AirlinesAir NZ Dreamliner takes flightAir New Zealand's first Boeing 787-9 has flown for the first time, completing a three-hour test flight above Seattle, in Washington state.29 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandFish and chip shop heroArmed with only his jandals and mother-in-law for protection, Craig Teal didn't flinch when he kicked down the door to a Gate Pa fish and chip shop on fire.29 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandCheetah dies on way to zooIt's been a bad morning for Wellington Zoo. One of its new cheetahs has died and an investigation has been launched into how a toddler got into a tiger enclosure.28 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark drops down Forbes' listFormer New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is the 23rd most powerful woman in the world in Forbes magazine's annual list published overnight.28 May 09:30 PM
EntertainmentLoading Docs presents: BabaWe are working with a group of innovative film makers, Loading Docs, to showcase great short Kiwi films. Watch Baba, one of 10 three-minute documentaries.28 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandMonster waves breaking Arctic iceLarge waves are apparently to blame for breaking up sea ice on a larger scale than thought, explaining a rapid decrease in Arctic ice.28 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandParking in Auckland set for shake-upWith a million more people to cram in, Auckland Transport is looking at radical measures to help cut commuter traffic. And it could mean parking meter pain.28 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandHeroes dived to save familyFour men who dived into a freezing Nelson creek to rescue two people from a submerged car have been recognised for their heroism.28 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNext question, says Peters of Savile slurWinston Peters refused to answer questions about his ugly parliamentary put-down of his rogue former MP Brendan Horan in his first day back in the House.28 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSix degrees of social mediaIt took just 10 hours and 72 shares on Facebook for a UK tourist to track down the owner of a memory card found in a battered camera near Lake Pukaki in the South Island.28 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleTeens brew up job they enjoyUnable to find jobs they enjoyed, two Auckland teens decided to open their own cafe - for charity.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVicar exits church in same-sex rowAn Anglican pastor has quit the church and is taking his congregation with him after the governing body moved ahead with plans to bless same-sex relationships.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The Internet Mana game-changer?Criticism, disbelief, and a degree of mockery sums up the response to the newly launched Internet Mana Party, writes Bryce Edwards.28 May 02:23 AM
Entertainment5 TV shows nobody stuck withThey started out so well and promised so much, but ended so terribly. Chris Schulz examines five TV shows that should have ended much earlier than they did.28 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandNZ's 10 most stolen carsIt's third time unlucky for the Honda Torneo, after it topped the most frequently stolen car list for the third consecutive year.27 May 11:47 PM
EntertainmentLoading Docs: Stop/GoWatch Stop/Go, one of 10 three-minute documentaries made as part of the Loading Docs project.27 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandBest salary range for graduatesHow much graduates in different fields of study can expect to earn has been revealed. So what should school students be choosing to study?27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOz blocks our Red Nose DayA New Zealand charity has lost its right to use the words "Red Nose Day", after an Australian charity succeeded in a four-year court challenge to have the Kiwi trademark revoked.27 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirlines abandon first classMore airlines are getting rid of their first-class service with only a few carriers able to sustain top-end cabins, says a report.27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand10 bizarre items seized at airportsToday we look at 10 bizarre items confiscated by airport security around the world - from a live chameleon to a dead body.27 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered over messagesA teacher who sent a 16-year-old student suggestive messages on social media, despite the student's attempts to stop him, has been deregistered.27 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver reached 170km/h - policeA motorist who was snapped driving at 170km/h on a north Waikato road then blew over twice the legal alcohol limit when he was pulled over, police allege.26 May 10:50 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: The most legendary NZ TV momentsNZ On Screen have pulled together some of the best moments of TV with the help of the public. With the results tallied, Paul Casserly uncovers just what makes good telly.26 May 09:00 PM
AirlinesAirport confiscates expensive cosmeticsA woman had her expensive cosmetics binned in front of her at the airport without an explanation - despite the goods being under the 100ml carry-on limit.26 May 08:00 PM
RoyalsPrince keen to get back into the airIt was only a year ago that he gave up his wings as a Royal Air Force rescue pilot, but it appears the lure of the skies may be just too tempting for Prince William to resist.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa hack attack from China IP addressPrime Minister John Key last night confirmed that an attempt to hack into a supercomputer at the nation's weather forecasters was from an IP address in China.26 May 05:00 PM
RetailTopshop style for Queen StNew premises for Topshop and Topman in the Q&V Building opposite Whitcoulls in Queen St were leased to the business when the building was sold last year.26 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleMust-have ball accessory: lots of cashBall season has arrived - and so have the costs, which can approach $2000 once the dress, shoes, spray tan, hair, makeup, nails and tickets have been paid for.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking down and achievement upPasifika people are drinking less, staying away from crime and doing better at school.25 May 05:00 PM
