PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: US tech stock rally flows through to NZ sharemarketThe New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a small gain.29 Apr 05:52 AM
WorldCovid-19: Moderna seeks to be first to vaccinate pre-schoolers.It is a long-awaited move toward potential shots for millions of American tots by summer.28 Apr 08:21 PM
WorldPutin wants Ukraine dominated by Russian public holidayRussia scales up bombardment in hopes of celebrating Victory Day on May 9.28 Apr 06:41 PM
WorldGeorge Floyd killing: Ex-officer appeals conviction for killingFormer Minneapolis police officer claims jury was intimidated by protests and publicity.28 Apr 06:27 PM
WorldAmerica tries to seize Russian oligarch's superyacht being held in FijiBut who really owns the boat? Only one of the two possibilities faces sanctions.28 Apr 07:49 AM
WorldAustralia accuses China of election interference with Solomon Islands pactAn Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.28 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter 31 years in prison, a man is freed over 'mistaken identification'New York Times: Thomas Raynard James had the same name as a suspect.28 Apr 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump officials awarded $1 billion pandemic loan despite objectionsNew York Times: Company with close ties to Trump administration given relief loan.27 Apr 10:56 PM
TravelHiker rescued from loo after taking 'long drop' in parkA 40-year-old hiker is recovering from a truly crappy experience.27 Apr 08:47 PM
TravelMajor US airline becomes first to pay flight attendants during boardingUS Flight attendants often work for free until passengers are seated and the doors close.27 Apr 08:19 PM
WorldRussia cuts gas supply to Poland and BulgariaNatural gas turned off for two Nato members as Russian stand-off with West escalates.27 Apr 06:37 PM
WorldWatch: Tesla car on autopilot crashes into $5.3 million private jetOwner reportedly tried to call for it using the vehicle's 'Smart Summon' feature.27 Apr 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat an unvaccinated police officer who nearly died of Covid wants you to knowNew York Times: Frank Talarico was hospitalised for 49 days with the coronavirus.26 Apr 11:09 PM
TravelCalifornia's splashy desert surf parks draw ire in droughtEnvironmentalists are protesting a surf resort in one of the driest spots in California.26 Apr 08:48 PM
Travel21 Countries that have ditched mask rulesYou can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.26 Apr 08:25 PM
New ZealandNasa balloon in Wanaka may go up next weekNasa last launched from Wanaka in 2017.26 Apr 07:58 PM
Travel20 Cooking tips and tricks from cuisines around the worldPrepare to 'velvet' meat, fry tomato paste and embrace the wok.26 Apr 07:21 PM
EntertainmentAlec Baldwin may have pulled trigger: Four things we learned from Rust police filesNew evidence of what happened when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot.26 Apr 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere do travellers in the US need to wear masks now?New York Times: Looking at travelling to the United States? Here's what you need to know.25 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelThree airlines to welcome back passengers banned for breaking mask mandatesMany banned passengers said now the mask mandate is off, everything would be 'fine'.25 Apr 08:14 PM
WorldChild dies after mystery hepatitis outbreak spreadsReports of a mystery strain affecting children have emerged from around the world.25 Apr 10:07 AM
WorldUS and Ukraine hold top-level meeting at KvivUS secretaries of state and defence met with the Ukrainian President on Sunday night.25 Apr 02:52 AM
WorldHow South Carolina execution firing squad worksSouth Carolina gives condemned inmates the choice between a firing squad or injection.24 Apr 02:36 AM
SportFormer Springbok rugby player dies, son in critical condition after fleeing driver hits car in USPedrie Wannenburg, 41, died and his son, 8, was critically injured following the crash.23 Apr 10:10 PM
WorldUS to send Ukraine top-secret 'ghost drones' for battleThe phoenix is described as a 'one-way' kamikaze that 'delivers a punch'.23 Apr 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Brutal onslaught': NZ-based ambassadors in unprecedented attack on Russia over Ukraine warSignatories mainly from Nato nations and allies of the United States.22 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLegendary Mad Men star diesMad Men and Broadway actor Robert Morse has died after a short illness.22 Apr 05:20 AM
New ZealandUS ambassador visiting Hawke's Bay on first regional tourIt is US Ambassador Tom Udall's first regional tour in New Zealand.21 Apr 01:19 AM
WorldAustralian leaders clash over China's expansion in PacificAustralian PM Scott Morrison accused the opposition of 'taking China's side'.21 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelPost-mask travel in America: What to expectConfused about America's mask mandates on flights? You aren't alone.20 Apr 09:10 PM
TravelSubscriptions are coming to travel, should you get on board?Is this the future of travel?20 Apr 08:54 PM
EntertainmentMan jailed for 10 years over rapper Mac Miller's drug deathRyan Michael Reavis, 39, pleaded guilty to a single count of distribution of fentanyl.20 Apr 08:14 PM
EntertainmentRust producers fined for wilful gun safety failuresNew Mexico authorities issue a scathing narrative of safety failures on the film set.20 Apr 05:55 PM
TalanoaDavid Tua's knockout news for Kiwi boxing fansDavid Tua has taken on the planet's baddest men ... but says being inducted is scarier.20 Apr 06:52 AM