New ZealandDoctor? It's a big job when you're only 4Four-year-old Samantha Hook was offered a fellowship in arthroplasty at North Shore Hospital. Shades of Doogie Howser?24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew Act MP has brothel connectionThe new Act MP replacing disgraced David Garrett in Parliament has no criminal skeletons in her closet, but revealed a brothel is run from one of her investment properties.24 Sep 04:25 AM
TravelLiving the dream in OmahaYou don't have to be rich or famous to enjoy the lifestyle on offer at Omaha. And the beach settlement just north of Auckland will please all the family, writes Bronwyn Sell.23 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelMahurangi: Cosy camp in rugged outdoorsTen dollars to make camp for the night at an Auckland Regional Council park - what a bargain!17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandJoyce joins list of MPs with convictionsTransport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.16 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandDNA testing to identify predatorsThe killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.12 Sep 02:04 AM
TravelMatakana: A sample taste of the good lifeThe pretty township of Matakana is heaven for foodies, discovers Catherine Smith.27 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelA day of fun on the wild west coastJoelle Thomson has a day of adventure in Auckland's west - all the while managing to stay clean and dry, despite the dreary weather.27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice hold little hope for missing dairy farmerPolice are holding out little hope a Waikato dairy farmer is still alive, three months after he disappeared.10 Aug 10:58 PM
ConstructionCourt rejects Omaha developmentA scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.04 Aug 04:00 PM
PropertyTwo top commercial sites in seaside centrePlenty of potential in heart of Orewa's retail precinct, writes Colin Taylor.30 Jul 05:15 PM