LifestyleA few of Neil MacGregor's favourite thingsThe most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s <i>A History of the World in 100 Objects</i> — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.22 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook</i>: Kiwi to take a breather as Irish go to IMF, EU22 Nov 01:00 AM
LifestyleGood Taste: Time againYou know you're getting old when you start asking, "Where has the year gone?"20 Nov 09:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks surge past IrelandThe All Blacks are one win away from a fourth Grand Slam after a hard fought victory over Ireland in Dublin this morning.20 Nov 07:14 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Smith, Nonu reunited for IrelandThe Sonny Bill Williams experiment has been placed on the back burner for the Irish leg of the All Blacks Grand Slam rugby tour.18 Nov 05:30 AM
RoyalsNZ couple 'absolutely rapt' with royal weddingThe news of Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton was particularly well received in an iconic small cafe on the Hauraki Plains.18 Nov 02:35 AM
CricketCricket: Mixed report card for EnglandEngland's good form of 2010, winning seven of 10 Tests, comes with a mixed report card.17 Nov 11:37 PM
WorldInjection of stem cells into stroke victim's brain a medical firstA Glasgow man in his 60s has become the world's first person to receive injections of foetal stem cells.17 Nov 11:30 PM
RoyalsA day to rememberThose of us who were adults in July 1981 will never forget Charles and Diana's wedding. So how will Prince William and Kate Middleton's compare?17 Nov 06:50 AM
RoyalsPrince William and Kate: Happily ever after?If Middleton follows tradition, she'll opt for a wedding band made from Welsh gold.17 Nov 04:36 AM
RoyalsCost of security will dominate royal wedding plansThe announcement of Prince William's wedding adds another red letter day to a UK police diary already overflowing with costly events.17 Nov 04:30 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wantedFive months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter17 Nov 02:23 AM
RoyalsRing a tribute to Prince William's late motherPrince William gave Kate Middleton Princess Diana's engagement ring because he didn't want her to miss out on his special day.16 Nov 09:00 PM
RoyalsLet Harry organise Prince William's stag do - Twitter reactsIn a sign of the times, the British Monarchy made the most of social media to break the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement16 Nov 08:27 PM
TravelEurope: Having a ball on the BalticRoger Hall cruises the Baltic and relishes his time in fascinating ports of call without having to think about about much else.16 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessInsurance to cover firms against celebrity 'disgrace'A growing number of companies are buying so-called 'disgrace insurance' in case their brand ambassador turns into a persona non grata.16 Nov 04:25 AM
