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No Justice in naming babies

"Special Constable" is among dozens of Kiwi names rejected last year because they were too bizarre or offensive for newborns.

His designs offended and inspired

Sir Ian Athfield, whose whimsical and eclectic designs played a major part in shaping modern New Zealand architecture, has died aged 74.

NZ's most successful models

The former student from Hamilton, won Miss Waikato in 1996 and was runner-up in Miss New Zealand the following year.

Stop giving money to beggars

Police urge public to stop giving money to beggars in Auckland's Queen St after warnings issued to two men dressed as Buddhist monks.

Want brekkie? Sign this waiver

Contestants are given an hour to attempt the challenge, signing a waiver before starting. Rules include no sharing, must be 18 or over and you must stop if you are sick.

Need for speed: How our net ranks

New Zealand's average internet connection speed is faster than Australia's, according to an international report, but we are still only ranked 42 in the world.

'Naughtiest' names revealed

It has long been claimed that names can influence your chances of doing well in life and now it seems that monikers can impact on behaviour at school as well.

News bloopers of the year

Stumbling reporters, sexual innuendo, incredibly lengthy awkward pauses and a "shag on the rocks" have all made it into a video compiling the best news bloopers of the year.

The end of computers is nigh

The Year 2038 problem could cause a large number of the world's computers to stop working at 3.14am on Tuesday January 18, 2038.

Baby happiness for David Bain

David Bain has become a father for the first time. His wife Liz Bain gave birth to a baby boy in Christchurch on Wednesday.

NZ's extreme weather record

New Zealand might claim a place in the record books of extreme weather, thanks to a recently rediscovered, 111-year-old -25.6C reading from Central Otago.

Destiny Church's shower of cash

It looked as if it was raining money at Auckland's Destiny Church on Sunday, in photos tweeted by church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki.

Richest, poorest households

This special Herald blog post revealed where the richest and poorest households are located across NZ. How does your neighbourhood fare?

Liam Dann: The new oil shock

The world is in the grip of a new oil shock. The shock is that prices are collapsing. Liam Dann explains what it means for the NZ economy.

The best books of the year

INTERACTIVE: Our annual guide to the best books to give and receive this Christmas. Guess which ones made the list.

'I am a paedophile...'

Eddie has struggled with his sexual fascination for children but has now spoken out as radical new theories on how to prevent child abuse are aired.

The Diary: 'Maverick McCaw' - Gem salutes her Top Gun

It's a week of big achievements for Richie McCaw, who celebrated his 100th cap as All Black skipper with a flight in a Eurofighter Typhoon jet yesterday.

Lorde's AMA lipstick stunner

Lorde has delivered a showstopping, lipstick-smearing performance at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles - but the Kiwi teen has gone home empty-handed.