Travel news'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travellingThe 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.18 Nov 10:04 PM
CricketSri Lanka cricketers leave Pakistan after bomb blastEight players sought to leave after a suicide bombing killed 12 in Islamabad.12 Nov 07:02 PM
WorldThrough pet sketches, she tells the stories of former US federal workersThe project started with ex-USAid employee Denise Mortimer drawing her own dog.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Travel'We’re very keen for visitors': The underrated Asia gem tourists are missing out onFrom mango stalls to misty tea hills, every stop brings a fresh surprise.28 Oct 03:57 AM
White Ferns'Bloody frustrating': White Ferns miss out on semifinalsThe team's semifinal drought at the Cricket World Cup continues.23 Oct 06:22 PM
White FernsRain continues to dampen White Ferns' World Cup hopesOnly 25 overs were possible before rain forced play to be abandoned.18 Oct 05:40 PM
White FernsRain denies White Ferns chance to chase for World Cup winSri Lanka’s 258-6 was the highest total of the Colombo leg before rain struck.14 Oct 04:05 PM
BusinessMigration slump deepens as record numbers of Kiwis head overseasAnnual net migration has fallen again as fewer migrants arrived in the year to August.13 Oct 12:10 AM
World'First case of elephant trafficking': Court jails keeper for 15 yearsHe was fined $116,700 and the elephant at the centre of the case was seized.19 Sep 09:13 AM
WorldBus plunges 300m in Sri Lanka, killing 15 touristsThe bus hit another vehicle before crashing through guardrails on a mountain road in Ella.05 Sep 05:47 AM
Travel newsFrom Samoa’s Shores to the Amalfi Coast: Best cruise deals for 2026Hop on a cruise or tan by the pool in a luxury escape.18 Aug 05:42 PM
WorldTrump announces fresh tariffs, EU deal expected soonTrump set new tariff rates for seven countries, effective August 1.09 Jul 07:19 PM
WorldBritish woman accused of smuggling deadly drug made from human bonesCharlotte May Lee, 21, claims the drugs were planted in suitcases without her knowledge.25 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandHarrowing ordeal: Female politician fled to NZ after graveside threatGunmen surrounded her house, and she received two threatening phone calls.11 Mar 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Time to move on’: Kiwi writer’s moving play tackles silence around Sri Lanka’s pastAn old mixtape rewinds history as a family is torn apart by civil war.28 Feb 07:00 PM
White FernsAmelia Kerr to miss White Ferns’ Sri Lanka series, will stay in India for WPLThe 24-year-old will fulfil her commitment to the Mumbai Indians.24 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTwo tourists die after ‘fumigation’ at Sri Lanka hotelThe women, aged 24 and 26, were found sick in their hostel rooms.08 Feb 05:14 AM
New Zealand‘Forced to marry a lesbian’: Bigamist denied refugee status in NZHe says a politician threatened him with a pistol and coerced him into marrying a lesbian.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstonesA fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps hammered by Sri Lanka in series finaleIn their last home fixture before the Champions Trophy, the Black Caps copped a huge loss.11 Jan 07:53 AM
Black Caps'Quicker than I thought': O'Rourke's rise to continue at Champions TrophyThe heartbreak of the 2019 World Cup final played a part in the ascent of Will O’Rourke.10 Jan 05:00 PM
Black CapsRavindra and Black Caps warm up for Champions Trophy in dominant styleNew Zealand have added an ODI series victory to their T20 triumph over Sri Lanka.08 Jan 09:10 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps claim 113-run win over Sri LankaThe Black Caps have clinched a series victory over Sri Lanka with a big win in Hamilton. 08 Jan 09:05 AM
Black CapsHenry ready to spearhead Black Caps' Champions Trophy campaignMatt Henry collected his third-best figures to inspire a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka.05 Jan 04:14 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps v Sri Lanka: Young hits half-century as NZ race to victoryAll the action from the series opener.05 Jan 04:07 AM
Black CapsFinal chance for fringe Black Caps to impress before Champions TrophyToday’s first ODI against Sri Lanka will be one of the last chances for players to shine.04 Jan 06:00 PM
Black Caps'I'm hungry for more': Duffy aiming to extend T20 starring roleJacob Duffy hopes his breakout series will lead to a consistent run with the Black Caps.02 Jan 07:03 PM
Black CapsSri Lanka claim consolation victory over Black CapsKusal Perera hit a hundred as Sri Lanka avoided a 3-0 sweep by the Black Caps.02 Jan 04:40 AM
Black CapsDuffy bowls Black Caps to comprehensive victoryAll the action as the Black Caps sealed a T20 series win over Sri Lanka at Bay Oval.30 Dec 09:49 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps complete epic fightback to stun Sri LankaAll the action as the Black Caps begin their T20 series against Sri Lanka at Bay Oval.28 Dec 10:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bodies stacked up like firewood’: Veteran aid worker remembers Boxing Day tsunamiAt least a quarter of a million people died 20 years ago.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBillionaire Adani charged in US over alleged $425m bribery schemeFinancial Times: Tycoon and others accused of lying to land lucrative contracts.21 Nov 06:29 PM
Black CapsSri Lanka win series after third ODI washed outThe Black Caps lose the series 2-0.19 Nov 08:30 AM
Black Caps‘The best keeper in NZ’: Stead defends Blundell amid terrible run of formWhile outstanding with the gloves, the 34-year-old’s batting woes are proving problematic.13 Nov 03:00 AM