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Deep-sea mining tussle pits some against China
Financial Times: Crunch talks amid drive to extract critical minerals from ocean depths.
New Zealand knocked out of World Rugby under-20 championship
The Baby Blacks' drought at the under-20 championship continues.
Immigration, Ukraine war drives luxury real estate demand
New Zealand's political stability and lifestyle are big draws for international buyers.
'Unusual space': All Blacks and Ian Foster confront World Cup worries
Can the All Blacks win the World Cup? It's a question never asked at this juncture before.
From art to barbecue: exploring Johannesburg in a weekend
New York Times: Johannesburg’s best-kept secrets: uncover the art, food, and culture.
Taurua’s plan to diversify Silver Ferns’ World Cup attack
Taurua wants an adaptable shooting circle and defensive end.
Wild about the price: Safari holidays on a shoestring budget
DIY safari: It's okay to ditch those expensive game drives.
Cholera outbreak kills 17 in South Africa
They are the latest cholera deaths in Africa after at least 12 nations record outbreaks.
Three epic alternatives to South Africa’s Garden Route
Take a break from the well-trodden path and find South Africa's beautiful unknown.
Taurua's selection equation: The likely Silver Ferns squad for Netball World Cup
Dame Noeline Taurua has some tough selection decisions to make.
Teen among family members killed in South Africa shooting
Ten family members have been killed in a shooting at a house in KwaZulu-Natal province.
Cobra in the cockpit: 'Hero' pilot praised after finding deadly snake on plane
A South African pilot has been praised for his cool head after discovering the stowaway.
Former Olympic runner turned killer Oscar Pistorius learns fate after freedom bid
He killed his girlfriend in 2013 and has applied for parole.
Former Olympic runner turned killer Oscar Pistorius could be free within days
The former Olympic runner murdered his girlfriend in 2013. Her family oppose his release.
Paedophile whose mum is linked to infamous South African child killings loses appeal on Auckland charges
Abraham Haarhoff is serving a 13-year sentence for the rape of a child in Auckland.
‘Collapsing’ nation braces for day of chaos
South Africans are nervously bracing for a controversial 'national shutdown'.
Meltdown in South Africa: How corruption pushed a nation to the brink of collapse
FT: In January, the man charged with keeping South Africa's lights on was poisoned.
US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
US Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.
Major nation on the verge of ‘collapse’
Country of 60 million is on the verge of "collapse" amid rolling blackouts.
Russia denies plans to test new missile off South Africa
Protesters criticised South Africa's hosting of a Russian warship.
Champion swimmer’s tragic final moments
The champion swimmer died after diving head-first into underwater rocks at iconic beach.
Russia blames West for no Ukraine talks, defends navy drills
Russia is blaming US interference for the lack of negotiation with Ukraine.
Boss of SA power producer Eskom survived cyanide poisoning attempt
Financial Times: Amid climate of corruption, boss claims he was given cyanide-laced coffee
White South African men charged over ‘apartheid-style’ fight
Footage appears to show a white man slapping a black 13-year-old boy.
South Africa leader fights for political future over scandal
Anti-apartheid icon says he’s innocent of charges that he hid at least US$580,000.
NZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight school
The warning involves four New Zealanders.
'Arms to Russia': South African MPs demand answers from government
A cargo ship sanctioned for its role in Moscow’s war effort docked near Capetown.
South Africa’s president faces impeachment over multimillion-dollar farm theft
New York Times: Claims surfaced in June that Cyril Ramaphosa had millions hidden away.
Clive Elliott: Is Aotearoa headed for social apartheid?
OPINION: We are currently experiencing a momentous paradigm shift.
British botanists beaten to death and fed to crocodiles, court hears
British botanists killed and thrown in a river to be eaten by crocodiles in South Africa.
Manhunt after tourist killed near South African game park
Fatal attack on tourists comes as South Africa tries to recover from Covid-19 pandemic.
Aviation fuel shortage: Days until Cape Town runs dry
United Airlines cancelled its service over Cape Town's lack of aviation fuel.