New ZealandPlunging Monarch butterfly numbers a global concernA large amount of Monarchs have recently been reported but the numbers are still low.09 Jan 12:54 AM
WorldTrump's lie to unpaid US Govt workers: 'I can relate'Hundreds of thousands of American workers are struggling to make ends.08 Jan 05:34 PM
TravelStrangest items discovered by US airport security in 2018In an effort to educate – and entertain – the TSA have begun publishing their finds.07 Jan 10:28 PM
WorldNew York City firefighter plunges to death from overpassSteven Pollard is the 1151st member of the FDNY to die in the line of duty.07 Jan 02:35 PM
TravelShutdown causes stink in National Parks as toilets overflowThe effects of the shutdown are being felt across the country's 400 National Parks.06 Jan 10:35 PM
FootballWayne Rooney arrested at US airportEngland great Wayne Rooney was arrested in America for "public swearing and intoxication".06 Jan 06:50 PM
WorldHuge trash-collecting boom in Pacific Ocean brokenThe 600m device is being towed to Hawaii and will then be shipped to California.06 Jan 05:55 PM
WorldPolice confront two men, one white, one black: Only one is shotOne suspect had fired a gun and was heavily armed, the other had his hands up.06 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandWas it a UFO, meteor . . . or an out-of-control Russian satellite?There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.05 Jan 11:33 PM
BusinessShe thought she'd sell her house for nearly $1.5m. But now she's tearing it downShe dropped the property price 11 times, but something prevented her from selling home.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump to America: Chill and 'ENJOY THE RIDE'The US President's New Year began at the White House, awaiting a showdown with Democrats.01 Jan 07:33 PM
WorldWarren takes major step towards a 2020 US presidential runThe Massachusetts progressive has kicked off first with her challenge.31 Dec 07:13 PM
WorldMum killed with her children, mother was recently widowedKate Kasten was rebuilding her life following her husband's death.31 Dec 06:35 PM
WorldLion kills worker after escaping locked areaThe animal was shot and killed after it attacked the worker in an enclosure.30 Dec 11:49 PM
TravelUSA: Exhibition pays homage to early women's historyThe stories of women of different cultures who played key parts in Virginia's founding.30 Dec 10:51 PM
BasketballSteph Curry's perfect response to girl who called him out over shoe optionsNBA superstar Steph Curry has gifted a young girl with a special Christmas present30 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldBoy dies after Yemeni mum fought US travel ban to reach himAbdullah Hassan's Yemeni mother wasn't allowed into the US because of Trump's travel ban.29 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandI shouldn't be alive: Kiwi falls from mountain and survivesKiwis who have cheated death: Today reporter Derek Cheng tells of his close call.28 Dec 10:51 PM
LifestyleFrom duct-taped shoes to US$11m: Man leaves surprise donationsHe was known for his thriftiness so when Alan Naiman died, his generosity surprised many.28 Dec 10:37 PM
WorldIn Venezuela, Russia pockets key energy assets in exchange for cash bailoutsRussia is playing the long game with its investments and bailouts in Venezuela.25 Dec 06:07 AM
WorldTrump tells boy that believing in Santa at 7 is 'marginal'Donald Trump has been stuck in Washington taking phone calls from children.25 Dec 03:55 AM
WorldTragic journey home: Migrant girl's body back in GuatemalaShe set out with her dad for a better life in the US. Yesterday she returned in a coffin.25 Dec 12:50 AM
Business'You get nothing': Steve Jobs' stunning words to daughterWhile Steve Jobs drove around in Porsches, his daughter's mum cleaned houses to survive.24 Dec 08:00 PM
CompaniesThe secrets of the booming beauty businessYou wouldn't know it by looking at the American stock market.23 Dec 09:30 PM
WorldPainting stolen in WWII is heading from US to UkrainePainting that went missing from a Ukraine museum in 1941 turned up in a Connecticut home.23 Dec 01:03 AM
WorldUS shutdown to stretch for five daysHundreds of thousands of federal workers are left in limbo about their status.22 Dec 10:25 PM
BusinessWhat Mattis' scathing resignation letter teaches usResignation letters provide a good opportunity for subtle rebellion.22 Dec 08:09 PM
WorldUS envoy to coalition fighting Islamic State militants resigns in protest of Trump's Syria decisionMcGurk's resignation comes quickly after that of US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.22 Dec 07:20 PM
WorldLove letters for killer: Murdering Dad getting fan mail in prisonKiller Chris Watts has been receiving love letters from women desperate for attention.22 Dec 06:46 PM
World'Arguably you sold your country out': Judge tells former US national security adviserThe sentencing was abruptly postponed to allow for cooperation.18 Dec 06:40 PM
WorldBack to the wall: Trump's 'massive fraud' could mean jail time"Indictments and filings show ... the President was at the centre of a massive fraud."10 Dec 05:14 PM
OpinionOpinion: Trump administration got worse during Kelly's time in the White HouseCOMMENT: There was talk of John Kelly being a moderating force in WH. He was anything but.10 Dec 05:10 PM
WorldAnother White House shake-up: Trump ready to ditch chief of staffTrump has picked a new US attorney general and a new ambassador to the UN.07 Dec 08:55 PM
BusinessKiwi vineyard owner must pay $3.3m to Vegas execsMahana Estates is on the market for sale and was tipped into receivership in September.05 Dec 04:48 AM