Concerned father tackles a man shopping at a California Target.

A team of around 40 will head from New Zealand to California later this week.

He's a powerful figure at Silicon Valley. This is how Elon Musk got his big start.

Grandfather, 53, arrested after leaving the gun unattended.

Suspected shooter had shot grandmother and girlfriend before police chase.

She was taken to hospital in a critical condition - stung more than 200 times.

Shandelle Battersby has some tips for the Happiest Place on Earth.

The Disney park was said to have recorded its hottest day on record.

Claire Nelson, who survived four days in an American desert, is now battling insurers.

Southern California is sweltering under record-breaking highs.

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19-year-old Arlis Perry "was accidentally locked in a church with her killer".

Young man sacrificed his own life to save a relative after a day out turned deadly.

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Katy Perry, Meryl Streep and K.D Lang are among other fans of Billy Zeemann's designs.

Just a few blocks away from luxury homes people are suffering in squalor.

Reality star urges California governor to test DNA of condemned prisoner Kevin Cooper.

The latest claims come amid increasing scrutiny over Tesla's safety.

Stockton is the eighth most "distressed" large city in the United States.

Kiwi hiker with broken pelvis progressing slowly as she learns to walk again.

Expat who smashed pelvis while hiking in the US unsure how much medical bills will cost.

Hiker desperate to raise funds for surgery after spending 3 days trapped in US desert.

Claire Nelson has been cheerfully sharing photos and GIFs on social media.

George Fenwick is among the fans buzzing about Disney's Pixar celebration.

Investigator describes one very chilling detail that made "the biggest impression".

Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.

An American zoo has come under fire for saying Māori were native to Australia.

Court documents reveal the horror that 10 children faced in California house.

San Francisco is taking couple to court over their house being used as 'an illegal hotel'.

Relatives believe the killing was sparked by witnessing his sister being raped.