Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand86yo Kiwi man attacked, hospitalised in Italy while on dream tourMichael Johnson was on a dream opera tour in Italy when he was allegedly attacked.07 May 05:00 PM
WorldZipline horror: Woman falls to her death in tragic accidentIt was supposed to be a day of family fun. Instead, one of them lost their life.07 May 05:36 AM
TravelWhy these items have caused Pisa's leaning tower to issue a dress codeNo flip-flops, backpacks or cannonballs ...05 May 10:30 PM
TravelIs this Wellington's greatest food tour?From classic Kiwi dishes to world-renowned cuisines, Wellington has a table for you.05 May 12:00 AM
TravelNot after midnight: Why Italy’s second city is banning pizza and ice creamGet your pizza out of our piazza is the message.01 May 09:35 PM
TravelItalian city introduces bizarre ban on pizza and ice creamMilan imposes late night rule as the city clamps down on tourists disturbing the peace.26 Apr 10:32 PM
Travel newsVenice charging day-tripper fee as tourist numbers grate on residentsThe fragile lagoon city is launching a pilot programme under the eye of the world’s media.25 Apr 06:41 AM
Kahu'Luminous, dazzling': Wāhine Māori art collective wins major Venice Biennale awardMataaho Collective receive Golden Lion at 'Olympics of the art world'.20 Apr 11:19 PM
TravelClimate mitigation work in Pompeii makes stunning discoveryHeavy rainfall and intense heat are threatening the UNESCO World Heritage Site.15 Apr 07:35 PM
TravelHow to escape the crowds at Lake Como in ItalyEverybody wants to experience Lake Como and that's the problem.11 Apr 06:00 AM
Travel newsMoving to Italy just got easier with new visa for digital nomadsFed up with NZ inflation? Move to Italy and drink €1 coffee all day.11 Apr 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Always doubted myself': Ashleigh was a 15-year-old school drop out, now she's a valedictorianFrom high school dropout to EIT valedictorian.10 Apr 12:35 AM
WorldChip advert causes 'outrage'Outcry over ‘blasphemous’ and ‘offensive’ clip in which ‘Christ is reduced to a crisp’.09 Apr 09:36 PM
WorldAmanda Knox faces another trial in ItalyFormer murder-accused lives in the US and campaigns for criminal justice reform.09 Apr 08:03 PM
Travel'Extraordinary': Volcano delights tourists with natural phenomenonResidents have dubbed the volcano Lady of the Rings.07 Apr 09:10 PM
TravelExpert reveals how to spot a 'tourist trap' restaurant in ItalyThe Italy travel consultant shares four 'red flags' to avoid.04 Apr 07:00 AM
TravelItaly’s other leaning tower is in danger of toppling, say authoritiesFixing this 12th-century colossus will not be a Pisa cake.02 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelArts enthusiasts fight to protect dignity of Michelangelo’s David in FlorenceCurators fear marble statue’s religious and political significance is being diminished.02 Apr 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMoves to ban lab-grown meat intensify in some US statesFinancial Times: One lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’.01 Apr 12:47 AM
TravelWatch: Kiwi 'feared for life' in horror chairlift ordeal'The fear of God was put into me... it was the most frightening experience of my life'.30 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: The woeful history of bridge collapse disastersIn the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collapse, we look back at similar disasters.26 Mar 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelIn Italy, once you start looking, little-known places are never far awayEven a country as glorious as Italy has some quiet corners.25 Mar 05:00 AM
America's Cup'I'd never been in a sailboat': How ABs son earned America's Cup call-upLuca Kirwan didn't take being told 'thanks, but no thanks'. Now, he's a Luna Rossa sailor.23 Mar 01:10 AM
WorldItalian PM Giorgia Meloni sues father and son over viral deepfake pornPolice tracked the men via a digital trail left by phones in the landmark case.21 Mar 10:40 PM
TravelDance to Darude Sandstorm and tag on a bungy jump this week in QueenstownEDM royalty is coming to the South Island.21 Mar 03:00 AM
EntertainmentCryptic update in death of Masterchef starQuestions are still being asked a year on from the chef’s tragic death.02 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCocaine ‘super cartel’ member sentenced to life in Dutch prisonFinancial Times: Boss allegedly in 'super cartel' that supplied third of Europe's cocaine.27 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandNo regrets: Neil Barnes opens up about X-rated language in Netflix Six Nations seriesNeil Barnes says he wasn't going to change his style for Netflix camera crews26 Feb 10:56 PM
WorldItalian police investigate ‘murder by spaghetti’ mysteryItalian police are probing whether an elderly woman was murdered via a spaghetti dish.24 Feb 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionOpened: Ponsonby's new The Greenhouse apartments, 19th block by Ockham ResidentialMayor praised Ockham Residential's apartment buildings as "architecturally fantastic!"16 Feb 03:51 AM
RugbySix Nations: Ireland thrash Italy Ireland racked up another huge home win over Italy11 Feb 05:35 PM
TravelTravel deals: Cruise to centre court for the Australian OpenGood ideas (and great offers) for planning your next holiday.05 Feb 10:00 PM
