CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandBluebridge makes major Cook Strait ferry announcementThe replacement ship increases vehicle capacity by 10% and boosts passenger capacity.21 Mar 01:53 AM
WorldSuspected sabotage: Latvia investigates Baltic cable damageA 'suspect vessel', the Michalis San, was near the incident, headed for Russia.26 Jan 08:17 PM
TravelStudy reveals the best and worst countries for single women - where does NZ place?18 Aug 08:30 PM
TravelChilling Cold War memories in Latvia's nuclear bunkerBuried 50 miles from Riga in the Gauja National Park, is Latvia's great Cold War secret.24 Oct 02:40 AM
WorldWas shop destroyed in blast used as an illegal distillery?Rumours that blast which killed five people in Leicester was caused by illegal distillery.02 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandKiwi teens online for 6+ hours a dayOne in six Kiwi 15-year-olds is now online for at least six hours every weekday.19 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandSotheby's: Ex-NZ Rothko may fetch millionsAn ex-New Zealand owned painting by Mark Rothko is expected to fetch millions next week.03 Mar 02:07 AM
TravelLatvia: Soviet ghost that haunts RigaThe Latvian capital has reopened the KGB's former headquarters to keep alive the memory of past atrocities, writes Mike Collier.17 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldLatvian PM resigns in wake of tragedyLatvia's prime minister has unexpectedly resigned, saying he can no longer lead the country after a supermarket roof collapse killed 54 people and sparked public outrage.27 Nov 06:09 PM
TravelGood riddance: Latvia casts off Britain's stagsRiga's status as the stag capital of Europe is over. The financial crisis has combined with ill feeling on both sides to end the love affair between British men and the Latvian capital.03 Jun 09:47 PM