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New Zealand's fourth straight women's World Cup win this morning was built around composure, veteran Anna Richards said.

New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.

Recently, milk - in the good old fashioned, cow-in-a-field sense of the word - has found itself under attack.

In western nations, fewer people than ever are getting married, yet studies show that tying the knot will make you happier.

Former Deputy PM Michael Cullen has outlined a proposal which would see Parliament elect the Head of State, telling a conference there was "inevitability" about NZ becoming a republic.

If you want to tell whether your baby is in pain, looking at its face may not be enough, researchers have found.

Weird and minimal electronic intrigue.

Too much homage, too few laughs.

The increasingly bitter battle for the leadership of Britain's opposition Labour Party has reached new heights.

Two big names in British thriller writing visit New Zealand next week. Craig Sisterson talks to Peter James and Peter Robinson.

Scientists have found the first inherited link to common migraine and a possible reason for extreme headaches.

The threat of terrorism and piracy has put a stop to a New Zealand-based bid to jetski from London to Auckland.

Axl Rose - one of the most mercurial singers in the pantheon of rock - gave a performance on and off stage, at UK festivals over the weekend.

Lewd allegations about the private life of the spy found murdered in London have been dismissed by police.

Prime Minister John Key and his wife, Bronagh, will be spending a weekend with the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The three-year design partnership between the supermodel Kate Moss and the retail tycoon Sir Philip Green will draw to a close later this year.

Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

Montana wines as we know them will soon disappear from the shelves - in name only.