WorldFive-year-old boy trapped in 32m well for daysThe 5-year-old boy fell down a 32m-deep well three days ago.04 Feb 02:12 AM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: A magic number in the politics of populationOPINION: By 2100, more than half world's population will be in the Middle East and Africa.25 Jan 04:00 PM
FootballAt least six dead in stampede at African Cup football matchPeople were seen lying motionless on their backs near an entrance to the stadium.25 Jan 02:05 AM
WorldCovid-19 emergency could end this year, WHO saysWorst of the pandemic could be soon behind us but there's one thing that needs doing.19 Jan 06:07 PM
TravelPassenger helps deliver mother's first baby mid-flightThe new mother named her baby after the doctor on board.16 Jan 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWildlife encounters: In search of desert lions and elephants in NamibiaElephant traffic jams and Big Cat yoga poses provide the wow factor in Namibia.15 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer All Blacks physio: 'I thought I was a dead man walking'The All Blacks' use of a physio during a rugby test caused outrage within the IRB.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOmicron 'tsunami' in quarter of countries - but Delta still at play tooWarning amid Omicron surge and apparent lesser severity: "Delta is still a big problem."08 Jan 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a Kiwi billionaire reinvented himself in KenyaStephen Jennings talks business battles, housing and rugby.07 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelCar-less or careless? Places around the world where cars are bannedAnd we couldn't car less.23 Dec 01:00 AM
TravelHigh-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rulesClear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.22 Dec 11:19 PM
PoliticsEthiopian community protests over warEthiopian community protests what it calls one-sided view of deadly conflict.21 Dec 12:39 AM
World'Groundbreaking research': Major Omicron variant data releasedResearch in South Africa has revealed some serious concerns into the variant.14 Dec 06:32 PM
WorldSouth Africa's Omicron outbreaks may already be running out of steamThe nation's case fatality rate is now one in 200 – the lowest it's been so far.14 Dec 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel2022 Travel: World's best river cruises from Europe to the AmazonDo ocean cruises' crowds and potential big waves leave you cold? Consider river cruising.12 Dec 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelHow to write your bucket list when international travel returnsWhen world travel returns, we'll be more mindful about where we go, and how we get there.11 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentShrek-tacular stage show set to wow Kiwi audiencesProducer says Kiwi fans young and old will be "blown away" by Broadway hit.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOn the banks of the Congo River, a 5-star hotel for cobalt fortune huntersNew York Times: Dealmakers converge as clean energy revolution upends global economy.08 Dec 04:00 AM
TravelTravel bans an 'attack global solidarity' says WHONot only are they not effective, WHO said travel bans heavily burden developing countries.03 Dec 12:22 AM
TravelCrocodile attacks backpacker on Zambia rafting trip"The crocodile saw her leg and thought, 'There's lunch'".02 Dec 07:32 PM
WorldOmicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathomIt is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.02 Dec 08:49 AM
New ZealandLive: Bloomfield's 'open mind' on Omicron; NZ says goodbye to alert levelsHipkins says NZ prepared for Omicron arrival, but scientists race to unlock mysteries.01 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe next challenge to vaccinating Africa: Overcoming scepticismNew York Times: Vaccines are finally available in Africa, but some are wary of them.01 Dec 06:46 PM
WorldOmicron variant spread faster, wider than anyone thoughtOmicron variant was slipping into other countries before South Africa raised the alarm.30 Nov 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Omicron is on the heads of world leadersOPINION: Our editorial on the responsibility for the Omicron variant.30 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldGlobal vaccine inequity has 'come home to roost' with new Covid variantsThe hoarding of limited shots by rich countries threatens the whole world.30 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHunt for the 'blood diamond of batteries' impedes green energy pushNew York Times: Dangerous mining conditions beset Congo, home to largest supply of cobalt.29 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandLive: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.27 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldExplainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.26 Nov 06:52 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldEU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over new variantEuropean Union is planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread.26 Nov 10:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Spooked sharemarket has biggest fall in eight monthsInvestors were spooked by a new Covid variant that has spread from Africa to Hong Kong.26 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldWest Africa has highest numbers of child soldiers, says UNChildren of West and Central Africa are the most recruited by armed groups in the world.23 Nov 07:04 PM
