OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: A world we can only watchWe might not be any good at the game, and those who follow it from here might like its culture in England, but they should not pretend we are part of it, writes John Roughan.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHouse prices rise $100 a dayThe average New Zealand house price rose by $98 a day or nearly $700 a week over the past year, a new analysis shows.13 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldFeeling anxious? Crayfish tooCrayfish can feel anxious, according to a new study showing that "human" emotions are more widespread among animals than previously thought.13 Jun 03:05 AM
EntertainmentMinister's Pitt stop photobombThe Diary: She's attending a summit on ending sexual violence in war, but Judith Collins may've done more for NZ's movie industry with her chat with Brad Pitt.12 Jun 08:47 PM
EntertainmentWhen Xena met Captain KirkI catch up with William Shatner as he enjoys a rare moment of respite in a deluxe massage chair overlooking the Niagara Falls.12 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandHow we can save Kiwi kidsI met Dr Patrick Kelly in 2000 after a spate of infamous abuse cases brought to light the horrifying extent of child maltreatment in New Zealand.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents use drugs to boost marksNew Zealand university students are turning to potentially harmful drugs to get ahead in their studies, new research shows.12 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBrit model cheers up DotcomKeeping Kim company Kim Dotcom and his wife Mona announced their split last month after five years of marriage but it appears he's not sitting at home crying about it.12 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessKiwi firm 'Fairest Fairtrader'A New Zealand business that champions ethically sourced food and beverages has been crowned the "Fairest Fairtrader" at a set of international awards.12 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGood sports about TV returnAlmost a decade after finishing their original run, the Sports Cafe crew are split on the possibility of a comeback.12 Jun 05:00 PM
TechnologyMost influential on Wikipedia?A new study intended to find the most influential person on Wikipedia has reached a somewhat surprising conclusion: Carl Linnaeus is bigger than Jesus.12 Jun 02:37 AM
EntertainmentBloody hilarious vampiresTaika Waititi and Jemaine Clement tell Lydia Jenkin how their love of vampires and 20-year friendship inspired a movie about a bunch of bloodsucking mates flatting together in Wellington.12 Jun 12:55 AM
LifestyleGreen Coke targets obesityCoca-Cola will launch a naturally sweetened drink with a third less sugar and calories than its regular cola as part of an industry wide effort to tackle obesity.11 Jun 11:50 PM
EntertainmentBodyguards reveal Jackson's lonely lifeHe may have been the world's most famous pop star, but Michael Jackson was a sad, lonely figure who lived for his children and longed for a more normal life.11 Jun 10:27 PM
EntertainmentNew-age idea for NZSO audiencesThe New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is inviting younger people to "pay your age" for tickets this season in an attempt to attract those who have never been to concerts.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: McCaw shy of his high standardsAnother dud in Dunedin will have the alarm bells ringing, writes Chris Rattue. At this point in his long career it is hard to be overly confident that the great man will get up off the canvas.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand12 Questions: Marilyn WaringDr Marilyn Waring was New Zealand’s youngest MP and has gone on to change the world as an academic and feminist.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection '14: Parties ready but are you?With 100 days to go until election day on September 20, the political parties - no doubt fibbing through clenched teeth - profess to be ready. Or close enough.11 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleBreast cancer: Chicken over red meatCutting out one portion of red meat every day and replacing it with chicken can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by almost a fifth, a study suggests.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBad behaviour 'ruining' live rugbyFans behaving badly have ruined the experience of live rugby, say people who don't like the bad language and booze associated with the sport.11 Jun 06:53 AM
Official Cash RateThe mortgage or KiwiSaver?Should you cut your KiwiSaver contributions and divert the money into paying for higher mortgage costs? Money Editor Tamsyn Parker weighs up the options.11 Jun 02:30 AM
Entertainment'Finest hour' yet for ThronesFans of fantasy drama Game of Thrones can expect the best season finale ever next week, with showrunners promising the “finest hour” of the series so far.11 Jun 02:00 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: 5 health issues young men should flagBecause it’s Men’s Health Week, it’s time to give ourselves a bit of a wakeup call, writes Lee Suckling.11 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Auckland stormGale force winds battered Auckland in ferocious storm last night, littering city streets with trees and cutting power to tens of thousands.10 Jun 07:12 PM
EntertainmentAngelina Jolie's 'traitorous' comments spark nationality rowAngelina Jolie became the subject of controversy in China after she labelled film director Ang Lee Taiwanese, not Chinese, inadvertently embroiling herself in complex cross-Strait relations.10 Jun 06:43 PM
EntertainmentRik Mayall's 'happy chat' before fitRik Mayall was "happily chatting" to the son of British director Peter Richardson only half an hour before he died.10 Jun 06:42 PM
LifestyleKiwi nan's safari pics stunRobyn Preston is a mother of five and grandmother of seven from a small community near Dargaville. We meet the photographer who now spends at least half the year in Africa.10 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionDale Bramley: Dope is harmless? You must be highThere may be a perception that cannabis is benign, writes Dr Dale Bramley. But staff running mental health, addiction and emergency services can tell you beyond doubt that it's otherwise.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBanksie is on the job huntAct MP John Banks will be job-hunting after he leaves Parliament on Friday following last week's guilty verdict.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi singer caught in sex-tape scandalCelebrity opera singer Teddy Tahu Rhodes is caught up in a sex-tape scandal across the Tasman.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky escape and a lessonA fire which sent a man fleeing from a two-storey building in Hamilton is thought to have been caused by an old extension cord10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentVampires take over 'Vellington'Wellington has been officially declared 'Vampire Friendly' ahead of the June 19 release of vampire mockumentary, 'What We Do In The Shadows'.10 Jun 03:15 AM
LifestyleMobile phone warning for menMen who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study.10 Jun 02:15 AM
