Elizabeth Taylor took one of James Dean's most private confessions to the grave when she died on Wednesday.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has reportedly left the bulk of her US$600m (NZ$796m) fortune to AIDS charities.

Commander of the Continental Army which won the American colonies independence from Britain, first president of the United States: there's no doubt George Washington is one of the key figures who shaped the world we live in.

New Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.

In fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.

Bloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?

The little islands off Vancouver are relaxing hideaways, writes Rachel Ward.

The stunning Pacific Coast scenery is enhanced by the surrounding bounty of beautiful food, outstanding wine, horse trekking and other activities in Northern California.

Middle East tension poses a threat to the delicate global recovery.

Scientists have uncovered an odd fact about 19th-century Mormons: the more women in a household, the lower the birthrate.

A multimillion-dollar stage adaptation of Spider-Man has been plagued by broken limbs, stage collapses and walkouts. Critics have branded it a joke. But even before it's opened it's already breaking box-office records.

Ewan McDonald meets a forester who bet his shirt on a love of mushrooms.

For women of a certain (or uncertain) age, remembering nothing is not difficult. Remembering something is more problematic. Thus, women of a certain age will be enchanted by Nora Ephron's take on memory, or lack of it.

Chris Liddell writes on the future of philanthropy and how we can get involved.

Albuquerque's National Institute of Flamenco preserves and promotes the artistry, history and culture of flamenco and fulfils an educational role through its National Conservatory of Flamenco Arts.

Search teams in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Forsyth Barr, CTV and PGC buildings are facing a variety of challenges in trying to secure the buildings.