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San Francisco escape

There’s lots to see in The Golden City. Here are our Top 10 Must-Do’s.

‘Like open heart surgery’: Obama on daughter leaving for university

Like all parents, the former US President laments on his children growing up.

China cracks down on North Korea

The country has taken a firm stance against the dictatorship.

US, North Korean war “inevitable”

North Korea’s foreign minister says Trump’s taunting has gone too far.

Malala on Trump: “The more you speak about Islam and against all Muslims, the more terrorists we create.”

Malala condemns Trump for hate speech against Muslim community, calls for politicians to follow suit.

Zimbabwe drops charges against man who killed Cecil the lion

The US dentist who sparked international outcry after killing Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe will not be prosecuted because he […]

Top 10 Ultimate Travelist unveiled

After whittling down the best 500 places in the world for travellers, Australia has narrowly missed out on the number one spot on Lonely Planet’s Ultimate List. NZ has taken out an impressive nine of the world’s all-time best places to visit.

Pizza app helps woman escape

The quick thinking of a woman being held hostage by her armed boyfriend saw her being rescued after she used a pizza ordering app to ask for help.

Magical ‘promposal’ for special needs student warms our hearts

A US special needs student’s dream has come true after her crush surprised her with a magical ‘promposal’.

Flushing money down the toilet: human waste full of valuable metals

A geologist believes there is fortune to be found in our sewage, giving a whole new meaning to flushing money down the drain.

Elderly man finds son he never knew after discovering a letter hidden by wife for 60 years

An elderly man has found out he has a son after discovering a letter his now deceased wife had hid from him during their 60-year marriage.

Royals visit New York & Washington

The White House, Harlem & the World Bank in Washington, the Royals have had a busy two-day visit on their first trip to New York.

Paraplegic veteran surprises bride with first dance

A paraplegic veteran gave his wife the surprise of her life when he was lifted out of his wheelchair for the first time to dance with her at their wedding.

Music history on auction

Costumes, gowns, jewellery and instruments owned by famous musicians will be the highlights of a celebrity auction in Beverly Hills.

New York marks 13th anniversary of September 11attacks

For the first time since the 2001 September 11 attacks, crowds will gather on the World Trade Centre site for the 13th memorial.

Licence to shoot – Should Children be allowed to handle firearms?

While the answer seems obvious enough, a recent fatal shooting in Arizona by a nine-year-old girl has left us wondering what sort of parents would let a child handle a submachine gun?

Amnesty International calls on UN to impose arms embargo on Isreal

USA is accused of supplying Israel with “tools to commit further serious violations of international law”.

Young baboon siblings learn crucial life skills through play

Two young Hamadryas baboon siblings sharpen their social skills through roughhousing and play at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoo in Brooklyn.

Lion cubs pass their swimming test at Smithsonian zoo

Four lion cubs are forced to take a dip at Washington’s Smithsonian National Zoo – a rite of passage to ensure maturity.

Pine mouth

Left with a bad taste? You could have ‘pine mouth’ When I saw this message pop into my email, I […]

New Yorkers find ways to stay warm

As New York’s temperatures dropped due to a blast of arctic air, outdoor workers try to stay warm.

Meet the Ramen Burger

Meet the ramen burger: the next food export out of the Big Apple that’s making waves of cronut proportions.

Is the record store making a comeback?

In the midst of – or in spite of the digital age – an old school record store opens in New York City. Could this see a return to vinyl?

US lags behind impoverished countries on maternal health

A maternal health program created for impovrished nations is headed for the US.

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