In London last Tuesday a Latvian, Janis Nords, was caught trying to skip out on a £1000 ($2050) bill at the St James's St restaurant L'Oranger.

Israeli David Grossman tells Helen Brown how writing helps him cope with grief.

The news of Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton was particularly well received in an iconic small cafe on the Hauraki Plains.

The 'woman behind the mask' has recalled the fateful day of the London bombings.

Those of us who were adults in July 1981 will never forget Charles and Diana's wedding. So how will Prince William and Kate Middleton's compare?

If Middleton follows tradition, she'll opt for a wedding band made from Welsh gold.

The announcement of Prince William's wedding adds another red letter day to a UK police diary already overflowing with costly events.

Prince William gave Kate Middleton Princess Diana's engagement ring because he didn't want her to miss out on his special day.

Getting to know London? Swap the Tube for a stroll along the Thames, says Kerri Jackson.

The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.

The fashion set is afflicted by Acne at the moment: it's all over their backs, their feet, even their coffee tables.

In a move likely to be greeted with the dusting off of drainpipe trousers nationwide, Pulp have announced they are the latest Britpop band to reform.

The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.

The world could run out of affordable chocolate within 20 years as farmers in West Africa abandon their crops, industry experts claim.

This morning's win was like waiting for a bus at times, periods of frustration when it felt like something was coming but never did.

New Zealanders eat seven million serves of chips a week, says Heart Foundation nutritionist Judith Morley-John.

Sonny Bill Williams is set make his test debut this weekend unless subterfuge was at play during All Blacks training yesterday.

Sonny Bill Williams was suitably vague today when asked if this weekend's clash at Twickenham will mark his All Blacks debut.

Sonny Bill Williams is itching for an opportunity to pull on the All Black jersey this weekend in London.

British singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy, her spokesperson says.

A Kiwi cook and a global baker have cooked up a recipe for simple but tasty home meals.

Police have defended their appointment of a senior officer, the alleged subject of claims of sexual harassment, to a plum job in London.