TravelFound: a vegan haven in a meaty townAnyone who has ever spent time in South Africa knows meat plays a key part in its national cuisine. Smoked, roasted, dried, fried, whatever - meat is king.29 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelSouth Africa: Game for some big thrillsP.K. Stowers has a close encounter with some of the famed inhabitants of South Africa's Kruger National Park.27 Sep 02:00 AM
TravelSouth Africa: The country's heart laid bare<strong>P.K. Stowers experiences a growing market for touring South Africa's black townships</strong>25 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelDropping into SA's Surf CityThe waves are pumping on Durban's Golden Mile, discovers P.K. Stowers.25 Sep 02:00 AM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelCruising: Pirates? Where..?Diana Balham cruises through a danger zone without a scratch.19 Sep 04:30 AM
OpinionZain Ali: Muslim rage tarnishes the name of MuhammadZain Ali says it may be the perpetrators of violence who are the ones who have besmirched and dishonoured Muhammad.17 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelPrides of South AfricaFollowing the kings of beasts on their hunt for breakfast is both thrilling and disconcerting, writes Aaron Smale.12 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelSouth Africa: Observing the kings of beastsSouth Africa said on May 6, 2021, it will end its captive lion industry in a major move for conservation. Photographer Aaron Smale travelled to South Africa as the winner of the Cathay Pacific Travel Photographer of the year competition to capture them in the wild. Video / Aaron SmaleWatch12 Sep 01:52 AM
TravelNew dawn for ZimbabweSue Watt returns to Zimbabwe after a long break and finds its tourism industry waiting with open arms.23 Aug 03:30 AM
TravelMorocco: Bold claim made of sandGraham Reid walks in the footsteps of a rock legend who wasn't there.16 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelAfrica: Hunger for Tunisia's grandeurThis modern Arab state respects its traditions, writes Bob Pearce.31 Jul 06:00 PM
AgribusinessGold fever returns to NorthlandAs mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush27 Jul 05:30 PM
OlympicsOlympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winnersNew Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.26 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelMarrakech: Souk city by nightGraham Reid finds another Marrakech worth exploring.23 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandGay man flees to NZ under threat of executionSteven Kasiko fled to New Zealand after he was one of 100 men a Ugandan newspaper outed as "homos".30 Jun 05:30 PM