Not all survive Central Asia's hostile Kyzylkum Desert, writes Jim Eagles.

The man accused of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini last year will stand trial in China next month...

Tutaia's struggles meant the favourites trailed in first quarter.

The smile has returned to coach Ruth Aitken's face after her side ran riot against Wales tonight.

At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.

A novice politician has Thailand's leader scrambling to keep his job. Andrew Buncombe reports.

Ultra-luxury carmaker teams up with Toyota to produce a surprising runabout for urban drivers.

In an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.

Lady Gaga has branded claims she tried to profit from her charity wristbands as "misguided".

The new Transformers film is better, says its director, and not just because it's embracing 3D technology - it's more intriguing. Sandy Cohen reports.

Bollywood star and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is expecting a baby with her husband Abhishek Bachchan.