The richest 10 per cent of New Zealanders are wealthier than the rest of the population combined, according to figures cited by Oxfam NZ.

A homely touch in the form of a community garden set amid industrial surroundings is taking root at Wynyard Central.

Ben Smith can sit on the fence as much as he likes in regard to his positional fate in Hamilton, but the All Black selectors won't.

Kerre McIvor writes: Do the crew of Team NZ really want to be known as New Zealand's highest paid beneficiaries?

Farm manager Jeff Peek hoists a golden gumboot aloft in triumph after he was yesterday named Rural Bachelor of the Year.

Oh, go on, you know what you really want to know about the English comic actress, Su Pollard, is what she was wearing. I know I did.

It’s almost a decade since TV3 decided to take on TV One at 7pm with a daily current affairs show. To celebrate Campbell Live’s 10th year, Greg Dixon talks to John Campbell.

We might not be any good at the game, and those who follow it from here might like its culture in England, but they should not pretend we are part of it, writes John Roughan.

Crayfish can feel anxious, according to a new study showing that "human" emotions are more widespread among animals than previously thought.

The Diary: She's attending a summit on ending sexual violence in war, but Judith Collins may've done more for NZ's movie industry with her chat with Brad Pitt.

I catch up with William Shatner as he enjoys a rare moment of respite in a deluxe massage chair overlooking the Niagara Falls.

I met Dr Patrick Kelly in 2000 after a spate of infamous abuse cases brought to light the horrifying extent of child maltreatment in New Zealand.

New Zealand university students are turning to potentially harmful drugs to get ahead in their studies, new research shows.

Almost a decade after finishing their original run, the Sports Cafe crew are split on the possibility of a comeback.

A New Zealand business that champions ethically sourced food and beverages has been crowned the "Fairest Fairtrader" at a set of international awards.

Keeping Kim company Kim Dotcom and his wife Mona announced their split last month after five years of marriage but it appears he's not sitting at home crying about it.

Coca-Cola will launch a naturally sweetened drink with a third less sugar and calories than its regular cola as part of an industry wide effort to tackle obesity.

He may have been the world's most famous pop star, but Michael Jackson was a sad, lonely figure who lived for his children and longed for a more normal life.

Another dud in Dunedin will have the alarm bells ringing, writes Chris Rattue. At this point in his long career it is hard to be overly confident that the great man will get up off the canvas.

Dr Marilyn Waring was New Zealand’s youngest MP and has gone on to change the world as an academic and feminist.

With 100 days to go until election day on September 20, the political parties - no doubt fibbing through clenched teeth - profess to be ready. Or close enough.

Cutting out one portion of red meat every day and replacing it with chicken can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by almost a fifth, a study suggests.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is inviting younger people to "pay your age" for tickets this season in an attempt to attract those who have never been to concerts.

Fans behaving badly have ruined the experience of live rugby, say people who don't like the bad language and booze associated with the sport.

Should you cut your KiwiSaver contributions and divert the money into paying for higher mortgage costs? Money Editor Tamsyn Parker weighs up the options.

Fans of fantasy drama Game of Thrones can expect the best season finale ever next week, with showrunners promising the “finest hour” of the series so far.

Because it’s Men’s Health Week, it’s time to give ourselves a bit of a wakeup call, writes Lee Suckling.

Gale force winds battered Auckland in ferocious storm last night, littering city streets with trees and cutting power to tens of thousands.