WorldWhat if Antarctica's ice plug is pulled?Parts of the vast ice sheet of east Antarctica - which holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 53m - could slide into the sea this century.06 May 11:02 PM
New ZealandLetter made victim feel 'worthless'The chairman of a school board has accused victims of historic sex crimes of exploiting their abuse as an 'excuse' for difficulties in later life.06 May 06:54 PM
AirlinesQ'town night flight - or night fright?Airlines have welcomed the prospect of flying into Queenstown after dark now the resort's airport has safety clearance for night flights.06 May 06:39 PM
AirlinesFare go: Airport boss calls for flat feeAuckland Airport says it wants a fixed taxi fare price for a trip into the city to stop exorbitant fares - but it can't take any action until contracts expire in 2016.06 May 06:16 PM
New ZealandEmily's legacy: Saving othersThe father of an Auckland schoolgirl strangled to death by her boyfriend is fronting an anti-violence group in a bid to save others.06 May 05:00 PM
LeagueSBW maps out future with kidsSonny Bill Williams says he's switching from NRL to rugby union because he wants to challenge himself - before retiring relatively early and having children.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: MPs' gifts and interestsHelicopter rides, smartphones, golf memberships and a Hobbit statue are among the gifts declared by MPs over the last year.06 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleA good place to be a mumNew Zealand mothers are considered among the luckiest in the world in a new report listing the best - and worst - places to be a mum.06 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGoT: Less talk, more action?Six Game of Thrones addicts give their thoughts on last night's epic fifth episode of the fourth season, First Of His Name.05 May 10:30 PM
Freight and logistics$198 airport taxi: Taken for a rideAn Auckland cab company is being investigated for its massive fares - including a $200 trip from Auckland Airport to the North Shore.05 May 05:44 PM
BusinessAffordable? Got a spare $1m?The three-bedroom bungalow with an asking price of nearly $900,000 in Sandringham is "a compelling call to first-home buyers", the agent says.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos reveal war realityA touching snapshot of life in the trenches of the Western Front has been displayed for the first time.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefining moments of midwifery careToday is International Day of the Midwife and we reflect on the changing face of midwives in New Zealand.05 May 04:00 AM
KahuTeachers biased against Maori pupilsA researcher has been shocked by the racist attitudes of the teachers she interviewed for a study looking at expectations for students' success.05 May 12:51 AM
New ZealandReport card for our schoolsA Government-funded survey, published today, finds our primary and intermediate schools are in 'mixed health'.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe big battle to save BorisA Whitianga woman is considering taking the fight for her beloved dog to the High Court after it was sentenced to death.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScared Kiwi awaits her fateA Kiwi woman detained in Bali after a drug raid is "doing it tough" and is relying on her family to keep her fed.04 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesFirst-home hit: How city comparesFirst-home buyers in Auckland pay almost $200 more a week in mortgage repayments than those starting on the property ladder nationally.04 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: I haven't peaked yet, NonuMa'a Nonu, a revelation for the Blues since his return to the franchise, is in the Super rugby form of his life, and has good news for All Black supporters.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe business of motherhoodIn honour of Mother’s Day, Danielle Wright talks to mothers who successfully mix parenting with their professions.03 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandA tale of two strong citiesSitting in the plush boardroom of her 14th floor office in the heart of Auckland's CBD, Mai Chen is talking up Auckland.03 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChef contest comes to the boilThe MasterChef champagne corks will be popping tonight - but will they be loudest in Arrowtown or Maketu?03 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleKate puts kids firstKate Hawkesby tells Catherine Milford why she gave up a high-profile career to be a stay-at-home mum - her best job yet.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Drug laws now in disarrayIt's possible our politicians haven't a clue what they're doing with drug policy. It's easy to see why.03 May 05:00 PM
TechnologyManage your Facebook privacyHere are privacy settings and ideas to make sure that you are aware of what information you are sharing.02 May 10:23 PM
LifestyleGen Z: Child of our timesThey’re the kids born totally wired, the first generation who will spend their whole lives in a world where the planet’s accumulated wisdom is available instantly at the touch of a finger. And the first of them have just left school.02 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandWebsites to visit this weekendHere are ten websites to visit this weekend to waste some time, boost your brainpower or to decide what to do with your digital legacy when you die.02 May 07:27 PM
TennisDad, 93, has killer instinctNew Zealand is about to host the 17th world veteran table tennis championships. It's a big deal not only for countries such as Japan and China where chop, top spin and loop-drives come as naturally as breathing.02 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWedding guests going the extra mileSpending big bucks on someone else's special day is becoming more common, with a new consumer survey showing guests fork out more than $800 for each wedding.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Clouds darken over National as Labour shinesThis has been by far the best week for Labour this year, due in equal parts to the Williamson scandal and Labour's management of an important policy, writes Audrey Young.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand10 most-read stories this weekHere are the most read news stories this week.02 May 05:30 AM
LifestyleWomen battle to make cut as top chefsWomen in the industry say the glass ceiling of the kitchen boys' club was broken through in the 90s, but Brendan Manning explores why high-profile female chefs are still noticeably absent.02 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran's Shorty St stintBritish singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran let The Diary tag along yesterday to his special guest appearance on <i>Shortland Street</i>.01 May 09:30 PM
