WorldHarris denies sex chargesAustralian entertainer Rolf Harris sat quietly in court today, only speaking to deny 12 sex offences dating back to the 1960s.14 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed by falling container in UKChristchurch man David Holloway was making arrangements for his wedding to his South African sweetheart when he was killed on a British building site last week.14 Jan 05:33 AM
WorldAtheist secures UK asylum on religious groundsAn Afghan man is understood to have become the first atheist ever to secure asylum in Britain on religious grounds.14 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandWWI row - denial from Downing StDowning St has intervened to quell the the latest row over WWI centenary commemorations amid claims the role of Australian and NZ troops is being ignored.11 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldSurfing Hercules' 27ft wavesWaves were recorded as high as 27ft at Land's End, and reports on surfing forecast websites suggested scores of professional "big wave chasers" had followed Hercules' movements across the Atlantic.07 Jan 06:22 PM
WorldUK says hello to HerculesWaves up to 8.2 metres high slammed into Britain's southwestern coast, as lashing winds and heavy rain battered parts of the U.K.06 Jan 10:24 PM
WorldBudgeting for survival of speciesAustralia is following a scheme introduced in NZ to decide which wildlife should be allowed to die off29 Dec 08:40 PM
WorldStorms and floods hit UKStorms and floods continue to cause disruption throughout the UK.27 Dec 10:37 PM
TravelLondon: Have a ripping time at Jack's pubWilliam Hageman revisits a favourite haunt and is relieved to find its character has endured a recent spruce-up.25 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum's son cleared of cancerThe all-clear has reportedly been given to a young boy whose New Zealand-born mother fought against life-saving cancer treatment for him in Britain.23 Dec 03:23 AM
WorldRain role in cave-in probedHeavy rainfall may have played a part in the ceiling collapse at London's Apollo Theatre that injured 79 people.21 Dec 09:04 PM
World'Grumpy' Santa falls out with elves, quitsA Santa impersonator has quit one of Britain's busiest grottos after he was told off for being brusque with the children whose parents had paid £5 (NZD$9.80) a time for them to meet him.17 Dec 11:41 PM
WorldLost ted's big Twitter journeyA young girl in the UK is set to be reunited with her favourite teddy bear following a remarkable social media appeal launched by the woman who found it.16 Dec 07:12 PM
TravelOxford: The dreaming spires inspire new lifeThis handsome university city is undergoing a modern makeover, as Adrian Mourby discovers.15 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldPaper labels pregnant MP 'lazy'The Sun newspaper in Britain has been forced to apologise after it included a pregnant MP in its list of the "laziest" politicians.15 Dec 08:02 PM
WorldUK to hold first same-sex weddings on March 29Save the date: The British government has announced that the country's first same-sex weddings can be held on March 29.10 Dec 07:42 PM
WorldUK opens supermarket for beneficiariesIn a UK first, shoppers in South Yorkshire are being offered food at up to 70 per cent of normal prices - but they have to prove they're on benefits to get the bargains.09 Dec 11:03 PM
WorldAccused: UK soldier's death necessary'I'm a soldier..I couldn't do anything else.' A man accused of killing a British soldier in a frenzied knife attack in London has defended his actions.09 Dec 04:54 PM
TravelLondon on the cheapAlex Robertson sniffs out some bargains in what can be an expensive city to visit.05 Dec 12:30 AM
World'I'm now totally cannabis, cocaine free'Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has admitted in a UK court that she's used cocaine, but accused her ex-husband of spreading lies about her being a habitual user and addict.04 Dec 06:06 PM
WorldGuardian editor grilled over Snowden leaksThe editor of the Guardian has appeared before British MPs, saying his paper has published just 1 per cent of material it got from NSA leaker Edward Snowden.03 Dec 05:06 PM
TravelFive cool London marketsShopping on Oxford Street and taking in a West End show are musts in London, but if you have a little longer, here are five markets worth visiting.27 Nov 02:00 AM
EntertainmentSinger admits trying to rape babyThe former lead singer of British rock band Lostprophets has pleaded guilty to a series of sexual offences, including trying to rape a baby.26 Nov 07:00 PM
World'Traumatised' women held for 30 yearsThree women have been freed after spending 30 years held captive in a south London home, including one woman believed to have spent her entire life in domestic slavery.21 Nov 09:43 PM
WorldGoogle to block child porn searchesGoogle says it has developed new technology to block child porn from its search results, but campaigners say it'll affect a fraction of the 1.2 trillion Google searches each year.18 Nov 05:38 PM
WorldAuthor Doris Lessing diesDoris Lessing, the Nobel prize-winning, free-thinking, world-traveling and often-polarising author has died at the age of 94.17 Nov 05:07 PM
TravelFive free things to do in LondonBritain's teeming capital is also a city of cultural riches, historic buildings and gorgeous parks, many of which can be experienced for free.16 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessUK: Millions targeted by ransom scamThe British government has issued an unusually stark warning about a cyberscam that locks users out of their computers unless they pay a ransom, saying that tens of millions of people may soon be targeted.15 Nov 10:53 PM
WorldUK spy bosses: Al-Qaeda loving Snowden leaksAl-Qaeda and other terror groups are having a field day with the leaks from former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, UK spy chiefs told lawmakers in a strong condemnation of the American's espionage revelations.07 Nov 06:17 PM
