The Stratolaunch was the dream child of Microsoft co-founder, the late Paul Allen.

DNA linked Joseph DeAngelo to at least 13 murders and 50 rapes in the 1970s and 1980s.

Three Whanganui athletes are in-form and ready to tackle North American form on track.

He's definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed.

'There is indeed an emergency on our southern border' says the US commander-in-chief

Jennifer and Sarah Hart killed themselves and their six adopted kids last year.

Authorities say the mums drugged themselves and their six adopted kids before the crash.

While die-hard Star Wars fanatics are willing to wait hours most will not relish the idea.

The great-grandson of Scientology's founder reveals how the church deals with outsiders.

Footage shows staff member standing by reception desk as the car rams into building.

We need to understand our 'dark side' if we are to combat family violence

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Jury finds the baby powder a "substantial contributing factor" in woman's illness.

21 horses have died since the winter season began at the start of the year.

The 22-year-old unarmed black man was shot last year, setting off protests.

From building your own droids and lightsabers — this is the new Star Wars world.

The rare sunfish is thought to live in the Southern Hemisphere.

Riverdale and Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry has reportedly been hospitalised.

Officials say there was no staff to stop the animals taking over the popular tourist area.

Medicinal marijuana company claims cannabis sales set to boom.

Actress' allegations of defamation against the former movie mogul can proceed to trial.

Sometimes it pays to keep the good news to yourself.

Police in California are currently searching for the man.

The effects of the shutdown are being felt across the country's 400 National Parks.

The 600m device is being towed to Hawaii and will then be shipped to California.

Here's a look at striking news images captured by satellite imagery company Digital Globe.

Dogs help wildfire survivors recover their most precious possession: human cremains.

Kiwis who have cheated death: Today reporter Derek Cheng tells of his close call.

You wouldn't know it by looking at the American stock market.

In an instant, the Australian couple's idyllic holiday turned into a month-long nightmare.