The author of a new book claims Jack the Ripper carried out his earlier murders as a cover for his true intention: getting revenge on his wife.

A rich group of Auckland's young elite, including the PM's son Max Key, are throwing parties and calling it a business. We go inside The Fulltimers Society.

Mother learns the dangers of breastfeeding too soon after a spray tan.

A Finland artist has reimagined what he thinks well-known Disney princes would look like if they were real humans. Swoon.

Accusations of racism after former league great Billy Moore takes swipe at NZ team: "They play that coconut style, Polynesian sort of football...throwing it around."

The dollar fell as the prospect of more easing by the Reserve Bank dented the appeal of the kiwi.

People who send text messages on the move are just like drunks, researchers have claimed.

It looks like TVNZ's Seven Sharp has been challenged to a lip-sync battle.

Breath from his flared nostrils moistened condensation on the thick glass as he stared me down.

In the first of three exclusive extracts from his new autobiography My Story, Jerome Kaino talks about his humble origins in Papakura.

Staff who withdrew thousands in cash from a school's account and failed to explain what they spent it on will not be investigated, the Ministry of Education says.

Popular fashion brand Topshop has agreed to scrap unrealistically tall and skinny mannequins after a social media complaint went viral in the UK.

The dollar rose on speculation Wheeler may soften his language about an easing bias, and after stocks rebounded.

A US doctor was last night informed his identity may have been stolen in what is being described as a "sophisticated" case of identity fraud.

The kiwi dollar has risen to a six-and-a-half week high against the Aussie after a slump in Chinese equities markets.

Lean On collaboraters Major Lazer and DJ Snake are teaming up again to headline Auckland dance party Our House in November.

Helen Clark discusses the global path we are all on, and where opportunity lies.

Gina can't see, is bedbound and has to avoid light and sound as they are painful to her eyes and ears. Gina is pro-euthanasia.

She pointed at my baby's face and screamed, "You need to shut the hell up!" My husband replied, "Are you serious? Are you really yelling at a toddler right now?"

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson says he'll be returning to the small screen alongside co-hosts Richard Hammond and James May.

The dollar fell after signs of weaker Chinese manufacturing activity dented demand for commodity currencies.

Alleged serial killer had the names of potential victims in his pocket when he turned up at woman's home.

Chocolate lovers have rated one of New Zealand's oldest confectionery makers as the most trusted brand in the country.

Justin Marshall writes: South Africa dominated for large patches but would have been left with a feeling familiar.

Pop star Rita Ora has been named the new face and body of sexy Italian lingerie brand Tezenis.

Leonardo DiCaprio may finally land that coveted Academy Award, if the buzz surrounding his upcoming film is anything to go by.

Two sisters at a baseball game got to witness a lot more than just the action taking place on the field.

SBW was told to quit the All Blacks in the lead-up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, an explosive new biography has revealed.

Taylor Swift has apologised to Nicki Minaj after the pair engaged in a spat on Twitter over the MTV award nominations.