From faceplanting athletes to sport movie ideas, Daily Shorts takes a look at the lighthearted side of sport.

One of the allegations in Nicky Hager's book is the modern day equivalent of the 1972 burglary of the Democratic Party's HQ at Watergate, writes John Armstrong.

For wheelchair user Jeremy "Jezza" Williams, travelling from Britain to Mongolia in a low-powered vehicle will be one tough adventure - especially when he's determined to throw himself out of a plane and down rapids along the way.

The field of robotics has well and truly taken off in the past few decades, boosted by increasing innovation and a significant drop in the cost of materials.

A swarm of hi-vis vests kept drivers in check during a sting at a level crossing in Auckland last night.

In the lead-up to the election, the Herald is delivering political leaders as they're meant to be seen. Under the grill.

When Antoine Dixon severed ex-girlfriend Simonne Butler's hands with a samurai sword, it was "just one more day" in a life of sex, drugs and violence.

As the decades fly by, it is gumption and a life well lived that makes a woman beautiful, writes Noelle McCarthy.

She raced to Queenstown to spend a sedate 26th birthday with her five children and her estranged husband, but then Mona Dotcom kicked up her heels at the weekend to celebrate privately with 50 of her closest friends.

By her own admission, Laila Harre has terrible toenails.

It's the type of music that makes you want to sing out loud in the car or let loose on the dance floor - but listening to bass-heavy music like 50 Cent can also boost your confidence before an interview.

Robin Williams' last Instagram photo will bring a tear to the eye.

Robin Williams never stopped pushing the limits of his versatility. Dominic Corry analyses five key film roles that demonstrated his range.

A Christchurch man who won a $14.3 million Powerball prize over the weekend called his boss to say "I quit" after he found out he'd struck the enormous jackpot.

Police have released CCTV images showing the moment a child in a buggy on a London Underground platform was blown onto the track by a gust of wind.

The other day one of my friends called me up to settle a nutrition-related debate between him and his girlfriend.

We all know that we should save to ensure our golden years really do turn out to be what the name suggests but why do we find it so hard to do so?

Prince Harry has recalled the "horrendous" images he saw during two tours of Afghanistan.

A woman's hair began falling out and her scalp developed scabs after her hair was coloured and straightened at a home salon.

A champion wakeboarder left quadriplegic after a training accident is finally able to speak after doctors inserted a valve into his throat .

The battle for the hearts and minds of music radio listeners is moving well beyond the airwaves - into television, online, social media and even at 30,000ft.

Sky-gazers in awe of last night's Super Moon witnessed the closest and largest full moon of the year.

Snaps taken of the 'supermoon' rising in New Zealand. The full moon tonight will be the largest until September 2015.

They live a life of unimaginable luxury — yachts worth hundreds of millions, the best food, international shopping — and that’s just the staff.

The first mouthful of Gareth Stewart's chocolate pudding had me close to tears. I've been lucky enough to eat a lot of delicious meals this year, but this was one of the most wonderful desserts I'd had in a long time.

Sonny Bill Williams' baby may be born a Kiwi as he and pregnant wife Alana plan to be based in NZ before the birth.