WorldBenin government says it ‘foiled’ coup attemptPresident Patrice Talon, 67, is safe as troops say the situation is under control.07 Dec 06:41 PM
WorldHow volcanoes upend the story of what sparked the Black DeathEvidence is drawn from ice cores, ancient tree rings, accounts of famine and grain trade. 07 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel newsBucket-list journeys: Small-group Tuscany, epic Ghan rail and island retreatsHow to holiday in style in 2026 without blowing the budget.06 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumAmerica's CupMystery remains: What we do and don't know about the America's Cup04 Dec 03:11 AM
Travel newsBest Black Friday Travel Deals: Save up to 50% on luxury tripsExplore, sail, and stay with huge Black Friday savings across travel deals.24 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBoris Becker welcomes fifth childThe tennis legend shared Zoe Vittoria’s birth a day before his 58th birthday.22 Nov 11:18 PM
America's Cup'Something we haven't done': Team NZ's unusual move early in Cup campaign'This is what we thought was a priority at this stage,' Team NZ sailor Andy Maloney said. 21 Nov 12:01 AM
WorldBoston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot takes on growing police roleMore than 60 police and bomb squads now use Spot across the US and Canada.19 Nov 04:00 PM
ChristchurchItalian military plane’s drama over NZ most-tracked flight in worldA minor technical issue forced the Hercules to circle before a safe landing.19 Nov 01:29 AM
WorldWealthy foreigners ‘paid for weekend safaris to kill civilians’ during siege of SarajevoProsecutors in Milan are probing claims Italians paid to shoot at Sarajevo civilians.11 Nov 10:35 PM
WorldWorker dies after medieval tower partly collapses in RomeThe 13th‑century Torre dei Conti was under EU‑funded restoration work.03 Nov 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupA new challenge? What American exit means for the America’s CupAmerican Magic’s AC75 could now potentially offer a major boost for a new team.03 Nov 04:49 PM
WorldPassenger’s lost laptop forces United flight to turn aroundThe laptop fell into the cargo hold and its battery wasn’t near a fire suppression system.29 Oct 08:52 PM
America's CupAn America's Cup without America? Challengers confirm they won't be in NaplesThe event in Naples could be the first America's Cup without an American team competing.28 Oct 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldStudying 10,000 tales from a 17th-century cryptNew York Times: Research highlights health, diet, drug use of Milan's 17th-century poor.28 Oct 05:00 PM
Sport'Really grateful': Kiwi Jack Jordan wins maiden Timbersports world titleJack Jordan joins Jason Wynyard and David Bolstad as the only Kiwis to win the title.26 Oct 10:11 PM
America's Cup'Blood, sweat and tears': Kirwan on his AmCup voyage and the end of cyclorsKirwan, the son of former All Black Sir John, joined Luna Rossa as a cyclor in Barcelona.24 Oct 02:01 AM
TravelHow to taste, see and savour Bologna like a localTake a train from Rome, Milan or Florence and explore Bologna’s unique charm.22 Oct 06:48 PM
America's Cup'Always a little difficult': Aleh on AmCup quota and joining Team NZ's defence'Hopefully, in a few years you don't need a quota, but you've got to start somewhere.'22 Oct 01:01 AM
WorldMigrant rescue group rejects profit-motive chargeMSH insists a payment from Maersk was a transparent donation, not profit from the rescue.21 Oct 07:32 PM
TravelEffortless luxury on the Adriatic: A day in Hvar with PonantL’Austral carries just 264 passengers, reaching ports larger ships cannot.20 Oct 11:30 PM
WorldMeloni marks three years in power as Italy's leaderHer Brothers of Italy party now polls above the 26% that won her power.20 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldHow Paris became the home of the heistLouvre theft underlines France’s reputation as global hotspot for major art raids.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe spritzes and carbonaras that ate ItalyNew York Times: Some cities are banning new eateries in historic centres amid saturation.19 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldMissing 1900-year-old Roman artifact found in a New Orleans gardenUS couple stumbled on a mystery that spanned continents and centuries.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldVatican panel condemns treatment of abuse survivorsThe 103-page study urges the Church to make reparations and take responsibility.16 Oct 06:00 PM
America's CupAmerica's Cup no longer at defender's mercy as new era ushered inNew governance board will see all teams have a seat at the table for cup management.15 Oct 10:01 PM
