Lewd allegations about the private life of the spy found murdered in London have been dismissed by police.

The Mayor of London says shared spaces in a city must be planned well if they are to be effective.

Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

What goes on behind the scenes when leading chef Peter Gordon collaborates with a leading company to launch a new product.

One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

She grew up with the very rich and most famous of famous, yet designer Stella McCartney is surprisingly level-headed.

Pop singer George Michael has been warned he faces jail after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis.

Oh dear. As much as I hate to bag a small-scale local film, this romantic drama is virtually unwatchable.

Studies by Nasa, the US space agency, have shown that alertness can double after a brief nap, even for well-rested people.

Viva talks to one of London's most famous maitre d's and director of The Ivy, Fernando Peire.

Customers of fast food restaurants could be offered a free statin to mitigate the meal's damaging effects on the heart, a doctor suggests.

A 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.

Brits shouldn't be offended if visiting Aussies or Kiwis make jokes about "Poms", according to new UK tourism cultural tips.

Kiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.

West Ham have forked out the big bucks to lure star All Whites defender Winston Reid to Upton Park.

All Whites star Winston Reid has reportedly signed a £4 million (NZ$8.72m) deal with Premier League side West Ham.

The rumours continue to circle over the likely future of young All Whites defender Winston Reid.

Winston Reid is about to sign a lucrative deal with English Premier League side West Ham United, according to a report.

A temporary maze in London's Trafalgar Square is inviting people to "get lost in the West End".

Two London-based writers offer their tips for successfully negotiating the city by bike.

Since 2007 London's Field Day festival has been taking a chance on up and coming artists - and constantly getting it right.

He had never completed a property sale in his life - but his audacious attempt to "sell" the Ritz hotel nearly worked.

Ten years ago, women only bought clothes they had tried on. Today, millions get their fashion fix on Net-a-porter. We ask London-based founder Natalie Massenet why we're in love with online shopping.