WorldAbandoned pet terrapins causing havoc in the UKAround Britain, the placid calm of urban ponds and watercourses is being disturbed by a rapacious new menace – legions of abandoned pet terrapins.11 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandAfghanistan tops Key's agenda for Clinton visitPM keen to hear Hillary Clinton's views on what progress has been made towards establishing a corruption-free Government in Afghanistan.10 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet the real Mad ManDraper Daniels, the ad legend who inspired Mad Men's ruthless Don Draper was a 'soft spoken creative genius', his widow says.09 Jan 11:14 PM
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EntertainmentPsychic sues over claims he betrayed JacksonUri Geller is to sue CNN after it broadcast an allegation he had betrayed his friend Michael Jackson for £100,000 ($216,000).08 Jan 08:35 PM
WorldSchizophrenic genius whose worst fears came trueA brilliant US scientist, millionaire and paranoid schizophrenic withdrew from life, convinced he was being spied on, only to be murdered.08 Jan 07:56 PM
EntertainmentA devil of a time playing himselfPaul Giamatti plays Paul Giamatti in his latest film, a role which required some real soul-searching.08 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldKFC pulls controversial cricket adKentucky Fried Chicken has apologised for a cricket-themed ad that many see as racist.07 Jan 05:20 AM
New ZealandClinton visit shows relationship on track - McCullyHillary Clinton's visit to NZ this month comes at a time of continued growth in the relationship with the US, Murray McCully says.06 Jan 08:40 PM
EntertainmentSmart movesShe's gone from <i>Twilight</i> teen to holding her own beside George Clooney in acclaimed new movie <i>Up in the Air</i>.06 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies withinBombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldFinal talks to decide on huge wind farmThe plan to build an enormous wind farm in Nantucket Sound, off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, has seen off a string of formidable enemies.06 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentA show of enthusiasmCrusty Larry David has found his movie niche as Woody Allen returns to his New York roots.06 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTwitter user has unwelcome doubleA Tauranga man found he had a high-profile namesake after receiving a deluge of confusing political messages on Twitter.05 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldUK intelligence underestimated Detroit-bound plane bomberBritish intelligence passed on to US authorities about a Nigerian accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner - but he was not singled out as a particular risk, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's office said Monday.04 Jan 10:38 PM
WorldUgly embassy fortress proves US expects no affectionThe closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.04 Jan 07:28 PM
