From the uber-glamorous to the unexpected, experience LA like a local.

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.

Auckland Art Gallery's new exhibition celebrates the energy, range and relevance of Pacific Island artists in Auckland.

A lawyer for Katie Holmes shoots down reports that claim to detail her divorce settlement with soon-to-be ex-husband Tom Cruise.

More than 100 years of tradition could be nearing an end but the New Zealand Rugby Union are refusing to confirm or deny a report that a sponsor's logo could be emblazoned on the famous black jersey.

Disney's iconic theme park gets it right again with a redevelopment based around the Cars movies, writes Megan Singleton.

The annual Calgary Stampede is a journey into another world, writes Rob McFarland.

Advice on taking the family to the US for a five-week roadtrip of a lifetime.