Latest from South Africa

Ten shots need to stop killer tiger

It took up to 10 shots from a shotgun and rifle to kill a tiger that fatally attacked a handler at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Park, a coroner's hearing has heard.

Mauling inquest to hear from victim's partner

Tiger not locked away day of mauling

A big-cat handler fatally mauled to death by a tiger did not see a need to lock the animal away while cleaning its enclosure, a coronial inquest has heard.

Hansen keeps things grounded

Dead keeper's brother wants change

The brother of Dalu Mncube, who was fatally mauled by a tiger, hopes a coroner's inquest recommends better prevention and protection measures for zookeepers.

Escaping Syria's civil war

Former NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.

South Africa: Game for some big thrills

P.K. Stowers has a close encounter with some of the famed inhabitants of South Africa's Kruger National Park.

South Africa: The country's heart laid bare

<strong>P.K. Stowers experiences a growing market for touring South Africa's black townships</strong>

Dropping into SA's Surf City

The waves are pumping on Durban's Golden Mile, discovers P.K. Stowers.

Auckland protest over SA police shootings

Sonny Bill Williams 'to fight the White Buffalo'

The Diary: Monty Betham fights child obesity

Rugby: Sharks desperate to reach uncharted waters - Pietersen

Rugby: Flawed contest has given tired Sharks a raw deal

John Roughan: Olympics really are all about the nations

Right-wing Afrikaaner plotted to kill Mandela

Olympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winners

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Bullying claim as first female AU leader elected