WorldWeird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.21 Dec 12:24 AM
BusinessFrance, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission finesFining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.18 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelRelease your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme parkFrom your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel13 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessEurostar is Europe’s worst-ranked rail operator – studyEurostar ticket prices do not correlate with higher service quality, study says.09 Dec 12:18 AM
Travel newsItaly bans Airbnb key boxes for self-check-ins Authorities now argue that it is unsafe to let guests do self-check-in.04 Dec 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's Cup'What handcuffs it': Jimmy Spithill's biggest America's Cup frustrationSpithill announced his retirement, but hasn't ruled out returning in a different role.28 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelQuieter pockets of Italy to escape the 2025 JubileeUnprecedented numbers are set to visit Vatican City and Rome next year.26 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAll Blacks player ratings: Who stood out in forgettable test?How the players rated in the All Blacks’ 29-11 win over Italy in Turin.24 Nov 12:55 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks' flat finale: Victory marred by underwhelming performanceAll Blacks close season with win, but performance raises questions about future.23 Nov 10:37 PM
SailGP'Most excited I've been in my career': Spithill reveals next moveSpithill stepped away from SailGP last year, before also retiring from the America's Cup23 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelCheap and cheerful skiing in Europe: More snow, less expenseForget St Moritz, these budget-friendly ski spots won’t break the bank.22 Nov 11:00 PM
All BlacksScott Robertson names strong side for Turin year-enderScott Robertson has resisted any temptation to rotate his side for the All Blacks’ year-ending test against Italy, naming as strong a side as possible for Sunday’s clash.Watch21 Nov 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTheir lives were bound by a fraud case; their fates by a sinking yachtNYT: They spent 12 years fighting a legal battle. Their celebration ended on the Bayesian.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksGregor Paul: How All Blacks can close gap on SpringboksOPINION: There are three key reasons to believe that they can.18 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessNvidia earnings loom, stocks hesitant as traders braceAfter post-election 'explosion', caution before major tech firm's results.18 Nov 10:58 PM
All BlacksSnowstorm tipped to disrupt All Blacks' preparationTemperatures could drop below zero by kickoff.18 Nov 08:12 PM
Travel newsRomans denounce Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the ColosseumAirbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion.16 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldItalian city in Amanda Knox case wants to move on. A new series won’t let itNew York Times: Perugia residents outraged over filming of show produced by Amanda Knox.12 Nov 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Adrenaline hit': Emilia Finer braves freezing temps for ice swimming gloryThe Northland ice swimmer will compete in next year's World Champs in Italy.07 Nov 09:12 PM
TravelThis off-the-radar Italian region is almost tourist-freePlaces resemble Venice and Rome, but over-tourism is blissfully absent.02 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldSurfer dies after being impaled by swordfishGiulia Manfrini, 36, suffered a 5cm-deep stab wound in her upper left chest.19 Oct 10:12 PM
TravelFive reasons I never wanted to take a cruise holidayA Kiwi shares cruise hesitations and reveals which ones came to pass.15 Oct 11:00 PM
Travel'High action, high adventure': Inside the building of a cruise shipHybrid roller coaster and waterslide at sea, anyone?15 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelSecure your dream travel destination with this week’s hot travel dealsSave big on your next trip.14 Oct 04:00 PM
America's Cup'Fastest boat I've ever had': Where Cup challenge went wrong for Luna Rossa'We must acknowledge the fact that sailing has changed', the Luna Rossa chairman said.06 Oct 05:33 PM
WorldUK tycoon Mike Lynch drowned in Bayesian superyacht sinking, inquest finds"An investigation has been started... to understand how and why the Bayesian sank."05 Oct 05:30 AM
Football'Nightmare is over': Top footballer celebrates after four-year doping ban slashedFrench World Cup winner Paul Pogba is celebrating after a reduction of his four-year ban.05 Oct 02:50 AM
America's Cup'This will be it for me': Jimmy Spithill announces retirementJimmy Spithill retires after Luna Rossa's 7-4 defeat to Ineos Britannia in Barcelona.04 Oct 05:54 PM
Travel10 photos that will make you want to book a European cruise ASAPNeed some convincing to book that 2025 trip? Look no further.03 Oct 06:00 AM
EntertainmentRebel Wilson marries in ItalyThe pair married in a stunning destination wedding.29 Sep 01:31 AM
World'Couldn’t take it': Son confesses to murdering his mum during TV interviewThe incident sparked a debate over media ethics but host insists she did nothing wrong.24 Sep 11:40 PM
WorldMan arrested in Rome over 1977 Melbourne cold-case murdersSuzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were found dead with multiple stab wounds.21 Sep 01:40 AM
WorldNavy divers ‘racing to recover hard drives’ from wrecked superyachtSeven people died when the superyacht sank in bad weather.17 Sep 08:35 PM
Travel newsPlane tragedy: Flight attendant drops dead in front of passengersShe was feeling unwell before boarding. Minutes later she was dead.17 Sep 05:11 AM
