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Kiwis stick with TV and radio

A NZ on Air report into media consumption has concluded that kiwis are sticking to traditional platforms despite the big push toward to digital.

The top 'unread' bestsellers

You need a book to take on holiday but you don’t want a “summer read”, you want something that will broaden your mind.

Michael Burgess: A truly woeful display

After the 1950 World Cup final, which Brazil lost 2-1 to Uruguay in Rio, the country's football was plunged into such deep despair the national team didn't play again for two years.

Monty Python tickets at half price after mixed reviews

Tickets for Monty Python's "sold out" reunion shows are being offered at discount rates on ticket re-sale site Groupon in the UK.

Rugby: The pivotal battle

The first match in which Blues first-five Ihaia West plays with his short-term future secured could also be the one in which he feels the most pressure.

The battle for your power dollar

Power companies are offering some of their best deals door-to-door as competition intensifies for electricity customers.

Auckland's forgotten roads

There is no end in sight to Auckland's bumpy and dusty rural metal roads, which are taking a back seat to big city projects like the $2.86 billion City Rail Link.

The real story behind Brazil's 'greenest World Cup'

This year's World Cup was supposed to be the "greenest ever", with FIFA taking measures to account for the event's greenhouse gas emissions.

Bentley's luxury smartphone

Bentley and Vertu, two high class British brands, have announced an exclusive five-year partnership.

'What are you scared of?'

Horrified onlookers watched as a man stabbed another man to death in a crowded Sydney shopping centre and left the knife lodged in the victim's chest.

Spies 'constantly drunk' and sloppy

They were two of Britain's most notorious double agents, responsible for passing on some of the country's most sensitive secrets to the Russians.

Technology set to transform war

Warfare is set to get more advanced with 3D-printed drones, self-healing aircraft and a "Transformer" aircraft that can split apart.

Kiwis avoid uncharged ban

Kiwis flying from New Zealand to the United States will not be required to undergo strict new security measures being introduced for uncharged mobile phones and laptops.

Beckhams celebrate 15 years

They are arguably the UK's most high-profile showbiz couple - and they've managed to withstand the pressures of the paparazzi and family life to celebrate 15 years of marriage.

Cycling: 'Selfie' craze anger

It is the latest must-do 'thing', the social media craze that has swept the globe, with everyone from Barack Obama to David Cameron jumping on the bandwagon.

Six of the best: Stunning cricket catches

Following Trent Boult's stunning catch of Kieron Pollard in today's second Twenty20, the Herald lists six other amazing cricket catches.

'Worst' Glastonbury set yet?

It's been a full week since the dust settled on this year's Glastonbury festival, but there's one performance that's still ringing in the ears of punters who were there.

Kanye fans chant 'off, off, off' after 20-minute rant