America's CupChallenge accepted: Team NZ confirm first step in next Cup defenceNo decision has been made on where the next Cup defence will be sailed.19 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand'We are stuck': Family fears for Kiwi missing for five months in SpainThe expat has not been heard from since May.18 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupPaul Lewis: How mistakes, not speed, shaped recent America's Cup racesOPINION: Team New Zealand can't outrun tactical blunders.18 Oct 03:00 AM
Travel newsTragic reason young tourist died at Spanish attractionThe 26-year-old man's death illustrates the 'perils' of social media.16 Oct 12:00 AM
Travel newsNelson couple forced to pay $1000 due to airline booking errorThe confused couple were given a choice: pay the surprise fee or stay stuck in Barcelona.15 Oct 07:22 PM
America's Cup'Never come back': Protesters march against AmCup in BarcelonaMore than 1000 marched in opposition to the regatta being held in the city.13 Oct 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupThe Sailing Professor: Despite impressive start, Team NZ can't get carried awayOPINION: Team NZ drew first blood on the opening day in Barcelona.12 Oct 09:00 PM
America's CupThe major unknown that could decide America's CupOPINION: The first-to-seven contest begins with two races on Sunday morning.10 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWater demand will surge because of wars and tech, says utility bossFinancial Times: Floating desalination plants and thirsty data centres stir up water.07 Oct 07:47 PM
America's CupSir Ben Ainslie: Why I believe we can beat New Zealand and win the CupOPINION: Great Britain has never won the America's Cup but Ineos hopes to change that.07 Oct 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhat it's like to fly Business Class from Auckland to Doha with Qatar AirwaysRubbery hapuka threatens to tarnish an otherwise excellent Business Class flight.02 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballThe night Villa beat Bayern Munich to win European Cup – then lost trophy in the pubThis week's match will be a poignant night for the surviving members of the class of ‘82.01 Oct 08:55 PM
WorldFake Brad Pitt romance: Five arrested in $576,000 scamCybercriminals posed as the Hollywood star and studied the victims' profiles.23 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark OramsThe sailing professor: The variable that could decide Challenger Series finalOPINION: A final series between Luna Rossa and Ineos Britannia is a difficult one to pick.21 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelAt Barcelona’s best cocktail bars, abstract drinks fit for DaliDissecting Barcelona's weird and wonderful (and highly regarded) cocktail scene.10 Sep 03:00 AM
America's CupKirwan's steep America's Cup learning curve with Luna Rossa'I’m really starting to understand everything, or most of, what’s going on'07 Sep 07:00 AM
America's CupTwo more wins for Team NZ as end of involvement in challenger series loomsTeam New Zealand claimed two wins on a testing day while the first semifinalist was found.05 Sep 03:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWas this the summer European tourism reached a breaking point?New York Times: European hotspots hit breaking point as residents protest overtourism.04 Sep 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConcern over housing costs hits record high across rich nationsFinancial Times: Rising mortgage costs, rents meet building shortage to stoke crisis.04 Sep 12:43 AM
InflationThe food price spike is over, but what are we left with?How much more are people really paying for groceries?02 Sep 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'No place to live': Essential workers in Ibiza forced to live in tentsNew York Times: As tourism soars, Ibiza's housing crisis deepens.29 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldWatch: Migrant dinghy crushed by Spanish police boatThe Guardia Civil can be seen chasing the speedboat and trying to block its path.29 Aug 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupThe sailing professor: From predictable to pulse pounding — how to fix the boring startOPINION: What have we learned after the preliminary regatta?27 Aug 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupPaul Lewis: Are challengers deliberately racing poorly against Team NZ?OPINION: There had been some earlier rumours in yachting-land.24 Aug 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel news‘The demand is unstoppable’: Can Barcelona survive mass tourism?New York Times: More crowds are expected for the America's Cup.21 Aug 02:41 AM
LifestyleWorld’s oldest person dies hours after heartbreaking final updateFamily shared an update on X hours before her death.20 Aug 11:15 PM
TravelTikTok trend pokes fun at insane lengths taken in 'sunbed wars'Adults are filmed sprinting like kids across the pool to secure a spot.15 Aug 01:39 AM
Travel newsKaty Perry in hot water for beach blunderIt seems stars can be unruly tourists too.15 Aug 12:43 AM
TravelThe Kiwi guide to visiting BarcelonaExperience the city through the eyes of a recent visitor.14 Aug 07:00 AM
Travel'Respect': The popular city issuing huge fines to semi-naked touristsTourists are asked to put on more clothes for "respect and hygiene".08 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelTourist’s lewd behaviour with statue sparks outrage in ItalyAnother tourist has broken the rules - and Italians are having none of it.17 Jul 10:36 PM
WorldSpain authorities say body found in Tenerife is UK teenJay Slater went missing on June 17 while visiting the island.16 Jul 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debutThe photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.11 Jul 11:36 PM
Lifestyle‘I was secretly working abroad for a month — my boss found out only on Zoom’Overseas workers and their managers can be unaware of the tax and legal implications.09 Jul 09:54 PM