Most people back from the United States go on a diet.

Martha Wainwright prepares to tackle the critics with her reinterpretation of Edith Piaf's songs.

Known as the Main Street of America, on account of the myriad communities that prospered along it, Route 66 is perhaps the most famous road in the history of tarmac.

Couple will admit some charges so the family can stay together, says father's attorney.

NZ's gay community lashes out over Beenie Man's scheduled appearance at next year's Big Day Out.

Christiane Amanpour became a journalist by accident. Now CNN's famous war correspondent is on a new mission.

Adverts for an Auckland boutique that feature "dead" models are getting worldwide attention - not all of it positive.

The nominee to be the US ambassador to NZ says he hopes for closer ties despite a more than two-decade row over nuclear weapons.

Flight of the Conchords star Jemaine Clement says the popular TV show may be all over - because it's too much work.

New Zealand troops were fortunate not to be killed in a Taleban ambush.