Get nervous flying? Then perhaps you should not look when this precision DC-10 pilot drops fire retardant on a California wildfire.

A teenage girl used a famous Disneyland ride to make an important announcement to her family.

A 58-year-old New Zealand man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while working on a manhole.

If you're scared of heights then this new Skyslide in Los Angeles might not be for you.

With American Airlines launching its new direct service from Auckland to Los Angeles this weekend, there's never been a better time to soak up some Californian sunshine.

Los Angeles' long-awaited Metro Expo line extension now connects Downtown to Santa Monica, meaning you no longer need a car to get around and see the sights.

Two brothers have been arrested on suspicion of murdering their parents, who were found shot dead in their California home next to a chilling note.

Heavy emphasis on seasonal, sustainable menu inspired by local farmers, fisherman and artisan producers.

Just 3.5km from Disneyland, one of the many accommodation options that line Harbor Boulevard.

Venice Beach is distinctively Californian and a must see area of Los Angeles, Chris Lynch says.

While one part of California dries out, Shandelle Battersby gets soaked in another.

Five planes flew over the annual Rose Parade in California, writing messages in the sky that included "Trump is disgusting. Anybody but Trump, US".

Before the assailants opened fire at a holiday party in San Bernardino on Thursday, they left their 6-month-old baby with her grandmother.

Wellington-based New Zealand American Association chairman Larry Keim is appalled by the shootings and says the United States' gun laws must be tightened up.

At least 14 people are dead and 17 injured after the shooting at a disability center in California.

A centre for the developmentally disabled had just hosted a children's Christmas party the day before the tragedy.

At least 12 people are dead and up to 20 injured after gunmen opened fire in California on Thursday. Here's what we know so far.

The City of Angels is speakeasy central, writes Shandelle Battersby.

It is the first time California officials have imposed fines on communities that have failed to meet conservation goals imposed because of the state's crippling four-year drought.

The legacy of a former newspaper magnate lives on at San Simeon, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Shandelle Battersby finds the jewel of the missions along California's King's Highway.

A California teenager who rushed to help a blind classmate being beaten up by a bully has been kicked off the football team.

A friendly year-round climate makes Santa Monica a hit with locals as well as tourists, writes Tess Nichol.

It's always the perfect time to catch a wave or linger on the sidewalk in this city.

To mark 60 years, Disneyland has conjured up spectacular parades and fireworks, writes Peter Mitchell.

Winston Aldworth checks out the differences between two great theme parks.

Anaheim has a serious beer scene brewing. By the end of the year, the Orange County city will be home to more than a dozen breweries.

In Orange County, Shandelle Battersby swaps fast food for fresh, sophisticated cuisine.

Late night revellers may think nothing of relieving themselves in public and now some walls are fighting back against the disgusting habit.

Top Gun suddenly feels real for Shandelle Battersby onboard an aircraft carrier in San Diego.