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.

It's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly

Robert Pattinson feels like he has split from a lover now the Twilight: Saga movies have wrapped.

Canada's latest election campaign has kicked off.

New Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.

The little islands off Vancouver are relaxing hideaways, writes Rachel Ward.

Smoking researchers say NZ's top priority should be banning smoking in cars with child passengers.

Amanda Taylor-Ace had a dream and, through the sheer force of her personality, made it her reality, upping sticks and creating a most enviable life in France.

Reforms helped create IT systems that are envied by other countries.

Two Kiwi friends are lucky to be alive after being caught in an avalanche while skiing in Canada's renowned Whistler ski resort.

The French-Canadian city of Montreal is an easy place to fall in love with, discovers Linda Shackelford.

Great news for students - jeans left unwashed for a year are no dirtier than those that have been worn for a fortnight.

Wildlife, thrilling scenery and art abound on Canada's Sunshine Coast, writes David Eames.

Wildlife and thrilling scenery abound along this picturesque stretch of Canadian coastline.