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Earth's most surreal creature

It has been described as the most surreal creature that lived - and after more than four decades scientists believe they have finally nailed Hallucigenia’s position in the history of life.

Player ratings: ABs vs Aus

Key and Clark - the real difference

'We're helping Key get off his high horse'

United Future leader Peter Dunne is confident his "flexi-super" proposal would be advanced in any third term National Government without compromising John Key's promises on superannuation.

Deborah Hill Cone: I've torn my nails to shreds from depression

Deborah Hill Cone writes about living with depression and her hope that one day soon the tears will stop.

Polly Gillespie: Everybody loses when interviewers turn snarky

People who conduct interviews to embarrass the star believe they are more important than the subject and, more offensively, that they are more important than their audience.

ShopViva launches. Win a $3000 wardrobe

Now you can ShopViva, too. We’re launching a new online fashion boutique from Viva, <i>The New Zealand Herald</i>’s flagship lifestyle magazine.

Antarctica: Secrets of the ice world

This month, 950 scientists from some 40 nations will be in NZ for meetings on Antarctic research. Here's how NZ scientists are playing a leading role on the frozen frontier.

'I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss'

After a turbulent few years — and a spat with Miley Cyrus — Sinead O’Connor is back on top. She talks to Neil McCormick about how music saved her, and why she prefers baldness

Jamie Whyte interview: Key moments

Mary Holm: Labour's capital gains tax plan explained

I find it remarkable that Labour's proposed capital gains tax has generated so little debate.

Smith plays for world record

From an inauspicious beginning to his test career, Ben Smith has become the rock on which the All Blacks' 17-test unbeaten run has been built.

Parenting on a hire level

We're in the changing rooms of a West Hollywood gym when I see the book poking out of my friend Kirsten's bag: All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood.

Leaner Laumape packs power

Warriors centre-wing Ngani Laumape credits an improved diet and off-field preparation for his outstanding form and rising status as one of the NRL's true danger men.

Rankin not a threat: Whyte

Act leader Jamie Whyte says Christine Rankin's entry into the Epsom election contest will have no impact because her Conservative party appeals to simple-minded voters, not educated Epsom voters.

Cunliffe's walk in the park

There was a moment, when David Cunliffe and I were in the bush, when he looked completely Prime Ministerial. That comes, literally, down the track.

Bunnies have mongrel and edge

Trying to pick a winner in the NRL is a risky business at the best of times but I'm leaning towards the Rabbitohs taking it out this year.

Is this the new Bond girl?

She has only just turned 22 and has the world at her feet. Is the next step for Cara Delevingne a starring role in the next Bond movie?