The US midterm elections are about to take place, but what are they, and what is likely to happen? Nick Sheppard answers the key questions.

Quirky interpretation of famed dish has attracted around 4,500 comments on social media.

Strongly promoted as "healthy" Coke elsewhere, Coca-Cola Life may do more to improve the company's finances than the health of its consumers.

Arachnophobes, look away now. Because Katie Melua's medical complaint had a truly terrifying cause.

15 myths about contraception - alongside the facts

A Western Australian man has been labelled an idiot for climbing onto a dead whale as sharks fed on it.

There probably aren’t too many Americans who could pick an All Black in casual clothing, but it was no problem for one Chicago cop.

There was nothing illegal about the tackle that left 12-year-old Zachary Hullah in hospital and scared he might be paralysed. It was that the tackler who smashed him was twice his size.

The Men's Health challenge: Small Change, Big Gain challenge is on. Every Monday, the participants are giving us an insight into the ups and downs of their previous week.

New technology means we can monitor kids from birth until they fly the nest, but is spying good parenting?

They are some of the best chefs in the country, serving top cuisine to discerning diners. But what are they dishing up at home?

I am the household manager - in part, because the other half isn't interested in assuming the role and in part because I like to know what's going on.

Thought rock, paper, scissors was a game of chance? Think again, says William Poundstone.

The All Blacks aren't quite sure what they will get from Sonny Bill Williams in Chicago. They hope he will blow their socks off, but don't particularly care if he doesn't.

The line of passengers taking pictures of the plane they'd just stepped off at Auckland Airport this week was proof that big aircraft make a big impression.

Willy Moon and Natalia Kills are preparing for the first major test of their marriage to play out on prime time television.

Social media erupts in anger after Top Gear host tweets about driving with a beer in his cup holder.

Finally, Australia have had a taste of what New Zealand goes through every year and they don't seem to like it, writes ex-Kiwis captain Richie Barnett.

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, warns about artificial intelligence, saying it could be more threatening than nuclear weapons.

Broadcast journalism was a natural fit for a performer passionate about people and politics

The APRA Silver Scroll Awards are one of the most prestigious evenings on the New Zealand music calendar, and nzherald.co.nz is giving you a front-table seat.

Leading health authority Dr David Katz speaking exclusively to nzherald.co.nz, sharing his top five tips for families keen to embrace a better life.

He's already impressed with his ability to speak parseltongue during his time playing the role of Harry Potter.

The Marvel universe exploded yesterday, first with news that Benedict Cumberbatch is favourite to play Doctor Strange, and later with the big announcement about upcoming superhero movies.

Bond star Daniel Craig was given a licence to work on his guns by a Dunedin gym.