Whitford resident Murray Peat has been in self-isolation since February 29 due to his own concerns about coronavirus.

Self-isolation conundrum video

It could become a reality for many Kiwis but doesn't mean locking yourself in a room.

Abortion bill's win

Amy Adams debates abortion law reform.

Bill to stop abortion being classed as a crime in New Zealand passes its second reading.

'Baby swung by legs'

A pediatrician says a brain-damaged baby was most likely swung into a surface.

The coronavirus conspiracies video

There is no evidence coronavirus was engineered by China, nor that 5G could activate it.

Camilla the princess, not queen video

Prince Charles might be a king-in-waiting, but his wife won't be a queen.

Mike Bullot's marriage doubts

After his split from Chelsea Winter, the Bachelorette intruder wasn't sure he'd remarry.

national

Second case negative for virus

Ministry of Health's Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives an update on the first case of coronavirus in NZ.

Ministry says both "highly" suspected cases of coronavirus have been ruled out.

Star the pony stabbed 41 times

Reg Ozanne claimed he loved Star the pony, but now admits stabbing it 41 times.

Andrew Charlton Tonks was sentenced to jail in the Invercargill District Court on Tuesday for seven dishonesty charges.

Fraudster 'preyed' on Tinder

After they met on a dating app, he faked documents to get her to invest money.

climate change

Protesters climb 100m oil rig

The COSL Prospector has headed north from the Great South Basin.

Two Christchurch activists protesting fossil fuel extraction have boarded an oil rig off the coast of the South Island.

Chimps reduce carbon footprint

The heat has been turned up on the Hamilton City Council's efforts to combat climate change.

Many Auckland and Northlanders are continuing to ignore fire bans, creating a number of avoidable fires.

Avoidable fires costing water

Fire crews finding it "incredibly hard" to deal with avoidable blazes during water shortage.

business

Chch's Belgian Beer Cafe closes

Belgian Beer Cafe's post-quake premises were at the rear of The Colombo mall.

Restaurant owner says everyone is "hanging on for grim death", waiting for the tourists to come back to the city.

Virus takes toll on NZ exporters

Warehouse warns of stock delays.

Exports of live rock lobsters from New Zealand to China ground to a halt after coronavirus hit.

Relief for crayfish fishers falls short

Lobster fishers "bitterly disappointed" they will not be be allowed to carry-forward full quota entitlements to next year, industry says.

homed

Tenant: I was landlord's 'butler' video

The property is located on Kawaka St in Grey Lynn.

Landlord's requests for tenant to run errands, host his family caused $40k of harm, tenant says.

Foreign buyers ban: Did it work?

Overseas buyers are heavily restricted from buying houses. But house prices keep rising.

How does compostable packaging break down in a home compost?

Does compostable plastic break up? gallery video

The truth is we don't really know, and we'd like to find out.

travel

NZ's most disappointing day hike?

We'd planned to picnic by the Emerald Lakes, but the conditions were so bad - and the track so exposed - we didn't end ...

OPINION: Have you ever been to Tongariro? I have and was blown away. Literally.

Top tourist sites eerily deserted

Fears over the coronavirus have emptied out iconic sites in Europe and Asia.

Greg Foran wants to get hands-on, and has even served food on flights.

New Air NZ CEO cleans planes

Greg Foran wants to get hands-on, and has even served food on flights.

living in silence

What it's like living in silence

I never got to hear my children's voices when they were growing up, Ricky McLeod says.

Death and obligations

Tohira, who lost two children in a 2014 explosion, grieves at the cemetery, with one of her other children.

Firing ranges used by NZ soldiers in Afghanistan remain a deadly hazard for locals - why has it taken so long to deal with them?

Coronavirus: Need to know

There are more than 83,000 confirmed cases globally.

Here's everything you need to know about the Covid-19 outbreak and how you can protect yourself.

What 4 Kiwi families eat for tea

Guy and his dad aren't gluten-free but evening meals omit it for the sake of convenience.

