Women in the industry say the glass ceiling of the kitchen boys' club was broken through in the 90s, but Brendan Manning explores why high-profile female chefs are still noticeably absent.

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran let The Diary tag along yesterday to his special guest appearance on Shortland Street.

One of New Zealand's fastest-growing software startups has been scooped up by technology giant Microsoft.

It was meant to be a 40 minute flight between Christchurch and Nelson. Instead it turned into a 25 hour ordeal with a night spent on a bus.

An Auckland dairy owner has taken cigarettes off her shelves to make the shop more family-friendly.

Richie McCaw has proven time again that he can find form straight after an injury break and Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder will be hoping to see those qualities tomorrow.

New Zealand First MP Denis O'Rourke is under further pressure after being caught out over a fake testimonial on the Trade Me page of his classic car rental business.

Terminally ill Daniel Camp got bat on ball when a top cricketer arrived to brighten the day of Starship children's hospital patients and their brothers and sisters.

About 40,000 hunters will be heading to huts, ponds and rivers from tomorrow as duck shooting season begins.

A large chunk of residential land for sale will enable the building of hundreds of new homes as the Auckland Council tries to solve the city's housing crisis.

Despite recording another profit, the New Zealand Rugby won't be taking an All Black test to the Pacific Islands any time soon. What's behind the decision?

A New Zealand First MP is the subject of a complaint to Parliament's Speaker over the employment of a person who lives at the same property.

Some of New Zealand's favourite burger-chips-and-drink combos are fuelling our overfed nation up with more than 40 per cent of the energy recommended.

Karangahape Rd has long been known for its character - which includes everything from quirky stores and trendy cafes to a vibrant nightlife and prostitution.

SkyCity Entertainment Group wants Auckland's InterCity Coachlines station out of its casino headquarters.

A young New Zealander has become one of only two students in the world to be accepted into a prestigious conducting programme.

Want to see a bit of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's new vampire comedy What We Do in The Shadows? You can, right here, right now.

In the wake of Prince Harry's split from girlfriend of two years Cressida Bonas, here are eight dramatic royal marriages that didn't survive the years.

An enraged learner driver allegedly punched the test officer who failed him on his test at an Auckland testing centre.

For an intoxicating few seconds, the world is a weird blur, rushing by in streaks of blue and green. Past the toes of my red sneakers, I make out Mokoia Island in the centre of a sparkling Lake Rotorua.

Samoa's Prime Minister made a plea for leniency for a man who avoided a rape charge for eight years after fleeing New Zealand for Samoa while on bail.

Households struggling to keep on top of their mortgages would win from Labour's proposed interest rate shake-up - but at the expense of those who can't afford a house.

New Zealanders are buying more new cars and used imports, but we're also keeping our old vehicles on the road longer.

Violinist Bryony Gibson-Cornish says she is an adrenalin junkie and gets her thrill from playing music.

Here are the most read news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.

As debate swirls over the inclusion of an alleged killer's photo in an Auckland art gallery exhibition, we look at 11 artists who have shocked and enraged the public.

Whittaker's has come out on top in the latest stoush between New Zealand's chocolate kings.

An Auckland student was slapped with a parking ticket while he waited for a mechanic to come and fix his car - despite leaving a note explaining his predicament.

An unemployed Auckland man spent $50,000 on firearms then sold them to gang members and other criminals.