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.

John Campbell's image is flying high, though in this employment market you would have to be careful about turning down too many options, writes John Drinnan.

There are warnings a fresh dumping of snow has increased the risk of another avalanche just days after a Turoa snow patroller was swept off his feet by one.

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 recipient of the Elsa cake reportedly "loved it", proving that beauty is more than icing-deep.

Amanda Peterson has died at the age of 43.

Kourtney Kardashian has "dumped" Scott Disick after a reported "month-long party binge".

The country's business confidence plunged as companies became pessimistic about profitability expectations.

The kiwi dollar was little changed overnight as traders awaited further developments in Greece.

Hope springs from 40-year-long study showing big disparity in rates of ageing.

Been accused of waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Here are ten possible explanations for that bad temper.

The All Blacks paid tribute to the locals by wearing traditional elei (island print) short-sleeved shirts - popular attire in the Pacific Islands.

Greece’s “no” vote on austerity measures lead to a tumultuous day of trading across equity markets – including New Zealand and Australia.

A toddler who drank hand sanitiser and suffered severe alcohol poisoning has prompted a warning from experts for parents to keep the products away from their kids.

The All Blacks are expecting a rapturous fan frenzy when they arrive in Samoa ahead of Wednesday's test in Apia.