New ZealandBritain set to ban NZ's new killer party drugA drug thought to be used by Kiwis as a substitute for ecstasy could be banned in Britain after being linked to two deaths.18 Mar 12:25 AM
OlympicsOlympics: Hosts smiling - at lastCanada's crushing ice hockey victory over the Russians has given the host country something to smile about, after a frustrating first week.25 Feb 09:30 PM
EntertainmentJimi Tenor/Tony Allen - Inspiration/Information No 4The <i>Flight of the Conchords'</i> parodies have spoiled some music for us.23 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Barbs, bemusements and bollockingsThat's it then - another year of spouting, pronouncing and sticking the occasional spanner in the works.20 Dec 02:55 PM
WorldApple trying to 'get a free ride' off NokiaNokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, has said that it is suing its US rival Apple for infringing patents on mobile phone technology for the iPhone.22 Oct 07:57 PM
LifestyleNZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life surveyNew Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.06 Oct 03:05 AM
WorldUK teens world's worst drunksBritain has the biggest drink problem among 13-year-olds in the Western world, according to a major study on child wellbeing published today.03 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldMissing ship may have held missilesThe Russian-crewed ship allegedly carrying timber and hijacked by pirates earlier this month may have actually been carrying secret missiles bound for the Middle East as cargo.31 Aug 10:07 PM
TravelFinland: The sun also risesYesterday, for the second time this week, a naked man started a conversation with me.01 May 03:49 AM
TravelFinland: Happiness is a warm gunAlthough it was only 3pm, away from the glare of our headlights, darkness was already seeping into the snow covered fields along the roadside.14 Apr 10:49 PM
Lifestyle<I>Monocle</I> magazine names its best cities in the worldLondon-based lifestyle magazine 'Monocle' has revealed its top cities for 2008.10 Jun 01:12 AM
