WorldTeen's death linked to ice bucket crazeThe death of a teenager who drowned in a disused quarry in Scotland may be linked to the ice bucket challenge craze.25 Aug 07:13 PM
CompaniesTiny buy strikes bank snagA buyer keen on Hobsonville Pt's smallest of three new prototype houses couldn't close the purchase, partly because of financial barriers and the tiny size of the house.25 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMKR ratings go off the boilRatings for Sunday night's premiere of TVNZ's latest culinary reality series, <i>My Kitchen Rules New Zealand</i> on TV One, were disappointing.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldExplainer: How do satellites orbit the Earth?Satellites in orbit are routinely used for communication, imaging and navigation - yet many people don't understand how these satellites remain in space.25 Aug 04:40 AM
EntertainmentLorde wins, says sorry for swearingAn overwhelmed Lorde apologised for swearing after picking up the MTV Video Music Award for best rock video for her hit single <i>Royals</i> today.25 Aug 04:04 AM
EntertainmentCritics split over new DoctorThe new Time Lord's introduction to audiences was memorable, according to some critics - but others were less impressed.25 Aug 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'50 Shades' dangers revealedWomen who read 'Fifty Shades of Grey' are more likely to have abusive partners and eating disorders, according to academics worried about the novel's impact.25 Aug 01:55 AM
EntertainmentVMAs live: Lorde’s mixed nightA flustered Lorde apologised for swearing on stage after picking up the VMA for best rock video this afternoon.25 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandDotcom: I'm not the Whale Oil hackerKim Dotcom says he's not behind the hacking of the Whale Oil blog, and he's not paid out any of a $5m bounty he'd offered for information to help his legal case.24 Aug 10:37 PM
EntertainmentWas Chris Brown target of LA shooting?Witnesses say singer Chris Brown was the target of a shooting at pre-VMA party he was hosting at a Hollywood nightclub.24 Aug 08:54 PM
All BlacksPlayer ratings: ABs v WallabiesHow the players rated in the All Blacks' 51-20 thumping of the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday.24 Aug 07:12 PM
All BlacksHansen looks for ABs to lift bar - againThe All Blacks are aiming to make the most of their week off as they seek to somehow improve on their record-breaking Bledisloe Cup performance against Australia.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleBreakthrough offers hope for diabeticsA cure for diabetes is a step closer after scientists found what they believe is the root cause of the disease.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents model flash trashFashion-conscious school students put their recycled designs on show at the Schools' Trash to Fashion competition in Auckland over the weekend.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWelcome to NZ Fashion WeekTo mark the beginning of New Zealand Fashion Week today, one new designer will launch her label from Auckland's Sky Tower.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWildboy eyes TV after trekAfter spending almost 600 days circumnavigating New Zealand's coastline, Brando Yelavich has set his sights on television.24 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleStreet Eats without Lucky favsCelebrity taco chefs Otis and Sarah Frizzell spent yesterday serving at their usual Ponsonby spot instead of at a food festival their taco truck was used to advertise.23 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShortland St: Filming in FijiShortland's Street's tropical location will be the backdrop to a drama that's bound to get watchers excited and exasperated in equal measure.23 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailOnline and in-storeAfter years online, many Web retailing pioneers are discovering the old-school benefits of having a brick-and-mortar store.23 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandSingleton: orang-utan expertDr Ian Singleton, the British conservationist, world-renowned orang-utan expert and director of the Sumatran Orang-utan Conservation Programme was hanging out at the Auckland Zoo this week.22 Aug 08:16 PM
EntertainmentBehind the mythsTwo hours of fascinating and action-packed on-stage experiments are sure to bring out the little kid in everyone, writes Nicholas Jones.22 Aug 07:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: It's dirty all right, but voters don't seem to careOne question - and one question only - lingers like flashing neon on a moonless night as the Nicky Hager-instigated political firestorm of the last 10 days finally seems to be burning itself out, if only gradually.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDianna Clement: A beginner's guide to investing in sharesHow to buy shares is a mystery to many people. One such reader emailed asking for a back-to-basics article on the subject of DIY share investing.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWar education over remembranceA leading war historian believes millions being spent on World War I commemorations will be wasted if it fails to focus on education rather than remembrance.22 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe sweetest way to lick 'emA rugby fan has invented an icecream creation that he says takes care of Bledisloe Cup fever and is his tribute to the All Blacks and New Zealand.22 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestylePenis birth defect unexplainedA condition which causes baby boys to be born with deformed penises is becoming more common in Sweden, for reasons unknown to scientists.22 Aug 01:16 AM
New ZealandFluoride 'safe, effective' - reviewA high-level panel has found “no adverse effects” of fluoridation of public water supplies, following a review of scientific evidence.22 Aug 12:42 AM
LifestyleNZ's best beers namedA one-man craft beer operation in Nelson has been declared New Zealand's top brewery.21 Aug 10:15 PM
