With river rapids, fine wines, fresh seafood and a fascinating history to explore, you can pack a lot in to a trip to Nova Scotia, says Sarah Barrell.

A group of Romanians have been prevented from entering New Zealand amid suspicions they were planning a crime spree down Auckland's Queen St.

The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

Sighting a cosmic marvel more than makes up for a couple of sleepless nights, writes Janet Keeler.

Leggy blondes and glamorous brunettes - it was definitely the bus for the Gossip Girl tour.

Overwhelmed by the contrast between LA's PR and its reality, Damien Grant was happy and relieved to see the green, green grass of home.

Canada's largest city revels in summer with its lake breezes and beaches, says Susan Griffith.

Can accommodation be all things to all people? Samuel Muston checks in to find out.

This boutique New York City hotel is one of a growing number of accommodation providers to invert the 'gay-friendly' tag and market itself as a 'straight-friendly gay hotel'.

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Polar bears, musk oxen and ice floes enthral Rob McFarland in the Arctic.

Europe and Japan gain, but US makers take a hit as buyers turn away from the thirsty monsters that have ruled the market.

Lotto survey reveals most of us would keep working and not make public the news of overnight windfall.

As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

This picture-postcard Rockies town looks like something out of a fairytale in any season.

Banff is picture-postcard perfect, but as Kathryn Powley finds, you need to keep an eye out for the wildlife.

Belinda Henley seeks out some of the best dining experiences Sin City has to offer.