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.

The 21-year-old socialite was shopping in Camden Stables, in north London, when she allegedly took a £70 (NZ$160) dress off a hanger in the Vintage King boutique and ran out of the store.

British author Joanna Trollope, who is in Auckland next week, talks to Stephen Jewell about her new book and the trouble with raising boys.

I looked at the calendar the other day and was shocked to see that it's almost St Patrick's Day.

A London hairstylist at the top of his game is realistic about affordable hair care for women.

Gary Numan talks to Scott Kara about the happy accidents of his musical experiments and combining nostalgia with his new work.

George Michael has trashed tabloid reports that he has split from partner of 15 years, Kenny Goss.

Luckily Willie Mason is used to being the centre of attention.

I've always found ancient places of worship to be strangely moving. Probably it's because the dominant role of organised religion in bygone times meant the greatest talents of the age were harnessed to make these churches.

Kenny Goss has called time on their 15-year relationship.

The 45-year-old actor unveiled the etching on his wrist during his début hour-long radio show Sheen's Korner, in which he also denied claims he suffers from bi-polar disorder, proclaiming himself instead to be "bi-winning".

Think Fame plus Benny Hill and you get the gist of hit reality show Pineapple Dance Studios, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Photos from last week's NZ Earthquake Relief Gig, held at Bush Hall, London.

The night featured performances from bands including The Veils, Rodney Fisher, Renee Brennan - and made over $11,000.