Jerome Taylor took three wickets in a destructive opening spell setting the West Indies on course for a lopsided 150-run win in their Cricket World Cup Pool B match today.

Brendon McCullum's men won the game with 226 balls to spare. Predictably, the English media have got the knives out. Here's a sample of what's being said back in the Old Country.

Michele Hewtison interviews the legendary guitarist Slash.

So NZ Pork, you think giving a woman a "night of pleasure" is cooking her dinner? You've clearly never dated one of us Shore girls.

A spider inadvertently found in a packet of grapes by a West Auckland woman has been confirmed as an Australian redback.

Two powerful cyclones smashed into northern Australia today, with authorities ordering coastal residents to flee their homes.

There has been some controversy leading up to this year's Academy Awards. Dominic Corry notes ten instances where the Oscars got it wrong.

Details have emerged about the crash that derailed plans for the Foo Fighter's charity show at Auckland's Town Hall tonight.

They met on the set of Spartacus, earning quick cash as extras sporting swords, sandals and oil-slicked bodies.

Kanye West had the trainer-grabbing London looters of the 2011 riots in mind when he designed his new Adidas Originals Collection.

Three Kiwi gents have been named amongst the most eligible bachelors by a US magazine.

Live commentary and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup pool B match between Zimbabwe and United Arab Emirates.

A British dad launched a series of controversial ads, after a campaign for a dogs' home raised more money than one for a disease slowly killing his son.

A major original Star Wars character could be about to meet his maker, if rumours about JJ Abrams’ upcoming movie prove true.

Scientists believe they may have found the strongest natural material known to man - and it's the teeth of the humble limpet.

Scrolling through their lifestyle snaps may be a little torturous for ordinary mortals, as the Rich Kids of Instagram jet between the world's most glamorous cities, dine at the finest restaurants and wear the most exclusive clothes.

Want to drop a dress or pants size? Then losing five kilograms, or about 5 per cent of your body weight will help that zipper start to close with ease.

Do you know how hard it is to get a cab on Waiheke Island? Glenn Frey and Don Henley from The Eagles certainly do.

His efforts against the Blues left little doubt that Damian McKenzie is a young man full of belief in his own abilities.

Dave Grohl, frontman for US rockers Foo Fighters, is a man who likes surprises - and he's just sprung one on his band's Kiwi fans.

Actress Margot Robbie crashed a car into a cameraman as she took part in hit British motoring show Top Gear but was left shrieking with delight when she beat fellow star Will Smith by one-tenth of a second.

Lena Headey is pregnant with her second child.

Lady Gaga has reportedly got engaged.

Butter can be good for you but don't fry with olive oil. Anna van Praagh considers the latest findings that flip our food wisdom on its head.