LifestyleTattoo you: Shortland St starsTattoo you: Well known Kiwis show off their ink. Pua Magasiva and KJ Apa, Shortland St stars. Their on-screen characters on Shortland Street do not have much to do with each other.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Naughtiest' names revealedIt has long been claimed that names can influence your chances of doing well in life and now it seems that monikers can impact on behaviour at school as well.29 Dec 04:00 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Misuse of Brendon McCullum was a wicked wasteWhat might have been. That phrase kept popping into the head as Brendon McCullum crashed the ball around - and out of - the Hagley Oval arena.28 Dec 08:30 PM
WorldHippo 'jumps' from truckA hippopotamus was left lying injured on the side of the road for hours after making a panicked jump from a truck in Taiwan.28 Dec 08:16 PM
New Zealand10 awesome sporting featsSports fans know about the phenomenal exploits of Brendon McCullum, Lydia Ko and the All Blacks this year. Michael Burgess looks back at 10 other feel-good sports stories that captured the imagination in 2014.27 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve Braunias: The secret diary of ... 2014I had a spring in my step all throughout 2014 as the writer of these so-called secret diaries, with their made-up chronicles of the most wretched newsmaker of the week.26 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: How Inspector Morse taught me about sensitive men and librariesThe Inspector Morse stories taught me that men are intelligent and sensitive and don't just want to hump everything that breathes.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe verdict on NZ's favourite chococlate giftCadbury Roses are a Kiwi staple at Christmas - but what are you really getting when you open the box? Wendyl Nissen puts the chocs to the test.26 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTop trending stories of 20142014 served up more than its fair share of major entertainment stories. From tragic deaths to celebrity scandals, the entertainment industry often dominated the headlines.25 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBonham Carter, Burton splitBritish actress Helena Bonham Carter and Alice in Wonderland director Tim Burton have separated after 13 years together.23 Dec 09:52 PM
WorldCircus busted for fake pandasChow Chow dogs, painted and dyed to look like panda bears, have been seized from an Italian circus.23 Dec 08:54 PM
EntertainmentThe Diary: Stars' Xmas plansIt's Christmas Eve and as Kiwis prepare to open their presents and head to the beach, The Diary tracks how celebs are spending the Christmas holiday.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Steven Joyce needs to play cards right or walk awayThere's an old maxim in poker - "If you don't know who's getting screwed, get up and walk away from the table because it is you."23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAna SamwaysReddit's Secret SantaBill Gates participated in the annual Reddit Secret Santa gift exchange and gifted the lucky recipient a replica Loki helmet from Marvel's Thor franchise.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Unique Xmas we should all celebrateThe Marsden Cross is known to most of us only as a photograph. It is on a remote northern shore in the Bay of Islands, not as accessible as Waitangi or Russell.23 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 5 of NZ's worst animal invasionsThere are aliens living amongst us, not little green men but foreign animal species from ecosystems far away, writes Sally Hibbard.22 Dec 08:20 PM
EntertainmentElton's wedding: Adele's noteAdele sent a hand-written note to Sir Elton John to apologise for missing his wedding.22 Dec 07:45 PM
Rugby World CupSmith likely to stay in NZ rugby after CupWayne Smith is likely to stay in New Zealand rugby beyond 2015, despite signing a one-year World Cup deal with the All Blacks.22 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleWinner ready for fashion raceShe took home the crown last year, and Sian Roosenbrand will be back to compete in this year's premium fashion event on the racing calendar.22 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleiPad linked to bad sleepReading an iPad or a Kindle before bed instead of a printed book can cause sleep deprivation and increase the risk of cancer, scientists say.22 Dec 04:00 PM
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
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
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
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
