AirlinesEthiopia begins construction of Africa's biggest airport, PM announcesMassive hub expected to handle some 110 million passengers a year.12 Jan 12:13 AM
LifestylePrince Harry in push to reunite with King at Invictus GamesFormal invitations to the royal family will go out closer to the 2027 Games.11 Jan 12:41 AM
TravelA former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish staysBuilt in 1876, the Porter House Hotel blends sleek modern luxury into heritage sandstone. 10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon working from home as election year gets underway Christopher Luxon is in Auckland working from home, planning the year ahead.08 Jan 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Venezuelan Kiwi hopes Maduro capture will help free cousinVenezuelan Kiwi Dietrich Truchsess has a cousin missing since May last year.04 Jan 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow geopolitics could disrupt Kiwi teams’ biggest year of sportSport NZ warns major 2026 events could face global security and travel risks.03 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelA backpacker, a bar, and a promise in Bali: Kiwi shares wild 16-year love storyThe couple’s meet-cute was anything but ordinary.31 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldSkier glides down Mt Etna as volcano erupts in the backgroundThe northeast crater is erupting strongly for the first time in 28 years.28 Dec 09:22 PM
TravelShe's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back toJessica Nabongo visited 195 countries by the time she was 35. 28 Dec 03:00 AM
WorldLibya's top military chief killed in plane crash in TurkeyThe Falcon 50 jet crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all eight people on board.23 Dec 11:45 PM
World$1b a year: Brazil’s massive armoured car response to violent crimeAlmost 400,000 armoured cars now drive almost through city streets.21 Dec 05:38 PM
Travel newsTwice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamondIt wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō. 21 Dec 05:30 AM
BusinessTikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat: US mediaShou Chew told staff the joint venture lets TikTok keep operating in the US.19 Dec 12:47 AM
WorldZelenskyy presses EU to tap Russian assets at crunch summitLeaders warn Ukraine faces a cash crunch from April without fresh EU support.18 Dec 07:48 PM
WorldRare spectacle as ‘blood rain’ turns Gulf redIron-rich soil from Hormuz Island's cliffs turned the shoreline deep red.18 Dec 02:03 AM
WorldMan boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticketThe man slipped through Terminal Three security by tailgating other travellers.17 Dec 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Renew now before rush': Minister warns Kiwis to check passports as 1.3 million near expiry date Some countries need at least six months' passport validity on arrival.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAmerica wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planesUS travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rulesOPINION: US border staff could soon demand five years of your social media history.12 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldFighting rages on Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump callAt least 20 people have been killed as border clashes spread this week.11 Dec 09:31 PM
TravelHow to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer trafficDomestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.11 Dec 05:00 AM
SportThe Kiwi woman powering into Red Bull's F1 futureShe beat more than 3500 applicants to secure a coveted graduate engineer role.11 Dec 01:01 AM
All WhitesAll Whites' opponents push to scrap Fifa World Cup Pride matchThe New Zealand team share Group G with Iran, Egypt and Belgium.11 Dec 12:28 AM
TravelWeak dollar and 'Everyone Must Go' help push tourism near pre-Covid peakAustralian arrivals hit 1.5 million in the year to October, up 153,000.10 Dec 10:17 PM
WorldUS plans to ask visitors, including Kiwis, to disclose 5 years of social media historyDozens of countries on the visa waiver programme list could be impacted.10 Dec 07:41 PM
AirlinesAirlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilienceThe airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.09 Dec 11:47 PM
WorldThailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civiliansAbout 35,000 Thais fled border areas and over 1100 families in Cambodia were evacuated.08 Dec 10:59 PM
TravelCoral reefs in FijiVomo Island Resort's marine biologist Laisenia Rokoua talks about threats to the coral reefs of the Pacific. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Vomo Island FijiWatch08 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm romance with intimate Japan postAn insider said: "It's exactly what she needs right now."07 Dec 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLillie Rohan: Is this the most expensive domestic flight in the world?OPINION: Buckle up, it's not the long-haul flight that hurts. 06 Dec 01:00 AM
WorldKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau attend diplomatic lunch in most formal outing yetThe pair were first spotted together in July.05 Dec 09:16 PM
WorldFrustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aidThe recent floods and landslides across four Asian countries have killed more than 1500.03 Dec 07:25 PM
WorldMalaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resumeExploration firm Ocean Infinity will only be paid if it locates the missing Boeing 777.03 Dec 04:22 AM
WorldJafar Panahi’s 'It Was Just an Accident' sweeps Gothams amid Iran sentenceHours before the Gothams, Iran sentenced Jafar Panahi to one year in prison.03 Dec 04:00 AM
