New ZealandRevealed: hidden costs of first homeThere's nothing romantic or magical these days about buying your first home. In fact, it's difficult not to come away from the process feeling bloodied, cynical, bitter and poorer.21 Mar 03:15 PM
Lifestyle10 Down syndrome myths debunkedIt is World Down Syndrome Day today, so we have taken a look at 10 common myths about Down Syndrome and the facts behind them.21 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis dig deep for terminally ill mumBig-hearted Kiwis have dug deep today and donated more than $16,000 in just a few hours to support a terminally ill breast cancer sufferer battling for more time with her family.21 Mar 02:59 AM
BusinessBest Chardonnay vintage ever?A Hawke's Bay winegrower is picking this year's Chardonnay crop to be the region's best ever vintage.21 Mar 02:48 AM
New Zealand10 TED Talks you need to seeTED began 30 years ago as a conference about Technology, Entertainment and Design. To celebrate its birthday, we've collected 10 TED Talks you need to see.21 Mar 02:02 AM
BusinessKey pics used for Chinese dairy salesChinese dairy companies are dining out on Prime Minister John Key's visit, with many quickly posting promotional photos of their meeting on websites.21 Mar 01:20 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall's Chalkboard: How scrums are hurting rugbyJustin Marshall breaks down the issues with scrums and how the new rules are blunting the attacking capabilities of backlines.20 Mar 09:50 PM
New ZealandAll Black to rest in peace, court rulesThe resting place of legendary All Blacks coach Sir Fred Allen has been defended by the Environment Court, which has cancelled plans for factories next to a cemetery.20 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Mystery of MH370 must be solved, for all our sakesThere is no doubt that inventive speculations bloom in such conditions, writes Toby Manhire. They might be wild on old-fashioned talkback radio, wilder still in the online forums, but mainstream news platforms have not exactly been immune.20 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDated do-up goes for $1.4mA dated kitchen and bathroom, small living areas and a total floor space of just 94sq m - this is what $1.4 million-plus will get you in Ponsonby.20 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandTerminally ill mum battles for memoriesKelleigh Burkett knows her time with her three gorgeous girls and husband Craig is running out, and she's trying to cram in a lifetime of memories.20 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandSurvey shows Kiwis struggling for foodA global survey has found that one in every six Kiwis ran out of money for food in 2011-12 - more than in all except eight other developed nations.20 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPM wants pic off China visa websiteThe Prime Minister's office is demanding a Chinese immigration agency remove a picture of John Key from its website, which appears to show he endorses the organisation.20 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleSeven reasons you need a napIt's becoming much harder to feel rested with the ongoing urgency of modern day living. Here are seven reasons to tell your boss you need a nap.20 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTake a tiki tour: 15 Kiwi slang wordsEvery group of people develops its own slang, which can make it difficult for overseas visitors to understand. New Zealand is no exception.20 Mar 03:00 AM
AirlinesJetstar quits Auckland-Singapore routeJetstar will quit flying from Auckland to Singapore from July, saying the route is not performing as well as it had hoped.19 Mar 09:08 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Be bossy and proudIf someone called me bossy I'd interpret it as a compliment, Shelley Bridgeman explains.19 Mar 08:30 PM
EntertainmentWhy Blur really quit the BDODamon Albarn discusses Blur's Big Day Out no show and upcoming first solo album with Des Sampson.19 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFashion designer tackles violenceA mentoring programme aimed at helping women victims of domestic violence is the brainchild of fashion designer Annah Stretton.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandScramble to be belle of ballVenues, DJs, photographers and decorations have been hired, dresses have been bought and hair and makeup appointments booked - but school ball season is still months away.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandThumbs down for Len BrownLen Brown will find it tough to be re-elected Mayor of Auckland, according to a new <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandGet the buzz on bees: 9 factsTo celebrate the arrival of the honey bee in New Zealand 175 years ago, we explore some amazing facts about bees.19 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldWestboro church: 10 things to knowControversial church plans to picket Lorde's Kansas concert and claims NZ is hated by God for its filthy manner of life, false religious systems and evil govt.19 Mar 03:00 AM
BusinessSun sets on Ransom's WildfireWildfire, the social marketing firm co-founded by Kiwi expat Victoria Ransom and sold to Google for $250m is being 'sunsetted' barely 18 months after the acquisition.19 Mar 02:30 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Is Labour in crisis?A doomed tone characterises virtually all of the political commentary about the Labour Party at the moment, writes Bryce Edwards.19 Mar 01:20 AM
Media and marketingJohn Drinnan: Maori TV flak now hitting GovtThe Government is facing flak on two fronts over issues affecting Maori Television, amid staff concerns about plans to realign its news and current affairs department.19 Mar 12:45 AM
EntertainmentRock 'n' roll tour a family affairThey're alternative rock's towering giants - two men responsible for some of the biggest riffs, baddest songs and best albums of the past 20 years.18 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandNZ boys in huge US child porn ringTwo New Zealand boys are among 251 victims of a massive international online child pornography ring busted in the United States.18 Mar 09:25 PM
New ZealandCrash claims life of unborn babyThe unborn baby of a woman who was 38-weeks pregnant has died after a Hawke's Bay car crash described as the 'ride from hell'.18 Mar 09:00 PM
OpinionLee Seabrook-SucklingLee Suckling: The OCD generationOur generation has accepted obsessive-compulsive tendencies as part of modern life. Lee Suckling explains.18 Mar 08:30 PM
KahuClosing the gaps: Maori-Pacific reportMore Pacific and Maori students are doing better in the classroom - leaving high school with higher qualifications and better options in life.18 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandMentoring initiative a successTyler McCarthy knows that in order to get to where he wants to be one day, he has to work hard now.18 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandMotat push to swap 'irrelevance' for 'must experience'Auckland's "dysfunctional" transport and technology museum is to be reinvented as a hands-on learning hub.18 Mar 03:15 PM
