TechnologyBoobquake phenom goes viralA woman who was disgruntled when an Iranian cleric preached that female cleavage causes earthquakes has caused her own social networking phenomenon.26 Apr 11:30 PM
EconomyNZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankingsNZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.13 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandTwenty NZers in Chile still unaccounted forNZ diplomatic staff have made contact with about 250 Kiwis in Chile after the country was rocked by an 8.8 earthquake on Saturday.01 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandLifeguards don't need arrest powers - spokesmanLifeguards say they do not want the power to arrest people who ignore beach closures, despite calls for them to be given enforcement powers.28 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandNail-biting wait for news from quake zoneNew Zealanders with relatives in Chile faced an anxious wait for news of their loved ones after the huge earthquake disrupted communications.28 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandNZ's tsunami alert cancelledNew Zealand's tsunami alert has been cancelled but people in coastal areas of the country are still advised to take caution.28 Feb 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Stupid' NZers rush to watch tsunamiHundreds of New Zealanders who raced to beaches to watch a potentially catastrophic tsunami were 'stupid', says Civil Defence Minister John Carter.28 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
WorldKiwis face wait for news of loved onesOf the 200 New Zealanders known to be in Chile, 80 have so far confirmed they are safe.28 Feb 05:45 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandNZ on tsunami alert after quake in ChileA tsunami generated by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, is expected to reach New Zealand this morning.27 Feb 06:46 PM
TravelChile: Strolling through a city of colourSantiago is what Auckland should be, writes Jim Eagles.31 Jan 11:00 PM