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.

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.

Airlines have welcomed the prospect of flying into Queenstown after dark now the resort's airport has safety clearance for night flights.

Auckland 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.

The father of an Auckland schoolgirl strangled to death by her boyfriend is fronting an anti-violence group in a bid to save others.

New Zealand mothers are considered among the luckiest in the world in a new report listing the best - and worst - places to be a mum.

Sonny Bill Williams says he's switching from NRL to rugby union because he wants to challenge himself - before retiring relatively early and having children.

Helicopter rides, smartphones, golf memberships and a Hobbit statue are among the gifts declared by MPs over the last year.

Six Game of Thrones addicts give their thoughts on last night's epic fifth episode of the fourth season, First Of His Name.

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.

Today is International Day of the Midwife and we reflect on the changing face of midwives in New Zealand.

A researcher has been shocked by the racist attitudes of the teachers she interviewed for a study looking at expectations for students' success.

A Government-funded survey, published today, finds our primary and intermediate schools are in 'mixed health'.

A Kiwi woman detained in Bali after a drug raid is "doing it tough" and is relying on her family to keep her fed.

First-home buyers in Auckland pay almost $200 more a week in mortgage repayments than those starting on the property ladder nationally.

A Whitianga woman is considering taking the fight for her beloved dog to the High Court after it was sentenced to death.

Ma'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.

Sitting in the plush boardroom of her 14th floor office in the heart of Auckland's CBD, Mai Chen is talking up Auckland.

The MasterChef champagne corks will be popping tonight - but will they be loudest in Arrowtown or Maketu?

Kate Hawkesby tells Catherine Milford why she gave up a high-profile career to be a stay-at-home mum - her best job yet.

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They’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.

Here 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.

New 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.

Spending 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.

This 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.

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Women 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.

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran let The Diary tag along yesterday to his special guest appearance on Shortland Street.