TravelLos Angeles: Between Knott's and DisneylandWinston Aldworth checks out the differences between two great theme parks.25 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLA jaunt scores mugs, ideasAuckland Mayor Len Brown led 13 other members of the council family and a business delegation of 43 to Los Angeles - and returned with a bunch of mugs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelCalifornia: Take me to the CountyIn Orange County, Shandelle Battersby swaps fast food for fresh, sophisticated cuisine.12 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelLos Angeles: New attractions wow at UniversalThe latest addition to Universal Studios' backlot tour makes passengers feel like they've driven onto the set of a Fast and Furious film.07 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelFive top spots to eat in Los AngelesMegan Singleton uncovers five of the best places to eat in LA, from chic celebrity hot spots to gourmet burgers and $1 tacos.08 May 10:30 PM
World'Evil twin' growing in her headSurgeons have found and removed an embryonic twin, complete with hair, bone and teeth, from deep in the brain of a PhD computer science student.24 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldCougar caught cat-nappingA famous local mountain lion who crawled under a Los Angeles home on Tuesday stayed put, despite humans' best efforts to get him out.15 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldUnarmed man shot at close rangeThe autopsy report for an unarmed black man who was killed by Los Angeles police officers shows he was shot in the back at close range.30 Dec 01:05 AM
WorldCompton Mayor taking 'gangstas' out of city's rapIt is a quarter of a century since Straight Outta Compton, the seminal gangsta rap album, made a 25 sq km area of Los Angeles synonymous with gang violence and murder.28 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBrad Pitt rejected for jury dutyWho wouldn't want to spend hours in a room with Brad Pitt? Apparently, not members of the Los Angeles Criminal Court.18 Dec 07:20 PM
AirlinesLos Angeles lounge among the bestAir New Zealand's new Los Angeles Koru Lounge is a sleek and stylish space that compares favourably with the best airport lounges worldwide.02 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelCalifornia: First we take Manhattan...Got a spare few hours before flying out of LAX? Try this hub of food and fun, writes Jesse Mulligan.01 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelRoom check: The Redbury Hollywood, Los AngelesJosh Burgess checks into a 'bohemian chic' studio apartment in Hollywood.19 Sep 03:00 AM
EntertainmentTape surfaces of actress' altercationPolice say they followed proper protocol when they demanded ID from an actress while investigating an emergency call alleging lewd conduct.15 Sep 10:08 PM
EntertainmentPolice mistook actress for prostituteDjango Unchained actress Daniele Watts says she was 'handcuffed' and detained by police in LA, after she kissed her white husband in public.15 Sep 12:39 AM
TravelLos Angeles: When stars come outDanielle McGrane has some tips to help with starlet spotting in Hollywood.02 Sep 12:00 AM
Entertainment'Star-struck' Kiwi's LA gigFormer John McGlashan College pupil Jonny Dyas is settling back into Dunedin life after mixing with some of the biggest names in the music business.30 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelLos Angeles: Celebrity shop spotsPut a serious dent in your wallet at one of these top shopping haunts.30 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelLos Angeles: Santa Monica culinary toursLeena Tailor gets on her bike and works up a taste for Santa Monica fare.27 Jul 12:00 AM
BusinessBillionaire vows to reveal fraudHerbalife 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.23 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldViral 'hot convict' faces courtThe 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.09 Jul 03:24 AM
EntertainmentKeisha to co-host Kiwi variety showWhale 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.05 Jul 05:00 PM
World‘Handsome felon’ heading for Hollywood‘Handsome felon’ Jeremy Meeks has been taken on by a Hollywood talent agent.03 Jul 02:20 AM
BusinessCondo towers rise from Boston to LA in US reboundFor the first time since the US housing crash, new condos are sprouting in Boston, Seattle and LA as developers bet on the return of the riskiest type of residential real estate.12 Jun 02:30 AM
WorldSpy plane flight causes chaosA Cold War-era U-2 spy plane was the cause of a major collapse in air traffic control systems in California which delayed hundreds of flights.06 May 05:00 PM
WorldGunman's terror targetsA young man armed with an assault rifle and carrying anti-government material opened fire yesterday at Los Angeles International Airport, killing one person before being chased and shot.03 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandKiwi leads LAX escapeA Kiwi barricaded himself and other terrified passengers into a secure luggage area after a gunman opened fire metres away at Los Angeles Airport yesterday.02 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTop five things to do in HollywoodHollywood is the city of dreams and nightmares for many a wannabe actor seeking fame and fortune.23 Oct 10:00 PM
TravelFive top rides at Disney's California Adventure ParkDisney fans are flocking to the amusement park in droves following its five-year, US$1.4 billion upgrade.31 Jul 11:00 PM
