Lindsay Lohan has been ordered to undergo psychological counselling.

Lindsay Lohan was "very professional" on the first day of her community service.

Lindsay Lohan has visited the Los Angeles Downtown Women's Centre where she will begin her court-ordered community service next week.

No roads, no phones, no power. But that doesn't get in the way of two Auckland ad men who are bringing schools to Southeast Asia's poorest kids - by motorbike. Kirsten Warner meets them.

In a dark basement below the main stage of Kawerau's town hall, a bunch of teenagers are on punching bags.

Christmas is the busiest time for counselling service Lifeline Auckland, which sees a sharp increase in the number of calls it receives.

The Herald is proud to honour those New Zealanders who have proven to be truly inspirational this year.

Emma Woods is a little uncomfortable being held up as a shining example of compassion.