WorldObama honours Mandela on 95th birthdayUS President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending their wishes and prayers to former South African leader Nelson Mandela on his 95th birthday.18 Jul 01:17 AM
WorldFirst lady more than third wifeShakespeare, in one of Nelson Mandela's favourite lines, now strangely apposite, says that "the valiant never taste of death but once".12 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldConfusion over Mandela's conditionDoctors treating Nelson Mandela have been forced to deny a claim he is in a "permanent vegetative state" that was made in court papers by a lawyer representing close members of his family.05 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldObama defers to hero's privacyUS President Barack Obama is to meet members of Nelson Mandela's family during his visit to South Africa, the White House says.29 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRussell Marshall: Front row at South Africa's rebirthThe sustained protests in New Zealand against the 1981 rugby tour were well known to many black people, even those in prison, such as Mandela.29 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDame Catherine Tizard: Fond memories of a mighty manOf the many distinguished world figures who came through Government House in my time, the most memorable has to be Nelson Mandela, who came to New Zealand in 1995.29 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldMandela due out of hospital soonNelson Mandela's condition remains "critical" but the Government hopes the 94-year-old anti-apartheid hero will be out of hospital soon, President Jacob Zuma says.29 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldZuma cancels trip amid Mandela worrySouth Africa's president has visited a gravely ill Nelson Mandela in the hospital and cancelled a visit to Mozambique.26 Jun 10:45 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Nelson Mandela's South African legacyAs I write this, Nelson Mandela is still with us, writes Gwynne Dyer. "How will South Africa do without him? Wrong question. In practice, South Africa has been doing without him for more than a decade."13 Jun 09:30 PM
TravelSouth Africa: A lesson in luxury travelRob McFarland revels in the opulence of a two-day rail trip in Africa.08 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelSouth Africa: Soweto resident shows off her snakesTourists have long flocked to the home-turned-museum of former President Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street in the South African township of Soweto. Now the area has a growing attraction: big snakes, and lots of them.29 May 11:00 PM
WorldSouth Africa: officials suspended over wedding scandalFive South African officials, including police and military commanders, have been suspended after a chartered plane carrying about 200 guests from India to a lavish family wedding was allowed to land at a South African air force base.04 May 02:26 AM
TravelSouth Africa: To the Cape on the back of a HarleyP.K. Stowers takes the scenic route to the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of the African continent.10 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelSouth Africa: Small towns dot wine countryIf I seem a bit sniffy, I assure Robertson locals, it's certainly not intentional nor an indication that I don't like the place.15 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelCape Town: Much Addo about somethingTourist pamphlets call Addo “a little town, about an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, renowned for its citrus farms, horse breeding, roses and abundant bird life." Ewan McDonald investigates.03 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldSouth Africa: Mandela steadily improvingSouth Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has steadily improved over the last few days after being diagnosed with a lung infection and undergoing gallstone surgery.20 Dec 06:19 PM
TravelPlanet Restaurant, Cape Town, South AfricaVegetarians and vegans can be relieved to know there is a fine dining restaurant which caters to non-meat eaters in Cape Town.31 Oct 01:03 AM
TravelFound: a vegan haven in a meaty townAnyone who has ever spent time in South Africa knows meat plays a key part in its national cuisine. Smoked, roasted, dried, fried, whatever - meat is king.29 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelSouth Africa: Cape Town wineries a sight of paradiseSet beneath the imposing Table Mountain and at the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town has long held a magical attraction for visitors. If you happen to love wine then the nearby vineyards can almost be considered a true paradise.14 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandTiger victim's true identity revealedA coroner has ruled on the true identity of the cat handler mauled to death by a tiger at a Whangarei wildlife park in 2009.05 Oct 06:32 AM
