A man charged with a violent sex attack on a prostitute in Canada has appeared in the Palmerston North District Court.

One woman's sheep have a knack for blending in.

Brian Fallow cannot take his eyes from spectacular mountains and canyons as they glide past his train window, from Seattle to Banff.

Owners and staff of a Canadian gym where a young New Zealander broke his neck on a trampoline are thrilled an appeal has already exceeded a target of $20,000.

Vancouver is a gem, especially if you're pushed for time, writes Jim Morton.

A guided gourmet walk is a great introduction to Vancouver, discovers Leah McLennan.

He's reluctant to admit it but Bruce Morris finds British Columbia almost as lovely as his homeland.

The grass-fed meat has fewer calories, less cholesterol or fat than beef, and consumers can't seem to get enough.

Canada's famous resort town draws in winter skiers but it's worth a look in summer, writes Winston Aldworth.

For a while, Jennifer Pan's parents regarded her as their "golden" child. But what would later unfold would be a story of love, hate, lies and murder.

Police hope to formally identify two bodies found in the search for the Canadian tourists as soon as possible, so their families can be informed.

Firefighters from rural New Zealand are flying to Canada to help battle blazes raging in almost 800,000 hectares of forest.

Kiwi Peter Beckett stands accused of drowning his wife in a Canadian lake. Interviewed in jail, he claims he was set up and says theirs is 'a love story'.

Discarded pet goldfish are surviving, multiplying and growing at an alarming rate, causing problems in Canada.

From snowmobiles to dog sledding and golf, Wayne Heming finds more to do on the mountain than just skiing.

A 23-year-old Canadian woman was given the shock of her life after unexpectedly giving birth on a flight from Canada to Japan on Sunday.

Saskatchewan, Canada's biggest agricultural province, imposed a temporary ban last month on certain investors acquiring farmland, reports Bloomberg.

A young Canadian couple have been left with $80,000 of damage after renting their home out on Airbnb.

Job security in Canada remains at elevated levels despite energy companies and retailers firing workers.

Canadian police have foiled a plot by two suspects who were planning to kill as many people as they could in a shopping centre on Saturday.

"I am a Muslim. I am labelled as a terrorist. I trust you. Do you trust me? Give me a hug." And with that, Mustafa Mawla waited for someone to hug him.

Peter Beckett will be in the dock at Canada's highest court this week, when jury selection starts before he stands trial for murder, accused of killing his wife.

A Toronto man who made headlines last month by offering a free round-the-world air ticket to a woman with the same name as his ex-girlfriend has found Ms. Right.

A Canadian woman has fulfilled her Christmas wish after reconnecting with her long-lost childhood friend who moved to New Zealand.

The Football Ferns will play hosts Canada, led by former New Zealand coach John Herdman, after the draw for the 2015 Fifa Women's World Cup was announced yesterday.

This Canadian city has much for thrill-seekers and culture-lovers alike, says Celia Paul.

Air Canada propeller crashes through aircraft fuselage during emergency landing. "I’m really lucky. It could have been a million times worse," says struck passenger.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz says young people out of work should consider working for free.

Winston Aldworth stays at a slick waterfront hotel in Canada's capital of cool.