WorldWashington Post heir dies, echoing his father's suicideDeath came days after a Meryl Streep film was released about man's mother.26 Dec 09:27 PM
New ZealandDouble standard? INZ staff paid $4 an hourImmigration officers sent to work offshore are being paid as low as $4 an hour.30 Aug 05:17 AM
TravelThe Westin Washington, USAWinston Aldworth checks into a business hotel a short stroll from the White House.28 Jun 09:00 PM
WorldA millionaire, a hotel maid and an arrestMore than 30 hotels in the Washington area have introduced panic buttons in the past year.22 May 06:30 PM
WorldHow DNA led to arrest in Marcotte caseDNA has helped lead police to a suspect in the murder of Vanessa Marcotte.17 Apr 01:41 AM
EmploymentTrump may be hurting DC's economyThe region lost 2,700 federal jobs since Trump took office, mostly in the District.25 Mar 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Pay teachers based on student progress'Teachers' pay rates should be based on how much progress their students make in their learning, a report says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleDate from hell: 'Well, I'm a serial killer'A US woman is accused of trying to murder a date she met on Craigslist - before trying to eat his heart.01 Feb 07:32 PM
WorldAnalysis: On first day in the White House bubble, no mention of protesters massed outsideNeither President Donald Trump nor his staff gave any indication they had seen anything.22 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandTradition to rule Trump's big dayHandover a huge moment for US - and two families at centre of transition.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTransplant patient defies oddsEva Baisey had been diagnosed with idiopathic cardiomyopathy.28 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelWashington Monument closed until 2019The Washington Monument will remain closed for at least the next two-and-a-half years, the US National Park Service says. The 170-metre 09 Dec 02:40 AM
EnergyTrade deals in peril with TrumpThe President Elect Donald Trump bodes well for farms and coal mines, but trade deals will be left in peril.09 Nov 05:34 PM
TravelLuxury at the revamped Watergate (but bugs to work out)After a US$125 million renovation, you can sleep in a burglar's room with a Potomac view at this Washington DC landmark, writes Molly Sinclair McCartney.04 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Obama sings 'Purple Rain' to trick or treaterIt was cuteness overload at US president Barack Obama's last Halloween celebration at the White House this week.02 Nov 08:28 AM
WorldObama made Washington cool - now what?A new administration brings an influx of political hangers-on, and they set the tone for the city.02 Nov 01:30 AM
TravelCapital gains: Exploring Washington DCWhy a trip to Washington DC deserves your vote.02 Oct 12:00 AM
World'We will strike America at its centre'Video released by Isis sub-group appears to show militants in Iraq praising the Paris shootings and warning that a similar attack could take place in Washington.16 Nov 06:34 PM
New ZealandSplashdown mission for lab attacheThere's no better way to cool down when it's hot than with a quick splash in the pool - especially when you're a playful pup hanging out at the NZ Embassy in Washington DC.16 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFlier grounded after stuntDoug Hughes, who landed his tiny helicopter on the US Capitol grounds has been charged with violating national defence airspace.18 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelFive top Washington DC barsMegan Singleton finds the best places to grab a drink in Washington DC.08 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelUSA: Washington DC must-seesBig-name museums, monuments and markets are on offer in the capital of the United States.16 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelWho's the Ferris of them all?Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.08 May 04:15 PM
TravelWashington: A city of museumsThere are probably more free things to do in the US capital than nearly any other major city in the world.17 Mar 10:00 PM
TravelWashington: Biking and rolling through DCAnyone who has biked through any major city's downtown knows that cycling is one of the best ways to get to know a place - Rob Owen saddles up and gets to know Washington DC.22 Sep 12:00 AM