New ZealandNo house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in AfricaShe endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.26 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldScientists find smoke-dried mummies in Asia older than Egypt’s and Chile’sResearchers studied 54 burial sites across Vietnam and southern China.16 Sep 10:46 PM
WorldCocaine cargo: Pilot killed after crash in Brazil sugarcane fieldPhotos showed bricks of drugs wrapped in plastic with a blue SpaceX logo.15 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldEbola vaccine rollout begins in Congo after 28 deathsHealth workers and close contacts deemed to be most at risk are first in line.14 Sep 06:49 PM
WorldTroops stranded by river as bandits snatch 18 women and children in NigeriaTroops were unable to reach the village as a swollen river blocked boats.14 Sep 02:38 AM
World‘It’s 6m wide’: Chef’s giant jollof rice dish takes aim at world recordA giant steel cauldron was filled with rice, onions, oil and tomato paste.13 Sep 02:18 AM
World71 killed in overnight attack on Congo villageMost of the victims were attending a funeral when the attack took place.09 Sep 06:49 PM
WorldJoseph Kony: Brutal rebel chief has eluded capture for decadesUS gave up hunt for Kony in 2017. UN said last year he's in the Central African Republic.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Vision aid worker on our responsibility as Kiwis ‘in the face of cruelty’'Our responsibility here in NZ … is to be a stopgap against those who are cruel.'07 Sep 11:25 PM
WorldHidden gems of Dakar: The fight to preserve Senegal's bubble housesThey were built in the 1950s to address a housing crunch.03 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelHilary Barry is currently hosting a safari in AfricaHere are other celeb-led holidays you can book.03 Sep 06:31 AM
WorldMob burns woman to death in Nigeria over Islam blasphemy claimThe victim, Amaye, was a food vendor from Katsina state.01 Sep 11:56 PM
WorldRSF attacks escalate, 7 dead, dozens injured in SudanUN estimates 40% of children under 5 are acutely malnourished in El-Fasher.31 Aug 07:13 PM
WorldTourist causes anger after pouring beer down elephant's trunk in KenyaVideo of the act was later deleted following backlash in the comments. 30 Aug 01:17 AM
WorldSouth African rhino breeder arrested in horn smuggling caseThe scheme involved 964 rhino horns worth millions.19 Aug 06:32 PM
TravelSand, spit and shakshuka; what it's really like sleeping in the Sahara DesertOne intrepid Kiwi heads to the world's largest hot desert to check it out. 19 Aug 08:30 AM
WorldOver 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State'About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing.'18 Aug 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Absolute ball': Kiwi optometrist walks length of the UK to support charitiesHis 1700km walk raised $20,000 for Eye Care for Africa and almost $2000 for Glaucoma NZ.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGlobal ‘mining mafia’ feeds China’s appetite for gold, investigation showsOn three continents, Chinese syndicates are transforming illegal mining.13 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAmerican trophy hunter Asher Watkins gored to death by Cape buffaloThe 52-year-old was killed in a 'sudden and unprovoked attack' during a hunt.07 Aug 12:46 AM
RoyalsUK watchdog finds 'mismanagement' in charity co-founded by Prince HarryThe Charity Commission found no evidence of bullying at Sentebale.06 Aug 07:06 PM
WorldShipwreck off Yemen kills at least 76 migrants, dozens still missingThe boat, carrying 157 people, was heading for Abyan province's coast.03 Aug 06:45 PM
WorldTalks on more bonds to boost rhino conservationSANParks is discussing bonds with RMB to fund rhino conservation efforts.24 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGunmen kill five in bar shooting in South AfricaThe attackers burst into a bar and killed five customers, wounding three others.20 Jul 12:27 AM
LifestylePrince Harry continues Diana's mission in Angola minefieldsTelegraph: He met children in Cuito Cuanavale, highlighting ongoing landmine dangers.16 Jul 09:58 PM
New Zealand'May as well make it a big one': Kiwi Olympians off on epic 4500km African charity rideTheir journey starts in Uganda and ends in Zimbabwe, crossing five countries.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily mourns NZ woman killed by elephant on Zambia safariA farewell for Alison Taylor is planned for August 15 in Wellington.10 Jul 06:52 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed by elephant 'an inspiration' for community, farewell planned for next monthAlison Taylor, 67, died in Zambia alongside relative Easton Janet Taylor, 68. 09 Jul 07:00 AM
World10 dead in Kenya protests as rights group accuses police of collusionDemonstrators rail against President William Ruto.07 Jul 07:43 PM
Wellington'Exercise caution': Investigation into Kiwi's death in elephant attackAlison Taylor died alongside her relative, Easton Janet Taylor, while on safari in Africa.06 Jul 06:58 AM
Wellington'Amazing woman': Kiwi killed by elephant remembered as adventurous travellerAlison Jean Taylor died with her relative in an elephant attack in Zambia this week.04 Jul 06:53 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in ZambiaAlison Taylor, 67, from NZ, died alongside Easton Taylor, 68, from the UK.03 Jul 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHelping kids learn about life moves - through chessNew York Times: Susan Namangale passes on a love of chess to others across Malawi.30 Jun 02:23 AM
WorldBus and minibus collision in Tanzania kills 38, injures 28The crash occurred in Sabasaba after a bus tyre punctured.29 Jun 08:36 PM
