Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists foundAn historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.03 Jul 12:32 AM
EntertainmentParis Hilton marijuana charges droppedParis Hilton's publicist says she wasn't smoking dope in South Africa - it was "a complete misunderstanding".02 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandFIFA World Cup: Uruguay clutch victory from certain defeatUruguay has reached the World Cup semifinals as a distraught Ghana rolled over after a penalty shootout. 02 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentParis Hilton arrested at World CupParis Hilton was detained in South Africa's Port Elizabeth for possession of marijuana, two South African police officers said.02 Jul 09:57 PM
Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Brazil exit in shock lossThe Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.02 Jul 06:32 PM
WorldNaomi Campbell to explain 'blood diamond'When asked in an interview about receiving a 'blood diamond' Naomi Campbell stormed out - but she won't have the same option open to her when she appears in The Hague.01 Jul 07:16 PM
Football World CupIn the long run Africa may still emerge triumphantAfrica is already conducting a post mortem into why its finest footballing talents froze on home ground.27 Jun 04:00 PM
Football World CupAll Whites' parade may be up to a month awayThe All Whites begin arriving home on Sunday, but an official celebration could be at least a week and up to a month away.25 Jun 01:34 AM
Football World CupPM backs parade for All White 'champions'John Key has ruled out a holiday, but is keen on a parade to welcome the All Whites home as champions.24 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandChimps kill neighbours to expand territory - studyGangs of chimpanzees kill individuals from neighbouring groups to expand their territory.22 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDepp halts <i>Pirates</i> for World CupTight filming schedules won't stop Johnny Depp from watching World Cup matches during the shooting of the latest <i>Pirates</i> installment.21 Jun 08:21 PM
CommoditiesMiners broke protocol to fly single aircraftThe search for a plane carrying one of Australia's richest men and the entire board of one of the country's mining companies resumed last night.21 Jun 04:00 PM
AirlinesGrave fears for missing Aussie mining bossesSix Australian mining executives, including one of the country's richest men, breached protocol by boarding a plane that has gone missing in West Africa.21 Jun 07:13 AM
OpinionStuart Dye<i>Stuart Dye:</i> World Cup will be poorer for hosts' lossHosts South Africa look almost certain to exit the World Cup and the tournament will be worse off for it, writes Stuart Dye.21 Jun 12:24 AM
TravelPot yourself an ethical safari in AfricaBy choosing a safari with greener credentials, at least some of your money directly supports conservation and communities.20 Jun 11:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: French shed no tears for defeat of 'imposteurs' Rarely can a country have greeted its own national team's humiliation in the World Cup with such grim satisfaction.19 Jun 02:27 AM
Football World CupBalls! It's the lowest scoring World Cup in historyIt's looking as if this World Cup will be remembered for one thing - a lack of goals. 18 Jun 12:22 AM
OpinionStuart Dye<i>Stuart Dye:</i> Vuvuzela destroying World Cup atmosphereThe problem with vuvuzelas is not what they bring to the World Cup, but what they take away, writes Stuart Dye.16 Jun 12:20 AM
LifestyleIs this the start of a backlash against circumcision?The Royal Dutch Medical Association has adopted the view that the circumcision of underage boys violates their human rights.14 Jun 10:25 PM
Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Ban vuvuzelas, say football fansThe deafening South African horns are set to be a defining feature of this year's FIFA World Cup, but many fans say they've had it up to here with vuvuzelas.14 Jun 12:57 AM
