LifestyleMDMA helped me conquer alcoholism at lastA volunteer has praised a world-first trial using ecstasy to treat trauma and addiction.03 May 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGlobal Covid cases reach new peak, driven by India and South AmericaNew York Times: The average daily rate of new cases has topped 800k for more than a week.01 May 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPakiri sand mining gouging trenches in sea floorEvidence of significant ecological disturbance and consent breaches forced a review.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAlexei Navalny's network is crumbling under Kremlin pressureNew York Times: Russia's suppression of dissent has entered a new phase.30 Apr 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTerrorism fears feed the rise of France's extreme rightNew York Times: Tensions are simmering ahead of next year's presidential election.26 Apr 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinns perplexed by happiest nation tagNew York Times: Nordic nation tops the World Happiness Report for the fourth time.25 Apr 10:52 PM
World35 years on, the Chernobyl disaster warns and inspiresReactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl power plant exploded 35 years ago today.25 Apr 08:41 PM
OpinionOpinion | Covid restrictions mean Kiwis and Aussies have never looked so imprisonedOpinion: Australasia's control freakery means residents are locked down in perpetuity.25 Apr 07:51 PM
WorldUS officially recognises Armenian Genocide, angering TurkeyAn estimated 2 million Armenians were deported and 1.5 million were killed during WW1.24 Apr 08:27 PM
WorldMemorials held on Turkey's Gallipoli to remember WWI deathsA small group gathered on Turkey's Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who died in WWI.24 Apr 07:30 PM
WorldImprisoned Putin critic Navalny to end his hunger strikeAlexei Navalny says he is ending the hunger strike which is putting his life at risk.24 Apr 12:09 AM
WorldRussia pulls its troops from Ukraine borderRussia claims the goals of the military's "readiness exercise" have now been met.23 Apr 03:12 AM
World'Allow a doctor to see my dad', says jailed opposition leader's daughterSeveral doctors have warned that Alexei Navalny is in a critical condition.19 Apr 12:16 AM
WorldPutin critic Alexei Navalny 'could die at any moment' - doctorThe imprisoned 44-year-old is in the third week of a hunger strike.17 Apr 09:01 PM
WorldSpain acquits man of abusing stepdaughter, 14, who gave birth to his childCourt accepts man's claim he was drunk and has no recollection of the encounter.16 Apr 09:26 PM
WorldSwedish region opts for lockdown as Covid-19 cases soarThe 'personal lockdown' urges people to avoid contact with anyone they do not live with.14 Apr 08:37 PM
World'Critical point': WHO's scary new Covid warningSeven weeks of rising cases and four weeks of rising deaths prompt grim reality check.13 Apr 04:20 AM
TravelRail replacement: France bans short haul flightsFrance has ordered its citizens back to the rails, in a ban on short domestic flights.12 Apr 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'You can't trust anyone': Russia's hidden Covid-19 toll is an open secretNew York Times: Russia is growing used to living in a pandemic.11 Apr 04:03 AM
WorldCovid-19 vaccine rollout marks beginning of 'new era'World's Covid vaccine rollout marks the beginning but there are some travel restriction.10 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsTribe who worshipped Prince Philip as a god now in mourning"He left the island ages ago to go overseas, and he found the Queen of England."09 Apr 09:54 PM
WorldSofagate: Female EU President left standing in 'sexist snub'The topic of gender equality took centre stage after an EU President was snubbed.07 Apr 07:17 PM
WorldPutin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more termsRussia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.06 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandOur Covid jab rollout lags behind other nations. Experts see this as a good thingNew Zealand may appear behind the pack, but is it to our advantage?06 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldCovid mutations: 'Whole new pandemic' hits EuropeUp to 75 per cent of cases in continental Europe are now the more contagious variant.05 Apr 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhy NZ's big Apec challenge is so importantProgress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman04 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldWoman knocked down by police horse at 'prank' concertAn April Fool's prank turned violent in Brussels as police tried to enforce Covid rules.01 Apr 11:19 PM
World'Stay united': France enters 3-week lockdown amid Covid-19 spikeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has warned the nation "the epidemic is accelerating".31 Mar 08:40 PM
WorldHow China is prepping for global financial meltdownWe're in one of "great bubbles of financial history" and it's about to pop, say experts.27 Mar 05:35 PM
WorldEU imposes stricter Covid-19 vaccine export controlsTo date, Europe has barred only one Covid-19 vaccine shipment out of 381.24 Mar 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Europe's lockdowns drag on, police and protesters clash moreNew York Times: Protesters rebelling against restrictions met with harsh police response.23 Mar 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere Europe went wrong in its vaccine rollout, and whyNew York Times: Some countries hardest hit early are now facing a deadly third wave.23 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Vaccine furore a cautionary taleEditorial: Credibility is coin for vaccines, especially in an ongoing crisis.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCovid-19 vaccines: A very European disasterNew York Times: The European Union has been marked by one bungle after another.19 Mar 05:55 AM
