Inside the royal reception
9:58 AM The evening kicked off with a Whitney floor-filler, before the "naughty" speeches started.
Lightning, snow, gusts
3 min ago Winds of up to 130kmh knock out power, as a night of thunderstorms turns to a snowy blast in south.
Grave smash: Woman arrested
10:20 AM Police arrest woman after 16 headstones were damaged at family urupā in Hawke's Bay.
Posthumous win against landlord
After he died, Tynan Kelly's mum carried on his tenancy fight. Now, they've won the case.
From a house to a motorhome
We sold our house and left it all behind for a life where we decide where we live and what we do.
Harry, Meghan headed our way
Looks like Harry and Meghan will be in New Zealand later this year.
Winter payment 'would go'
10 min ago National would scrap the Government's winter energy payment to pensioners and beneficiaries if they were in power.
Practising for rare surgery
New Zealand surgeons are using 3-D printing to teach doctors how to perform a life-saving operation on premature infants.
Harry, Meghan headed our way
Looks like Harry and Meghan will be in New Zealand later this year.
PM appears as hologram
Space age PM Jacinda Ardern appears as a mini hologram to launch tech event from another city.
The decline of the middle class
It’s a global phenomenon and Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is no exception.
The disappearing dome
Brothels, rock music and history. How a vanished copper dome defined a century.
Our prisons are full
A single legal change caused massive growth in the prison muster.
US China trade war paused
US Treasury Secretary says the United States and China are stepping back from a possible trade war after two days of talks.
School plan didn't stop death
Santa Fe school thought it was a hardened target, but shooting chaos still entered its halls.
A win for US in trade spat
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the United States and China are stepping back from a possible trade war after two days of talks.
NZ props up big Aussie banks
Aussie banks are a more profitable part of the NZ economy than they are across the ditch. Are they treating us better in return?
Skills help save in retirement
Learning DIY when you're young could pay dividends in retirement.
Talking pictures become a reality
Keeping the cultural context of museum pieces will be easier with talking digital portraits.
Life and death in State of Decay 2
This zombie survival game isn't really about zombies - it's about building a community.
There's an art to Instagram
Meredith Marsone lives in Marlborough, but is probably better known in New York. That's what 30,000 followers does for you.
Survivor NZ's Josh at home
Survivor NZ contestant Josh Hickford gives us a tour of his classic 60s bungalow.
Trend: too cute, tiny cactii
9:50 AM Because all cool things are adorable in miniature.
Is Meghan Markle pregnant?
10:11 AM The internet is rife with rumors a royal baby is already on the way.
The week in celeb instagrams
Adele celebrates the royal newlyweds, Oprah makes a last-minute switch and Mindy Kaling works out her way.
Royal wedding's best dressed
Who nailed their wedding look for Harry and Meghan's big day? These are our top 10 picks.
Dogs do wonders for your health
There is plenty of evidence to suggest that having animals in your life can be good for your wellbeing.
Kiwi's million-dollar 'diet drops'
The efficacy of "diet drops" being sold by a New Zealander based in Queensland is being questioned.
What's the deal with gluten?
OPINION: There are three types of people avoiding gluten. Which one are you?
Food fit for the royals
Croquette of confit windsor lamb and fricassee of free-range chicken: the royal reception menu.
Don't knock gnocchi
Spuds never tasted so good as in this is a straightforward yet adaptable recipe for Italian dumplings.
Taranaki M.bovis free, for now
Farmers are taking all practical steps to prevent the disease, but it could be only a matter of time before it was detected in Taranaki.
Farmers say talk to us, not at us
Andrew McGiven says farming will still be the whipping post for politicians and environmentalists.
Meghan more than a character
9:43 AM OPINION: While the fictional Rachel Zane didn't need to choose between career and love, Markle did.
McLachlan: New allegations
The ABC and Fairfax are expected to raise "in excess of 20" new allegations of bullying and harassment in defending the actor's defamation claim.
DWTS judges just can't agree
OPINION: Will the Dancing with the Stars judges ever be on the same page?
'Extraordinary' discovery
11 min ago Had it not been for pesky tomb raiders, the horse - and various relics and age-old structures - might never have been found.
