It's a city of big dreams and big money, but you don't have to have a fortune to have fun.

Fiance of a woman killed in Las Vegas shooting tells the Herald about their NZ engagement.

Heading to this Californian town? Here's what not to miss ...

Californian officials are taking the possibility of a nuclear strike seriously.

Officials are braced for massive protests near construction.

Ricardo Simich's guide to the hot spots in Palm Springs.

Cancer survivor bares all to raise testicular cancer awareness.

She grew up on a Dannevirke dairy farm and now brokers luxury real estate deals.

Jo Elwin checks into a hip hotel in the heart of bustling Koreatown.

Here are the cities and towns to string into your next California road trip.

Obdulia Sanchez is accused of live-streaming the crash that killed her sister.

Almost 4000 firefighters battling dozens of major fires sweeping western states.

Three Australians have been arrested after of a foiled plan to smuggle 255kg of ice.

Jack the dog was rescued from a burning home and initially appeared lifeless.

Lovers of old Hollywood are drawn to Sinatra's playground.

Wildfires in western US and Canada have forced thousands to flee from their homes.

For a thrilling time when you are in LA, venture across the water to Catalina Island.

A small plane in California crashed on a busy freeway.

Labour MP Trevor Mallard is the only MP to head to Bermuda for the America's Cup.

A Californian town is as Mexican as it is American, writes Darren Cartwright.

The flowers in the hair have long gone but there is still music in the air.

Crew's warning: "You are paddle-boarding next to approximately 15 great white sharks".

A teen is in rehab and refuses to go home as she claims she loves her teacher abductor.

G-Dragon is set to perform in Auckland as part of a world tour.

Police have charged a man who drunkenly attacked a robotic patrol droid in a car park.

A 15yo student's ordeal with her teacher traverses nine states and ends in a rustic cabin.

"London don't want me here having served my time. S*** is crazy", Meeks says.

Special service remembers the incredible WWII derring-do of the Long Range Desert Group.

Alarming video shows motorist terrified after his car became stuck on the back of a truck.

Lorde last night hit the stage for her first full gig in more than two years.