New ZealandMagpies: Hawke’s Bay trio in big US winNew Magpies squad member Paula Balekana scored 15 tries in the American MLR.10 Jul 11:50 PM
Travel$600 for 40 winks? Sleep experts deliver verdict on Air NZ's SkynestEconomy beds are causing a stir, but what is four hours' sleep worth on a 19-hour flight?19 May 12:30 AM
BusinessConfusion as Twitter yanks blue checks from agenciesMusk stripping blue verification checks from Twitter users who don't pay.22 Apr 03:03 AM
TravelTo dye for: Spend St Patrick's Day in ChicagoGreen-coloured beer is just the beginning.12 Mar 08:30 AM
EntertainmentR Kelly sentenced to 20 years for child sex crimesBut he won't spend a single extra day in prison.23 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsMainfreight boss helps son's Chicago shift as USA becomes big prioritySon moves continents, turning round Americas division a big focus for Mainfreight.14 Feb 04:33 AM
TravelRe-United Airlines: Lost bag appears four years laterThe bag travelled from Chicago to Central America before returning to its owner.20 Jan 05:16 AM
TravelDog discovered in backpack ‘X-rayed by accident’ says passengerA dog had a very “rough” journey this week.08 Dec 07:36 PM
TravelOverflowing loos, no heat or light on nightmare 19-hour train tripWhat was supposed to be 5-hour trip became day slog without light, heat or running water.14 Oct 03:30 AM
WorldIndependence Day parade accused pleads not guiltyRobert E. Crimo III pleads not guilty to charges from mass shooting at Chicago parade.03 Aug 06:25 PM
WorldGunman charged with seven counts of murder after firing more than 70 rounds in July 4 crowdPolice say the shooter evaded initial arrest dressed as a woman and fading into crowd.05 Jul 06:04 PM
WorldJuly 4 shooting: Arrest made after brief pursuit hours after 6 killed, 30 woundedRobert E Crimo III was identified as a person of interest following the shooting.04 Jul 11:01 PM
WorldJuly 4 parade shooting: Gunman at large after killing six, injuring 24 in IllinoisBlankets over bloodied bodies after annual parade descended into chaos.04 Jul 08:29 PM
TravelUS man escapes federal charge for walking on plane wing due to small detailA small technicality means the 57-year-old got away with a far smaller charge.08 May 09:15 PM
TravelMan found living in Chicago Airport for 90 days reveals ordealToo scared to go home because of Covid-19, he was stuck in limbo for 90 days.19 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldMan hid at Chicago airport over Covid fearCalifornian man Aditya Singh said he was afraid to fly during the pandemic.18 Jan 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The reason things have gone wrong for all AmericansEDITORIAL: Love in the time of confusion - welcome to the new US of A.26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMan has life support accidentally cut off by wrong familyTwo families in Chicago are suing after a disfigured man was falsely identified.05 Jul 09:26 PM
TravelQantas takes a leap flying Brisbane to Chicago directQantas reveals direct flights from Brisbane to two new US cities.17 Jun 03:19 AM
TravelHorror at 412m as Chicago SkyDeck cracks underfootAmerica's highest glass observation deck cracks under foot, shocking holidaymakers.13 Jun 04:28 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Teaser trailer for new 'Star Wars' movieThe first trailer for the new 'Star Wars' movie was revealed at a fan event in Chicago.12 Apr 07:40 PM
TravelTravel alternatives: When in Chicago, don't follow FerrisFerris Bueller went to the museum on his famous day off, but tourists can give it a miss.15 Feb 11:49 PM
TravelAirline denies woman in wheelchair was abandoned at airportAmerican Airline denied claims a senior woman in a wheelchair was left alone for hours.06 Dec 09:12 PM
TravelNot in Kansas any more: 'Drunk' airport worker wakes in ChicagoA Piedmont Airlines employee survived the 650km journey, asleep in the pressurised cabin.01 Nov 08:26 PM
TravelUSA: Chicago's open armsGreg Fleming visits the US' third largest city, and finds it's his kind of town.18 Sep 02:00 AM
TravelAirport photo a result of 'cruel and unusual' eventsIn a US airport Liz Smith never expected the series of events that would befall her.31 Jul 09:59 PM
WorldParamedics said teen was dead. Then he started movingErin Carey was presumed dead and left for more than 15 minutes by Chicago paramedics.19 Jun 06:29 PM
Travel48 hours in ChicagoChi-town is a goldmine of innovative design and spectacular skyscrapers.26 Apr 12:00 AM
AirlinesChicago here we come - Air NZ confirms plans for direct flightsThe airline will start flights to the US mid-west hub using a Dreamliner27 Mar 08:15 PM
AirlinesWhere to next: Air NZ makes big call on new 17-hour flightAll will be revealed on Wednesday night with the 17-hour flight to Chicago a hot tip.26 Mar 07:00 AM
TravelChow down in ChicagoThe fast food tour of Chi-town's best eats ... just no ketchup, okay?Watch22 Mar 08:59 PM
TravelChicago skylineBlustering through a tour of the Windy City's most famous skyscrapersWatch22 Mar 08:21 PM
WorldMan's baby was keeping him up, so he killed the childTwo-year-old Mateo's father grew frustrated because he was trying to sleep.23 Feb 10:15 PM
