What a 'happiness engineer' does
She's the chief smoothie maker at this local tech company, but there's more to the job than that.
Agents target recycling
0 min ago "Stay out of my bin," real estate agents are told after guerilla campaign put advertising in recycling bins.
Hammett's calamitous Cardiff stint
1:58 PM Mark Hammett came down hard on top rugby players and it blew up in his face.
Worker crushed by polystyrene
4 min ago A worker had three surgeries after being crushed by a 130kg polystyrene block.
Nat MPs close ranks
MPs say they handled things as well they could, after Jami-Lee Ross went into mental health care.
HRV made false water filter claims
1:06 PM HRV has been fined $400,000 for false claims about the benefit of its water filters.
Man drink-drives to court
2:22 PM A man who blew six times over the limit had another charge added when he drove drunk to court.
Hospitals 'not fit for purpose'
Hospitals that service a third of the New Zealand population are nearing the end of their life expectancy, a report shows.
Helicopter's near miss with drone
1:35 PM An Auckland rescue helicopter's near miss with a drone could have been "catastrophic" if they had collided.
MPs are now a breed apart
2:28 PM They are better educated and paid. They are raised in the cities and political machinery. Do politicians still represent us?
'It was too dangerous'
Three decades after he was paralysed in a military accident, George Nepata is shocked by a previously unseen report into his case.
Her subconscious said ‘no’
She was destined to row at the Olympics, but Lucy Strack forgot how to scull.
Behind NZ's most popular meat
It's the cut-price protein we chose the most. But is animal welfare being sacrificed for cheap chicken?
Trail of debt and destruction
Thin margins and a dispute may have toppled the seemingly strong Ebert Construction.
Khashoggi 'body double'
New surveillance video purportedly shows a Saudi agent in slain Saudi journalist's clothes.
High-speed LA tunnel nears
An underground tunnel designed for speeding passengers through Los Angeles will open in December, entrepreneur Elon Musk says.
The eerie song of Antarctica
The ice warbled for centuries, then went silent. When it resumed the song, it wasn't the same.
KiwiSaver breaks questioned
5 min ago Tax Working Group has no evidence to back an extra $215m of subsidies for KiwiSaver, pension experts say.
Investing in cannabis
1:29 PM Cannasouth aims to list on the NZX, after one more round of fund raising.
Bookstores still pricier
1:27 PM Booksellers welcome GST on overseas goods, but say they're still battling internet behemoths.
Automated driving hype danger
Names like "Enhanced Autopilot" and "IntelliSafe Autopilot" are confusing motorists.
China takes on Apple
OPINION: The biggest tech news of the week was the launch of the Huawei Mate series smartphones.
Astro Bot's VR soars
The pre-summer games onslaught continues - but one of the best VR titles so far has arrived.
How I secured a sliding couch
My living room couch and wooden floors make for a slippery situation.
At home: Peter Wolfkamp
The Block NZ site foreman shows us the work he did on his renovated Devonport villa.
The ideal number of kids to have
Some studies suggest a family's happiness is related to its size. But do numbers really matter?
Meghan, welcome to motherhood
OPINION: No matter what choices you make regarding childbirth, they will be wrong.
Bye bye, Kiwi BBQ
The days of smothering barbecue meat with tomato sauce to disguise the burnt taste are over.
Our Golden Gate Bridge
2:11 PM The US bridge is famous for its never-ending upkeep. Walking tracks can be a bit like that.
Dangers of high blood pressure
High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for premature death, stroke and heart disease.
Why you really need a sports bra
You wouldn't run a marathon in heels, right? It's time to offer that same support to your breasts.
How to fix lunchbox fatigue
There's nothing wrong with a lovingly made sandwich, but sometimes it's nice to mix things up.
Pitmasters do battle
Competitive barbecuing is a scene that's really heating up in New Zealand.
Huge irrigation scheme turns on tap
Massive Central Plains Water irrigation scheme is completed on time and on budget.
Hemsworth helps hitchhiker
"Gotta chip in for the gas, right? It's four grand," Hemsworth joked about splitting the helicopter's petrol bill.
November's must-see TV
From House of Cards' final gambit to Julia Roberts' Homecoming, these are the shows worth getting excited about.
