Travel news‘An absolute privilege’: Aurora stuns Air NZ pilots flying over southern skiesThe solar storm gave the pilots a coveted seat for nature’s light show.13 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrump's border crackdown: Are you still keen on that trip to the States?The Elephant asks if hard-line US immigration and security policies are putting Kiwis off.12 Nov 04:03 PM
New ZealandThe Elephant | Kiwis rethink US travel as Trump policies spark border anxietyNew Zealanders are thinking twice about travelling to the United States, as concerns escalate that political views and online activity could mean trouble at the border.Watch12 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldMeteorologists in Chicago warned of rare snowspouts. What are they?Winds of up to 120km/h prompted a rare marine warning from US forecasters.11 Nov 09:33 PM
AirlinesThousands of US flights cancelled as Trump threatens air traffic controllersMore than 7,000 flights were delayed as controllers worked without pay.11 Nov 12:24 AM
LifestylePrince William on parenting through illness and phone bans for royal kidsWilliam said they told their children about both royal cancer battles.10 Nov 07:31 PM
EntertainmentWhy the multiplex went multilingualSince 2018, 12 non‑English films have earned best picture nods as Oscar tastes shift.10 Nov 04:00 AM
World'It's only going to get worse': US flight chaos deepens amid shutdownSean Duffy warned air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ before Thanksgiving.09 Nov 05:25 PM
World‘This is frustrating’: 1000 flights cancelled as shutdown strains airportsAmerican Airlines has cut 220 flights a day, with Delta trimming about 170.08 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandOtago med students return after unrest in TanzaniaThe students were evacuated within three days as violence escalated in Dar es Salaam.07 Nov 08:21 PM
TravelMore than a show: Why Sydney keeps tempting Kiwis across the TasmanIt's hard to spend a weekend in Sydney without missing a beat.04 Nov 06:30 AM
Lifestyle'Uncomfortable': Norway's future queen speaks on life in SydneyThe 21-year-old royal is studying social science at the University of Sydney.03 Nov 02:53 AM
Travel newsAir NZ to launch new Pacific Islands routeIt comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.02 Nov 10:11 PM
WorldDeath in paradise: NZ woman's body found in Phuket hotel roomThai media say the 47-year-old Kiwi's death in Phuket is still under investigation.29 Oct 03:42 AM
World11 dead after tourist plane crash in KenyaThe plane was flying from Diani Beach to the Maasai Mara’s Kichwa Tembo airstrip.28 Oct 06:27 PM
WorldDutch player with sex conviction denied Australian visa for volleyball worldsVan de Velde was 19 when convicted of sex with an underaged girl in 2016.28 Oct 12:09 AM
WorldIndia, China resume direct flights after five-year freezeThe IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Guangzhou ends a five-year air link gap.26 Oct 11:33 PM
WorldHurricane Melissa strengthens to category 4 as Jamaica braces for impactAt least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.26 Oct 07:20 PM
EntertainmentKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau confirm relationship in ParisThe pair stepped out in Paris for Perry's 41st birthday celebrations.26 Oct 06:25 PM
WorldLouvre thieves carjacked truck-mounted lift nine days before heistThe gang used a stolen 90-foot (27m) lift truck to scale the Louvre’s walls.23 Oct 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: We must remember the virtues of Western civilisationA new Wellington charter school aims to revive classical education.22 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldInside Luigi Mangione’s chaotic travels before alleged CEO killingThe 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Brian Thompson in December.22 Oct 07:07 AM
WorldNepal’s new frontier: Climbers chase untouched peaks beyond EverestNepal has 462 peaks open to climbers, with about 100 still to be summited.21 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldLindsay Sandiford among two Britons to be sent home from Indonesia's death rowLindsay Sandiford was sentenced to death in Bali in 2013 for drug-trafficking.21 Oct 07:18 AM
WorldChinese fighter jet threatens Australian warplaneCanberra has lodged a protest with Beijing through diplomatic channels.20 Oct 09:19 PM
WorldTwo killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into seaThe cargo jet had arrived from the United Arab Emirates before dawn.20 Oct 02:21 AM
WorldTrump warns Hamas after US claims group plotting new Gaza assaultA fragile ceasefire deal last week ended Israel's assault and freed hostages.19 Oct 04:27 AM
New ZealandShane Jones to pitch NZ's 'resource renaissance' to global mining investorsThe minister heads to Sydney tomorrow to promote investment in New Zealand minerals.19 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandNZ passports are among the world's 'most powerful' – here's why the ranking is at riskKiwis can enter 186 countries visa-free but the latest rankings carry a warning. 18 Oct 04:19 AM
WorldThailand plans domestic tourism boost with visitors downForeign arrivals are forecast to fall 6% in 2025, the first drop in a decade.16 Oct 05:00 PM
Travel newsKiwis losing big on hidden ATM fees while travelling abroadATM surcharges peaked in Vietnam at an average of 27.1%.16 Oct 06:59 AM
Football World CupFifa responds to Donald Trump’s World Cup threatWorld football body says safety at all 16 host cities will depend on local governments.16 Oct 12:59 AM
WorldFlights halted as Mount Lewotobi blasts ash 10km into the skyAsh soared 10km above Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki’s 1584m summit.15 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdownTravellers may face longer airport lines and some US national park closures.14 Oct 10:58 PM
