Higher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.

Criminal record aside, Chicago offers a metropolitan wonderland, says Roger Hall.

Balancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...

Head straight to the top of Los Angeles' most stylish hotels for a great night out at the best rooftop bars.

Social worker's digging led to apologies from British, Australian Governments.

The close scrutiny of the young tourists shows the SIS harbours deep suspicions when it comes to Israeli activity

An artificial joint touted as the best on the market has turned into an international medical disaster. The Weekend Herald investigates why no one here saw it coming.

Makers of makeup are shifting focus with a new range of models in their advertising campaigns.

Arrest of teenager came after bodies were left hanging from a bridge.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg greeted Prime Minister John Key on a tour of the headquarters in Silicon Valley yesterday.

Although there is still some sensitivity within Pentagon, PM says the idea makes sense.

John Key arrives in Washington today with possibly fewer distractions from his important business at hand.

What can you do to minimise the jarring sense of being tossed back into the work frying pan?

Press baron's real danger lies in his blatant influence on politicians and global economic policies, writes Bryan Gould

Labour's proposals will make things a lot worse for exporters, writes Bruce Wills.

John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.