Alicia Kissick was like most young Kiwis heading off on their OE - full of dreams, aspirations and excitement. Then she fractured two vertebrae in her spine.

Simon Kay enjoys precious father-son time exploring Canadian countryside.

A woman that worked at Auckland University and her husband have been found slain in Canada and their son is charged with murder.

A New Zealand man accused of a horrific attack on a sex worker in Canada could serve time in a New Zealand jail if he is convicted and extradited.

A man charged with a horrific sex attack in Canada cut off his electronic bracelet and fled New Zealand on a false passport while on bail.

A Kiwi accused of dragging a sex worker behind a van in a "horrific" attack in Canada is believed to have fled there after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet while on home detention in NZ.

A New Zealander has been charged over the alleged abduction of a sex worker in Canada where a woman was tied up and dragged behind a van.

A man jailed for card-skimming was found with electronic gear in his luggage by Customs, but was allowed him to keep it because there were no laws to confiscate it.

Research In Motion said it will hold an official launch event for its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones on January 30.

The continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.

Jennifer Ennion goes walking in Jasper's winter wonderland, a playground for those accustomed to the finer things in life.

Growing up in Wellington on traditional Kiwi cuisine of roast lamb and vegetables made me a most unlikely candidate for feats of culinary daring.

By banning promotional imagery of Maori and country scenes, Tourism NZ is denying our global uniqueness.

Hannah Stephenson cruises into the British Columbia to hit the slopes of Big White.

With river rapids, fine wines, fresh seafood and a fascinating history to explore, you can pack a lot in to a trip to Nova Scotia, says Sarah Barrell.

Sighting a cosmic marvel more than makes up for a couple of sleepless nights, writes Janet Keeler.

Canada's largest city revels in summer with its lake breezes and beaches, says Susan Griffith.

Polar bears, musk oxen and ice floes enthral Rob McFarland in the Arctic.

As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush

This picture-postcard Rockies town looks like something out of a fairytale in any season.

Banff is picture-postcard perfect, but as Kathryn Powley finds, you need to keep an eye out for the wildlife.