RoyalsNZ couple 'absolutely rapt' with royal weddingThe news of Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton was particularly well received in an iconic small cafe on the Hauraki Plains.18 Nov 02:35 AM
CricketCricket: Mixed report card for EnglandEngland's good form of 2010, winning seven of 10 Tests, comes with a mixed report card.17 Nov 11:37 PM
WorldInjection of stem cells into stroke victim's brain a medical firstA Glasgow man in his 60s has become the world's first person to receive injections of foetal stem cells.17 Nov 11:30 PM
RoyalsA day to rememberThose of us who were adults in July 1981 will never forget Charles and Diana's wedding. So how will Prince William and Kate Middleton's compare?17 Nov 06:50 AM
RoyalsPrince William and Kate: Happily ever after?If Middleton follows tradition, she'll opt for a wedding band made from Welsh gold.17 Nov 04:36 AM
RoyalsCost of security will dominate royal wedding plansThe announcement of Prince William's wedding adds another red letter day to a UK police diary already overflowing with costly events.17 Nov 04:30 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wantedFive months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter17 Nov 02:23 AM
RoyalsRing a tribute to Prince William's late motherPrince William gave Kate Middleton Princess Diana's engagement ring because he didn't want her to miss out on his special day.16 Nov 09:00 PM
RoyalsLet Harry organise Prince William's stag do - Twitter reactsIn a sign of the times, the British Monarchy made the most of social media to break the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement16 Nov 08:27 PM
TravelEurope: Having a ball on the BalticRoger Hall cruises the Baltic and relishes his time in fascinating ports of call without having to think about about much else.16 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessInsurance to cover firms against celebrity 'disgrace'A growing number of companies are buying so-called 'disgrace insurance' in case their brand ambassador turns into a persona non grata.16 Nov 04:25 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks: SBW a special weapon, says SmithThe ABs assistant coach says Sonny Bill Williams is different to any player he's ever seen.16 Nov 02:41 AM
OlympicsHockey: Easier road to Olympics for NZThe New Zealand men's and women's hockey teams' road to the 2012 London Olympics has been smoothened considerably.15 Nov 10:02 PM
EconomyEconomic gloom shuts famed Italian hotelThe Grand Hotel in Rimini, beloved of film maker Federico Fellini, is to close for the European winter as the economic crisis continues to bite.15 Nov 09:50 PM
LifestyleHow Trinny and Susannah defy weight expectationsThe many genes that influence body weight can interact in a complex and unpredictable way that sometimes defies scientific explanation.15 Nov 07:54 PM
LifestyleThe ultimate fashion gift? Walk this way, shoe-loversThe world's most unashamedly indulgent and recession-unfriendly Christmas gift has arrived.15 Nov 12:27 AM
TravelVienna: From Habsburg forts to chocolate tortesRhiannon Batten walks and tastes her way around the Austrian capital.14 Nov 11:35 PM
WorldStudy: Solo kids happier than those with siblingsThe fewer siblings children have, the happier they are, a survey has suggested.14 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldFrance promoting its 'palaces'France is on a campaign to propel its top hotels into the super-luxury bracket.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPainkillers linked to defects in baby boysNZ women have been warned to take care with painkillers during pregnancy, after a study found a link to potential fertility problems in baby boys.14 Nov 04:30 PM
All BlacksLive scoring: All Blacks v ScotlandCatch live action of the All Blacks' end of year tour match against Scotland at Murrayfield. 13 Nov 05:22 PM
New ZealandSecond rowing official falls foul of road rulesA foreign rowing official who was caught by police driving over 80 km/h over the speed limit has had the charges dropped.12 Nov 05:59 AM
