Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall has been charged with assault following an altercation outside a fast-food outlet in Sydney's CBD in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Marriage equality was the dominant theme of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

Kiwis rugby league superstar Benji Marshall is being investigated by police after an alleged assault in Sydney.

The Melbourne Vixens led from start to finish in a 49-45 triumph over the Sydney Swifts.

Food writer Leanne Kitchen has had an enviable career, including writing a new cookbook, which took her to delicious Turkish nooks and crannies.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

The Crusaders early this morning withdrew from their Super 15 match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Seaweed cuisine is enjoying a wave of popularity worldwide.

An Auckland woman used practical tricks for extra space in the smallest room.

Australian film maker Baz Luhrmann will film a new 3D version of The Great Gatsby in Sydney later this year.

Emergency services have rescued a three-year-old boy who climbed inside a toy vending machine at an Australian shopping centre yesterday morning.

Christian Horner says he's yet to see any reason why the 34-year-old Australian cannot continue his F1 career beyond 2011.

Survivors of December's Christmas Island boat tragedy, flown to Sydney this week to attend funerals for those who died, have been returned to the island.

Fears of a growing gang war are mounting with the shooting of three men in Sydney, one reportedly a member of one of the city's most notorious families.

Natalie Wiegersma grabbed her second medal after a brilliant duel on the final night of the New South Wales championships in Sydney last night.

St George Illawarra showed little hint of an NRL premiership hangover as they dusted off the cobwebs and South Sydney to reclaim the Charity Shield on Sunday night.

A couple of weeks ago on television, there was an Australian tele-movie full of Kiwi actors, called Panic at Rock Island.

Fashionable New Zealanders give Viva insight into their perfect Valentine, plus tips for the big date.

Responsible for making events look cool, Michael Hodgson's favourite things are geared toward innovative design.