LifestyleWhy are curries so delicious?Behind the appeal of Indian food - what makes it so novel and so delicious - is also a stranger and subtler truth.04 Mar 07:00 PM
EntertainmentFootage: Band throws jug at fansFootage has emerged from music festival Westfest of a singer throwing a jug of liquid at the crowd, allegedly burning fans in the front rows.04 Mar 06:45 PM
Cricket World CupSpectacular one-handed catchA disobedient, or perhaps determined, husband has a chance to win a share of $1 million after taking a spectacular one-handed catch at last night's World Cup game in Napier.04 Mar 05:51 PM
World#WeaselPecker: Internet loses its mindForget #thedress; today it's all about an incredible shot of a weasel riding a woodpecker and the clever memes it has spawned.03 Mar 10:20 PM
LifestyleDr. Seuss' forgotten adult bookDr. Seuss wrote a little-known adult book about seven medieval sisters who never wore clothes.03 Mar 10:20 PM
EntertainmentThe Diary: Prison Break star Dominic Purcell boxing mad and ringside for Joseph Parker boutAmerican action hero Dominic Purcell, star of Prison Break, will be a surprise ringside guest at boxer Joseph Parker's bout in Manukau tomorrow night.03 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver at the Cricket World Cup: Even the stinkers are goodThe ICC, unwittingly, might have stumbled upon the magic algorithm that lifts a tournament from the mundane to the spectacular.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldChina's pollution crisisChina's Environment Minister has promised to confront an environmental challenge "unprecedented in human history" after an online film exposing his country's pollution crisis went viral with more than 100 million hits in two days.03 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentStar nabbed using disabled car parkA Shortland Street actor has been left red-faced after being snapped by a fan parking in a parking space reserved for disabled shoppers.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCake photo use 'malicious' - watchdogAn online watchdog says a company pinged for a cake photo from her Facebook page would be affected by proposed legislation designed to stamp out cyber bullying.03 Mar 06:21 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift becoming a godmotherOur social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.03 Mar 05:00 AM
EntertainmentSwift vows to never talk about 'her'Taylor Swift has vowed to never talk publicly about fellow pop star Katy Perry amid rumours of a raging feud between the two singers.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandPM: Kiwi drivers just as bad as touristsJohn Key urges the public not to confiscate the keys of motorists they see driving badly after spate of vigilante incidents involving tourist drivers.03 Mar 12:43 AM
BusinessNetflix joins with Vodafone for NZ launchVodafone says it's joined forces with streaming video newcomer Netflix, with some of its customers getting the service free for six months.03 Mar 12:30 AM
WorldMother poisoned son to death with saltLacey Spears had blogged for years about her son's health problems, playing the loving mother. In reality she was force-feeding him salt.02 Mar 11:39 PM
LifestyleWeird 'cheeseboard' goes viralA restaurant customer who asked for cheese and biscuits to finish off her meal was handed a bowl of brie, cheddar and popular sweet biscuits.02 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Shove that down ya cake hole' - sisterA company has been told to "shove that down ya cake hole" after being forced to pay a humiliated former employee more than $168,000.02 Mar 08:30 PM
LifestyleUK's 'most hated' fires up NZ<strong>AUDIO:</strong> There's no excuse for being overweight, you can judge kids by their names and it's okay to miss their birthday - that's the opinion of loudmouth mum, Katie Hopkins.02 Mar 05:39 PM
New ZealandAwarded $168k over cakeA Napier woman who baked an offensive cake about her former employers has been awarded more than $168,000 in damages following a Facebook privacy and “loss of dignity”.02 Mar 05:02 PM
LifestyleSex injuries hit six-year highLove hurts: injuries sustained during sex have hit a six year high, ACC figures reveal.02 Mar 04:41 PM
OpinionEditorial: When Kiwis take the law into their own hands, something is seriously wrongA spate of accidents involving tourist drivers this summer has led to several incidents in which South Island residents have stopped drivers and confiscated their keys.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTourist keys taken, againAn incensed Dunedin man took car keys from a tourist who had stopped to take photos on Otago Peninsula, causing eight vehicles to back up on the narrow road.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupThrills, spills and nailbitersThe best match, catch, innings and other highlights of the Cricket World Cup near the midway point of the tournament.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleLegal fight over Cindy photoThe photographer behind the unretouched image of Cindy Crawford at a 2013 lingerie shoot is taking legal action amid allegations the snap was stolen and altered to make the supermodel look bad.02 Mar 03:40 AM
EntertainmentWeaver: Leave J-Law aloneActress Sigourney Weaver has called on hackers to leave Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence alone.02 Mar 03:00 AM
EntertainmentMadonna: Age jokes like racismMadonna's majestic Brit Awards fall sparked laughter, scorn and concern about how her 56-year-old bones could possibly withstand the impact of the 02 Arena floor.01 Mar 11:30 PM
WorldLeonard Nimoy: The Jewish story of SpockIn this video, Nimoy describes the origin of his famous Star Trek hand greeting: The Jewish priestly blessing.01 Mar 06:21 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Mann up and take responsibility, how can poverty make you fat?But why does being poor make you fat? Here's a thought: it could be a lack of personal responsibility, writes Rodney Hide.01 Mar 05:26 PM
