New ZealandFarmer shot at by spotlightersAn elderly farmer has been shot at by a group "spotlighting" on his central North Island property.27 Sep 07:17 PM
New ZealandScience of 'extreme fire'A new $8.5 million study targets "extreme fire" - a fast-moving mass of heat and flames spewing burning embers and behaving in ways that firefighters aren't used to.26 Sep 01:04 AM
LifestyleHow to cut your chances of getting cancerEight simple changes you can make that will greatly reduce your chances of developing the disease.24 Sep 09:00 PM
Aged careDiana Clement: The trick to a happy retirementCOMMENT: Before spending, think: will your nest egg last once you stop working?23 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldWhen physical illness leads to depressionKyle MacDonald discusses the common occurrence of stroke victims in particular experiencing depression during their recovery.22 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandStrict new dog control laws: Need to knowOwners of dogs deemed high-risk will have to get them neutered and display warning signs on their property and the collar of their pet.21 Sep 10:36 PM
LifestyleHow to tell if you drink too muchMost people know excessive drinking isn't good for our health, but what are the tell-tale signs that you're drinking too much?21 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe flu and you: Dramatic hidden pictureMore than 840,000 Kiwis caught the flu last year - and three quarters of them would never have known it, a study has found.20 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs it okay to discipline other people's kids?A well-known mummy blogger raises a question that has left her followers divided.20 Sep 02:30 AM
LifestyleCuddling kittens can kill you, warn scientistsScientists have found the scope and impact of a potentially deadly cat-borne disease is wider than they thought19 Sep 10:34 PM
OpinionRugby damaged my brain: test starCOMMENT: There has been serious attention paid to concussion in sport recently.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleYou're storing peanut butter wrongIt's an enduring favourite, but have you been storing this condiment incorrectly?19 Sep 02:30 AM
LifestyleAlzheimer's symptoms often overlookedA new study warns of four key symptoms of Alzheimer's we should be looking out for.19 Sep 02:09 AM
Small BusinessGastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.15 Sep 04:37 PM
New ZealandMan doing homekill job in Carterton diesA man has died at a Carterton homekill business this morning after a suspected medical event.15 Sep 04:07 AM
BusinessFuture food - animal or plant products?Should we take animals out of the food chain? Dr Graeme Coles investigates.15 Sep 01:49 AM
LifestyleYou're cleaning your house wrongProfessional cleaners reveal their top tips to get your home spotless in under an hour.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan found dead inside crashed uteA man who had been missing from his home in the Ohuka area inland from Wairoa for nearly a week was found this morning deceased inside his crashed utility.13 Sep 04:22 AM
LifestyleWhat's keeping Kiwis up at night?New research reveals what's stopping New Zealanders from getting a good night's sleep.12 Sep 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Stroke of luck' saves 83-year-old manBarrie Knightbridge was at home at Cooper's Beach last week, recovering from an illness that, according to the medical odds, he should 12 Sep 08:45 PM
LifestyleIs weed really safer than alcohol?Here is what research says on the idea of marijuana being a safer substance than alcohol and the dangers each of them have.12 Sep 09:04 AM
OpinionWhy 50 is when life gets good againFifty is not the new 40. It's better, writes Mike Bullen.11 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldThe healing power of sharing your storyThis week, I decided to ask myself a question: "What is the People's Review of the Mental Health System, and why are you asking for 08 Sep 03:30 AM
LifestyleWhy women get more headaches than menResearch reveals the biggest cause of headaches: Gender.06 Sep 02:33 AM
New ZealandNZ@Noon: Council seeks advice after another positive testThe Tararua District Council is seeking advice after tests returned another positive reading for E.coli in Pahiatua's water supply06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWater woes spread to PahiatuaWith Pahiatua's water bore testing positive for E. coli in two tests over two days, the Tararua District Council issued a boil-water 04 Sep 03:01 AM
LifestyleThe perfect toast toppings for Sunday brunchA focus on homemade makes sourdough perfect for Sunday brunch.03 Sep 10:30 PM
TechnologyIs meditation as good as a holiday?Could meditating in your lounge be just as good for you as that break in Fiji? Scientists have the answers.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Sleep naked' recommends expertA sleep expert shares their top tips for getting a better night's rest.01 Sep 02:42 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldWe're all racist according to researchResearch on unconscious bias suggests we are all more racist and xenophobic than we would like to admit, writes Kyle MacDonald.31 Aug 08:03 PM
New ZealandSpring sunshine here for the weekendSpring arrives tomorrow and with it, generous bundles of warmth and sunshine. But the new season won't be a welcome joy for everyone.31 Aug 07:10 PM
New ZealandSwimmable bottom line 'impractical'A national requirement for all water bodies to be swimmable all of the time is "impractical", Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says.31 Aug 01:07 AM