WorldCroc blamed in plane crashAn inquest in Gloucester has heard how a plane crash that killed a British pilot in the Congo may have been caused by passengers panicking over an escaped crocodile.13 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandPolice help short-changed sex workerPolice resolved a dispute between a sex worker and a client who refused to pay - by escorting the man to a cash machine to settle his $100 bill.12 Jul 10:51 PM
LifestyleDog coughs up ringA woman was pleasantly shocked when the family pet recently vomited up her wedding ring six years after it first went missing.02 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldWoman charged with arson after trying to kill spiderArachnophobes take note: a woman has been arrested on an arson charge after she tried to kill a spider with fire.29 Jun 05:59 PM
New ZealandSpooky surprise in Otago skiesA Dunedin student received a "spooky'' surprise when he took a closer look at a pair of photos he took of the Otago Harbour.24 Jun 11:10 PM
AirlinesGrenada, Granada? Dentist sues airlineEdward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.22 Jun 10:20 PM
WorldPhotos: World's ugliest dogsSome strong contenders at the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair's Ugly Dog Contest.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleA face only a mother could loveUgly is in the eye of the beholder - especially for the judges of 29 dogs vying to win the annual Sonoma-Marin Fair's Ugly Dog Contest.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog saves owner from bullA plucky dog named ‘The Fonz’ has saved his owner from being charged by an angry bull on a farm near Taihape.19 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland's big bangs: Mystery solvedThe Defence Force has admitted it was behind a series of booms that echoed around Auckland yesterday afternoon.18 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandMan's 40m fall after wild goat chase"Maybe now he's learned not to play with goats," said the flatmate of a man who was chasing wild goats, lost his footing and fell 40m down a cliff.17 Jun 07:47 PM
World'He's been in worse scrapes'It was the D-Day adventure that captured the imagination of the country.08 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPensioner 'literally eaten alive' by starving dogTwo women have been jailed for 12 months over the death of their elderly neighbour, who was “literally eaten alive” by their starving dog.03 Jun 08:53 PM
WorldThief calls cops for helpA man who stole a GPS system was arrested after he called police to ask them for help because he was lost, Polk County Sheriff's Office has said.31 May 10:44 PM
WorldCleric: Women must not talk to men onlineA prominent Saudi cleric has sparked outrage by saying that online conversations between men and women are religiously forbidden.29 May 07:04 PM
World10 most unusual museumsFrom toilets to life-size aliens and bad art, museums around the world showcase the passions and interests of individuals and groups.28 May 07:00 AM
BusinessBees force Topshop shoppers to fleeShoppers were forced to flee a branch of Topshop after a swarm of bees began nesting on the shop’s front in the middle of central London.17 May 10:20 PM
WorldUS draws up plans to fight zombie invasionThe US military has drawn up plans to fight off an invasion of "evil magic zombies" and other forms of the undead.15 May 07:16 AM
LifestyleSeeing Jesus on a slice of toast is normalA new study has added further evidence to the theory that we can’t help seeing faces in random data: we’re hard-wired to recognise human faces.09 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandCleaner stunned by $100k findIt was a story of cleaning rags to riches when Chamindu Amarsinghe stumbled upon a fortune in a toilet sanitary bin.08 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAircraft flight number on platesPersonalised number plates bearing the flight number of the Malaysia Airlines ghost flight have been sold since the jetliner vanished on March 8.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoo designer flushed with successA New Zealand designer is flushed with success after his bizarre-looking public loos were voted the third best place on earth to spend a penny.26 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldAccused killer wants 'murder' tat goneA defendant with the word "MURDER" tattooed on his neck wants it to be removed because he fears it will prejudice his murder trial.23 Apr 07:32 PM
WorldHas Nessie been found?The elusive Loch Ness Monster has reportedly been spotted on Apple Maps.19 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandCar surfing kea killedTwo young kea have died after suspected car surfing at Deaths Corner in the Otira Gorge.11 Apr 02:26 AM
LifestyleSinging priest shocks wedding (+vid)A priest shocked a couple and their wedding guests in Ireland when he gave a powerful surprise rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, complete with re-worked lyrics.10 Apr 03:39 AM
WorldDead piranhas block UK sewerDeadly piranhas were the unlikely cause of a badly backed-up English sewer, according to water company inspectors.08 Apr 06:33 PM
