WorldVuvuzela voted 'word of the Cup'The vuvuzela - love it or hate it, it's hard to ignore it.12 Jul 09:48 PM
All BlacksHenry not surprised at Botha's nine-week banAll Blacks coach Graham Henry says Bakkies Botha was lucky not to get a harsher sentence.11 Jul 01:43 AM
All BlacksRugby: Botha suspended for headbuttSouth African lock Bakkies Botha has been suspended for nine weeks after headbutting Jimmy Cowan last night.11 Jul 12:30 AM
EntertainmentJarhead moves on to supermarket shelvesKyle Siebert, who appears in camo gear on <i>Generation Kill</i>, is a most unlikely war hero. He doesn't think war is necessary and now works in a supermarket in Christchurch.07 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldBushmeat trade threatens Congo's pygmiesA tidal wave of demand for game meat could drive some of Africa's last hunter-gatherers to eradicate the very wildlife that sustains them.04 Jul 12:41 AM
WorldTwo-headed calf 'a miracle'A farmer in northern Egypt says his cow has given birth to a two-headed calf that he calls a 'divine miracle.'03 Jul 10:48 PM
New ZealandFIFA World Cup: Germany batters Argentina to reach last fourGermany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning. 03 Jul 05:57 PM
Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists foundAn historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.03 Jul 12:32 AM
EntertainmentParis Hilton marijuana charges droppedParis Hilton's publicist says she wasn't smoking dope in South Africa - it was "a complete misunderstanding".02 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandFIFA World Cup: Uruguay clutch victory from certain defeatUruguay has reached the World Cup semifinals as a distraught Ghana rolled over after a penalty shootout. 02 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentParis Hilton arrested at World CupParis Hilton was detained in South Africa's Port Elizabeth for possession of marijuana, two South African police officers said.02 Jul 09:57 PM
Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Brazil exit in shock lossThe Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.02 Jul 06:32 PM
WorldNaomi Campbell to explain 'blood diamond'When asked in an interview about receiving a 'blood diamond' Naomi Campbell stormed out - but she won't have the same option open to her when she appears in The Hague.01 Jul 07:16 PM
Football World CupIn the long run Africa may still emerge triumphantAfrica is already conducting a post mortem into why its finest footballing talents froze on home ground.27 Jun 04:00 PM
Football World CupAll Whites' parade may be up to a month awayThe All Whites begin arriving home on Sunday, but an official celebration could be at least a week and up to a month away.25 Jun 01:34 AM
Football World CupPM backs parade for All White 'champions'John Key has ruled out a holiday, but is keen on a parade to welcome the All Whites home as champions.24 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandChimps kill neighbours to expand territory - studyGangs of chimpanzees kill individuals from neighbouring groups to expand their territory.22 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDepp halts <i>Pirates</i> for World CupTight filming schedules won't stop Johnny Depp from watching World Cup matches during the shooting of the latest <i>Pirates</i> installment.21 Jun 08:21 PM