The ICC, unwittingly, might have stumbled upon the magic algorithm that lifts a tournament from the mundane to the spectacular.

China's Environment Minister has promised to confront an environmental challenge "unprecedented in human history" after an online film exposing his country's pollution crisis went viral with more than 100 million hits in two days.

A Shortland Street actor has been left red-faced after being snapped by a fan parking in a parking space reserved for disabled shoppers.

American action hero Dominic Purcell, star of Prison Break, will be a surprise ringside guest at boxer Joseph Parker's bout in Manukau tomorrow night.

An online watchdog says a company pinged for a cake photo from her Facebook page would be affected by proposed legislation designed to stamp out cyber bullying.

Our social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.

Taylor Swift has vowed to never talk publicly about fellow pop star Katy Perry amid rumours of a raging feud between the two singers.

John Key urges the public not to confiscate the keys of motorists they see driving badly after spate of vigilante incidents involving tourist drivers.

Vodafone says it's joined forces with streaming video newcomer Netflix, with some of its customers getting the service free for six months.

A restaurant customer who asked for cheese and biscuits to finish off her meal was handed a bowl of brie, cheddar and popular sweet biscuits.

A company has been told to "shove that down ya cake hole" after being forced to pay a humiliated former employee more than $168,000.

AUDIO: There's no excuse for being overweight, you can judge kids by their names and it's okay to miss their birthday - that's the opinion of loudmouth mum, Katie Hopkins.

A Napier woman who baked an offensive cake about her former employers has been awarded more than $168,000 in damages following a Facebook privacy and “loss of dignity”.

Love hurts: injuries sustained during sex have hit a six year high, ACC figures reveal.

A spate of accidents involving tourist drivers this summer has led to several incidents in which South Island residents have stopped drivers and confiscated their keys.

An incensed Dunedin man took car keys from a tourist who had stopped to take photos on Otago Peninsula, causing eight vehicles to back up on the narrow road.

The best match, catch, innings and other highlights of the Cricket World Cup near the midway point of the tournament.

Madonna's majestic Brit Awards fall sparked laughter, scorn and concern about how her 56-year-old bones could possibly withstand the impact of the 02 Arena floor.

In this video, Nimoy describes the origin of his famous Star Trek hand greeting: The Jewish priestly blessing.

But why does being poor make you fat? Here's a thought: it could be a lack of personal responsibility, writes Rodney Hide.

An apology has aired on The X Factor NZ after it featured convicted killer Shae Brider's audition, traumatising the family of his victim.

Some of us listen to whale sounds to relax or sleep - but for Rosalyn Putland, it's serious science.

X Factor judge Natalia Kills has blasted a Rotorua hotel for auctioning bed sheets used by her and husband Willy Moon.

Anastacia has cancelled two planned New Zealand appearances, the second pop star to cancel shows here within a week.

Lupita Nyong'o's $150,000 (NZ$200,000) pearl-encrusted Oscar Awards dress has allegedly been stolen from her hotel room.