TravelTheme parks for the whole familyA week of theme parks is fun for the whole family, writes Liam Dann.26 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldWatch: Cop opens fire on teensAn off-duty US cop was caught on camera pulling and firing his gun around a large gang of teens.23 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandTaika Waititi named NZer of the YearTaika Waititi says he is "really happy and proud" to be chosen as New Zealander of the Year.22 Feb 09:45 AM
WorldCalexit: US breakaway movement growsThe movement to make California its own country is growing - slowly.20 Feb 07:47 AM
TravelSeven of the best food trucks in LASome of LA's food trucks are so popular locals hunt them down as soon as they park up.19 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRace against rain to repair damEngineers in Northern California are frantically trying to repair "patch and pray" quick-fixes which led to the Oroville Dam's near collapse.16 Feb 10:20 PM
Travel'Firefall' in CaliforniaThis incredible Yosemite phenomenon happens for only ten days each February.16 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldGovernment disregarded dam warnings"They told us not to worry. All was good," said Ron Stork.14 Feb 05:19 PM
World'Not a drill': City evacuated over dam fearsAt least 130,000 people have been evacuated over fears that an emergency spillway at the tallest dam in the US could fail and unleash on towns below.13 Feb 05:11 AM
AirlinesEurope flights for under $1000Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.10 Feb 04:00 AM
EmploymentJanitor earning $344k caught 'slacking off'This janitor clocked so much overtime that he took home $344,000 in a single year - but was allegedly caught out hiding in a closet for hours.09 Feb 03:57 AM
EntertainmentBattlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch diesThe American actor, writer and producer - who was best known for his starring role as Captain Apollo - died from pancreatic cancer.08 Feb 06:45 AM
WorldTrump: 'Pray for Arnold'President Donald Trump opened his first appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast with a prayer for Arnold Schwarzenegger's television ratings02 Feb 05:16 PM
WorldHow lucky woman escaped serial killerJennifer Asbenson's abductor took her into the desert, pulled out a gun and a bag of blades and tried to rape her. She survived. Eight other women did not.30 Jan 05:18 PM
WorldTrump's 'Muslim ban' causes chaosTravellers with valid visas and green cards have reportedly been prevented from boarding flights and turned away at US border control.28 Jan 05:54 PM
WorldCalifornia makes moves to exit USA'Calexit' organisers get permission to gather petition signatures for California to secede.28 Jan 02:27 AM
TravelExperience LA - 'La La Land'-styleA selection of Hollywood hot spots that will transport you to the colourful movie's world.20 Jan 12:00 AM
BusinessBillionaire's dream: $350m mansionThe most expensive home ever listed in the US has just hit the market in Bel Air, LA at a whopping US$250m.19 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandHomeless man: US Marines to the streetsMiller Patane's long lost sister "bawled her eyes out" when she saw her long lost brother's photo in the Herald after he was given food by newlyweds.13 Jan 12:31 AM
WorldThe most expensive homes in the worldYou may have thought Auckland house prices were bad, but check out these palatial homes from around the world that fetched huge sums.12 Jan 08:45 AM
WorldStorm fells iconic drive-through treeThe Pioneer's Cabin Tree was one of Calaveras Big Trees State Park's most popular features for more than 100 years.09 Jan 05:59 PM
World'I am the kid that did kill his parents'For the first time in 20 years, Lyle Menendez - who along with his brother killed his parents - has spoken out in a revealing interview with ABC.05 Jan 11:59 PM
WorldSeriously ill Manson 'innocent' claim fansDeluded fans of psychopathic serial killer Charles Manson demand release of their leader as he lies, possibly near death, in a Californian hospital.05 Jan 08:06 PM
WorldWomen vanishing near Papini's homeMore women, all with blonde hair and blue eyes, have gone missing from the same region where jogger Sherri Papini was allegedly taken.02 Jan 04:50 AM
EntertainmentCarrie Fisher's most difficult roleThe daughter of two of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1950s, Carrie Fisher would lead a life of inescapable fame, and the privilege and chaos that came with it.27 Dec 06:46 PM
WorldFBI: Cops' monumental JonBenet mistakeThe FBI agent who was first on the scene has revealed the terrible mistake police officers made in the JonBenet Ramsey case.19 Dec 03:35 AM
ManufacturingWill Lucid Air be the next big thing?As advancements in automotive innovation continue to progress, it's unclear exactly how different the car market will look when the Lucid Air hits.18 Dec 07:33 PM
WorldFraudster's outrageous $1.34m purchaseAfter embezzling US$6 million from his employer, a Californian crook decided to spend US$1.34 million of his loot on a very, very strange purchase.14 Dec 06:11 AM
TravelTo live and spy in LASpy's Ricardo Simich gives tips on how to blend in - and stand out - in West Hollywood.11 Dec 01:30 AM
WorldMan chased around tarmacA man who appeared to be "under the influence" has made a dramatic dash across the tarmac near an Air New Zealand plane at San Francisco Airport.10 Dec 07:00 AM
WorldMum went missing same day as joggerThe abduction of Sherri Papini created world headlines. But another Californian woman went missing on the same day, just 40km away.08 Dec 09:12 AM
WorldKeith Papini: 'She went through hell'The husband of missing jogger Sherri Papini has spoken out for the first time about the horrible ordeal his wife went through when she was abducted last month.04 Dec 08:40 AM
World'People made it out, or they didn't'California officials fear up to 40 people have been killed in a massive fire that happened Friday night during a concert inside a building in Oakland.03 Dec 09:40 PM
