WorldSoldiers ordered to pay back bonusesThousands of US servicemen have been told to pay back enlistment bonuses, a decade after signing up for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.26 Oct 04:50 PM
Freight and logisticsUber's self-driving truck deliveredAn Uber-owned self-driving start-up completed its first commercial haul last week.25 Oct 10:18 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why Melania will be real winnerCOMMENT: Melania Trump has been pooper-scooping after Donald since 1998, but she will never be cast as a victim, in her eyes or anyone else's.25 Oct 09:49 PM
BusinessRevealed: NZ easiest place to do businessNew Zealand edged out Singapore as the easiest country for doing business in the World Bank's latest rankings.25 Oct 05:48 PM
WorldSisters confess to burying their 94-year-old fatherTwo sisters panicked when their father died... so they buried him in the back garden.24 Oct 01:27 AM
WorldMichelle Obama destroys TrumpFirst Lady Michelle Obama just savaged Donald Trump in a speech so powerful it left many wondering why she isn't running for president herself20 Oct 11:00 PM
WorldTrump will accept results, if he winsThe Republican presidential candidate has said he will follow all laws and traditions, and the right to legally challenge the results.20 Oct 10:03 PM
WorldFather who raped daughter gets 60 daysA man guilty of raping his pre-pubescent daughter has been handed a 60-day jail sentence by a US judge. Now the judge is facing public backlash.20 Oct 08:23 PM
TravelAnaheim: Angels, surf and great shoppingNewstalk ZB's Chris Lynch discovers there's a lot more to Anaheim than Disneyland.20 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelWatch: Washington's San Juan IslandsSource: Visit the USA. Head to these islands off the USA's Northwest coast for a spot of whale watching.Watch20 Oct 02:14 AM
TravelWatch: The Grand Canyon, ArizonaSource: Visit the USA. Often considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is a must-see on any Southwest road trip of the USA.Watch20 Oct 02:09 AM
TravelWatch: Las Vegas, NevadaSource: Visit the USA. Enjoy bright lights and epic views in the 'Entertainment Capital of the World'.Watch20 Oct 02:02 AM
TravelWatch: Downtown Chicago, IllinoisSource: Visit the USA. Take in the storied architecture and stellar skyline views on a trip to the Windy City.Watch20 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandChild porn coach fights deportationTennis coach Rex Haultain, jailed in the US for soliciting sexually explicit photographs from a youth player, is being lined up for deportation to New Zealand.19 Oct 12:34 AM
WorldObama slams Trump's whiningPresident Barack Obama lashed out at Donald Trump's increasing claims that the presidential election is rigged, saying it undermines the US's democracy.18 Oct 06:53 PM
TravelThe road to NirvanaRussell Baillie follows the path of Kurt Cobain's career on a road trip from Seattle, the home of grunge, to San Francisco.18 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelAn insider's guide to ChicagoChicago is a city of distinct and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods that's easy to explore using the extensive public transportation system.15 Oct 11:30 PM
TravelUSA: Majestic nature turns up the heatA loop through natural and man-made marvels has Mark Meredith wanting more.15 Oct 09:17 PM
All BlacksUS couple's All Blacks-themed weddingAmericans Michael and Jennifer Sigler are diehard All Blacks fans, despite having no New Zealand connections.15 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelAlaskan village says no to touristsThe tiny village of Pointy Lay is working on an anti-tourism strategy: it's begging tourists to stay away.14 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldBoy locked in closet, beaten, torturedWearing only a soiled pull-up nappy, a 7-year-old boy was spotted running against southbound traffic on a busy eight-lane highway.14 Oct 01:15 AM
TravelUS river cruise: Wines with a tale to tellShandelle Battersby discovers the winemakers and their tipple alongside the Columbia and Snake Rivers.12 Oct 01:00 AM
WorldCreepy clowns no laughing matterAlan Sloggett has been a clown for decades after following in his father's large footsteps. Now he fears for his safety.11 Oct 05:07 AM
WorldWinners and losers from second debateIt was an acrimonious event with barbs flying from both sides. But who struck the killer blow in the presidential debate?10 Oct 03:58 AM
EntertainmentIs Matt Damon a time traveller?From the dimple to the hairline to the way he is smiling lovingly at his wife, this man bears more than a passing resemblance to Matt Damon.08 Oct 07:12 PM
WorldBullies 'set fire' to autistic boyA 10-year-old boy with special needs is fighting for life in hospital.06 Oct 05:18 PM
TravelBar/fly: Sailing with UnCruise, in the Pacific NorthwestOn a river cruise steeped in history, Shandelle Battersby learns about old liquor06 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldUS elections: Giuliani was once admiredRudy Giuliani once captivated Americans with his take-charge leadership after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.04 Oct 07:36 PM
TravelCapital gains: Exploring Washington DCWhy a trip to Washington DC deserves your vote.02 Oct 12:00 AM
World'I'm going to hit him': Dash-cam footageThe family of a man shot and killed by police in the US have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Sacramento.01 Oct 07:20 PM
WorldA year's free pizza for honest customerA Domino's customer in the US was left stunned when she received over $6000 in cash instead of her order.29 Sep 01:55 AM
TravelCalifornia: Napa v SonomaThe West Coast of the USA is home to some of the country's best plonk, finds Leila George.28 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanThe choice is simple: Trump or Not TrumpCOMMENT: If any choice of two options could be described as a no-brainer, this is it. So how can there be undecided voters in America?28 Sep 01:42 AM
TravelNevada's Great Basin National ParkWith its caves, magnificent bristlecone forests and isolated star-gazing opportunities, visitors to this national park are in for a visual feast both above and below ground.27 Sep 11:00 PM