WorldNo apologies: Angela Merkel rejects accusations of Russian appeasementThe former chancellor said she won't apologise for her diplomatic efforts.08 Jun 06:01 PM
WorldRussia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fightingEastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories almost in Russian control.07 Jun 06:26 PM
WorldRussian missiles strike Kyiv, shattering sense of calmThe capital hasn't seen similar strikes since late April.05 Jun 09:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat is the endgame in Ukraine?New York Times: A good strategy needs to assume limitations.05 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldRandom needle attacks grow across nightclubs in EuropeMore than 300 people have reported being pricked out of the blue with needles in clubs.05 Jun 06:33 AM
New Zealand'He always chose to live, and to live fully': Man believed to be NZ's oldest dies aged 107Pioneering heart doctor escaped death aged 28 in Karachi military hospital during WWII.05 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi found dead at UK tanning salon, husband wants answersThe 30-year-old was discovered dead after more than two hours in her room at the salon.03 Jun 03:54 PM
TravelRussian photographer captures the world's smallest seal in the world's largest lakeExquisite photos get up close with the adorable creatures.03 Jun 02:32 AM
WorldUkraine faces grinding battle in the east as war hits 100-day markUkrainian forces are desperately awaiting weaponry promised by the West.02 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelPilot forced to load luggage onto flight delayed 32-hoursWe just hope baggage handlers won't start flying planes.01 Jun 10:27 PM
TravelThis Europe hot-spot ditches its last Covid entry rules ahead of summerThe popular city no longer requires proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test.01 Jun 08:55 PM
World'Half' of key Ukraine city claimed by RussiansMayor says Russian troops are destroying industrial Donbas city 'block by block'.31 May 07:13 PM
TravelCelebrities flaunt early-summer vacations on InstagramFrom Mexico to the Maldives, these stars haven't waited for summer to start holidaying.30 May 09:09 PM
TravelParis to Berlin in 7 hours without a single flightThe new service will launch next year.29 May 11:47 PM
WorldEast Ukraine under heavy shelling, Zelenskyy visits frontlineUkraine President visits the front line as Russians are pushed back from Kkarkiv city.29 May 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: War in Ukraine could cause famine far awayEDITORIAL: UN official predicts higher prices, famine, more migration & political unrest.29 May 05:00 PM
World'I would defy Putin again': Meet Russia's most hated womanProducer reveals the hurdles she faced since her famous on-air anti-war protest.29 May 03:16 AM
WorldRussian forces advance in the east, Ukraine fears offensive won't be repelledUkraine's foreign minister has pleaded for artillery and rocket-launching systems.27 May 08:30 PM
TravelBride banned from flight to dream honeymoon over tiny passport detailThe devastated woman had 'no clue' about the unusual rule.25 May 10:05 PM
TravelPassengers sleep on the floor amid chaos and delays at UK airportsPassengers described it as an "absolute disgrace".25 May 08:34 PM
New ZealandKiwi cameraman Joseph Day's farewell tomorrowIt comes as an investigation by the Avon Coroner into Day's death begins tomorrow.25 May 05:31 AM
TravelMajor EU nation announces unlimited travel passIt will cost the government more than $4 billion.24 May 11:01 PM
WorldUkraine: 200 bodies found in Mariupol basementWorkers find massive casualties in rubble of bombed apartment building.24 May 06:04 PM
TravelViolent pickpockets and prostitutes target tourists returning to Europe hot spotYou may want to reconsider visiting this popular European spot.23 May 07:59 PM
WorldPutin 'survived an assassination attempt' two months agoUkraine Chief of Defence reveals details of an attempt on the Russian leader's life.23 May 06:14 PM
KahuWhanganui on world stage at international film festivalWhanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.23 May 05:00 PM
WorldUkraine's First Lady reveals how Russia invasion took toll on familyThe Ukrainian first lady has given a rare TV interview with the President.23 May 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Too soon to tell' if monkeypox is already in NZ: expertMore than 15 countries have reported cases.22 May 08:19 PM
WorldRussians push on Donbas as Polish leader visits KyivRussia launched artillery and missile attacks in Donbas as Ukraine seeks to join the EU.22 May 06:28 PM
WorldFate of 2500 Ukrainian POWs from steel plant stirs concernA Moscow-backed separatist leader vowed the POWs will face tribunals.22 May 05:00 PM
WorldRussia cuts off gas supply to Finland over plan to join NatoRussia has halted natural gas exports to neighbouring Finland.22 May 05:30 AM
WorldAfrican scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, USScientists say the spread of cases suggest it might be developing differently in the West.20 May 08:58 PM
World'Serious outbreak': Emergency WHO summit as monkeypox virus spreadsThe key concern is how the virus — usually concentrated in West Africa — may be spreading.20 May 07:24 PM
WorldCourt battle over Russian superyacht in FijiCase highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.19 May 07:02 PM
