We are making a decision today that will last for three years. Pity the voters of Scotland. They faced a decision that will stand to all intents and purposes forever.

The majority of rugby people would have been shocked if the Steelers had won their first match over Canterbury since Joeli Vidiri's heyday in 1998, but the visitors to Pukekohe did enough to go 6-0 for the season in their 28-20 win.

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates says progress is being made on developing a "next-generation" ultra-thin, skin-like condom that could offer better sexual pleasure, help population control and be financed by first-world investors.

Annual net migration rose to a record in August spurred by more migrant arrivals and the ongoing decline of Kiwis leaving for Australia.

US rapper Kanye West is reportedly preparing to hit the studio with New Zealand teen pop star Lorde.

Prince Harry is to become the royal face of England Rugby - the organising committee delivering Rugby World Cup 2015 - after being appointed honorary president.

David Farrier writes about playing interviewer to various versions of Rhys Darby in the comedian's new television show, Short Poppies.

Giving up the smokes, staying fit and stress-free as well as completing lots of crosswords could help stave off dementia, new research indicates.

Consuming artificial sweeteners could increase, rather than prevent, the risk of diabetes, according to new overseas research.

Auckland-based Scottish "tribal" musicians hoping to drum in an independent homeland tomorrow claim highland games organisers are shunning them for being too rabble-rousing.

Nasa has awarded its first private contracts for ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station.

Want to stack the nutrition odds in your favour? The key is good food so here are five things to never let into your shopping trolley.

A show at London Fashion Week went ahead yesterday despite being interrupted by a builder crashing through the roof and falling about 9 metres to the ground.

A 16-year-old model from New Plymouth has opened the Vivienne Westwood Red Label show at London Fashion Week wearing a "Yes" badge, in support of Scottish independence from the United Kingdom.

Hawke's Bay sisters Megan Dobson and Kelly du Toit were the second team eliminated from My Kitchen Rules NZ. We caught up with them for a quick chat ...

A stunt featuring former All Blacks Jeff Wilson and Josh Kronfeld backfired in Auckland yesterday, sending a BMX rider face-first into the water.

The world's most wanted whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has told us something from his refuge in Russia that we had a right to know.

There have been many innovative and creative watches over the years. Remember the Casio calculator watch? Here are 10 creative and innovative watches.

A Feilding couple were stunned to learn they'd won $7.2 million after checking their Lotto ticket during Saturday night's All Blacks-Springboks test match.

All Blacks including Dan Carter and Richie McCaw could receive a windfall from a proposed mega-merger of 19 privately-owned retirement villages.

Kanye West has come up with his defence for asking a wheelchair user and a concertgoer with a prosthetic leg to stand up during his concert in Sydney on Friday.

A University of Queensland study has discovered a positive attitude can improve your immune system and may even help you live longer.

Apple's new iPhone 6 is already a big hit - with more than 4 million pre-orders in just 24 hours.

As part of an epic 3600km road trip, two Kiwi blokes will be soaked in icy water, do hot laps, fight paintball battles and even play a spot of 20/20 cricket, all in the name of charity.

A former violinist, whose career was cut short by a debilitating movement disorder, regained her ability to play while surgeons in Israel operated on her brain.