Vanessa Thorpe reports on the extraordinary comeback of comedian Robin Williams, who endured a relapse into alcoholism, a divorce, and heart surgery.

So George Bush really was an alien.

Barack Obama has announced he will send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan despite growing pessimism about the war.

She's the new Lady Gaga but pop princess Ke$ha has a past as outrageous as her present.

Auckland medical devices company Nexus6 has gained American Food and Drug Administration approval for its asthma inhaler.

Kylie Minogue and her Spanish model boyfriend are believed to be on the prowl for a new home in New York.

An amazing drive to realise his dream has taken Waikato boy Josh Emett off the farm and into a role at the head of Gordon Ramsay's US and Australian operations.

Malcolm McLaren is practically a national treasure in Britain.

The Time Traveler's Wife is a movie about destiny, loss and love.

One pager message sent on September 11, 2001 reads "Please call me I need to know where you are," from an office worker an hour after the attacks.

Matt Damon talks to about his roles in two upcoming releases - one as a player, and the other as a whistleblower.