
Pool water nearly killed her girl
A US girl breathed in instead of blowing water out of a pool noodle. Her mum's memory of a mysterious death saved her life.
KiwiSaver's blind spot

12:25 PM Retirement tool developed by "middle-class Pakeha males" with little regard for family wealth, expert says.
The 'written off' Land Girls
11:40 AM Forced into heavy lifting to keep NZ's wheels turning, a lack of thanks remains raw.
McCaw ad not 'derogatory to men'
11:53 AM Authority dismisses complaint about an ad showing Richie being "thrashed" by his wife.
'Sick' of NZ bank dodge
The Aussie parent companies of our big banks are in trouble. But they say NZ's different.
Hard calls coming for ABs
11:46 AM OPINION: Almost 50 per cent of the 2017 ABs won't be named for June series.
Wet, windy weekend ahead

12:10 PM The spell of settled weather will give way to a wet and windy weekend.
Fall killed popular tourist
Dutch man found on Farewell Spit likely died climbing cliff, possibly to escape rising tide.

A plague on both their houses
11:05 AM Rodents gnawing on wiring could have sparked two house fires in Waikato.
Tui leads haka for returning Ferns
Ruby Tui welcomes champion Black Ferns back to New Zealand with emotional haka.
Heavy Metal: Murder on a Sunday

From the makers of Black Hands comes a new story of murder, dodgy deals and a murky past.
Heavy Metal: A family waits
Two decades ago Frances Muir got a call about her hardcase older brother. "He's dead." She still has questions.

Into the arms of strangers
The Wahine sinking claimed 53 lives, but everyday heroes saved many more.
'Just call it a terrible accident'

When Prayer Ready died, the Gloriavale leadership rallied around.
The Valley episode 1: Enduring Freedom
NZ's military history is full of heroism and sacrifice. But what aren't we being told?

Missing the target
ANALYSIS: Kudos to the Government for seeking answers to questions raised in Hit and Run but it has blatantly ignored an opportunity.
Truckers form safety net

3 min ago After a man perched on a US overbridge, 13 big rigs parked beneath it to help him to safety.
Toronto motive elusive
Police in Canada's biggest city still determining why a driver plowed a rented van onto crowded sidewalk.

Film students killed, dissolved
Without knowing, three Mexican film students were caught up in cartel rivalry. It cost them their lives.
Macca's accused of pay mistake

A worker's union claims the fast food chain owes employees millions over the last decade.
Kiwi banks not dodgy? Prove it
The Aussie parent companies of ANZ, Westpac, BNZ, ASB and AMP are in trouble. But they say it's different in NZ.

Can Spark fix Lightbox’s tech in time?
OPINION: Spark may need a major rebrand if its vaunted Rugby World Cup app doesn't remotely deliver come 2019.
Can Spark fix Lightbox’s tech in time?

OPINION: Spark may need a major rebrand if its vaunted Rugby World Cup app doesn't remotely deliver come 2019.
Google parent's record profit
Google, which dominates online advertising, continues to thrive amid growing threats.

YouTube: Problem videos caught
Most videos removed from YouTube were detected by machines instead of humans.
Adele’s country home up for sale

12:14 PM Sweeping gardens, 10 bedrooms and total privacy can be yours for $14.3 million.
War effort gardens
When dahlias and delphiniums were replaced by cabbages and caulifowers.

Cabin with no nails, no glue
A Sydney architect's invention lets you create an extra room from a kit
Recycle clothes like the royals

There is no shame in wearing your favourite pieces again and again. Kate Middleton does it.
Can feminists support the royals?
OPINION: Praise for women joining or continuing a colonial empire rings hollow to those who need feminism the most.

The new Buzzy Bee royal gift
Talk about pressure - sewing for the Royal Family is right up there.
Syphillis doubled in NZ since 2015

Latest figures suggest we could be on the brink of a significant outbreak of syphillis. No wonder the Ministry of Health is concerned.
How alcohol ruined me
At the depths of my addiction, I just wanted to drink to oblivion so I wouldn't have to feel.

Is walking enough exercise?
Is a nice stroll enough to confer the life-saving benefits we know come from exercise?
Feijoa cake a family favourite

Feijoa cake with lemon and macadamia icing is a firm favourite in my household, but for chocolate lovers a ganache coating is delicious too.
Anything but pumpkin soup
Pumpkin soup becomes monotonous, but what else can we fall back on during winter?
M bovis slows farm sales

Farm sales fall 11 per cent over the past three months partly because of the cattle disease.
Farm shed gives up old Dodge
Why has a 1929 Dodge remained hidden away in a Waikato farm shed?
Foy 'no longer naive' about pay

The Crown actress says the "embarrassing" controversy over her pay has changed her approach to Hollywood.
Singer sacked for alleged assault
A member of Tomorrow People has parted ways with the band following allegations he assaulted his ex-partner.

