Warner Bros is desperately looking for the next Emma Watson after putting out a casting call for a young actress to star in a Harry Potter spin-off.

A video capturing the moment a baby girl puts on her first pair of glasses is melting the hearts of the internet after being posted on Facebook by her mum.

The NZ dollar weakened as Greek agreement turned investor attention to US interest rate hikes, supporting greenback.

"Is it us - are we getting kicked out? Aww ... sad," the radio DJ joked as her named was read out.

Ever asked the internet what your symptoms mean and gotten a response that seemed wacky or totally off base? It's not your imagination.

Isis has released new footage from its deadliest massacre, showing executions on an industrial scale at a military base.

Mortgage rates have dropped again. SBS Bank is offering a 4.85 per cent rate for an 18-month term - the lowest deal around.

As much as the next four tests are about bedding in combinations and building form, Conrad Smith says they are also about finding the desperation to make history.

New Zealand's humpback whale population has jumped to its highest level in 12 years, a new survey has found.

Danny Lee has earned more than $2m in a week after a top three finish today.

The dollar weakened as Eurozone leaders stepped up their demands for Greece reforms at meetings over the weekend.

Miley Cyrus and New Zealand-born model Stella Maxwell have seemingly confirmed their relationship via an Instagram post.

The Canterbury region will farewell two favourite rugby sons on Friday but All Black coach Steve Hansen warns Christchurch may soon be made to wave goodbye to the All Blacks.

Kiwi competitive speed eater Nela Zisser was feeling "a bit full" last night after knocking back 100 pieces of sushi.

John Stamos has checked himself into rehab to be treated for substance abuse.

A lovelorn 29-year-old Harvard grad is crowdsourcing his soulmate search, offering $10,000 to anyone who introduces him to a woman he dates for more than six months.

New Zealand speed eating queen Nela Zisser will be taking on sushi after missing out on the top spots of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest in New York.

The dollar was little changed as risk sentiment improved following a bounce in Chinese equities and new Greece proposals.

An image of a homeless boy doing his homework by the light of a McDonald's restaurant has inspired thousands of internet users.

Auckland needs to squeeze in and up and move to having more suburban units and apartments to meet buyers' growing financial constraints and limitations.

Michael Douglas says Hollywood is in crisis as young American actors are too sensitive and asexual to play leading roles.

The mother of a 5-year-old autistic boy who was allegedly murdered at his Christchurch home has been charged with failing in her legal duty as a carer.

An American family have had a surprise package land in their backyard – a baby shark.

"The Australian dollar is among the worst performing major currencies," a BNZ currency strategist says.

Steve Hansen's visit to Samoa has ended on a high note this morning - the bestowing of a chief's title.

Oh dear. What an ugly war, but there was a lesson or two dished out at Apia Park and a reminder of what World Cup games can turn into, writes Chris Rattue.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has spoken of his pride in his team handling conditions he described as among the toughest they have faced.

The setting was magnificent, the Apia Park crowd was in boisterous voice, the anticipation was off the scale and the rugby was average at best, writes Wynne Gray.

The All Blacks have beaten Samoa 25-16 in front of a packed crowd in Apia. We've got the reaction.