EntertainmentThe coolest guy in the roomHe's in cinemas right now playing an FBI agent. But it's been his television turn as <i>Mad Men</i>'s flawed but smouldering Don Draper that made Jon Ham a star - and helped elevate him to the sexiest man alive.19 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleDo the dangers of codeine outweigh the benefits?Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.16 Oct 01:53 AM
CurrencyAussie dollar hits parity with USThe Australian dollar has finally hit parity with the US dollar.15 Oct 06:28 PM
EntertainmentFormer Libertine lets it all out on the pageWith both The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things behind him, Carl Barat has taken the cathartic step of writing a book.14 Oct 07:30 PM
EntertainmentDame Joan Sutherland's voice was 'supreme', says NZ divaDame Kiri Te Kanawa has paid tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland, who died in Switzerland on Sunday.12 Oct 08:10 PM
LifestyleAnd God created NigellaOn-screen, she's the queen of food porn. But off-screen Nigella Lawson is much messier, grumpier and shyer, she tells Stephen Jewell.10 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSecrets of the story huntersThe <i>Independent</i> looks at a vanishing breed - the investigative journalist.07 Oct 12:00 AM
LifestyleLondon, New York, Paris, MilanStay ahead of the game with some of the key trends and moments from the latest international fashion weeks.06 Oct 01:00 AM
WorldSaudi prince 'killed servant' in sexual rompA gay Saudi prince beat his servant to death in a London hotel room in a sexually motivated murder, a court heard today.05 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandGroom's mistake serves as warning to travellersA Queenstown man who went to Britain to get married was turned away at London's Heathrow airport as he didn't have the appropriate visa.01 Oct 01:09 AM
EntertainmentMinogue lifts the lid on love and heartbreakDannii Minogue has opened up about the loves of her life in her autobiography, <i>My Story</i>.01 Oct 12:41 AM
EntertainmentLocal short films heading to British festival<i>Zero</i> and <i>Choice Night</i> will be screening at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival next month.26 Sep 11:45 PM
Banking and financeWatson left sleeping with the enemyWhen Eric Watson boarded an Air New Zealand flight in Los Angeles on September 17, 2008, en route to New Zealand from London, he had a lot on his mind.26 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleScientists identify brain's region for introspectionResearchers found people who were more introspective tended to have larger volumes of nerve tissue in an area of the prefrontal cortex.17 Sep 12:30 AM
EntertainmentGeorge Michael in solitary, taunted by inmatesBeleaguered singer George Michael has been placed in solitary confinement for his own safety after inmate taunts.17 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldVariations in IVF laws fuel market for 'fertility tourism'A global survey of fertility treatment covering more than 100 countries has revealed wide variations in international laws governing IVF, which are fuelling the growth of "fertility tourism". 14 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher welcomes second childIsla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have reportedly become parents for the second time.14 Sep 12:13 AM
EntertainmentRobbie Williams reunited on stage with Gary BarlowThe two singers made their first live appearance together for 15 years at the <i>Heroes</i> concert at London's Twickenham Stadium.13 Sep 08:00 PM
TelecommunicationsFound in translation: Tras@ctionWhen Brian Mackie brought his translation service from Britain to New Zealand in 2003, fast internet access was essential and shouldn't have been a problem.12 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWorld at their feetWorld celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.07 Sep 05:30 PM
