The parents of the Kiwi helicopter pilot killed in a mid-air collision in New York were told of his death by his American fiancee.

The singer's partner disappeared four years ago and was presumed drowned but new information indicates he may in fact be working as a deckhand in Mexico.

A 33-year-old New Zealander was flying the helicopter which collided with a plane over New York's Hudson river yesterday. Nine people are presumed dead following the crash.

Michael Anstee finds a few surprises front row at one of the world's most celebrated chat shows.

A New Zealand was flying the helicopter which collided with a plane over New York's Hudson river yesterday, killing nine people.

While news channels still report the daily stock market moves from the floor of the exchange, the real US trading action is increasingly taking place in "dark pools" managed by computers.

Having an imaginary friend may enhance academic performance.

The US economy is improving at a faster rate than anticipated but the IMF says recovery is likely to be gradual.

Compromise will strip about 10 per cent from the cost of proposed health reforms.

Lucy Lawless' latest role in Spartacus: Blood and Sand requires nudity. "Being naked on-screen is no fun," she says.

After the extraordinary escapism of Las Vegas, we all agreed that our night staying at the Grand Canyon Ranch was a welcome reminder of the splendour of nature at her most naked.