WorldGangland enforcer dies at 90"Mad" Frankie Fraser, a gangland enforcer who mixed with many of Britain's most notorious underworld figures, has died in hospital aged 90.27 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldSlain boy's parents to sue policeThe parents of a 14-year-old British boy murdered by a teenager he met on the internet are suing two police forces for failing to prevent his death.26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldRigby killer wrote extremist messages onlineOne of the killers of Fusilier Lee Rigby posted extremist messages on social media websites for six months without the authorities being alerted.24 Nov 09:34 PM
World'Sex' star's spat with mayorShe is best-known for playing a high-flying Manhattan socialite, but Kim Cattrall has become embroiled in a furious row with Liverpool's mayor over the future of the city's green spaces.24 Nov 07:17 PM
CompaniesBob Jones eyes UKWellington-headquartered investor Robt. Jones Holdings has added to its commercial and industrial property portfolio and is turning its attention to the British market.24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldGreatest moments of past 80 yearsA global poll for the British Council of the greatest moments, discoveries and people of the past eight decades throws up cultural surprises - invention of the instant noodle.23 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIs Nessie the log ness monster?More than 80 years after the first modern sighting of Nessie, has the monster made a comeback?22 Nov 04:47 AM
RoyalsCharles plans to be outspoken king, say friendsThe Prince of Wales intends to continue making "heartfelt interventions" in matters of national importance when he becomes king, rather than adopting the Queen's blanket impartiality on public affairs, close friends have said.20 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelCruising: The Med's ports of pleasureMake a plan before you leave ship and reap the rewards of your research, Pam Neville says. She shares some shore excursions from a recent Mediterranean cruise.19 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: NorfolkDaniel Scott tramps along the Norfolk coast with the help of a flying Kiwi.13 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldBeheading killer released for 'feigning' illnessA man with paranoid schizophrenia who beheaded a British grandmother had been wrongly released from a psychiatric unit for "feigning" his illness.11 Nov 09:11 PM
Media and marketingMurdoch's pay-TV empire unites behind Diabolik crimeRupert Murdoch prepares to complete the merger of his British, Italian and German pay-TV companies next week.10 Nov 09:33 PM
WorldHarry returns to AfghanistanPrince Harry returned to Afghanistan today on behalf of the Queen as he led emotional tributes to his friends who died in the name of war.09 Nov 06:10 PM
RoyalsPlan to stab Queen stymiedA plot to kill Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Albert Hall during the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance has been foiled.08 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandWhy didn't he name Rewa?Lord Toulson asked New Zealand's Solicitor-General the $50,000 question in the Privy Council in London this week.08 Nov 12:10 AM
RoyalsThe comedic Prince CharlesPrince Charles has roasted Molly Meldrum in a tongue-in-cheek message coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Countdown.07 Nov 07:15 PM
TravelBar/fly: EdinburghWhether its an 18-year-old Scotch or a fancy cocktail, you'll be spoiled for choice in Edinburgh, says Paul Davies.06 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandCase review for wife-killer Malcolm WebsterWife killer Malcolm Webster will have his case reviewed.05 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandCrown accepts Pora's disorder diagnosisThe Privy Council last night heard that the Crown accepts Teina Pora suffers Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - but it disputes it would've led to a different verdict.05 Nov 04:18 PM
BusinessNew UK doco spotlights Kiwis' successAn investment banker whose firm has a portfolio worth $8.2 billion, Gwyneth Paltrow's hairdresser and a fashion designer whose clients include the Duchess of Cambridge are among Kiwis profiled in a new documentary.05 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: To England, where the excuses are primedLooks like that poor little English rugby team is already running up the white flag or at least a distress signal. In other words, one con job over, and on to the next one.05 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWhy we mark Guy Fawkes DayFor more than 400 years people have been celebrating the foiled plot by Guy Fawkes and his mates to blow up England's Parliament. Here's what you don't know.04 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandImpotence not detailed at trialAn error in not calling evidence regarding erectile dysfunction of a serial rapist led Teina Pora to be wrongly convicted of a rape and murder, Privy Council hears.04 Nov 05:57 PM
New ZealandPora's mental age that of a childTeina Pora has a mental age of nine or 10 years for the purpose of understanding, the Privy Council was told overnight, as his appeal began.04 Nov 12:31 PM
