WorldHurricane EarlThousands of residents and visitors have been ordered to evacuate an island on the North Carolina coast, as Hurricane Earl swings towards mainland USA.02 Sep 03:13 AM
WorldSean Penn slams Wyclef's Haiti effortsOscar-winning actor Sean Penn has poured cold water on Wyclef Jean's bid for the Haitian presidency.08 Aug 10:52 PM
WorldSpain reveals Cuba's plan to free all political prisonersThe Spanish Foreign Minister yesterday told his country's parliament that Cuba would soon release "all" political prisoners.21 Jul 10:08 PM
WorldFrench ministers resign after spending scandalsTwo French junior government ministers resigned Sunday after scandals involving spending state money on a private jet and thousands of Euros worth of cigars - all while France is struggling to bring down its deficit.03 Jul 08:00 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
WorldCasualties mount in bloody Jamaican stand-offMore than 30 killed as government steps up hunt for former ally Christopher Coke.26 May 08:36 PM
Lifestyle'Devilish grimaces' could have been smilesNew research suggests the images of bared teeth which confronted early European visitors to the Caribbean were actually welcoming smiles.18 May 04:00 AM
WorldWhite House: Oil spill could affect drilling planA massive oil spill off the Gulf coast is threatening to eclipse even the infamous Exxon Valdez disaster.30 Apr 02:51 AM
WorldFresh oil leak sprung in Gulf of MexicoA new oil leak in the area of a sunken drilling rig has been discovered.29 Apr 03:49 AM
New ZealandNZ freediver sets new world recordWilliam Trubridge battled the effects of narcosis to set a new world record in the Bahamas, diving to 116m without fins.23 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandChampers sorbet to raise $500 per glass for HaitiTwo businessmen have created a $500 Cristal champagne sorbet, topped with gold-leaf shavings, to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims.24 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDelving into heritage makes a harrowing readStephen Jewell talks to author Andrea Levy about slavery, story-telling and holidays on the North Shore.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandBlake boat heads back DownunderWhen Dianne Masters bought her yacht in the US, little did she know it was one of the most famous craft in New Zealand yachting history.12 Feb 03:00 PM