There might have been a time when most Kiwis sat down to meat and three vege, but different diets, cultures and lifestyles have changed all that.

A town out of water

A sign near Dannevirke. The Tararua District as a whole is on a total hosing ban.

While a small town faces water shortages, irrigators continue turning pasture green.

world

The 'anyone-but-Bernie' movement

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders still has the bulk of progressive Democrats unified behind him.

Democrats are rapidly swinging behind Joe Biden, united by a common goal – stopping Bernie Sanders.

Miss France fights 'bimbo' claims

French gender equality body slams contest as reinforcing stereotypes and sexist social media attacks.

Keiko Kobayashi, an employee at the staffing services company Pasona Inc., works as her son does his homework at the ...

Coronavirus: Japan's kid care crisis

In a country where mothers are still expected to be responsible for child rearing, a mouth long school closure is forcing many mums to limit their work hours.

life & style

Miss France fights 'bimbo' claims

Clemence Botino, Miss France 2020, attends Paris Fashion Week.

French gender equality body slams contest as reinforcing stereotypes and sexist social media attacks.

No Andrew at Harry, Meghan's last event

Prince Andrew to miss next week's service while Sussexes appear with royals at Westminster Abbey for last time.

The moment a woman realised her moisturiser with SPF in it didn't give her as much protection on her face when compared ...

Is SPF moisturiser as good as sunscreen?

Are we kidding ourselves if we rely on moisturisers or makeup with SPFs over full sunblock?

well & good

Coronavirus: The new rules of etiquette

If you yourself aren't feeling well, apologise for not feeling 100 per cent and don't make physical contact.

Greeting people can be confusing at the best of times. Will a simple handshake do? Should you launch into a hug?

Is your 'healthy' snack making you fat?

In general people snack far more than they need to, and consume far more calories in their snacks than the body requires.

Australian Lucy Clark just ran the length of New Zealand and, along the way, learnt a lot about herself.

Anxiety returned on record-breaking run

Fastest woman to complete the 3000km Te Araroa trail began to focus only on what would go wrong.

food & wine

Chch's Belgian Beer Cafe closes

Belgian Beer Cafe's post-quake premises were at the rear of The Colombo mall.

Restaurant owner says everyone is "hanging on for grim death", waiting for the tourists to come back to the city.

Coronavirus: 'Harvest will happen'

In an industry dependent on foreign workers, this year's harvest faces gaps in the workforce.

Taste-testing Szechuan sauce video

Flux ready to party

nz farmer

Coronavirus: 'Harvest will happen'

Foreign vintage workers often have a specific skillset, and industry bosses say it would not always be possible to fill ...

In an industry dependent on foreign workers, this year's harvest faces gaps in the workforce.

Is grape growing next?

OPINION: The Omaka Valley, in the heart of wine country, is not the "idyllic pastoral retreat" some residents are claiming.

The trick to hard discounting

Lewis Road creaming it in US

entertainment

Being bisexual on The Bachelorette

George says bisexuality is hard to talk about, but he is happy with how he was portrayed.

George is happy with how he was portrayed - and doesn't hold any grudges against Glenn.

Ousted Grammys boss fired

Dugan questioned the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and complained of sexual harassment and a toxic culture.

Sam Smith celebrates  during the 2020 Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras after-party investigation

Headlined by Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Kesha, 10,000 people had tickets to the party, but only 5500 got in.

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Golnesa 'GG' Gharachedaghi revealed her baby’s gender AND name at her baby shower

Image - Bravo

10:53 PM  Not only did Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi bring the party at her baby shower on Sunday, March 1, but she also had not one but TWO big reveals at the celebration. GG confirmed that she is having a boy at the baby shower, which she also announced in her Instagram Story. "As you guys can see, true blue," GG said while holding up her nails and showing off her braids and outfit, all decked out in blue. "I'm having a boy."

Kim Kardashian reacts to child star's claim that North West copied her Yeezy show rap

North West surprised Paris Fashion Week with an impromptu performance of a song seemingly inspired by another aspiring young singer. Here's what Kim Kardashian had to say about the comparison.

