New ZealandWinston warns inviting Obama could be 'too expensive'Winston Peters says Air NZ unlikely to afford going rate to secure a Barack Obama visit.05 Feb 02:13 AM
TravelCompressor stall on an American Airlines flightThis video shows the moment a compressor stall occurred on an American Airlines flight during take-off. The plane, which was due to fly from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to McCarran International Airport in Nevada, returned safely to Chicago shortly after the incident. Source: Gabe Gatmaitan, via YouTubeWatch14 Nov 09:42 PM
SportA win for the young, old, the long deadFor 108 years, the "curse" has loomed when victory was within the Chicago Cubs' grasp. But, finally, not this time.03 Nov 06:36 AM
TravelWatch: Downtown Chicago, IllinoisSource: Visit the USA. Take in the storied architecture and stellar skyline views on a trip to the Windy City.Watch20 Oct 01:57 AM
TravelAn insider's guide to ChicagoChicago is a city of distinct and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods that's easy to explore using the extensive public transportation system.15 Oct 11:30 PM
WorldPregnant US teen shot but baby survivesNineteen-year-old Parasha Beard was fatally shot while sitting in a parked car in Chicago with a 26-year-old man. She was six months pregnant.20 Sep 10:19 PM
WorldUS city with 500 homicides in nine monthsThis year is already the deadliest in two decades for one of America's biggest cities, and there is no chance of the bloodshed ending soon.07 Sep 12:02 AM
TravelChicago: My kinda townLocals still refer to the Chicago icon as the Sears Tower, having been built as the company's headquarters in 1973.24 May 07:00 PM
WorldMan live-streamed his own shootingGRAPHIC FOOTAGE: The mother of a Chicago man who was shot while posting a video to Facebook says she cried when she watched the footage.03 Apr 07:57 PM
TravelChicago: Top spot for high quality restaurantsChicago, on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, boasts sculptures by Picasso and Miro, towering skyscrapers, expansive parks, fantastic museums, and blues and jazz music.26 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelChicago: Walk in the parkChicago is a city of neighbourhoods, each with their own character, and Lincoln Park is historical and funky.19 Dec 08:01 PM
TravelRoom check: Trump Hotel, ChicagoMegan Singleton stays in a luxury room right on the river in downtown Chicago.12 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelFive top spots to imbibe in ChicagoMegan Singleton uncovers five of the best places to eat and drink in Chicago, from local-style popcorn to a two-Michelin Star restaurant.13 May 03:00 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Crotty's clever game stamped all over Soldier FieldPraising individuals was rarely the All Black way but that sentiment has been replaced with coaches prepared to discuss their men with statistics, writes Wynne Gray.03 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelWhere sport and culture collideBet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues in Chicago.28 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelChicago: Bratwurst, beer and Babe RuthGreg Buckle climbs the bleachers to enjoy the All-American game of baseball - hey, just don't mention the Sox.27 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldChicago looks for answers to gun terrorResidents of Chicago were agonising again yesterday on what ails their city after another weekend of gun violence in which the victims included an 11-year-old girl shot dead.22 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSleepless from SeattleSeven states, two days and all that scenery ... Roger Hall takes the train.08 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelChicago: Stainless-steel skylineCriminal record aside, Chicago offers a metropolitan wonderland, says Roger Hall.27 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelChicago: Glimpses into master's geniusRoger Hall visited lovingly-restored homes by architectural messiah Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago and Pennsylvania.19 Apr 05:30 PM
