The dollar fell as commodity prices dropped on concern about waning demand.

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.

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

A gay teen whose photo went viral after being posted to the Humans of New York facebook page has received messages of support from celebrities.

Weightlifter booted out of Pacific Games after he posted photos of PNG with offensive hashtag.

The dollar hits a five-year low as Greeks reject austerity in referendum.

The worst monthly slump in Chinese stocks in two years wiped away more than US$34 billion ($50.8 billion) in combined net worth of the richest people in June.

A season of relentless lows for George Moala has spiked to an unprecedented high with the Blues utility back named to win his first test cap against Samoa.

Pup with adorable eyes is touring Auckland's Viaduct. Everyone say "awww".

Embarking on Dry July or just want to lay off the liquor - here are our favourite bars for alcohol-free beverages.

Richard Hammond has been left in the lurch since his co-host Jeremy Clarkson was sacked.

Jacobs took the selfie of the side of his butt and body and posted it on Instagram for his 194,000 followers with the caption, "It's yours to try!".

New York police have issued a warning against new mobile phone cases that make it look like the user is carrying a gun.

WATCH: McDonald's is trialing a service of hash browns and hotcakes all day. Do you want the same here? We hit the streets to hear your views.

The transgender woman who claims she was called "half-man, half-woman" by a Farmers shop assistant is yet to speak to the department store about the incident.

New Zealand's most loved and hate films have been named in a new poll - but there's a major surprise in the No. 1 position.

The All Blacks and Samoa will play in front of just 8000 fans at Apia Park on Wednesday.

From dirt cheap to almost cracking double digits, the price of a bottle of beer in Auckland varies wildly.

When John Campbell bid his TV3 viewers adieu a month ago, Aussie TV favourite and funny man Rove McManus, sent John Campbell one of the nicest tributes posted on social media.

Their new jersey might be the most high tech garment seen on a rugby field, but it is the men inside it who will determine NZ's fate at the World Cup, says Richie McCaw.

Photographer Natalie Grono's award-winning work proves that beauty is reflected in all different types of individuals, no matter their age.