US President Barack Obama's comments about Britain's Labour Party has drawn ire across the pond.

Kate Moss and George Michael enjoyed pool parties at his home.

The godchildren of George Michael are expected to inherit large sums from the singer's will following his shock death from heart failure on Christmas Day.

The cause of pop star George Michael's death has been revealed, as a report emerges of his secret battle with heroin addiction.

Royle Family actress Liz Smith has died aged 95, it was announced today.

Stories of the generosity of the star have raised hopes he may have left huge sums to good causes following his death from suspected heart failure.

As part of our Summer Herald, Kiwis are recalling their brushes with celebrity. Today, John Lamplough tells of the time he pulled a pint for Status Quo.

WATCH: A schoolgirl has become an internet sensation with her rendition of Hallelujah which has been watched 3 million times.

A musical great known for both his chart-topping hits and his turbulent personal life, George Michael was a giant of popular culture.

A mother who was reunited with her son after 30 years says the pair are in love and are trying for a baby.

Brighton's 162m British Airways i360 is the tallest moving observation tower in the world.

A little girl has been reunited with her favourite teddy after she accidentally left him behind in Auckland Airport when her family moved to Germany.

Personal letters written by Princess Diana reveal that Prince Harry's rebellious streak was in evidence by the time he was eight.

There's been a resurgence in the popularity of the humble fish finger, with sausages and fresh meat falling out of favour in the UK.

A female cop in the UK has been sentenced to 22 months jail after a sexual relationship with a victim

An Aston Martin DB4 that languished in woodland for 50 years is expected to sell for up to $686,840 in January.

The Porirua community is rallying around their local Santa after his sack was stolen just weeks before Christmas.

A mother is livid after Santa promised her son a toy that would blow the Christmas budget.

Sir Philip Green is attempting to put his BHS woes behind him by launching standalone Topshop stores across China.

A 101-year-old man has become the oldest Briton ever to be convicted of a criminal offence, and he could be jailed.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend a private Christmas with the Middleton family this year, instead of joining the rest of the Queen.

Prisoners at a prison in Birmingham have reportedly began smashing lights and threatening prison officers during a riot.

York Minster's bells could remain silent this Christmas for the first time since 1361 in an act of solidarity by bellringers after church axed 30 ringers.

All we ask of Britain is that it never change. It must be a fixed emerald rock in the rushing Gulf Stream of change, always there

A new trade agreement is going to be a priority for New Zealand's new High Commissioner to London.

An "awkward" video of Theresa May at the EU summit has emerged in which the Prime Minister appears to be ignored.

A teenage computer geek yesterday admitted leading a group of cyber criminals who brought the mobile network TalkTalk to its knees.

A mighty wave towering 19 metres at a remote spot between Britain and Iceland has become the highest ever recorded.

MPs in Britain are to investigate allegations workers are threatened with the sack if they take time off sick.

Last year she received widespread condemnation for showering her three children with 87 presents each. This year is no different.