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
WorldUS-Russia spy swap - what about the kids?The children of deported Russian spies were unaware of their parents' activities and their real identities.10 Jul 08:32 PM
WorldBoniface, the scuba diving dachshundA professional diver from Vladivostok is teaching his dog the tricks of the trade.05 Jul 04:08 AM
TravelSolo riders each have a storyRob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.05 Jul 02:30 AM
World'Spy kids' face identity crisisThe sons and daughters of four couples accused of spying for Russia can't even be totally sure of their names.03 Jul 02:49 AM
WorldHollywood stars get working on their Russian accentsThe so-called 'Stalingrad stunner' slept, shopped and schmoozed her way across London and New York's high society.02 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Rewriting history no way to rehabilitate a nation's past30 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldDeep cover Russian spies lived the American dreamAn ex-KGB officer claims that Russian intelligence services are running 40 to 50 couples as deep cover agents in the US.29 Jun 08:51 PM
