World'World's hottest hacker' in New York courtA beautiful Russian woman has appeared in court in the US on hacking charges.06 Oct 04:30 PM
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EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Our kind of traitor</i>John le Carre takes the reader into the vicious underside of the global free market.28 Sep 04:30 PM
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LifestyleWorld at their feetWorld celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.07 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentStorm ridersFishing for crabs in the Bering Sea is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Scott Kara meets some of the crazy men who risk it all to land the world's deadliest catch.03 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleFrom covert agent to magazine cover girl?Anna Chapman, the glamorous figure at the centre of the US-Russia spy scandal, has been threatened with legal action over a photo-shoot.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientist Russian spy suspectOne of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.26 Aug 02:12 AM
World'Merchant of Death' to stand trial in USInfamous arms dealer to be extradited to the United States to stand trial.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldRussians fear worst as fires reach Chernobyl fallout zoneExperts have been warning for more than a week that the fires that have blanketed much of western Russia in thick smoke could stir nuclear debris.11 Aug 09:03 PM
WorldThe stolen brides turned into Stepford wivesAccording to some estimates, one in five Chechen marriages begins when a girl is snatched off the street and forced into a car by her future groom.10 Aug 03:05 AM
AgribusinessRussian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmersRussia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.08 Aug 05:30 PM
Business<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Chinese-script domain names a web milestoneDebate over .xxx websites has eclipsed news about a move that will benefit a billion users.25 Jul 03:45 PM
EntertainmentIce Skating Review: Swan Lake <i>ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre</i>Elegant dancers take <i>Swan Lake</i> to new level with spirited stunts and acrobatics22 Jul 04:00 PM
Football World CupRussian betting firm wants octopus PaulA Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.20 Jul 02:29 AM
WorldHeatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a weekA prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.15 Jul 02:59 AM
WorldRussian spy Chapman loses British citizenshipRussian 'femme fatale' Anna Chapman has had her citizenship and passport revoked by Britain's Home Office.13 Jul 10:49 PM