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Kylie Jenner and Stormi Webster are twinning during tropical girls' trip

Kylie Jenner and Stormi Webster proved their the most stylish mother-duo with matching outfits during their tropical getaway.

parenting

Friday is a 'Phone Free Day' video

Taino Bendz founded the #Lookup movement, which advocates for parents and caregivers to have a phone-free day, ...

He's a dad who works in the technology sector, but he's kick-started a movement calling on parents to ditch their cellphones.

Coronavirus: Japan's kid care crisis

In a country where mothers are still expected to be responsible for child rearing, a mouth long school closure is forcing many mums to limit their work hours.

Girl, 11, forced to dance at school ball

Coronavirus: how we can help kids

oddstuff

Cat burglar burgled video

Stig and owner Lisa Peckitt with the book, The Norwegian from New Zealand with the Very Sticky Paws.

The shoe is on the other paw for Timaru's most notorious cat burglar.

How not to load a ute video

When it's just too hard to hire a trailer or make two trips, do as this Brazilian genius has done. Actually, please don't.

Aus man stole underwear from hotel rooms play stuff

Teen offers leg for tattoos

technology

Friday is a 'Phone Free Day' video

Taino Bendz founded the #Lookup movement, which advocates for parents and caregivers to have a phone-free day, ...

He's a dad who works in the technology sector, but he's kick-started a movement calling on parents to ditch their cellphones.

Firefox adds killer new feature

OPINION: I was encouraged to read about Mozilla's latest update to its Firefox web browser.

Shreya Khurana in the studio at her Blockhouse Bay home, where she plans to start making content for her on YouTube channel.

Dad wants daughter to be a YouTube star

Auckland dad says he's willing to pay a director "handsomely" to help his daughter launch her YouTube channel.

motoring

Dealer uses coronavirus to sell cars video

The sponsored post from 2 Cheap Cars on Reddit appears to be leveraging fears over the coronavirus.

Controversial used car dealer 2 Cheap Cars is offering a $500 discount for anyone with the coronavirus.

Kia hybrid SUV for NZ? video

 Kia could soon announce a frugal hybrid version of its popular Sorento SUV is on its way here.

Why make two trips when pallets fit on your bonnet just fine?

How not to load a ute video

When it's just too hard to hire a trailer or make two trips, do as this Brazilian genius has done. Actually, please don't.

stuff nation

Your questions about coronavirus stuff nation

Share your questions about coronavirus and we'll try to provide you with answers.

Tell us what you want to know and we'll try to provide you with answers.

Your celebrity airport encounters stuff nation

The PM has been labelled a 'G' for helping a man open his beer. Tell us your stories of meeting someone famous.

Foster a daily gratitude practice with your children that focuses on what our bodies can do.

How to raise body-positive kids stuff nation

OPINION: To raise children who feel good in their skin, we have to challenge the toxic narrative about bodies.

sport

Lord's reunion for Black Caps? video

New Zealand coach Gary Stead says banking a maximum 120 test championship points against India was a huge boost to their ...

Could Black Caps be back in another final at venue of World Cup heartache?

How the Black Caps rated

OPINION: Just one batsman averaged 40-plus while the seamers pushed hard for a perfect 10 in test series win.

Blues youngster Hoskins Sotutu has emerged as a high-quality prospect at No 8 this year.

Super Rugby team of the week

OPINION: All Blacks want to unearth another No 8 this year and early signs are pointing towards Hoskins Sotutu.

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Tattoo artist Tyler-Jade Whatarangi with KEA Kids Reporter Yasmin Middleton who wears a temporary moko kauae.

After years of pushback, an increasing number of wāhine are getting the tattoo.

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Lotima Pome'e in The Legend of Baron To'a.

First he won big at the Pacific Music Awards, now 14-year-old General Fiyah is walking the red carpet.

newsroom.co.nz

Tori on track for Olympics spot

After spending a week living – and cooking – with the world javelin champion, Tori Peeters felt relaxed and happy as she ...

