A high-flying NZ banking exec says she was hounded out of her $250,000 pounds ($578,000) a year job in London by sexist Japanese bosses.

A single ticket that can be used on Auckland buses, trains and ferries, and in the long run, around NZ, is a step closer, after NZTA funding approval today.

NZ chef Anna Hansen's "fusion" style has led to her being rated among "the most significant and exciting culinary talent" working today.

Sir Elton John has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with an E. coli bacterial infection and influenza.

Graeme Barrow blissfully explores the soundscape of one of the world's premiere musical destinations.

A single mum who planned to host a Harry Potter themed dinner for Halloween in her London home has been threatened with legal action by a major Hollywood studio.

Muse have been named Best Act In The World Today - but were unable to celebrate the accolade.

New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra yesterday joined forces with Dame Vera Lynn to launch the UK's annual Poppy Appeal.

Britain is on the brink of emerging from recession, business leaders predicted yesterday.

Kiwi chef in London

Tatler magazine, which began as a publication to carry coffee house gossip during the turbulent reign of Queen Anne, will next week celebrate its 300th anniversary.

A young war veteran dies after receiving cancerous lungs from a heavy smoker in a transplant.

'The Hoff' drunkenly wet his bed and then punched a doctor, according to British press.

She won just about everything going at the NZ Music Awards last night, but who is Ladyhawke?