A baby elephant was given a huge shock when a camouflaged crocodile gave a tug on its trunk.

The world could run out of affordable chocolate within 20 years as farmers in West Africa abandon their crops, industry experts claim.

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Luxor exists because of one reason: the Nile, the great river of Africa.

After the Herald's story today, the Aucklanders who 'won' overseas trips but had to pay for their own flights will now have all their travel covered.

Viv and Richard Frost were over the moon about winning a trip to Kenya - until they found out it would cost them $6000.

Former ABs coach John Mitchell said he has "never cried so much" during the home invasion at his flat in Johannesburg.

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell initially thought a home invasion in South Africa that left him with stab wounds was a prank.

Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:

It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.

Sarkozy has back to wall as spread of al Qaeda terror group in France's ex-colonies hits region.

London insurers have radical plans to reduce seaborne hijackings.

The coffee industry has not always been a cup of kindness for the Jacques family.

Winston Ruddle, creator of Cirque Mother Africa, has searched the continent looking for the most heart-stopping acts to be found.