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New DNA bombshell in Sherri Papini case
Stunning developments in the bizarre unsolved abduction of California jogger.

Magical city by the bay
There's plenty to do, see and eat in San Francisco, writes Cameron Carpenter.

Auckland furniture giant's 'epic' funeral
The funeral for Roger Butcher will be just the way he would have wanted - epic.

Lighter winds help crews gain on California wildfires
Calmer winds are allowing firefighters in California to try and get control of the blazes.

Dog lost in wildfire reunited with family
Two men expecting grim discovery searching wildfire territory were met with a joyful one.

California wildfires 'most destructive in history'
Thirty-eight dead as California wildfires race toward wineries and town of Sonoma.

Grim search of charred homes
Death toll rises to 35 as wind-driven blazes merge in Northern California.

Grim outlook for arid land of smoke and ash
It's slow going for firefighters battling against deadly blazes in California.

Ten free things to do in LA
It's a city of big dreams and big money, but you don't have to have a fortune to have fun.

Exclusive: Vegas victim's romantic Kiwi proposal
Fiance of a woman killed in Las Vegas shooting tells the Herald about their NZ engagement.

Palm Springs: This is where to ...
Heading to this Californian town? Here's what not to miss ...

California makes preparations for nuclear attack
Californian officials are taking the possibility of a nuclear strike seriously.

Nude student cycles through uni lecture
Cancer survivor bares all to raise testicular cancer awareness.

Kiwi real estate agent's $74m sale
She grew up on a Dannevirke dairy farm and now brokers luxury real estate deals.

The Line hotel, Los Angeles
Jo Elwin checks into a hip hotel in the heart of bustling Koreatown.

Book a trip to California's Central Coast
Here are the cities and towns to string into your next California road trip.

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

Homes ruined as blazes scorch US
Almost 4000 firefighters battling dozens of major fires sweeping western states.

$274m ice crew 'planned to rip seats out'
Three Australians have been arrested after of a foiled plan to smuggle 255kg of ice.

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

Palm Springs: Sinatra's kind of town
Lovers of old Hollywood are drawn to Sinatra's playground.

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

There's another high life in LA
For a thrilling time when you are in LA, venture across the water to Catalina Island.

Watch: Plane crashes, erupts into ball of flames
A small plane in California crashed on a busy freeway.

Father 'killed' son after trip to Disneyland
Police claim 5-year-old was murdered as revenge over bitter divorce.

Man visits Disneyland 2000 days in a row
A Californian resident has visited Disneyland every day for more than five years.

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