New ZealandMutual love of rugby helps Key-Sarkozy talksPomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.27 Apr 07:49 PM
WorldSecurity forces scramble to find Taleban escapeesNato and Afghan security forces are trying desperately to round up some of the 475 escaped Taleban prisoners.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoungest on Hillary's Everest team diesSherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, the youngest member of the climbing team that first scaled Mount Everest, has died.24 Apr 09:25 PM
New ZealandNZ SAS prisoners tortured - reportFresh questions are being raised about New Zealand's elite SAS soldiers and their role in detaining prisoners and then handing them on to other forces who may have tortured them. At least three people, including one child, have reportedly..22 Apr 03:42 AM
EntertainmentLiz Hurley, 'Warnie's' Indian cheerleader (+ photos)Elizabeth Hurley turned heads at an Indian Premier League cricket match....22 Apr 01:11 AM
WorldOutrage as Malaysia sends 'effeminate' boys to anti-gay campThe Malaysian authorities are at the centre of an increasingly heated row after it emerged that 66 Muslim boys identified by teachers as "effeminate" had been dispatched to a special camp to discourage them from becoming gay.21 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelChina: Stirring slogans even in the looPublic signs aimed at tourists illustrate a lot about China, writes Phil Taylor.20 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldJapan's nuclear evacuees stigmatisedThe Japanese government is worried that some may discriminate against people who lived near the Fukushima nuclear plant.20 Apr 01:00 AM
WorldAir India suspends pilots for faking qualificationsThe licences of at least 14 Indian commercial airline pilots have been revoked by the country's aviation authorities.19 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandDoctor's second shot at proposal after earthquakeKenny Rao gets a second shot at proposing today after fearing his $27,000 engagement ring was lost in the Christchurch earthquake.19 Apr 05:10 AM
LifestyleWant to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be luckyA place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.19 Apr 02:51 AM
EntertainmentNZ films to screen at the Beijing International Film FestivalTwo New Zealand films have been selected to screen at the inaugural Beijing International Film Festival.18 Apr 10:12 PM
OpinionSuccess: Partners sell Kiwi expertise to AsiaNZ firm sees growing market for green energy technology.17 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandChina buys up big in NZ baby milkAuckland supermarkets are selling baby milk formula to Chinese exporters thousands of cans at a time while rationing them to other shoppers, unbeknown to authorities.15 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGreens: Stop Japanese food importsThe Green Party has called on the Govt to stop food imports from Japan.15 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandSammy Wong under investigationSammy Wong, the husband of former Cabinet Minister Pansy Wong, is under investigation by the Auditor-General. Late last year Labour MP Pete Hodgson called for an inquiry into Mr Wong's use of tax-funded travel perks.13 Apr 05:20 AM
WorldChernobyl and Fukushima: a tale of two disastersIt is important to remember the two incidents were fundamentally different, writes Michael McCarthy in <i>The Independent</i>.13 Apr 12:08 AM
TravelBangkok: Temple opens door to its mysteriesChat sessions with monks provide a rare insight into their lives, says Kate Roff.11 Apr 11:00 PM
