British ministers and police provoked anger and dismay as they signalled tough new security measures aimed at public rallies after the violence that marred the Trades Union Congress anti-cuts protests.

A man accused of trying to kill his now-estranged New Zealand wife told her she "would have died happy" when she confronted him, a court has been told.

Details of the reception for next month's royal wedding have been revealed by staff at Buckingham Palace as the finishing touches on plans are put in place.

Mark Owen has sold his London home for £1.5 (NZ $3,186,000) million.

Prince Charles has comforted grieving family members of Christchurch earthquake victims in London.

Growing demand for bankers, lawyers and accountants.

Bronagh Key has chosen a top bridal designer to design her outfit for the Royal Wedding on April 29 - a decision that has raised eyebrows.

She's a Samoan-born Wellingtonian but she's holding her own on a British food show. Introducing chef Monica Galetti.

New Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.

The New Zealand wife of murder accused Malcolm Webster has been giving evidence at his trial in Scotland.

A former mini-cab driver believed to be Britain's most prolific sex attacker was found guilty yesterday of conducting a 17-year reign of terror against elderly women and men.

Campaigners in Ringo Starr's hometown have failed in their bid to preserve the Beatles drummer's birthplace, with local authorities pressing ahead with plans to demolish the house where he was born.

Smoking on the catwalk has only added to the allure of a woman who has kept her mystery while being one of the world's best-known faces.

Don't give the queen a friendly hug and don't tweet from the church.

The top of Northern Ireland inspires a bit of blarney, writes Graham Reid.

The British star is taking flying lessons and hopes to have a helipad installed at her home so she can fly off at a moment's notice.

All Black first five Dan Carter's confirmed he has a couple of overseas offers on the table.

I found it so tacky that some English kid was now the centre of attention of the Christchurch earthquake, rather than the dead.