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Baby joy helps soften grief

When Zayn Topperwien was born, his parents, Ryan and Keri, were overjoyed - but the emotion was bittersweet.

Donation draws political fire

The National Government has been accused of "cronyism" over the handling of a donation from a wealthy businessman granted citizenship against official advice.

Little twin's rare disorder

They were born 60 seconds apart, but 3-year-old Finn Dale towers over his twin brother Toby.

Tiny start to world's biggest

What began as four schools coming together each year to celebrate cultural difference - performing on a makeshift stage on the school grounds.

Malaysia Airlines' PR battle

Malaysia Airlines faces an uphill public relations battle as it struggles to get on the front foot after the disappearance of MH370.

Locals seethe about decision

It's one of the country's craziest intersections - a dreaded pinchpoint for traffic heading north of Auckland.

Women's passion now their careers

Caroline Little isn't scared of earthquakes. She has found herself beset by them for much of her life.

Thousands more city sites need Maori tick

The Auckland Council has confirmed that an extra 2000 or so properties are covered by a controversial rule requiring owners to seek iwi approval to work on their land.

Is there still sexism in science?

Dr Nicola Gaston tells a story about an encounter at an international conference dinner one night in 2012.

Too many foreign students: Jones

Auckland Uni is at risk of slipping from a "storehouse of knowledge to a foreign warehouse" as it is increasingly catering for international students at the potential expense of NZers, says Shane Jones.

Schools quake fears

Work has begun on some of NZ's most historic school buildings as the Govt scrambles to work out by next month which are at high risk in an earthquake.

Shades of Lomu in slick Li

Close your eyes and imagine a little. Take yourself back to the 1995 Rugby World Cup when a young Tongan thundered down the left wing for the All Blacks.

Social Life: Is scrolling the future?

What's the future big thing in social media? Social media editor Paul Harper finds a group of Kiwis who think they've found it.

The real, healthier Pasifika

It's been 22 years since the Pasifika Festival introduced Auckland to the sights, sounds and tastes of the islands.

Good news, and bad, about what we eat

Kiwis are drinking more alcohol and eating more bread, red meat and takeaways than a year ago, data from Southern Cross shows.

New law aims to reduce laser attacks

The lives of thousands of unsuspecting aircraft passengers have been placed at risk this year by people targeting planes with high-powered handheld lasers.

OCR rise: savers to benefit

Savers should expect to feel some relief from next week with economists predicting short-term deposit rates to head up in line with a predicted increase in the official cash rate.

New marine reserves: Protecting paradise

There's no signpost to say you're nearing New Zealand's subantarctic islands, but a welcome that's a little more dramatic.