WorldNew model army tears its clothes off for 'amazing' PutinYoung women across Russia have been called on to show their support for Vladimir Putin by ripping off their clothes.18 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe climate dissenter holds his groundDespite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandGlobal warming 'influencing weather extremes'Human-influenced global warming has played a role in the severe weather events in NZ and abroad...14 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldRussian ferry sinking: Survivors and their familiesOver 100 people are missing after a passenger boat sank in the Volga River. Emotional reunions were plentiful as the shaken survivors returned to dry land.10 Jul 10:28 PM
OlympicsWinter Olympics: NZ's medal prospects improvedOfficials believe New Zealand's medal chances at Olympic Winter Games have been improved by the inclusion two new events.05 Jul 03:01 AM
TravelFinland: Santa's winter wonderland in RovaniemiRovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, is the perfect place for a full Christmas experience with snow, elves and the jolly man himself.03 Jul 11:33 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Review: The ConductorIt can be a good or a bad thing if you finish a novel wanting more. In the case of Sarah Quigley's <i>The Conductor</i> it's both.27 Jun 09:30 PM
WorldThousands dying in krok's torturous grip'Epidemic' of cheap synthetic opiate use sees Russian drug addicts slowly rot from the inside.24 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldBabies just another commodityIn rural Nepal, where the going rate for a healthy orphan is US$6000 ($7449), about 600 children are missing.17 Jun 09:55 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiationsIt's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRussian 'kiwi's' case of mistaken identityA kiwi bird thought to have made a mysterious 14,000km journey to a Russian resort town is actually something else altogether.10 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandRed alert over 'hostile' kiwi found in RussiaWhile a kiwi has been allegedly found in a Russian town, similiar reports have turned out to be hoaxes.10 May 11:16 AM
WorldPutin drops strongest hint yet of bid for presidencyVladimir Putin made a speech attacking 'unjustified liberalism or social demagoguery.'21 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleWant to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be luckyA place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.19 Apr 02:51 AM
