TravelEngland: Rollercoaster the ultimate terror rideA new ride at a UK theme park is so disturbing, patrons must sign a waiver to attest to their mental stability.09 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelLiverpool: The magical history tourWith a new film about the Beatles about to open here, Graham Reid goes to Liverpool, where their remarkable story began.03 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWailing and nashingShe's cute. She's noisy. And she's nobody's fool. But it hasn't all been roses for singer-songwriter Kate Nash. She talks to Elizabeth Day about self-doubt, music industry sexism and her second album01 Apr 03:00 PM
New ZealandAll Black glamour couple's extraordinary encounterWhen Carl Hayman and wife Natalie Crook leave England for France, they'll be farewelling a famous neighbour - troubled footballer Paul Gascoigne.27 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentCK Stead wins inaugural <i>Sunday Times</i> short story awardThe NZ author's story <i>Last Season's Man</i>, beat more than 1150 entries from published authors around the world.27 Mar 12:08 AM
PoliticsFormer Immigration boss escapes jail for CV fraudFormer immigration boss Mary Anne Thompson today escaped a jail sentence for fraudulently using her CV to secure senior public service jobs.26 Mar 01:15 AM
EntertainmentAmy Winehouse is getting cluckyAmy Winehouse wants a baby. The <i>Rehab</i> singer has reportedly been open about her plans to start a family with Blake Fielder-Civil.25 Mar 10:32 PM
LifestyleThe Dish: Pick me upFeeling a bit tired and grouchy? We suggest you head to Grouchos Cafe, just off Wellesley St West, where you're bound to be cheered up.25 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentConchords sell out British shows<i>Flight of the Conchords</i> seem to be doing okay when it comes to "business time" (that's not a euphemism).24 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDelving into heritage makes a harrowing readStephen Jewell talks to author Andrea Levy about slavery, story-telling and holidays on the North Shore.23 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentProving a pointSharon Osbourne talks to Stephen Jewell about getting revenge on the literary critics.22 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldBritain: Air pollution blamed for premature deathsOn average, Britons are dying eight months too soon because of dirty air.21 Mar 01:49 AM
WorldUK 'ran renegade torture unit in Iraq'Fresh evidence has emerged that British military intelligence ran a secret operation in Iraq which authorised degrading and unlawful treatment of prisoners. 21 Mar 12:01 AM
EntertainmentFour Tet - There Is Love In YouScott Kara reviews new album <I>There Is Love In You</I> from Four Tet19 Mar 03:00 PM
