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Escape from LA: A Cali-cool day trip heading north

When LA gets too much and you crave the wide open road and salty ocean air, head north.

One dead as fast-moving LA wildfire burns homes

Dry, windy weather contributing to the fire's spread may be worsening, officials said.

Home is where the art is

Leaving Los Angeles helped Kiwi songwriter Lontalius find his groove.

Disneyland and the trouble with alcohol

Disney does happy, but can it do drinks? Sinead Corcoran investigates.

The place to be: Downtown LA is a cultural delight

Jo Bell shares her tips for a stylish stay in Downtown Los Angeles.

Could Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury be leaving us for LA?

Comedian and Auckland mayoral candidate can see himself moving to LA.

The agony and ecstasy of working with Judy Garland

The script-writer for Garland's final film reveals the daily dramas of a diva in decline.

Don't sleep on Drax Project's rise to the top of NZ music

From Wellington buskers to international arenas: Drax Project share their story.

Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro has a scary story to tell

He won four Academy Awards with The Shape of Water but his follow-up is a straight horror.

'A city like a country': Make your dreams come true in this fabled metropolis

This city break has everything from rooftop bars to celebrities, street art to shopping.

Quakes alert Californians to be ready for dreaded 'Big One'

Californian residents have been jolted into action following two recent earthquakes.

'People were sobbing': Kiwi family's terror as quake hits

The Fair family were in an LA bar 70 floors up when the 7.1 quake "violently" struck.

Guns N' Roses drummer hospitalised after self-inflicted knife wound

Police responded to an incident at Adler's home in Studio City, California.

Rooftop bar, Hollywood sign views, hipster vibes: We review LA's Mama Shelter

This Hollywood Hotel has everything you need for an LA holiday

Off-duty policeman opens fire in Costco, killing man

Shoppers in the California store hid in terror as gunshot rang out.

The word Margot Robbie really hates

Note to journalists: don't use this term to refer to the actress.

Watch: US fighter jet crashes into building

Fighter jet believed to be carrying live artillery crashes in California.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces trial for 'paedo' insult of diver

British diver who was branded a paedophile by Musk is seeking more than $75k in damages.