Darren Rhodes examines why humans used to sleep in two segments, and what changed that.
The president's comments came after chat about him staying in the White House came alive again.
More than 750,000 New Zealanders currently live in areas at risk of major flooding – a number that could rise to 900,000 with three degrees of global warming.
With Australians having fewer children, Ben Phillips investigates whether costs are a factor.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had his first face to face encounter with US President Donald Trump at a leaders' dinner hosted at the APEC Summit in South Korea.
A police raid and ensuing clashes with a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 119 people dead, including 115 suspects and four policemen, Brazilian police said.
A massive fourth quarter effort saw the Silver Ferns win the fourth test 62-57 to level the series 2-all and force series decider time.
"We know this was a significant disruption for our customers and we apologise for the impact this had."
England's innings lasted only 36 overs and New Zealand reached the target in 33.1 overs with Daryl Mitchell making an unbeaten 56 and Rachin Ravindra scoring 54.
Air New Zealand chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O'Brien said the outage was "affecting a number of our systems, including our ability to process payments and digitally process boarding".
The two face preliminary charges of theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, and are expected to be held in provisional detention.
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica overnight.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Luxon meets Trump, a big payday on the way for farmers, and a message in a bottle from World War 1 washes up.
It follows an audit of staff internet usage sparked by the resignation of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
US President Donald Trump defended Israel's actions but also made it clear that the US expects the broader ceasefire, which began October 10, to hold.
The Prime Minister says criticism of him is aimed at diverting attention from Labour's "fourth failure" on policy.
Craig Draper, mechanic and owner of Auckland garage Fred Co Motors, said the Government taking a look at the WoF system was a good thing and "well overdue".
The UN, displaced residents and aid workers described harrowing details of atrocities as Sudan's paramilitary forces killed hundreds of people at a hospital.
Karen Gilbert-Palmer, 74, was found dead on October 15. Police have been searching for her son, Jeremy Robertson, for two weeks in connection with her death.
The Auckland District Licensing Committee has declined an application from SSB 2024 to revive an off-licence bottle shop at 70 Russell Rd, Manurewa.
Skyrocketing demand for AI chatbots attributed to value of Nvidia's chips and corresponding market growth.
Ben Austin suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck in the neck by a ball during a pre-game net session in Melbourne.
Twenty sites are already up and running, as part of its pilot immunisation programme funded by Health NZ, with another four set to be operational by the end of November.
You've spent months pounding the pavement in preparation for the big race - here's how to fuel effectively to sustain your energy.
After spending more than $350,000 on signage in the last financial year, the department urges people to stop the "needless destruction".
Suzanne Rees, who missed a cruise ship departure while hiking on Lizard Island, was remembered by her family as healthy, active and a keen bushwalker.
In a statement, Fonterra said it received a "strong mandate", with 88.47% of votes in support of the sale.
A trust behind a plan to change a public school to a charter school against its will says it is facing abuse.
Dame Lydia Ko says she will aim to "perform even better" for her parents, who will be watching her tee up at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia tomorrow.
Earth Sciences New Zealand said the possible small-low energy eruption occurred at around 12.30pm.
It was the 14th strike since the campaign began in early September, while the death toll has grown to at least 61.
Tonga must win by at least 17 points at Eden Park on Sunday to advance to the final against Samoa on November 9 in Sydney.
Farmers agree to sell Fonterra's consumer brands, new flood map reveals hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders at risk, mechanic says WoF shake-up is 'overdue'.
Princess was found tethered to a fence, with only a table for shelter and an empty water bowl.
"By targeting the oil supply chain, New Zealand is acting decisively in support of international efforts to bring Russia to the negotiating table."
The Government announced last week that people can build structures of up to 70 square metres in their backyards without a building consent.
Gus Lamont, 4, went missing from his remote homestead in South Australia on September 27.
MPs raised concerns about Hoggard's potential bias, noting Federated Farmers – which he led before becoming a minister – had supported NZ Pork's opposition to the crate ban.
The infrastructure upgrades will stop the discharges of leachate and stormwater from the old Cambridge Rd landfill site into the Kopurererua Stream.
Subramanyam Vedam, now 64, was set to walk free on October 3 when he was taken into federal custody over a 1999 deportation order.
The soldier was sentenced to two years of military detention for attempted espionage, the Crown argued he should instead serve in a civilian prison.
In Queens Park, crews have spent the last few days clearing fallen trees that are blocking paths and making it unsafe for the public.
Amnesty International’s Secretary General is warning the Government is neglecting its global responsibilities as rising seas threaten to swallow Pacific nations.
Firefighters were called to the old Fitzherbert Tavern on Ferguson St, between Fitzherbert Ave and Linton St, around 5.15pm.
Marjorie Griffiths was arrested for supplying commercial quantities of drugs to undercover cops months after her stint on The Bachelor ended.
Ahead of the meeting, Trump threatened a huge hike that would have boosted tariffs by 100%.
Steven Guadard, who lives in Petit-Goâve in Haiti, said Hurricane Melissa killed his entire family.
The $1.7 billion mammoth facility is poised to become the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation.
Henry Onesemo's the only Samoan chef to receive the honour.
