Some people are born happy, scientists say. Researchers have identified a "happiness gene" that makes people more likely to feel satisfied with their lives. Their sunny dispostion is an accident of birth, at least in part.

Speedboat ride recreates a famous James Bond chase scene, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.

Weighing 150 tons, soaring 70ft into the air and featuring 9,997 pipes, the Royal Albert Hall's 19th-century pipe organ is far from contemporary music's cutting edge.

Redhead Harry, 26, known for his prankster antics, had guests in stitches during his speech at the royal wedding reception.

Bronagh Key may be wearing Trelise Cooper, but there is another NZ fashion designer stamping her mark on the royal wedding too.

We live-blogged the royal wedding as it happened. You can replay the memorable event by clicking into the box below.

Britain has revoked a royal wedding invitation to the Syrian ambassador because of violent attacks on protesters there.

Pomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.

It's estimated some two billion people from all over the world will watch at Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry.

Elizabeth Hurley turned heads at an Indian Premier League cricket match....

A hush descends over the table. A small group of wine enthusiasts watch with due reverence as the cork is gently pulled from the 1968 bottle of French first growth Chateau Haut Brion.

Former Kiwi shearer Gary Lewis will attend the royal wedding with his wife Lady Davina Lewis, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Its intricacy, expense and craftsmanship once made it a must-have for England’s elite. Denise L’Estrange-Corbet traces the history of Honiton lace, a famous feature of royal births and weddings.

Sharon Armstrong, former Maori Language Commission deputy chief executive, has been detained in Buenos Aires.

Lily Allen will throw a lavish bash at The Ritz hotel in London for her hen party.