WorldPutin warns of possible strikes on Ukraine allies’ shipsThere have been at least nine attacks on Russian tankers in one year.02 Dec 05:11 PM
AirlinesEmirates orders dozens more Boeing 777X aircraft despite delaysBoeing is trying to turn the page on a torrid period.18 Nov 04:36 AM
WorldHidden gems of Dakar: The fight to preserve Senegal's bubble housesThey were built in the 1950s to address a housing crunch.03 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumWorldDeadlier than the Titanic: A ferry set out with about 1,900 aboard. Only 64 survived26 Sep 09:02 PM
WorldMilitary says Chad's president killed on battlefield, appoints son as interim leader20 Apr 05:36 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village13 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleDavid, the Chimp from Dynasties, dies after savage beatingThe brutal truth: What happened to David the chimp when the cameras left?13 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandUN Resolution on Israel condemned by KiwisTo the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside 30 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandIsrael bars New Zealand ambassadorIsrael bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.27 Dec 04:32 AM
WorldSinger challenges African PresidentYoussou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldScientists stunned by fire-dancing chimpsChimpanzees have been seen performing a "fire dance" in behaviour that could indicate an ability to understand and even control fire.15 Jan 09:38 PM
WorldHomosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governmentsHomophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.10 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
