TravelCalifornia: Dreamy days in San DiegoSan Diego's crown of temptations is overlaid with that infectiously carefree SoCal spirit.20 Jun 09:30 PM
World10-year-old girl climbs Yosemite's El CapitanSelah Schneiter took five days to get to the top with her father and a family friend.19 Jun 10:09 PM
TravelDr Seuss' Lorax tree stood, just as long as it could. . .A hundred-year-old cypress tree and the inspiration the Lorax has been felled.18 Jun 11:02 PM
WorldOff-duty policeman opens fire in Costco, killing manShoppers in the California store hid in terror as gunshot rang out.16 Jun 08:07 PM
WorldHelp wanted for dead whale cemeteryAbout 70 whales have stranded along Washington's coast this year, the most in two decades.16 Jun 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe tried to plug a wasp nest. He ended up sparking California's biggest wildfireNew York Times: How one man may have ignited a fire which took months to extinguish.11 Jun 10:37 PM
World'Most prolific' serial killer's deathbed confessionDrawings based on his memories of some of his female victims were released by the FBI.08 Jun 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelUSA: Wine and food on Californian coastlineSadie Beckman gets a taste for the relaxing life in California03 Jun 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelIn a Galaxy's Edge not far away: A first look at Disney's Star Wars parkNew York Times: 'At the launch two grown men near me started to weep with joy. . . '02 Jun 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCalifornia law says he isn't a murderer. Prosecutors disagreeNYT: No one accused him of killing anyone, but Neko Wilson was still facing death penalty.16 May 07:42 PM
WorldTesla CEO Elon Musk faces trial for 'paedo' insult of diverBritish diver who was branded a paedophile by Musk is seeking more than $75k in damages.11 May 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe raisin situation: What happened when one man tried to change the industryNYT: He wanted to change things for the better. He got more than he bargained for.05 May 11:17 PM
EducationWhangārei student gets into Stanford PhD programmeOnly about 15 graduate students are accepted by the PhD programme each year.02 May 02:00 AM
WorldWatch: Horrific moment orca pod kills grey whale and calfDramatic video shows orca pod hunting and killing the grey whale and calf.01 May 01:43 AM
WorldTerror plot foiled: Army vet planned California attack as Chch revengeArmy veteran is reported to have targeted a white supremacist rally in California.29 Apr 07:51 PM
New ZealandArdern: Our hearts go out to the Jewish communityNew Zealand's resolve about social media is strong, says Jacinda Ardern.28 Apr 04:03 AM
WorldCalifornia synagogue shooter 'inspired by Christchurch'Multiple people hospitalised after a shooting at a synagogue in California.27 Apr 08:29 PM
SportWhanganui athletes rankedYoung Whanganui athletes have featured significantly in the New Zealand rankings24 Apr 05:00 PM
Small BusinessThe Kiwi start-up 'loved' by Mila KunisMilk 2.0 made waves among North Americans - and celebs - at a recent Ted event.23 Apr 08:24 PM
WorldState wants to turn humans into compostUS state proves fertile ground for those who want to stay in their gardens for good.21 Apr 10:38 PM
KahuUS charity concerts join 'You Are Us' causeKiwi acts line up to perform in US concerts to raise money for Christchurch victims.14 Apr 03:49 AM
TechnologyFirst flight of world's largest plane by wingspanThe Stratolaunch was the dream child of Microsoft co-founder, the late Paul Allen.14 Apr 02:07 AM
WorldDeath penalty sought for Golden State KillerDNA linked Joseph DeAngelo to at least 13 murders and 50 rapes in the 1970s and 1980s.10 Apr 11:55 PM
SportWhanganui athletes ready to tackle North American formThree Whanganui athletes are in-form and ready to tackle North American form on track.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: US man steals chainsaw by stuffing it in his pantsHe's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.08 Apr 02:41 AM
World'Our country is full': Trump takes swing at migrants'There is indeed an emergency on our southern border' says the US commander-in-chief06 Apr 07:00 PM
WorldFamily killed in murder-suicide plot, jury rulesJennifer and Sarah Hart killed themselves and their six adopted kids last year.05 Apr 11:42 PM
WorldMums 'drugged kids' before driving off California cliffAuthorities say the mums drugged themselves and their six adopted kids before the crash.04 Apr 06:23 PM
TravelShort on space: How Disney plans to curb Star Wars crowdsWhile die-hard Star Wars fanatics are willing to wait hours most will not relish the idea.02 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleNicole Kidman's wedding ban no surprise, says Scientology founder's great-grandsonThe great-grandson of Scientology's founder reveals how the church deals with outsiders.30 Mar 09:23 PM
WorldHis hoax call led to a fatal shooting. Now he's been sentenced to 20 yearsAn online dispute between two gamers led to a police call out to an innocent man's house.29 Mar 09:53 PM
AirlinesInside eerie Boeing Max 8 'boneyard'The remote location works as the perfect storage for the retired planes.27 Mar 05:30 AM
WorldWatch: Man's terrifying reaction to having gym membership cancelledFootage shows staff member standing by reception desk as the car rams into building.25 Mar 04:43 AM
KahuOpinion: Getting to grips with the violence inside usWe need to understand our 'dark side' if we are to combat family violence19 Mar 04:00 PM
