The over-55s use their brains more efficiently than their younger counterparts, say scientists.

At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.

The latest exotic expedition for the moneyed traveller is being organised for the centenary of the Titanic disaster.

Tuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year.

Sit snug in a carriage as the Rocky Mountaineer delivers you to idyllic destinations around Canada.

Canada's beautiful Rocky Mountains are best enjoyed by train, writes Joanne Carroll.

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.

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.

Listening to this Canadian band - who have the best band name in the history of music - is like having a really good hangover headache.