Springboks fullback Francois Steyn has been ruled out of next week's Tri-Nations test.

Halfback Jimmy Cowan, who missed the weekend's Bledisloe win due to a rib injury, has been cleared to fly to South Africa.

Friends of Auckland woman Carmen Thomas have contacted psychics to help find her but her family want it left with the police.

The SKA telescope could help reverse our scientific 'brain drain', writes Fran O'Sullivan.

From July to December the Western Cape town of Hermanus' rugged cliff-tops offer superb land-based whale watching.

Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo tackles the true tale of a black girl born to a white couple, but rejected as "coloured" in Skin. By Andrew L. Urban.

Quade Cooper has lost his appeal against a two-match suspension.

New Zealand riders will contend with a challenging track at this week's world BMX championships.

The mother of missing Auckland woman Carmen Thomas has been filming Police Ten-7 since arriving from South Africa.

A major split has opened up within the Springboks coaching management team.

Fans are flocking to see the setting of the Millennium series, writes Malin Rising.

It was the impalas I felt sorriest for. Poor little buggers.

Wynne Gray salutes Peter de Villiers, the Springbok coach who wants to "run with the big dogs and lift his leg" as well.