Olympic Shot Put Champion Valerie Vili's new coach expects Vili to be back on top of the world before the end of the year.

Scientists have discovered the first significant link between autism and DNA.

The New Zealand medical student accused of attacking a pregnant woman with a Taser in the United States was a good student, say sources.

Former New Zealand prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has been suggested to lead an inquiry into the raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla a week ago.

Did the banks give F&P a rough ride?

New York - New York City anti-smoking signs depicting a decaying tooth, diseased lungs and a damaged brain violate cigarette vendors' free speech and should be removed, tobacco companies and retailers said in a lawsuit.

The producer of two of America's top reality television programmes is facing extradition to Mexico after prosecutors filed charges accusing him of murdering his wife.

Lake Tahoe offers mountain beauty paired with casino bustle, writes Pamela Wade.

BP says it has made progress in quelling the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico but the US says the leak rate may have been five times greater than feared.

Food stylist Susan Spungen has taken her culinary wizardry all the way to the big screen, with delicious results.

Amateur skygazers lift lid on Pentagon's 'drone' in space.

The husband of Brittany Murphy has been found dead at his LA home, five months after the Hollywood actress died.

Last year, 76 per cent of British adults surveyed said they thought it was appropriate to run advertisements offering help for those dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

There are fears just one severe storm at sea could cripple operations to plug the crippled oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Anglican Church is in turmoil after its North American branch pushed ahead with ordaining the church's first openly lesbian bishop.