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Justin Marshall: Win sets ABs up for battles ahead

Everything is set up for a fantastic start to the Rugby Championship, writes Justin Marshall. The All Blacks will have a high level of internal motivation, with the world record test-win streak on the line.

New Zealand economy rocking on

Paul Bloxham, who dubbed NZ 'the rock star economy', is sticking to his guns. He said the NZ economy was still powering ahead and was likely to outstrip other members in the OECD.

Westie finds hidden cash

Hidden cash prizes and treasure hunts could soon become a regular fixture in Auckland.

Team brave winter waters

Chilly Auckland weather added to the team atmosphere for a group of young rugby players at Takapuna Beach at the weekend.

Is this the end of the Big Smoke?

The Cancer Society is appealing to Auckland suburbs with the city's highest rates of smoking for help to press for a smokefree bylaw and possibly fines.

The rehabilitation of Angelina

As Angelina Jolie is honoured by the Queen, Julia Llewellyn Smith traces how the actress has channelled her former wildness into doing good.

Wiggles on top again

The reinvented Wiggles had a bit of a wobbly start but they’re now as popular as ever, finds Bronwyn Sell.

Keeping NZ schools up-to-date

With NZ's education system dropping in world rankings, is our curriculum keeping pace with a rapidly-changing world and do enough children have full access to new technology?

Kerre McIvor: Deadly serious part of buying a home

In possession of all the facts, people can then make up their own minds whether they choose to buy or not, writes Kerre McIvor. There is a moral imperative.

Work's going to the dogs

Most work days, you'll find Harry, Ziggy and Jed at their central Auckland office enjoying long naps on the couch or under their desks and later taking relieving afternoon strolls.

Bought for £100, now $900k

A tiny, almost untouched 100-year-old cottage with its original toilet and bath still under the house will likely sell for close to $1 million, despite needing a major renovation.

$100m campus opens in Manukau

A new $100 million tertiary campus opens in Manukau today - with backers hoping it will not just transform the central business district but also the area's study rates.

Does John need a woman?

Film pioneers do it for love

Makers of a local Chinese movie hope it will become a hit but it may have already broken the record of being the cheapest feature-length movie production here.

Why bombs shook Auckland

The right mix of weather conditions carried the effects of 500lb bomb explosions from north of Auckland, shaking homes and rattling eardrums in Devonport, 70km away.

Rare white whale sighted

One of the rarest and best-loved whales in the world has been spotted off the coast of Australia, in what is believed to be the first sighting of the year.

Finger cut off? Keep raving

Tamsyn Parker: Did you research your rental?

Tamsyn Parker writes, "Kiwis seem to love buying rental property but I wonder how many people do their homework before they buy a property?"