Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Peter Jackson, Sir Peter Blake and Sam Neill are readers' nominations for the biggest omissions from a list of the coolest New Zealanders.

Celebrity cook Nigella Lawson has been given a waiver to work in NZ next month, required because she was barred from the US after admitting cocaine use.

She’s spent six years in war zones — including being shot at and driving into a minefield — and has even taught Prince William at Eton.

TimeOut journalist Chris Schulz details some of his worst celebrity encounters.

Pharrell Williams wept with happiness over his success during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Sally Ridge turned down a settlement worth $500k before her High Court trial with former partner Adam Parore - but now she's faced with a hefty bill for losing her case.

Kiwi actor David de Lautour has no regrets about missing LA’s pilot season to take up a ‘once-in-a-lifetime role’ portraying World Cup star Stephen Donald in The Kick, writes Leena Tailor.

Lorde performs on stage during the 2014 Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

It’s all sweetness now, but just wait. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s divorce may get nasty, says William Langley.

Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox - who plays Rita Sullivan - has been charged with drink-driving in Cheshire.

Christine Nikiel meets Auckland’s hottest female DJ and talks punk music and embroidery.

Prime Minister John Key has had his offer of a home-cooked meal at his family home in Auckland's exclusive Parnell turned down by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Miranda Kerr has hinted she wants to explore relationships with women in the aftermath of her marriage breakdown.

Even in California, where people come to convince themselves of just about anything, it's not common for a celebrity couple on the verge of divorce to declare undying love.

British TV celebrity chef Nigella Lawson broke down in tears as she discussed the end of her marriage on British TV.

Celebrated NZ filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson has reportedly sold his two upmarket apartments in New York City to one of the world's best-selling pop stars.

News broke earlier this week that Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay front-man, Chris Martin, have decided to end their relationship after 10 years of marriage.

If you happen to spot celebrity stylist and designer Rachel Zoe out and about, do not worry - she's not judging you.

Max Clifford told a jury yesterday that he attended "sex parties" hosted by actress Diana Dors but denied that they amounted to celebrity "orgies".

A former friend and employee of Kim Dotcom spoke exclusively to The Diary from Los Angeles yesterday about the internet tycoon as he launched his foray into New Zealand politics.

When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced they were "consciously uncoupling" after 10 years of marriage, many wondered what exactly that entailed.

Yesterday the world heard the shocking news that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are to separate after 10 years of marriage.

Rihanna earned an icon award at the American Music Awards last year. Now she's receiving a similar honour from the fashion world.