A humble road in central Kawerau has been revealed as a bargain hunter's dream, laying claim to the cheapest stretch of residential real estate anywhere in New Zealand.

While Keith Richards was rocking Auckland with the Rolling Stones, the sometime painter wore a T-shirt bearing more than a nod to Kiwi art history.

As the sun went down over Lake Taupo yesterday, a group of 35 sky-divers set a New Zealand record.

A bad marriage really could lead to a broken heart, new research looking at how marriage quality affects cardiovascular health suggests.

The best measure of Kieran Read's character and readiness to be the next All Blacks captain is the selflessness he has shown in sacrificing his own ambitions and buying into the ethos of team first.

Keith Richards talks about being a grandad, writing books, and that day job of his with Russell Baillie.

New Zealand’s own spice girls of cuisine tell Greg Dixon about eating their way around india, visa hassles and sharing bunks in a train.

Coming out, being rich, feeling broody, getting drunk, dating when you’re famous and why a dog is better than a boyfriend.

Some Auckland schools will get a boost in funding after being given lower decile ratings - despite booming property prices in surrounding areas.

U2 singer will be out of action for a lot longer than first thought as the full extent of his gruesome injuries are revealed.

Spain's wealthiest aristocrat was a duchess seven times over, a countess 19 times and a marquesa 23 times. Her name was a mouth full as well.

Director who gave the world Mrs Robinson and propelled Dustin Hoffman to stardom dies suddenly after suffering a heart attack.

The appearance of All Black Ma'a Nonu at Premier House yesterday to give President Xi Jinping of China a No 8 All Black jersey was a light end to otherwise serious talks with John Key.

We're blogging live from the New Zealand Music Awards at Vector Arena, bringing you all the action from the red carpet and awards ceremony.

It's the word that screams out to some, yet rarely gets written when it comes to Jesse Ryder. Alcoholism.

Getting caught by Taylor Swift with your pants down. Risking electrocution in a Mexican bull-fighting ring. Encountering your musical heroes in backstage toilets.

Comedian says he would "never endorse" Julien Blanc after fans questioned why he posed for photo with him.

Jeff Fletcher enjoyed success in the mid-Nineties with Britpop ban Northern Uproar, when they toured with Prodigy and Charlatans.

It’s a known fact that exercise is addictive. But CrossFitters are infamous for their fanatical devotion to their fitness philosophy, writes Sarah Hentges.

His wife is suing him, his lawyers have dumped him, and the court is imposing strict bail conditions limiting his travel. And now troubled internet millionaire Kim Dotcom has found himself kicked off the cloud storage site he founded.

Nine years after The Cosby Show star settled out of court with an alleged victim of sexual assault, a string of fresh claims have been made about the 77-year-old comedian's past.

Sonny Bill Williams is a father, his wife having given birth to a girl in the early hours this morning, but he'll have to wait a while to see her.

Controlled crying is at odds with research on infant development that shows the foundations for lifelong psychological health are laid down in infancy.

For a long time the Lucky Country drew Kiwis to its shores, but as its economy changes we look at some of the risks of relocating to Australia.

They may be one of the world's most successful rock bands, but fans of guitar-toting grandfathers the Rolling Stones can still grab tickets for their Saturday night concert.