Defender Winston Reid expects to be named in Ricki Herbert's All Whites squad today after recovering from a hip injury.

Joaquin Phoenix really let it all go when he gave up acting.

A crate of plants came with an exotic surprise this afternoon as biodiversity officials discovered a live boa constrictor hiding inside.

You wait all these years for James Cameron to make a 3D film about a peaceful tribe whose pastoral existence is threatened by greedy developers, then, like the proverbial bus, three come along in quick succession.

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for New Zealand's two home soccer internationals next month.

Tim Roxborogh is humbled in a town off the tourist track.

This Central American country's full of watery surprises, finds Tim Roxborogh.

Decapitated bodies dumped on the streets, drug-war shootings and regular attacks on police are all part and parcel of life in Mexico.

Tim Roxborogh explores the amazing legacy of the Mayans.

San Ignacio offers close encounters with a long-departed civilisation, writes Tim Roxborogh.