WorldJudge upholds Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking convictionMaxwell, 60, was convicted of recruiting teenage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein.30 Apr 09:51 PM
EntertainmentOpinion: The ridiculous reality behind Depp and Heard's court circusJames Weir: The trial is now so ridiculous, it's replaced one of our favourite pastimes.30 Apr 08:58 PM
Entertainment'Grotesque': Amber Heard's disturbing prank on Johnny Depp revealed'Then he showed me a photograph on his telephone... It was so bizarre and so grotesque.'30 Apr 08:37 PM
EntertainmentNaomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.30 Apr 08:17 PM
WorldUS prison official missing after escorting inmate facing murder chargesSheriff's department is "aggressively investigating" the disappearance.30 Apr 06:38 PM
EntertainmentAmber Heard set to testify against ex-husband Johnny DeppThe star witnesses set to testify in explosive defamation trial have also been revealed.29 Apr 09:09 PM
MarketsJeff Bezos loses $21b as Amazon shares plungeInvestors send shares tumbling after retail giant suffers worst growth in two decades.29 Apr 08:59 PM
LifestyleUS couple killed in TikTok trend gone wrongAt least 33 people have reportedly died in America as a result of the wood-burning trend.29 Apr 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: US tech stock rally flows through to NZ sharemarketThe New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a small gain.29 Apr 05:52 AM
WorldCovid-19: Moderna seeks to be first to vaccinate pre-schoolers.It is a long-awaited move toward potential shots for millions of American tots by summer.28 Apr 08:21 PM
WorldPutin wants Ukraine dominated by Russian public holidayRussia scales up bombardment in hopes of celebrating Victory Day on May 9.28 Apr 06:41 PM
WorldGeorge Floyd killing: Ex-officer appeals conviction for killingFormer Minneapolis police officer claims jury was intimidated by protests and publicity.28 Apr 06:27 PM
WorldAmerica tries to seize Russian oligarch's superyacht being held in FijiBut who really owns the boat? Only one of the two possibilities faces sanctions.28 Apr 07:49 AM
WorldAustralia accuses China of election interference with Solomon Islands pactAn Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.28 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter 31 years in prison, a man is freed over 'mistaken identification'New York Times: Thomas Raynard James had the same name as a suspect.28 Apr 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump officials awarded $1 billion pandemic loan despite objectionsNew York Times: Company with close ties to Trump administration given relief loan.27 Apr 10:56 PM
TravelHiker rescued from loo after taking 'long drop' in parkA 40-year-old hiker is recovering from a truly crappy experience.27 Apr 08:47 PM
TravelMajor US airline becomes first to pay flight attendants during boardingUS Flight attendants often work for free until passengers are seated and the doors close.27 Apr 08:19 PM
WorldRussia cuts gas supply to Poland and BulgariaNatural gas turned off for two Nato members as Russian stand-off with West escalates.27 Apr 06:37 PM
WorldWatch: Tesla car on autopilot crashes into $5.3 million private jetOwner reportedly tried to call for it using the vehicle's 'Smart Summon' feature.27 Apr 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat an unvaccinated police officer who nearly died of Covid wants you to knowNew York Times: Frank Talarico was hospitalised for 49 days with the coronavirus.26 Apr 11:09 PM
TravelCalifornia's splashy desert surf parks draw ire in droughtEnvironmentalists are protesting a surf resort in one of the driest spots in California.26 Apr 08:48 PM
Travel21 Countries that have ditched mask rulesYou can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.26 Apr 08:25 PM
New ZealandNasa balloon in Wanaka may go up next weekNasa last launched from Wanaka in 2017.26 Apr 07:58 PM
Travel20 Cooking tips and tricks from cuisines around the worldPrepare to 'velvet' meat, fry tomato paste and embrace the wok.26 Apr 07:21 PM
EntertainmentAlec Baldwin may have pulled trigger: Four things we learned from Rust police filesNew evidence of what happened when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot.26 Apr 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere do travellers in the US need to wear masks now?New York Times: Looking at travelling to the United States? Here's what you need to know.25 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelThree airlines to welcome back passengers banned for breaking mask mandatesMany banned passengers said now the mask mandate is off, everything would be 'fine'.25 Apr 08:14 PM
WorldChild dies after mystery hepatitis outbreak spreadsReports of a mystery strain affecting children have emerged from around the world.25 Apr 10:07 AM
WorldUS and Ukraine hold top-level meeting at KvivUS secretaries of state and defence met with the Ukrainian President on Sunday night.25 Apr 02:52 AM
WorldHow South Carolina execution firing squad worksSouth Carolina gives condemned inmates the choice between a firing squad or injection.24 Apr 02:36 AM
SportFormer Springbok rugby player dies, son in critical condition after fleeing driver hits car in USPedrie Wannenburg, 41, died and his son, 8, was critically injured following the crash.23 Apr 10:10 PM
WorldUS to send Ukraine top-secret 'ghost drones' for battleThe phoenix is described as a 'one-way' kamikaze that 'delivers a punch'.23 Apr 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Brutal onslaught': NZ-based ambassadors in unprecedented attack on Russia over Ukraine warSignatories mainly from Nato nations and allies of the United States.22 Apr 05:00 PM
