Getting your kids to turn off their phones can turn into one endless nag, writes Emily Shelley.

A British man has broken the record for the world's longest Christmas day after starting in Auckland in racing Santa to Hawaii.

George Michael's partner has spoken of the moment he found the pop legend on Christmas Day, as the cause of his death is revealed.

As part of our Summer Herald, Kiwis are recalling their brushes with celebrity. Today, John Lamplough tells of the time he pulled a pint for Status Quo.

Brighton's 162m British Airways i360 is the tallest moving observation tower in the world.

Personal letters written by Princess Diana reveal that Prince Harry's rebellious streak was in evidence by the time he was eight.

Book extract by Diana's former bodyguard reveals the moment the Princess met 'love rat' James Hewitt and addresses those Harry rumours.

All we ask of Britain is that it never change. It must be a fixed emerald rock in the rushing Gulf Stream of change, always there

A new trade agreement is going to be a priority for New Zealand's new High Commissioner to London.

Paddle: 131216RK01BOP A paddle gifted by the renowned Maori chief Hori Ngatai to a young English army lieutenant 150 years ago is

Kiwi chef Al Brown remembers his good friend AA Gill as one "out of the box".

The maker of Snapchat is taking some of its biggest steps to expand outside the US.

My literary ancestor was a remarkable man, writes Ewan McDonald, after a pint or two.

Nature has snatched this romantic coast from the clutches of industry, and swept Harriet O'Brien off her feet.

Having a fat wallet has taken on a whole new meaning.

New Zealand students are performing below the international average when it comes to maths, a new study shows.

The girlfriend of a keen young rugby player pulled from a river has paid tribute to her "soulmate" in an emotional video on Facebook. Police

A Chinese rugby player broke a student's eye socket when he called him a "chink" in a student bar, a court heard.

Tony Blair is hunting for a new office near Westminster as he plots a return to frontline politics to influence the Government's approach to Brexit.

This is the final resting place of 'JS', the 14-year-old British girl who fought for the right to be frozen after her death.

If at first you don't succeed, try reading the instructions, writes Pamela Wade.

Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall have sent a message to all New Zealanders affected by this week's devastating 7.8 magnitude quake.

A memorial match for rugby great Jonah Lomu is unlikely ever to go ahead.

A World War Two paratrooper who survived being shot four times in the conflict died on Remembrance Sunday while the Last Post played at 11am.

Anna Leask drinks in the mysterious aura and ponders the what, why, who and how of ancient wonder Stonehenge.

Some of the victims of the Croydon tram disaster were decapitated, say witnesses.

Survivors of the Croydon tram crash, in which at least seven passengers died, have spoken about the scenes of horror inside the blood-soaked carriages.

Police are investigating whether a tram driver fell asleep at the wheel after at least seven people were killed when his speeding vehicle derailed.

A new study has shed light on what it takes to really keep the lady in your life happy.

Kate hasn't been given a role at her sister's wedding. Here's why.