New ZealandSpinal surgery a pain for WatsonBusinessman Eric Watson has had eight large screws inserted in his back as he recovers from a skiing accident.24 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHobbling Watson: Skiing can be a dangerEric Watson is "up and about" in a Swiss private hospital after fracturing his back in a skiing accident.22 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelBern: Shift to neutralSwitzerland's laid-back capital proves the ideal place for flustered Euro-tourists to get their breath back, writes Graham Reid.18 Apr 08:30 PM
EconomyNZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankingsNZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.13 Apr 02:58 AM
WorldCasino gang targets high rollersA masked gang armed with machine guns and pistols have staged a spectacular robbery at a Swiss casino.28 Mar 09:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixSoccer: Phoenix fume over hand-ball goalRicki Herbert had no difficulty pointing to the critical moment in last night's controversial defeat to Sydney FC.13 Mar 03:00 PM
TechnologyHadron Collider to be closed amid fears of very big bangCERN plans a 12-month shutdown to repair a design flaw that could break apart world's most expensive scientific experiment - the Large Hadron Collider11 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandElectric avalancheThe world may be emerging from a recession, but it's still the automotive silly season, with the Detroit Motor Show just over and Geneva in the wings.23 Jan 03:00 PM
Small BusinessFlood of drug money kept banks afloat, says UN manWhat kept the financial system afloat at the height of the global crisis?20 Dec 02:55 PM
WorldPolanski begins house arrest in plush 'prison'One man's house may be his castle but in the case of film-maker Roman Polanski yesterday, released at last from his prison cell just outside Zurich, it is his luxury prison.04 Dec 07:39 PM
LifestyleNZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life surveyNew Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.06 Oct 03:05 AM
EntertainmentOutcry over Polanski's 'sinister' arrestRoman Polanski's fate has became an international cause celebre as Paris, Warsaw and figures from the film world demand his release.28 Sep 07:25 PM
WorldRoman Polanski arrested over underage sexSwiss authorities have arrested film director Roman Polanski for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl.27 Sep 10:48 PM