After years of injury and little headway, Tori Peeters is just a javelin's-length away from making it to Tokyo.

14 new mines on conservation land

Half of the 14 West Coast approvals were for alluvial mining, like the one on this stewardship land in the Mikonui Valley.

Twenty-one mining applications have been approved on conservation land since the PM's speech promising there would be no more.

Toxic site’s distillation unit on Trade Me

Drums of solvents remain outdoors and dangerous after 20 months of negotiation to get the site cleaned up.

Equipment needed to process toxic solvents abandoned in Northland appears to be for sale.

noted

Why we stuck with just one child

Shona Jennings with husband Stephen Knight-Lenihan and their daughter – and only child – Ariane Lenihan, who’s 21.

Shona Jennings and her husband were "early adopters" of the "Gen Less" movement. Here's why.

Remember when there were 'girl' jobs?

Ad trying to convince women of the benefits of airline work.

The situations-vacant pages of the 1970s reveal a time when women were excluded from most paid work.

now to love

Bachelorette felt pressure to be perfect

Bachelorette Lesina Nakhid-Schuster says there was pressure she felt to be perfect.

"I thought the image of what a bachelorette should be is someone who's like the perfect girl,'' Lesina confessed.

MAFS Lizzie was sexually abused

Married At First Sight Australia bride Lizzie Sobinoff has opened up about sexual abuse she suffered as a child.

"I remember afterwards always wanting to have a bath, wanting to scrub myself clean," Lizzie revealed.

homes to love

Transform your pantry in 5 steps

Hoping to create the perfect package free pantry? These professional organisers share their top tips on how to do it.

Hoping to create the perfect package-free pantry? Check out these professional organisers' top tips.

Bold and blue seaside bach

A backdrop of off-white and pale wood allowed this couple to go bold with brilliant blues of every shade in their ...

A backdrop of off-white and pale wood allowed this couple to go bold with brilliant blues of every shade in their bach-turned-home

food to love

Noodles and a show

Skewered meat, dumplings and Asian-fusion food is celebrated at the annual Night Noodle Markets in Hagley Park.

This year you can walk from the Night Noodle Markets to Fat Freddies Drop, or Sparks.

Night Noodle's Hidden Village

The Hidden Village at the 2019 Night Noodle Markets in Auckland.

Last year, The Hidden Village was a last-minute addition to Auckland's Night Noodle Markets. Now it's a restaurant.

beautyheaven

Big makeup trends for 2020 gallery

Actor and model Cara Delevingne wearing a variety of colours.

New makeup products and ideas to get excited about wearing this year.

What you need to know about acne video

Picking, scratching, squeezing or popping pimples is never a good idea.

Figuring out what type of acne you have - and what's causing it - is the first step in battling breakouts.

metro

Dad's poo-filled environmental journey

Scrubbing crap from a reusable diaper is a gruesome task, but unfortunately the right thing to do, says Hayden Donnell.

Scrubbing crap from a reusable diaper is a gruesome task, but unfortunately the right thing to do.

Auckland beaches' poo problem

A contractor collecting a water sample at Devonport Beach

The beaches in Auckland are alive with the smell of ... poo. But why?

tarana

It should have been life - judge

Immigration advisor Peter Ryan.

Judge regrets no life ban option as he imposes maximum sentence on remorseless immigration advisor.

Jones 'racist', National says

Simon Bridges arranged a news conference on a bridge above the Waterview tunnel to accuse Labour of lifting National's ...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Shane Jones will face consequences for his comments about Indian migrants, but she won't call them racist.

Muslims on high alert

Masjid Al Noor on Deans Ave - quiet after reports of a terror threat.

Police have "strong leads" on those responsible for a threat against Christchurch's Al Noor mosque.

Thousands expected at memorial prayers

Al Noor mosque Iman, Gamal Fouda led thousands in prayers at Hagley Park in Christchurch on March 22 last year. This ...

Up to 4000 people are expected to attend Friday prayers at Horncastle Arena ahead of March 15 anniversary.

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