It has been described as the most surreal creature that lived - and after more than four decades scientists believe they have finally nailed Hallucigenia’s position in the history of life.

United Future leader Peter Dunne is confident his "flexi-super" proposal would be advanced in any third term National Government without compromising John Key's promises on superannuation.

Now you can ShopViva, too. We’re launching a new online fashion boutique from Viva, The New Zealand Herald’s flagship lifestyle magazine.

Deborah Hill Cone writes about living with depression and her hope that one day soon the tears will stop.

This month, 950 scientists from some 40 nations will be in NZ for meetings on Antarctic research. Here's how NZ scientists are playing a leading role on the frozen frontier.

People who conduct interviews to embarrass the star believe they are more important than the subject and, more offensively, that they are more important than their audience.

After a turbulent few years — and a spat with Miley Cyrus — Sinead O’Connor is back on top. She talks to Neil McCormick about how music saved her, and why she prefers baldness

Shoppers are being duped by price-matching offers, with only 5 per cent taking advantage.

Controversial self-development training programme Avatar claims its course can fix life’s struggles but critics say the mumbo jumbo comes at a cost.

Have our politicians reached a new low in gutter tactics? Nicky Hager picks five crucial parts of his book and invites you to make up your own mind.

Twenty years ago a film mixing social realism, gangs and domestic violence became the most successful movie ever made here.

One of the things Sir Peter Gluckman can do is get people in a room to talk.

I find it remarkable that Labour's proposed capital gains tax has generated so little debate.

Warriors centre-wing Ngani Laumape credits an improved diet and off-field preparation for his outstanding form and rising status as one of the NRL's true danger men.

From an inauspicious beginning to his test career, Ben Smith has become the rock on which the All Blacks' 17-test unbeaten run has been built.

We're in the changing rooms of a West Hollywood gym when I see the book poking out of my friend Kirsten's bag: All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood.

Trying to pick a winner in the NRL is a risky business at the best of times but I'm leaning towards the Rabbitohs taking it out this year.

She has only just turned 22 and has the world at her feet. Is the next step for Cara Delevingne a starring role in the next Bond movie?

It's often credited for its realistic depiction of life in 1920s Britain. But ITV hit Downton Abbey will lose serious authenticity after a plastic water bottle caused a very modern mishap.

What does Colin Craig believe in? The Conservative leader on 'crazy ads', wackiness, his being his party's sugar-daddy and homosexuality.

Conservative leader Colin Craig says he'll keep spending his savings to get into Parliament - no matter what the outcome this election.

Once upon a time, 12 years ago to be precise, David Bowie said something very perceptive.

A New Zealand radio station has found itself at the centre of a Kardashian family row.

Problems that brought down websites such as eBay could become a regular occurrence as the internet effectively runs out of space, experts have warned.

Brando Yelavich is close to becoming the first person ever to circumnavigate New Zealand's coastline on foot.