WorldBelarus activist rips up passport to stop her deportation"If Belarus collapses today, Russia will come next," President Alexander Lukashenko said.08 Sep 08:48 PM
WorldProtesters rally for fourth week in BelarusTens of thousands of demonstrators are rallying against the 'rigged election' results.30 Aug 08:58 PM
WorldBelarus crackdown: Foreign journalists deported, accreditation revokedBelarus cracks down on media after weeks of huge protests against authoritarian president.29 Aug 08:54 PM
WorldBelarus is roiling from protests demanding the resignation of the presidentProtesters set upon Belarus amid claims that presidential election results are fraudulent.24 Aug 12:13 AM
WorldBelarus leader says Russia willing to help counter protestsProtesters claim the results of the August 9 presidential election are fraudulent.15 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandBelarus crackdown: NZ must speak out against post-election violenceLast Sunday's election re-establishing Alexander Lukashenko widely seen as fraudulent.14 Aug 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: As pandemic settles in, more upheaval and challenges awaitFurther upheaval, regional tensions and increased nationalism could be on the way.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldThe world leaders embracing denial, quackery and conspiracyWhile many responded swiftly to Covid-19, others have buried their heads in the sand.06 Jun 01:01 AM
WorldReopenings bring new cases in South Korea, virus fears in ItalyThe new flare-ups underscored dilemma authorities face as they try to reopen economies.09 May 07:03 PM
WorldPutin's puppet: Leadership shake-up in Russia as PM resignsVladimir Putin has proposed constitutional changes that will keep him in power past 2024.15 Jan 06:10 PM
WorldToddler kills mum with press of a buttonShe was leaning through the window to pull her daughter out when tragedy struck.12 Sep 06:42 PM
New ZealandTrampers died before search was launched - coronerTrampers died of hypothermia less than 1km from Alpha Hut in November 2016.02 Jul 04:49 AM
TravelTravel don'ts revealed by localsAvoid clapping in Belarus, giving flowers in Russia and don't refuse tea in Ireland08 Jan 03:30 AM
Travel'Europe's last dictatorship' goes visa-freeIt's a flat, landlocked country most known for its chilly winters. It was famously dubbed the "last dictatorship" in Europe - a place 17 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandTrampers' deaths referred to coronerThe deaths of two men, who died on an overnight tramp in the Tararua Ranges, have been referred to the Coroner.30 Nov 01:34 AM
AgribusinessMilk scare claims first scalpThe Fonterra contamination scare has claimed its first scalp with Gary Romano, Managing Director NZ Milk Products, resigning with immediate effect.14 Aug 05:04 AM
AgribusinessMore countries ban Fonterra productsFormer Soviet republics Belarus and Kazakhstan have joined Russia in banning Fonterra dairy products.13 Aug 05:59 AM
New ZealandTickets limited for Val's medalThe medal ceremony for Valerie Adams is to be held in front of a select audience of competition winners and VIPs, despite calls for a public celebration of her gold victory.13 Sep 05:30 PM
OlympicsOlympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winnersNew Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.26 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldRegime begins show trial for Belarus leader's rivalThe trial of one of Belarus's leading opposition politicians began yesterday in Minsk.28 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldBelarus: Europe's last dictator mocks group's bid to prosecute himLukashenko blasts 'cheap trick' but opponents act over his human rights abuses10 Mar 04:30 PM
