New Zealand10 most popular stories todayHere are the most popular news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.05 Jun 05:00 AM
WorldMadeleine police examine covered holeBritish police searching for Madeleine McCann's remains are examining a hole in the ground about 300 metres from the resort she disappeared from.04 Jun 11:37 PM
WorldAppalling racist rant caught on tapeA man has posted a video entitled 'Blatant Racism in Cheektowaga NY' on YouTube that appears to show a stranger making bilious racist comments and calling him a "nasty f***ing n****r".04 Jun 08:47 PM
New ZealandAussies happy to spy on KiwisA major new poll on Australians' view of themselves and the world has revealed a nation nervous at the rise of China04 Jun 05:00 PM
Entertainment12 Questions: Wade KernotMy dad had a country music band which played at the Waitemata Country Music Club. Mum played bass and my sister and I both sang.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde's plan to tackle scalpersLorde is wielding her star power to thwart scalpers ripping off fans.04 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessMemory Lane's cheap housesAreal estate brochure dug out from 1996 features a seven-bedroom villa in Herne Bay - now the country's most expensive suburb. The asking price? Just $190,000.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$300k lost after dad's email hackedAn Auckland doctor lost $300,000 after a Nigeria-based fraudster hacked into his father's email account and, posing as the father, asked for the transfer of family money.04 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldHundreds of children's bodies in graveNearly 800 young children are believed to be buried in a mass grave beside a former home for unwed mothers in Ireland.03 Jun 11:30 PM
WorldI saw MH370 plane 'burning' - sailorA British woman sailing near Indonesia at the time MH370 vanished says she saw a plane 'burning' and billowing smoke before it crashed.03 Jun 08:00 PM
World'He greets people with hugs, that's Rolf'To his alleged victims, Rolf Harris is a dirty old man and serial abuser. But to those standing by the embattled entertainer he's warm, friendly and a 'great hugger'.03 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandHamilton victim of prankMegatron could be the newest nickname for Hamilton if public and council reaction to new tongue-in-cheek billboards at the entrances to the city are anything to go by.03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWAGs cook up tasty treatsMove over Nigella - there are two new domestic goddesses in town.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur world-class traffic jamsAuckland remains one of the world's most traffic-clogged cities, although it is not as bad as it was a year ago.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight astronauts to follow on TwitterNASA astronauts can now share their adventures and insights as they post photos and thoughts to Twitter. Here are eight of the best to follow.03 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTen $250,000 NZ homesAuckland houses might be regularly selling for more than a million dollars, but there are still houses, units or townhouses available for $250,000 or less around NZ.03 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTo Earth with love: Astronaut's NZ picA German astronaut who used to study at a NZ university has tweeted a picture of Banks Peninsula from high above Earth.02 Jun 11:06 PM
BusinessPandemic fears for computer bugComputer users have been warned to take urgent action to protect themselves from a cyber virus pandemic, with up to a million computers in 12 countries infected since 2011.02 Jun 10:57 PM
LifestyleWhat is a normal body?If you're like most people, you might sometimes get the feeling your body isn't normal. But don't fret - it's all the virtual bodies around us that aren't.02 Jun 10:25 PM
EntertainmentThrones: Head like a holeFive Game of Thrones addicts give their thoughts on last night's eighth episode of season four, The Mountain and the Viper.02 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentJono and Ben - and GrahamKiwi TV pranksters Ben Boyce and Jono Pryor boosted their audience by millions when they gate-crashed the award-winning The Graham Norton Show.02 Jun 08:27 PM
WorldVideo catches Harris in 'memory lapse'Rolf Harris has been accused of deliberately lying to the jury in his child sex trial after video emerged of him at a celebrity sporting event in Cambridge in 1978.02 Jun 06:26 PM
All BlacksABs: Who's got the most six appeal?Only one player can wear the No6 jersey for the All Blacks on Saturday night, and Jerome Kaino and Liam Messam will be battling to start on the side of the scrum.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandShark's visit no fishy taleThree Auckland fishermen chanced upon a great white shark during a day in the Hauraki Gulf over the long weekend.02 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRuling means rethink on net useHundreds of millions of people across Europe will be forced to change the way they use the internet, a key Google adviser says.01 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi actor's US fairytaleIt was a good day for Charles Mesure back in January. Starting his morning in Los Angeles playing a Texan art thief going up against Simon Baker in <i>The Mentalist</i>, by nightfall he was in Vancouver kicking around with swords for his debut as English01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe nation says thanks very muchQueen's Birthday Honours: The nation says thanks very much for a job well done.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmy recruits' 'selfless' act commendedTwo army recruits who braved a drunk and aggressive crowd to help a man king-hit at an Auckland bar have been recognised for their "selfless act of bravery".01 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet the man that discovered LordeAs Kiwi pop sensation Lorde tours, performs, records and collects awards, manager Scott Maclachlan is never far from her side. Meet the man who sat up and took notice when he saw a video of a 12-year-old performing at a school talent contest.01 Jun 01:57 AM
RoyalsFit for a QueenOn the eve of the official celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 88th birthday, Danielle Wright talks to Aucklanders who share regal passions.01 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandFear where kids once playedResidents in a quiet, family neighbourhood were left shocked and fearful after tragedy struck in their midst last weekend.31 May 07:41 PM
