LifestyleBorn to be happy: Discovering the 'happiness gene'Some people are born happy, scientists say. Researchers have identified a "happiness gene" that makes people more likely to feel satisfied with their lives. Their sunny dispostion is an accident of birth, at least in part.06 May 02:00 AM
TravelSpy me a river on a London tourSpeedboat ride recreates a famous James Bond chase scene, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.06 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy musicians can't resist the 'king of instruments'Weighing 150 tons, soaring 70ft into the air and featuring 9,997 pipes, the Royal Albert Hall's 19th-century pipe organ is far from contemporary music's cutting edge.03 May 12:00 AM
LifestylePrince Harry's speech had guests 'in stitches'Redhead Harry, 26, known for his prankster antics, had guests in stitches during his speech at the royal wedding reception.01 May 10:19 PM
RoyalsRoyal honeymoon delayedThe new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge boarded a Royal Flight helicopter to return home - and in William's case, to work.30 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFame and fortune ride the bridal trainThe wait is finally over. The dress has been revealed, and the hair, make-up and shoes. And it did not disappoint.29 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleRoyal wedding: Kate's cousin to wear dress by Kiwi designerBronagh Key may be wearing Trelise Cooper, but there is another NZ fashion designer stamping her mark on the royal wedding too.29 Apr 03:47 AM
RoyalsRoyal wedding: Latest updates replayWe live-blogged the royal wedding as it happened. You can replay the memorable event by clicking into the box below.29 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldBritain revokes wedding invite for Syrian ambassadorBritain has revoked a royal wedding invitation to the Syrian ambassador because of violent attacks on protesters there.28 Apr 07:00 PM
RoyalsTimeline of Prince William's lifeClick through our interactive graphic to find out more about Prince William's journey from childhood to the altar.28 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandMutual love of rugby helps Key-Sarkozy talksPomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.27 Apr 07:49 PM
TravelEngland: Village gets kick out of its OlimpicksThe modern games could owe a debt to a rural tradition, writes David Leggat.27 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsWatch the royal wedding liveIt's estimated some two billion people from all over the world will watch at Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry.27 Apr 04:30 AM
RoyalsWine: Fit for a kingYou don't want your wedding tipples to leave a bad taste in your guests' mouths, so choose them wisely.26 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleSurprise royal wedding invitation worth a call to MumA Takapuna-born nurse, 30, will attend Friday's ceremony with her husband, a flight lieutenant in Prince William's squadron.26 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsKey gets better wedding seat than Elton JohnPrince William and Kate Middleton have created "a church within a church" at Westminster Abbey for Friday's ceremony.26 Apr 05:30 PM
