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Tape surfaces of actress' altercation

Police say they followed proper protocol when they demanded ID from an actress while investigating an emergency call alleging lewd conduct.

Police mistook actress for prostitute

Django Unchained actress Daniele Watts says she was 'handcuffed' and detained by police in LA, after she kissed her white husband in public.

Los Angeles: When stars come out

Danielle McGrane has some tips to help with starlet spotting in Hollywood.

'Star-struck' Kiwi's LA gig

Former John McGlashan College pupil Jonny Dyas is settling back into Dunedin life after mixing with some of the biggest names in the music business.

Los Angeles: Celebrity shop spots

Put a serious dent in your wallet at one of these top shopping haunts.

Los Angeles: Santa Monica culinary tours

Leena Tailor gets on her bike and works up a taste for Santa Monica fare.

Billionaire vows to reveal fraud

Herbalife shares fell the most in three months after billionaire Bill Ackman vowed to show Enron-like fraud at the seller of supplements and weight-loss shakes.

Viral 'hot convict' faces court

The man who became an internet-sensation after his mug shot went viral on social media has had to face court in California, according to multiple media reports.

Keisha to co-host Kiwi variety show

Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes will pay tribute to the film that catapulted her to international fame during a visit to New Zealand this week.

Five top rides at Disney's California Adventure Park

Disney fans are flocking to the amusement park in droves following its five-year, US$1.4 billion upgrade.

Bling ring victim slams film

Real life Bling Ring victim Rachel Bilson has spoken out against Sofia Coppola's new film.

Five top things to do in Santa Monica

The Pacific Coast sand stretches 5.6km between Venice Beach and Malibu and the well-heeled town of Santa Monica sits in the middle facing the best sunsets in California, writes Megan Singleton.

Miley Cyrus gets swatted again

LA: The place death lives

Megan Singleton summons up the courage to enter the Museum of Death in LA, and ponders the Dark Tourism trend.

Manhunt takes another twist at LAPD

A week after the violent death of Christopher Dorner, a small crowd gathered at police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

LA: Welcome to South Central

It's famous in hip-hop and notorious for gang violence. So naturally Sarah Gooding had some intimidating preconceptions when approaching South Central Los Angeles for the first stop of her USA adventure.

Top five rooftop bars in Los Angeles

When in LA, join the beautiful people and head to one of the many rooftop bars for a cheeky cocktail or two. Here are five that should be on your to-do list.

Top rooftop bars in Los Angeles

When in LA, join the beautiful people and head to one of the many rooftop bars for a cheeky cocktail or two. Here are a selection that should be on your to-do list.