World'If I can’t have them neither can you': Dad pleads guilty to drowning his three kidsJason Karels killed his kids after sending a note to his estranged wife.16 Dec 03:05 AM
WorldBull disrupts trains between Newark and New YorkBull held trains up between New Jersey and New York for nearly an hour.14 Dec 07:26 PM
TravelEven Barack Obama moved to Chicago from NYC - it's that goodA city with history, blues, comedy, big food, big buildings and hotdog-loving presidents.01 Nov 04:00 AM
TravelDirect to Chicago: How does Air NZ's business premier stack up?What it's like to fly direct to the Windy City (the other one) in business premier.19 Oct 06:30 PM
WorldUS landlord charged with killing Muslim boy in alleged hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas warA woman had called 911 to report that her landlord had attacked her.15 Oct 11:47 PM
World104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydiveThe world's oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died.11 Oct 07:22 PM
SportWatch: World marathon record smashed in ChicagoKelvin Kiptum beat the old mark by 34 seconds.08 Oct 10:42 PM
WorldSoaring into the record books: 104 year-old-woman aims for worlds oldest skydiverThe current record was set by a 103-year-old Swedish woman in May 2022.03 Oct 12:44 AM
TravelHas Bean: Iconic US attraction closed to visitorsThis tourist hot spot sees plenty of travellers stopping for (weirdly distorted) photos.17 Aug 01:09 AM
World'A tragedy': 3-year-old riding Texas’ migrant bus diesAt least four migrant children have died this year in federal custody.12 Aug 03:24 AM
World'Devastated': US man charged with killing a 9yo girl was upset over noise'Before he shot her, he had said something about them being too loud.'09 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandMagpies: Hawke’s Bay trio in big US winNew Magpies squad member Paula Balekana scored 15 tries in the American MLR.10 Jul 11:50 PM
Travel$600 for 40 winks? Sleep experts deliver verdict on Air NZ's SkynestEconomy beds are causing a stir, but what is four hours' sleep worth on a 19-hour flight?19 May 12:30 AM
BusinessConfusion as Twitter yanks blue checks from agenciesMusk stripping blue verification checks from Twitter users who don't pay.22 Apr 03:03 AM
TravelTo dye for: Spend St Patrick's Day in ChicagoGreen-coloured beer is just the beginning.12 Mar 08:30 AM
EntertainmentR Kelly sentenced to 20 years for child sex crimesBut he won't spend a single extra day in prison.23 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsMainfreight boss helps son's Chicago shift as USA becomes big prioritySon moves continents, turning round Americas division a big focus for Mainfreight.14 Feb 04:33 AM
TravelRe-United Airlines: Lost bag appears four years laterThe bag travelled from Chicago to Central America before returning to its owner.20 Jan 05:16 AM
TravelDog discovered in backpack ‘X-rayed by accident’ says passengerA dog had a very “rough” journey this week.08 Dec 07:36 PM
TravelOverflowing loos, no heat or light on nightmare 19-hour train tripWhat was supposed to be 5-hour trip became day slog without light, heat or running water.14 Oct 03:30 AM
WorldIndependence Day parade accused pleads not guiltyRobert E. Crimo III pleads not guilty to charges from mass shooting at Chicago parade.03 Aug 06:25 PM
WorldGunman charged with seven counts of murder after firing more than 70 rounds in July 4 crowdPolice say the shooter evaded initial arrest dressed as a woman and fading into crowd.05 Jul 06:04 PM
WorldJuly 4 shooting: Arrest made after brief pursuit hours after 6 killed, 30 woundedRobert E Crimo III was identified as a person of interest following the shooting.04 Jul 11:01 PM
WorldJuly 4 parade shooting: Gunman at large after killing six, injuring 24 in IllinoisBlankets over bloodied bodies after annual parade descended into chaos.04 Jul 08:29 PM
TravelUS man escapes federal charge for walking on plane wing due to small detailA small technicality means the 57-year-old got away with a far smaller charge.08 May 09:15 PM
TravelMan found living in Chicago Airport for 90 days reveals ordealToo scared to go home because of Covid-19, he was stuck in limbo for 90 days.19 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldMan hid at Chicago airport over Covid fearCalifornian man Aditya Singh said he was afraid to fly during the pandemic.18 Jan 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The reason things have gone wrong for all AmericansEDITORIAL: Love in the time of confusion - welcome to the new US of A.26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMan has life support accidentally cut off by wrong familyTwo families in Chicago are suing after a disfigured man was falsely identified.05 Jul 09:26 PM
TravelQantas takes a leap flying Brisbane to Chicago directQantas reveals direct flights from Brisbane to two new US cities.17 Jun 03:19 AM
TravelHorror at 412m as Chicago SkyDeck cracks underfootAmerica's highest glass observation deck cracks under foot, shocking holidaymakers.13 Jun 04:28 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Teaser trailer for new 'Star Wars' movieThe first trailer for the new 'Star Wars' movie was revealed at a fan event in Chicago.12 Apr 07:40 PM
TravelTravel alternatives: When in Chicago, don't follow FerrisFerris Bueller went to the museum on his famous day off, but tourists can give it a miss.15 Feb 11:49 PM
TravelAirline denies woman in wheelchair was abandoned at airportAmerican Airline denied claims a senior woman in a wheelchair was left alone for hours.06 Dec 09:12 PM
