LifestyleLondon tower named Britain's ugliest new buildingA 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.12 Aug 10:35 PM
EntertainmentBritart's silver-spoon successesIn the 1990s young British artists were outspoken and irreverent, flicking cigarettes behind them as they stumbled drunkenly out of must-attend functions. These days the cutting-edge are far more sophisticated, writes Hannah Duguid.12 Aug 08:37 PM
EntertainmentStephen Fry's show to be scripted by twitter fansStephen Fry has announced that his solo show at the Royal Albert Hall next month will remain, for the best part, unscripted. Fry will rely on his Twitter fans to suggest topics for his monologue.12 Aug 08:35 PM
New ZealandTwo guys, one year, 365 roundsThe epic voyage of two Wellingtonians determined to play a round of golf somewhere different every day for a year.12 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldUK: Speeding drivers revel in Oxford's great switch-offSecret filming shows drivers taking advantage of speed cameras being turned off.12 Aug 02:10 AM
LifestyleStress reduces likelihood of getting pregnant, study findsLiving life to a tight deadline, juggling appointments and rushing from place to place may harm a woman's chances of becoming pregnant.12 Aug 01:03 AM
EnergyPublisher sues UBS for oil research plagiarismInvestment bank UBS plagiarised oil and gas research for use in its own investment reports, says a New York publisher.11 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Poms' not a Kiwi insult, Brits toldBrits shouldn't be offended if visiting Aussies or Kiwis make jokes about "Poms", according to new UK tourism cultural tips.11 Aug 08:09 PM
WorldBritain's oldest house discoveredArchaeologists have found Britain's earliest house, built by Stone Age tribesmen about 11,000 years ago.11 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelEngland: Monkey business in seaside townHartlepool has a magnificent marine heritage, writes Dana Johannsen.11 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldWills of Marx and Dickens among those now available onlineA record of more than 6 million Victorian and early 20th-century wills has been made public for the first time.10 Aug 10:20 PM
TravelHartlepool, County Durham, EnglandHartlepool, on England's northeast coast, has a magnificent marine heritage.09 Aug 11:02 PM
World5-hour Europe flight step closerA hypersonic passenger jet has entered its second phase of tests, bringing trips of less than five hours between Australasia and Europe closer.09 Aug 05:30 PM
CompaniesJimmy Choo owners looking at next stepOwners of the luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo are evaluating strategic options for the company, which could lead to a sale or a flotation.09 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldToys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteriaToys coated in 'liquid glass' to stop bacteria09 Aug 12:35 AM
WorldReturn of the kingJo Merchant meets the team that's finally revealing Howard Carter's secrets to the world.09 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldDiamonds on the soles of your feetSolid gold, diamond-encrusted shoes worth $217,000 - the world's most expensive footwear - have gone on sale in the UK.07 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldNZ teacher in UK guilty of inciting children sexuallyKiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.06 Aug 07:20 PM
Football World CupSoccer: West Ham pay $8.7m for ReidWest Ham have forked out the big bucks to lure star All Whites defender Winston Reid to Upton Park.05 Aug 05:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Reid nets $8.72m deal with West HamAll Whites star Winston Reid has reportedly signed a £4 million (NZ$8.72m) deal with Premier League side West Ham.05 Aug 03:05 AM
LifestyleTo the manoir bornLegendary French chef Raymond Blanc returns to our screens for yet another cooking show and, despite ill health, he shows few signs of slowing down.05 Aug 02:00 AM
Football World CupSoccer: Reid zips lip over possible signingThe rumours continue to circle over the likely future of young All Whites defender Winston Reid.04 Aug 04:00 PM
Football World CupAll Whites star to sign with West Ham - reportWinston Reid is about to sign a lucrative deal with English Premier League side West Ham United, according to a report.04 Aug 06:55 AM
TravelCardiff: Glory and shame forever linkedAmid highs and lows, this angel was faithful to the All Blacks, writes David Leggat.04 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelThe Angel Hotel, CardiffNo visit to Cardiff would be complete for a New Zealand sports fan without a pilgrimage to The Angel Hotel.02 Aug 09:59 PM
TravelLondon's mayor lauds rental scheme as 'new dawn for the bicycle'Two London-based writers offer their tips for successfully negotiating the city by bike.02 Aug 01:45 AM
