LifestyleStudy: Sugars could harm unborn babyPregnant women who eat a lot of sugar-laden food could be compromising their babies' development, new New Zealand research suggests.11 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandMan tasered after attack on police A man has been shot with a taser and sprayed with pepper spray after he attacked police with a spiked metal bar this morning. The man had been shadowed by a police helicopter for nearly half and hour as he sped through Auckland in a stolen11 Feb 12:10 AM
NetballNetball: ANZ Championship preview<i>The Herald's netball writer Dana Johannsen provides a complete guide to the ANZ Championship which kicks off this weekend.</i>10 Feb 06:49 PM
New Zealand'I thank my lucky stars I still have one'Holding his only surviving daughter after a horror car crash, Donald Coulter says: "I thank my lucky stars I still have one. I still wish I had two." 10 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentWetzell a hit with both dads and teen sonsNZ males have spoken - Pippa Wetzell is the country's most desirable woman, a study by Colmar Brunton shows.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMicroscopic jellyfish a pain for swimmersA health warning has been issued as stings from microscopic jellyfish plague swimmers at popular beaches on Auckland's North Shore.10 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandKiwis denied Yasi paymentsExpat New Zealanders hit by Tropical Cyclone Yasi have joined a growing number of disaster victims denied recovery payments by the Australian Government.09 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandImpaled cycle rider back on her feetA quiet ride for Claire van Schaik ended with her lying in agony on the road with a set of handlebars embedded 10cm into her stomach.09 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldAbbott backed after fallen soldier gaffeSenior Australian MPs from opposite sides of politics have defended Opposition Leader Tony Abbott following edited television footage of him apparently describing the death of an Australian soldier as "shit happens".09 Feb 04:30 PM
