal.
St Kents lacks moral compass
3 min ago OPINION: Auckland school may have acted within the letter of the law, but it lacks ethics in sporting arms race.
Fallout from Brexit 'no deal'
9:29 AM OPINION: The disruption would be widespread, and felt far beyond the UK.
Petra: More seductive than ever
"For all the modernity of infinity pools, the past is rarely invisible."
Skier closing in on world’s best
Piera Hudson has won the equivalent of the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Drone can home in on penguin nests
Chris Muller's project Drone Ranger, which could revolutionise the monitoring of wildlife, won him the Innovate 2018 award.
How to send SOS phone messages
Grace Millane's death brings into focus the importance of safety features on smartphones.
Silicon Valley dangerously blind
OPINION: Myanmar's "people are filled with joy", says an oblivious Jack Dorsey.
Proof new isn't boring
Boring and cookie-cutter are two words that don't come to mind when looking at this special new-build.
Best house in the world?
A House in a Garden in Dublin beats two Kiwis to take top honours at the World Architecture Festival.
Meghan's surprise appearance
The Duchess of Sussex wowed fashionistas at Royal Albert Hall as she presented an award to the designer of her wedding dress.
Why strawberry prices will double
Binge on strawberries now while they are cheap and at their best. But you'll buy them anyway at Christmas.
Top tips to cut grocery costs
During "cheap week" Auckland mum Stacey Sampson feeds her family for $60.
Edge's Megan's Grace note
"The question we should be asking is why did a 26-year-old man feel he had the right to take her life?"
Schumer vs Duchess Meghan
While the Royal appears relatively unaffected by carrying a child, the comedian's latest video shows she's having a rough time.
What mental health needs
A GP at the frontline of dealing with mental illness offers her prescription for progress.
Vege makeover for ex Cuba St Bistro
There's a new plant-based menu on offer at Herbivore, the refurbished and renamed Cuba Street Bistro.
Woolshed gives way to carols for a day
OPINION: Today the yards were full again but not with sheep this time. A muster of people gathered to celebrate carols in our woolshed.
Another needle in a strawberry
Second supermarket forced to pull strawberries from the shelves after the discovery of a needle.
New, furry, Sonic upsets fans
3 min ago Sonic the Hedgehog' latest incarnation, a redesign for a live action version of the game character, has fans creeped out.
TV show crew member killed
8:43 AM The production assistant was struck and killed by a car driven by another crew member.
Queen's Rhapsody earns new crown
5 min ago Operatic number overtakes hits from Nirvana and Guns N' Roses.
Epic climb that inspired a movie
9:03 AM A new film follows Alex Honnold's historic ascent of the near-vertical El Capitan cliff face without ropes.
Axed: Support puppies
6 min ago Delta Air Lines is changing its policy on animals flying with customers after a spike in incidents.
Air NZ more eco-friendly
8:36 AM National carrier comes 13th out of 125 airlines for carbon efficiency.
Donor found for cancer toddler
A British mother-of-two is believed to be a match for Zainab Mughal, but doctors are warning more donors will be needed.
Baby shower canned amid name mocking
She intended to call the child Squire Sebastian Senator. For his first name.
Nigel the gannet feared poisoned
A necropsy found renal failure but couldn't rule out weed spray as a contributor.
Christmas BBQ meat nicked
Sausages, patties and steaks earmarked for Marlborough's Emergency Department's Christmas party have walked out of a community butcher in the wrong hands.
What not to put in your tank
15 min ago Some motorists have been putting the wrong additive into their fuel tanks - and causing thousands of dollars of damage.
Land Rover reunion after 70 years
Octagenarian Dorothy Peters has been reunited with a special Land Rover.
Happy birthday to DSG
Volkswagen Group's groundbreaking, sometimes-controversial Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) celebrates its 15th birthday this month.
Share your festive fails
Screaming, crying children, pouting faces and furrowed brows - this is how some kids react at Christmas.
Your Christmas pets
It's that time of year where fur children are dressed up in onesies and tinsel. Send your photos in.
Let's make a difference
Those first steps to reducing your carbon footprint can be challenging at first. But it can be done.
Does Nonu have shot at ABs?
He's back, but Ma'a Nonu will need to swat aside not just a gaggle of rivals but Father Time for a shock test return.
Wells ruptures ACL
9:24 AM New Zealand's flag bearer at the 2018 Winter Olympics faces long stint on sidelines after nasty injury.
BBL drops toin coss
Australia's T20 competition introduces backyard tradition to see who bats or bowls first as cricket revolution continues.
Farmers unsure how to be greener
Two thirds of farmers want to shrink their carbon footprint, but wonder where to start.
We're ready to talk to victims – NZDF
Air Force Chief says he'll push for face-to-face meetings with abuse survivors to prevent sex cases going to court.
NZDF won't pursue court costs
Defence Force confirms it won't seek costs against Air Force servicewoman, as PM says she's been through enough.
Sex attack victim 'won't pay costs'
Air Force sex attack victim Mariya Taylor won't be pursued for legal costs, the prime minister says.
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Man and his rat-detecting dog
Scott Sambell added technology and Milly his pup to his arsenal in an effort to make NZ predator-free.
Inmate's view of Paremoremo
I deserved to be sent to prison. But nobody deserves the madness that is Paremoremo.
A peek into Hadyn Jones' life
Fair Go's Hadyn juggles his TV roles with being a stay-at-home dad and involves his three kids in his work as much as he can.
Dan and Yuki's Christmas plans
"I need to see that he can cope in an Asian country. It's very different from here."
Proof new isn't boring
Boring and cookie-cutter are two words that don't come to mind when looking at this special new-build.
Oamaru home's Christmas style
The Duddins had their hearts stolen by a grand old villa in a town they weren't even looking to buy in.
Say cheese, sheep cheese
Feeling sheepish over your lack of cheese knowledge? An artisan cheesemaker in Nelson wants to change that.
The yummiest homemade Xmas gifts
Whether the budget is a bit tight or you just want to get creative, these recipes add a tasty personal touch to the festive season.
5 reasons to train together
They say couples who sweat together, stay together - and it turns out there may be merit in this after all.
Facing a burnout? Here's what to do
Feeling overwhelmed with work, life and the rest? Us too. Here are some insights and tips to help put the brakes on the stress express.
How to launch a beauty biz
She saw a gap in the market, and became a small business owner. But how did she make it happen?
Hareb on cusp of dream ride
Kiwi surfer's childhood dream of being an Olympian wasn’t unique. Her path to finally achieving it, however, could be.
Olympian vows to overcome cancer
Julie Brougham is determined to beat rare, aggressive cancer and return to dressage with her once-in-a-lifetime horse.
Commission recruitment bill soars
After Retirement Commissioner's asked to go on leave, high cost of staff recruitment revealed.