What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together

A former Kiwi politician has been charged with his wife's murder, a year after she drowned in a fishing accident in Canada.

With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.

Paralympics New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe blew away the opposition to win gold in a new world record time.

Social worker's digging led to apologies from British, Australian Governments.

The hottest ticket in town will be on ice tonight when the United States play Canada in Auckland.

Two international ice hockey teams have arrived with their dentists for this weekend's sporting showdown.

Joanne Carroll has a high time above the clouds in Vancouver.

Researchers have issued a new caution over the use of Champix quit-smoking tablets.

Prince William and wife Kate attended celebrations on Parliament Hill and had a huge number of people turn up to celebrate with them.

An Italian study backs up Alasdair Thompson's claim that women take more sick leave due to their periods, but experts say the reasons behind gender-related pay inequality go much deeper.

A Kiwi kayaker who watched as his best mate drowned has spoken of the frantic effort to rescue the 20-year-old.

Lady Gaga wants to work in fashion when she is finished with music.

They have become the most sought-after couple on the internet - but is their steamy kiss a remarkable photo or a well-staged fake?

Speaking two languages from a young age may help protect people from Alzheimer's disease.

A handful of visually impaired people in Britain are now using echo-location to help them navigate.

Billed as the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America, Toronto's Caribana Festival is an exciting celebration of Caribbean music and culture.

A Canadian couple have decided to raise their 4-month-old baby to be 'genderless'.