WorldPirates use tortured hostages as defence shieldPirates operating off the coast of Somalia have begun to use aggressive new tactics including torture against captives.02 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandDisgust at cruise ship's broken toiletsBroken toilets, faulty latches on cabin doors and leaky ceilings are among new complaints by passengers on the liner Pacific Pearl.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore high seas drama for luxury linerThe luxury Auckland-based cruise ship Pacific Pearl has run into more drama on the high seas.01 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCapturing the true spirit of young KiwisAlison Shanks has stood on the dais to receive world championship and Commonwealth Games gold medals. But she remembers just as vividly standing at the helm of the Spirit of New Zealand.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandU2 could own this, at a priceA superyacht belonging to the manager U2 has joined some of the world's finest vessels in the Viaduct Harbour.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandClose encounter on a giant scale"It was cool. It turned on its side and just sat there looking at us just under the water."14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMissing diver hitchhiked to Hawkes BayPolice have charged missing diver Colin Smithies with wasting police time after a $50,000 two-day search for him near Porirua turned out to be pointless - as he had hitchhiked to Hawkes Bay.13 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandHow did a missing Porirua diver turn up in Hawkes Bay?Police are expected to this afternoon reveal details of why a diver reported to a Hawkes Bay police station after an extensive two-day search for him near Porirua.13 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandFour whales die in Port Waikato strandingFour adult whales have died after beaching themselves at Port Waikato but Conservation Department staff have successfully refloated a fifth.13 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandMissing diver found alive and well - in Hawke's BayThe diver missing for two days near Titahi Bay has been found - after walking into a police station in Hawke's Bay.12 Jan 06:13 AM