Taika snaps winning hearts
11:24 AM Kiwi director Taika Waititi continues to win hearts in Hollywood - this time at the Avengers premiere.
Museum where you play cop

A Las Vegas exhibit gives you a taste of what it's like to be a frontline police officer.
Kiwis sell everything to travel
Jen and Jamie are selling their home and heading off to travel the world with just 14kg of hand luggage.

Kiwi on epic journey stranded
Adam Glover has ridden up and down the Americas but has hit a hurdle ahead of his return to NZ.
1 in 3 road deaths had no seatbelts
Drivers heading to work, tourists, rural dwellers and elderly all ignoring safety warnings to buckle up.

Review - Haval H9 SUV delights
Review - Chinese brand ups its Kiwi efforts with full-size seven-seater.
Alcohol ruined me

At the depths of my addiction, I just wanted to drink to oblivion so I wouldn't have to feel.
Dear Jacinda, help us
Piper was two when she suddenly couldn't grip a spoon. She's improved, but she shouldn't be the exception.

Bully or bullied: Your story
One in five Kiwi kids are bullied at school, and the problem doesn't end in the playground. Share your experience with us.
Armstrong fury ignores issues

12:20 PM OPINION: Infamous cycling cheat plans to be at tour start in Jerusalem and people are upset.
Salah fires Liverpool to win
12:07 PM Liverpool on the cusp of Champions League final after star striker scores twice in 5-2 win v AS Roma.

New low for losing Mumbai
Kane Williamson's 29 does the trick as Hyderabad defend second-lowest total in IPL history.
Hurry up and ditch plastic bags

OPINION: How many plastic bags were handed out while the two supermarket giants made up their mind?
No shame in seeking help

OPINION: Our Defence Force personnel should not feel they have to stay silent.
The Government of the cities

OPINION: NZ First rode to power on the back of "the regions", but the coalition has turned a different way.
Trump 'won't run in 2020'

OPINION: Whether it's the Cohen investigation, Nikki Haley or his own words, it seems that Trump's time could be nearing an end.
The forgotten Titanic survivors

Why you've never heard of six Chinese men who survived the sinking of the Titanic.
The ancient tourist site altering history

Diriyah may not feature on many bucket lists, but Saudi Arabia is hoping to change perceptions.
Kiwi legionnaires remember

A group of Kiwis soldiers who fought for the French Foreign Legion will be observing their own historic battle this week.
Children belong at school, not war

Joseph was 15 when he was taken from his home and his family, and given a gun.
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'Sexy' law students ranked online

A scathing report on sexism at Auckland University's Law School has sparked change.
Lawyers shocked from complacency

OPINION: Lawyers may not yet know how to fix their problem, but they know they have to find a way.
NZ finally says #metoo

OPINION: Hundreds of women have already come forward with harrowing sexual harassment stories, writes investigation head Alison Mau.
#MeTooNZ: Speaking out isn't easy

OPINION: Perpetrators of sexual harassment have long found safety in power. Now, women and men subjected to sexual harassment are finding power in the safety of numbers.
Leave your onesies at home

Your pyjamas, onesies and gumboots are not welcome at this cinema - and now the whole world knows.
Firefighters save daring dogs

Two small dogs sparked a firefighter call out after becoming trapped on a ledge in Kerikeri.
A story about a stoned raccoon

An unusual pair showed up, pre-dawn, at rural US fire station last week.
Voila! Behind the magician's curtain

SPOILER ALERT: Rabbits, hats and padlocked chests. We reveal the secrets behind five famous magic tricks.
Stop the epidural shaming

OPINION: I could probably handle a drug-free labour and delivery - I just don't want to. And I shouldn't have to.
Realities of a blended family

Blended families are an exercise in commitment, compromise and coping with chaos.
Boozy mum culture's gone too far

Addiction experts and those who have battled addiction themselves say the trend minimises the dangers of drinking to excess.
When good mums are bad friends

OPINION: It's easy to think you won't change after having kids. But you will.
Insider tip: Palm Springs

The Californian desert city is a mecca for architecture lovers and Instagram-savvy visitors.
Hiking the Garden of Eden

On the Alpe Adria trail, Ocean Patrice Belcher is on a journey of discovery between borders and cultures.
An overlooked French Riviera gem

Kirsty Gordge finds an underrated medieval village 20 minutes from bustling Monaco.
Stargazing in Mackenzie Country

Play in the snow and wallow in the spectacular views within the Mackenzie Basin.