A young man who disappeared three months ago on a night out has baffled police, who tracked him to a tiny spot but can't figure out what happened next.

Victoria Beckham will reportedly be appointed OBE in the New Year's Honours, set to be announced on Saturday.

George Michael made the difficult transition form pop pretty-boy to serious musician.

Getting your kids to turn off their phones can turn into one endless nag, writes Emily Shelley.

George Michael's family and close friends said there could be "no more fitting tribute" to the singer than the "many, many kind words" they have received.

US President Barack Obama's comments about Britain's Labour Party has drawn ire across the pond.

Kate Moss and George Michael enjoyed pool parties at his home.

The godchildren of George Michael are expected to inherit large sums from the singer's will following his shock death from heart failure on Christmas Day.

The cause of pop star George Michael's death has been revealed, as a report emerges of his secret battle with heroin addiction.

As part of our Summer Herald, Kiwis are recalling their brushes with celebrity. Today, John Lamplough tells of the time he pulled a pint for Status Quo.

WATCH: A schoolgirl has become an internet sensation with her rendition of Hallelujah which has been watched 3 million times.

A musical great known for both his chart-topping hits and his turbulent personal life, George Michael was a giant of popular culture.

The recording artist, who launched his career in the 1980s with Wham, has died "peacefully" at his home in London, according to his publicist.

The Queen has delivered an upbeat Christmas message, saying that we can all draw inspiration in the face of difficult times from the achievements of ordinary people.

A mother who was reunited with her son after 30 years says the pair are in love and are trying for a baby.

Brighton's 162m British Airways i360 is the tallest moving observation tower in the world.

A little girl has been reunited with her favourite teddy after she accidentally left him behind in Auckland Airport when her family moved to Germany.

Personal letters written by Princess Diana reveal that Prince Harry's rebellious streak was in evidence by the time he was eight.

An Aston Martin DB4 that languished in woodland for 50 years is expected to sell for up to $686,840 in January.

The Porirua community is rallying around their local Santa after his sack was stolen just weeks before Christmas.

A mother is livid after Santa promised her son a toy that would blow the Christmas budget.

A privately educated university student died after drinking 'excessive amounts of alcohol' at a society initiation.

Dozens of riot officers were sent into a prison in Birmingham after 300 inmates took control of several wings of the medium-security facility.

Sir Philip Green is attempting to put his BHS woes behind him by launching standalone Topshop stores across China.

A 101-year-old man has become the oldest Briton ever to be convicted of a criminal offence, and he could be jailed.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend a private Christmas with the Middleton family this year, instead of joining the rest of the Queen.

Prisoners at a prison in Birmingham have reportedly began smashing lights and threatening prison officers during a riot.

York Minster's bells could remain silent this Christmas for the first time since 1361 in an act of solidarity by bellringers after church axed 30 ringers.

All we ask of Britain is that it never change. It must be a fixed emerald rock in the rushing Gulf Stream of change, always there

A new trade agreement is going to be a priority for New Zealand's new High Commissioner to London.