A royal honeymoon
Bets might be on Namibia but here are five other destinations that suit their adventurous, low-key vibe.
A getaway in the Alps
The New Hut at Lake Heron Station is the perfect place for peace and quiet, and adventure.
Harry and Meghan's Jaguar EV
10:10 AM How Jaguar blended old and new in unique E-Type royal wedding car.
One box of bits, five cars
9:53 AM One VW platform is under everything from a small hatch to a big SUV.
Ateca SUV has a certain style
9:54 AM It's a bit like a Volkswagen and a bit like a Skoda, but Seat's Ateca Style still has a character of its own.
Snuggleton the third
9 min ago Snuggleton III, nicknamed Snuggle P, is a loving, greedy, waggly-tailed, all-terrain, and resilient pup.
Autumn Arrowtown sunrise
The changing seasons created the perfect backdrop.
We're the 'working poor'
Dear NZ politicians: Do you remember what it's like to struggle?
SA rugby race row escalates
10:36 AM Minister of sport calls for Naas Botha and Nick Mallett to be suspended from TV show over "quota player" controversy.
NRL consider countdown clock
9:04 AM League looks at ways to avoid another timekeeping blunder as culprits released early by sin bin operator.
O'Gara could help England
10:12 AM Former England first-five Stuart Barnes tips Crusaders assistant for England job.
Cup gets $100m, Māori get overlooked
OPINION: The Budget is about priorities. It allocated $100 million to the America's Cup and $15m to young Māori without a job or a dream.
Markles make royals look good
OPINION: We all thought the royal family was dysfunctional. Then we met the Markles.
Extending the 'power of love'
OPINION: Bishop Michael Curry's message had political, cultural and global relevance beyond marriage.
Texas school plan didn't stop shooter
Santa Fe school thought it was a hardened target, but chaos and death still entered its halls.
In his 90s and still earning
People's "economic" lives are getting longer, but they'd be hard-pressed to beat 91-year-old Boyd Klap.
Hopeful Christian's mixed legacy
The convicted sex offender, adored by his followers, has been dogged by controversies that beset Gloriavale.
Teacher 'rebuilt' bullied radio star
Eight trail-blazing Kiwi women - including RNZ's Susie Ferguson - talk about the invisible heroes in their lives.
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Men invited to #metoo too
Almost 50 men working in the legal profession sign a #metoo pledge within its first 48 hours.
Four brave women
OPINION: Allegations a trusted GP initiated sexual relationships with vulnerable patients bear all the hallmarks of a #metoo case.
For complainants, a harrowing wait
A 'horrible' and intimidating process, then months of waiting for four women who alleged sexual misconduct by their GP.
Trouble spills from Friday drinks
It can be a recipe for disaster: Young female staff, older male bosses, pressure, long hours then the activating ingredient - liquor.
Woman revives parakeet with CPR
Trained EMT Chelsea Steiner saw friend's bird Tweety was dying - and her natural instincts kicked in.
Countdown's cucumber chaos
Royal wedding watchers are being blamed for clearing out an Auckland supermarket of cucumbers.
Nuns told not to tweet too much
Nuns should communicate more with God and less with social media, the Vatican has said.
My daughter is mean
Q&A: My 14-year-old daughter decides who among her friends is cool and who is shunned.
'I rang my midwife in tears'
A survey of 550 doctors based in Australia and New Zealand found most overestimated the risks of taking antidepressants during pregnancy.
'Friend parents' on the rise
Having a baby with a "great mate" is becoming a popular option for broody men and women.
How to not tick off your wife
OPINION: Fathers who won't learn to parent are robbing their child of the opportunity to have the best dad possible.
Kiwi life: From the US to Auckland
Boopsie Maran fell in love on a New Zealand hilltop playing spotlight and hasn't looked back.
Readers' travel pics of the week
Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? Send it to us and be in to win a Fujifilm camera!
How to work on the road, and travel
A bit of creativity, self-belief and - believe it or not, work - can lead to the freedom to travel.
Insider tip: Northern France
This rugged stretch of coastline is a perfect mix of beaches, dramatic scenery and towns that buzz with culture and history.