WorldBad habits 'will take 12 years off life'Smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet can collectively age you by 12 years.26 Apr 08:12 PM
WorldRobot sub used to plug deep Gulf oil leakEmergency crews are using a robot submarine to try to stop an oil leak nearly 2km below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.26 Apr 04:00 PM
CrimeAussie internet whiz kid locked up in VegasAustralian internet entrepreneur Daniel Tzvetkoff is facing serious charges in Las Vegas.21 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandNZ man guilty of murdering wife in USA US jury has found a NZ doctoral student guilty of slashing his wife's throat and setting their home ablaze to destroy evidence.20 Apr 07:21 PM
EntertainmentLife in a cold climateInuit actor, artist and teacher Natar Ungalaaq tells Peter Calder about storytelling and cultural isolation.17 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrists disagree on sanity of murder accusedDefence and prosecution psychiatrists disagree on the sanity of a NZ post graduate student accused of murdering his wife in the US.16 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldMore than 5000 whales could be saved: reportA compromise being negotiated by the IWC could save 5000 whales over the next ten years16 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandCourt told NZ student 'psychotic and delusional'Claims of Blazej Kot's mental state when he killed his wife have been examined in a New York court.15 Apr 05:43 AM
Official Cash RateNZ dollar rises vs greenbackThe New Zealand dollar edged up against the greenback overnight, but remained largely within the US71c to US71.50c band where it has spent most of the time since Monday night.14 Apr 09:05 PM
EntertainmentMGMT: <i>Congratulations</i>Opening with a quick tempo and dusty vocals that could have been plucked from a 60s track, <i>It's Working</i> is the first sign MGMT no longer see themselves as a New York pop duo on a sugar-high.14 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ murder accused 'wishes he was dead'The NZ student accused of murdering his wife in the US has said he dreamed of being "reunited" with her.14 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandWelfare review to consider unemployment insuranceThe govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.14 Apr 01:00 AM
EntertainmentMarketing snub means 'game over' for LohanA video game version of the 2004 teen hit <i>Mean Girls</i> is set for release, but you won't see Lindsay Lohan on the cover.13 Apr 06:21 AM
EconomyNZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankingsNZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.13 Apr 02:58 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to code share with Continental AirlinesA new agreement gives Air NZ access to parts of the US not previously available with its current airline partners.09 Apr 02:00 AM
RetailMichael Hill International lifts 9-month same store salesGood sales growth continued in the March quarter in both New Zealand and Australia, although conditions continued to be difficult for the Canadian business, chairman Michael Hill said today.08 Apr 11:58 PM
TravelUtah: Jump on in for the slide of your lifeHurtling down Park City's bobsled track is an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqueline Smith.08 Apr 02:00 AM
