TravelSex and sex toys the new vibe at hotelsCouples getting intimate in hallways and swimming pools, forgotten sex toys and even a misplaced nun's habit feature in a shocking hotel chain survey.07 Jan 12:30 AM
WorldLives in Solomons saved because of locals' quick thinkingLandslides and a tsunami destroyed the homes of about one-third of the population on a Solomon Island but lives were likely spared as residents with memories of previous disasters fled quickly to higher ground, officials said Tuesday.05 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTen years later, dreams fulfilledIn 1999, on the eve of the millennium, the Herald interviewed 10 young people who represented the future. A decade on, we catch up with a few of them.01 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuDarwin in New ZealandCharles Darwin spent nine days in New Zealand in 1835. He disliked the young country, but his experience helped shape his monumental theories about evolution.25 Dec 03:00 PM
Business<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Where rising tides are more than a future threatMany nations fear rising water levels, but the Netherlands already has practical experience.20 Dec 02:55 PM
WorldFiji counts cost of 'vicious' cycloneFiji will today start cleaning up and counting the cost after Cyclone Mick swept across the Pacific nation yesterday.14 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandKey upbeat on Copenhagen talksPrime Minister John Key heads to climate talks in Copenhagen tomorrow confident progress can be made.13 Dec 11:03 PM
TravelFrench Polynesia: Paradise foundSusan Buckland boards a freighter, bound for hauntingly beautiful islands where ancient man-size stone tiki guard moody, lush valleys.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaking a hard line on climate changeThe two official UN drafts are a step in the right direction or a hopelessly ineffective cop-out depending on who you listen to.13 Dec 03:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Two clubs poles apartIt's the school teachers, accountants and students of Auckland FC against the seasoned pros from Mexico in Sunday's Fifa Club World Cup quarterfinal.10 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelVanuatu: Lava's in the airVolatile Mt Yasur gives John McCrystal a close encounter with an active volcano.03 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleDesign: Being pacificTwo women abandon bland in favour of the sunny colours and natural style of our neighbours.25 Nov 03:00 PM
