Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.

A Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.

We are not being surrounded by aliens from outer space after all, but by PVC monsters.

As if to prove there is more to Auckland 2011 than rugby, there is an Arts Festival just around the corner, therefore, the time has come to study the programme, to sort through the pick 'n' mix box of yummy cultural chocolates on offer.

Debate over .xxx websites has eclipsed news about a move that will benefit a billion users.

Young Taiwanese honeymooners are being used to carry drug parcels into NZ, says a local tour operator.

The aroma of your steak frying may set your tastebuds tingling - but it may also give the chef cancer, especially if they are using a gas cooker.

Couples rushed to tie the knot yesterday, believing the once-in-a-century date will make their union last an eternity.

After wowing the Taiwanese by singing in Mandarin, Kiwi soprano Hayley Westenra's show sells out.