New ZealandSilence ... then grim realisationIt was the first time in 40 years Andrew Welch had not been home for Christmas, his brother Jeremy recalls.22 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBaby #2 for Dan and HonorAll Black star Dan Carter, 32, and his wife Honor, a former Black Sticks player, are expecting another baby.21 Dec 08:55 PM
EntertainmentEntertainment's best of 2014TimeOut presents the best in movies, games, TV and albums for 2014.21 Dec 08:35 PM
EntertainmentElton marries David FurnishElton John officially tied the knot with his partner at their estate in Windsor in south east England, on the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership.21 Dec 05:41 PM
Business$3b spent in Xmas lead-upKiwis have already spent more than $3 billion in the lead-up to Christmas. Paymark yesterday revealed it had processed more than 59 million electronic transactions...21 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessS Korea 'huge deal' for ecostoreNew Zealand cleaning products company ecostore has signed a deal that will see the company export to South Korea from next year.21 Dec 04:00 PM
All BlacksSmith back in black as defence specialistWayne Smith, confirmed as an assistant to Steve Hansen for next year's World Cup, says he never thought he would coach the All Blacks again following their triumph in 2011.21 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSol3 Mio singer proposesAudience drawn into a real-life opera as tenor proposes to his girlfriend on stage.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclist: I just feel sorry for attackerA cyclist who was assaulted during a motorist's fit of road rage has forgiven the man and says, in fact, he feels sorry for him21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescue an 'owl-ing success'A rare native bird has been released back into the wild a month on from a stormy rescue by a Hamilton police officer.19 Dec 03:54 AM
WorldBrad Pitt rejected for jury dutyWho wouldn't want to spend hours in a room with Brad Pitt? Apparently, not members of the Los Angeles Criminal Court.18 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandBillionaire’s $50m retreatIt's the size and scale, as much as the detail, which is breathtaking at Helena Bay - estimated to have cost more than $50 million to build.18 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNews bloopers of the yearStumbling reporters, sexual innuendo, incredibly lengthy awkward pauses and a "shag on the rocks" have all made it into a video compiling the best news bloopers of the year.18 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Slow drivers - get out of the fast laneThe number one gripe of Kiwi drivers pertains to slow cars in the outside lane, says Shelley Bridgeman. It's a phenomenon that drives (ha!) people crazy.17 Dec 08:30 PM
EntertainmentFraser cancels 10 NZ showsMystery surrounds the cancellation of what was shaping up to be one of the local tours of the summer.17 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandBritomart: From dull to hipBritomart has gone from decay to super cool, churning over $1.3 billion a year to the Auckland economy, says a book tracing the first 10 years of the redevelopment.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaiheke home sells for $14mA Waiheke holiday home with private beach access owned by a trust linked to businessman Mark Hotchin has sold for more than $14 million.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmeele: I want to walk againChampion wakeboarder Brad Smeele will tonight make a rare trip out from his care unit where he has been since returning home to Auckland in October after a crash left him a quadriplegic.17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThe end of computers is nighThe Year 2038 problem could cause a large number of the world's computers to stop working at 3.14am on Tuesday January 18, 2038.17 Dec 01:20 AM
LifestyleChristmas: Top 10 hot itemsiPhones, barbecues, outdoor furniture and costumes from Disney's Frozen movie will be filling stockings next week if Trade Me search patterns are anything to go by.16 Dec 11:30 PM
FootballWorld's best free-kick taker?Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale are usually the best guys to watch if you want to learn how to take a good football free-kick.16 Dec 06:40 PM
EntertainmentAll Black superhero gangHis nickname is The Bender, so perhaps it's little surprise that Highlanders and All Blacks star Ben Smith celebrated his last days of bachelorhood with a fun-filled stag party dressed as a glam-rock....16 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar sheds low-cost imageJetstar is attempting to reshape its image in this country as it moves into its sixth year of flying domestic routes.16 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCombating homegrown terrorThe siege comes months after Australia's biggest ever counter-terrorism raids and follows repeated warnings by ASIO, the domestic spy agency, of the growing threat of a homegrown domestic....15 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Sydney siege brings terror close to homeCould it happen here? That is a question to haunt this country whatever the outcome of the hostage crisis in Sydney.15 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleIf physical illness was treated like mental illnessIf we treated people with diabetes the way we treat those with depression, there would be an outcry, says the new president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.14 Dec 08:05 PM
SportBurgess: Rugby harder than I thoughtFormer league star Sam Burgess has admitted playing rugby is harder than he thought after making his starting debut in the 15-man code on Saturday.14 Dec 07:28 PM
CompaniesWinery savours Fyfe's vision + videoRob Fyfe thought life would be a lot quieter when he stepped down as boss of Air New Zealand but he has just taken up his latest role as strategic adviser to winery Craggy Range.14 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTrouble in the Thai palacePrincess Srirasm Suwadi of Thailand has lost her royal title after a series of moves that have left the country's citizens wondering what is happening in their royal household.14 Dec 04:00 PM
