Before departing on his Antarctic expedition, the British explorer Henry Worsley explained his motivation for traversing the frozen continent all alone.

Here's what the international media think of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Wellington banker accused of helping to rig international banking rates is still awaiting his fate on another charge.

The woman who claims she put her $72 million lottery jackpot ticket through the wash will have to wait and see if the lottery operator will pay out.

Britain's banks have been accused of hounding MPs' children, parents, grandparents and even in-laws in a crackdown aimed at curbing fraud by corrupt African dictators.

Oxford Uni's new vice-chancellor pinned her colours to the mast with a robust defence of the traditional British values of tolerance and free speech.

Tourists touching down at Heathrow Airport are being introduced to British etiquette by a video starring comedian Stephen Fry.

Some expat Kiwis earning a lower income in the UK could be captured by a rule change which will lead to deportation for people earning below an income threshold.

A 160km corridor of snow is set to hit the UK with temperatures expected to plummet to -10C in some areas.

At the moment, Easter can fall on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25.

Honour the legacy of legendary musician David Bowie by visiting some of his most memorable hangouts and haunts.

An Islamic cleric who speaks in favour of hitting women is among a string of extremist speakers touring British universities unchallenged.

It's a moment that has been shared around the world and now a New Year's Eve reveller has revealed exactly what is going on the amazing photograph.

Prince Philip celebrates his 95th birthday this year, but he is still putting the younger generation of royals to shame.

London's famous cabbies must train for as long as lawyers, and now they may need them to combat Uber, writes Karla Adam.

An 18-year-old IT student in the UK has come up with a way to challenge parking fines saving drivers more than $4.3 million.

Tom Cruise is selling his West Sussex mansion close to the Church of Scientology's British headquarters.

The Kiwi dollar touched a six-month high against the GBP as investors push out expectations for a hike in UK interest rates.

Floods in Britain which forced 1000's to flee their houses over Xmas will return as Government admitted that every defence will need to be reviewed.

Australian election strategist Lynton Crosby is in line for a British knighthood, sparking a fresh row over cronyism in the British honours system.

York residents are furious after hundreds of homes were engulfed when a key flood barrier was opened.

Britain has been overwhelmed by the most widespread flooding for decades after a month's rain fell in a single day.

A lengthy operation to repair two life-threatening aneurysms has been successful for TV entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth.

Margaret Thatcher's daughter has sold off the Iron Lady's belongings for a neat $10 million.

Documents reveal Prince Charles access to top-level Cabinet documents, making him a formidable lobbyist for his own agenda

Republican frontrunner claims more British Muslims join Isis than the UK's Armed Forces.

Pictures found on Paris mastermind's smartphone raise fears for UK city.