Pageant, which started as a bathing beauties contest 100 years ago, is changing its focus.

A tourist bus has crashed in Canada, leaving four people with life-threatening injuries.

A 'routine' climb for two friends ended with them falling to their deaths.

Trump has tweeted support for himself as Russia investigation continues.

In 2012 a baker in Colorado refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.

The President's lawyer said Trump wants to testify but his legal team is against it.

Expat who smashed pelvis while hiking in the US unsure how much medical bills will cost.

Woman has been trying to rebuild her life ever since eye-gouging incident while on meth.

Move part of chain's anti-bias training, created after arrest of two black men.

As anger erupts in the US over 1500 'missing' children, Ivanka Trump posted a sweet photo.

The US President has been criticised for bragging about his achievements on Memorial Day.

Claire Nelson has been cheerfully sharing photos and GIFs on social media.

Cold Chisel rules in a small, chilly part of British Columbia, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.

An American zoo has come under fire for saying Māori were native to Australia.

The once powerful Hollywood mogul left police station in handcuffs after surrendering.

Prisoner in US can't sue Department of Corrections following attack by another prisoner.

The road toll has fallen in most western countries, but is up 16 per cent in New Zealand.

Hunters will be allowed to shoot wolf pups in dens, kills bear cubs and poison animals.

Michael Rotondo ignored eviction letters from his parents, so they took him to court.

As the UK erupted with royal wedding joy, the US mourned another senseless massacre.

A drunk man caused chaos on a flight after unzipping to pee on the seat in front of him.

Teenager in custody on murder charges after using father's guns to shoot classmates.

Authorities in Hawaii have handed out 2000 face masks to people living near volcano.

The list of deadly school shootings in the United States keeps getting longer.

Court documents reveal the horror that 10 children faced in California house.

Deputy who waited outside school as shooter killed 17 is getting his full pension.

Pieces of e-cigarette flew into Tallmadge D'Elia's head and device started fire in house.

Former US Secretary of State Tillerson didn't mention former boss by name during speech.

Transcripts of last year's congressional hearing reveal Trump Jr. couldn't remember much.