GoT's Mountain gets married
"Looking forward to pulling this big guy around for the rest of my life," his 5ft2 bride wrote.
Teen's big trip before blindness
1:45 PM Josh Bangert has up to five months of vision left, so he's crossing off a bucket list.
Titanic II aims to sail in 2022
Expect plenty of "King of the World" moments as construction of the replica resumes.
Our Golden Gate Bridge
2:11 PM The US bridge is famous for its never-ending upkeep. Walking tracks can be a bit like that.
Automated driving hype danger
Names like "Enhanced Autopilot" and "IntelliSafe Autopilot" are confusing motorists.
New Top Gear hosts announced
The former cricketer and comedian will join Chris Harris after the current season.
Tesla hint at 'dog mode' feature
Elon Musk was asked about a possible safe way to leave pets in cars. He answers with a simple "yes".
Why diversity matters
1:38 PM If we grew up seeing more doctors of our own ethnicity, we might see more Māori and Pasifika kids go on to study medicine.
Meth made sister a monster
We've given everything a family could, yet she still ended up at rock bottom - and is dragging her kids down with her.
National is losing a dirty game
OPINION: Simon Bridges dug his own grave and his party is falling apart. There's no hope for him now.
Phillips, Anderson back in black
1:31 PM Destructive Auckland Aces pair to open for the Black Caps in three T20s against Pakistan.
ABs out to avoid 'blow out'
All Blacks 'treated like royalty' as Japan builds up to Rugby World Cup.
Warne rips into Aussie team
2:01 PM Australian great laments woes of test team after losing to Pakistan, saying they need a "kick up the backside".
Equality of opportunity education key
OPINION: Equality of opportunity, regardless of ethnicity or wealth, should be the foundation stone of our education system.
An MP worthy of our admiration
OPINION: Amid the National Party meltdown, Chris Finlayson shows class and dignity.
Learning Spanish in Spain
Christopher Howse on why he only travels to countries where he speaks the lingo.
Auckland stadium's sticking point
Swapping a car park for a stadium on Auckland's waterfront doesn't add up.
The eerie song of Antarctica
The ice warbled for centuries, then went silent. When it resumed the song, it wasn't the same.
Brazil's version of Trump
OPINION: Danielle McLaughlin talks to a Brazilian expat living in New Zealand about his country's apparent road back to a dictatorship.
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From #MeToo to #WeToo
Sexually assaulted at age 13, Brittany Cosgrove brought the #WeToo message to NZ. This week, the PM took it to the world.
Really? Kathryn Beck?
OPINION: Alison Mau argues it's wrong for outgoing Law Society president to lead a taskforce into culture change.
Rachel MacGregor's bad soap opera
Endless stress, staggering expense, and a monumental imbalance of power.
MacGregor v Craig reveals glitch
OPINION: Colin Craig legal battle is not just about Rachel MacGregor – it's about every Kiwi who might find themselves in her position.
'Silly Walk' crossing unveiled
In honour of Monty Python, the Dutch town of Spijkenisse creates a special pedestrian crossing.
Teen baked grandfather's ashes
Student mixed her grandfather's ashes into cookies and shared them with classmates.
Laughing stock gets last laugh
Jigar Desai stumbled into fame after running into a pillar, now the NFL fan gets some glory.
Xi thought-mapped for the masses
No, it's not a "nightmarish subway map" - it's a handy directory to the Chinese president's brain.
Prince Harry hopes it's a girl
Royal well-wishers aren't the only ones hoping the royal baby will be a girl.
Family-focused horrors the scariest
OPINION: Your relations know who you are, who you've been and, in some cases, know you better than you know yourself.
Why Disney isn't the problem
OPINION: Instead of feeding them fairytales, we should instill young women with resilience, tenacity and self belief.
Losing a baby at full term
Erin and Michael Page dreamed of having a family of their own, but they lost Freya before they even met her.
Expat tales: Questions of home
When the sale of her house in France fell through, Nadine Maffre had a big decision to make.
Readers' travel photos
Do you have a holiday snap that you'd like to share with the world? Be in to win a Fujifilm camera!
Leave NZ, get a pay rise
Before she moved to London, Emma Linden's life wasn't a lot of fun. Now she's richer, and more fulfilled.
