New Zealand's fourth straight women's World Cup win this morning was built around composure, veteran Anna Richards said.

New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.

British author Louis de Bernieres has set most of his stories in exotic places, but now, in this interlinked collection of short stories, he explores the exoticism to be found on his home turf.

Recently, milk - in the good old fashioned, cow-in-a-field sense of the word - has found itself under attack.

In western nations, fewer people than ever are getting married, yet studies show that tying the knot will make you happier.

If you want to tell whether your baby is in pain, looking at its face may not be enough, researchers have found.

Too much homage, too few laughs.

Weird and minimal electronic intrigue.

The increasingly bitter battle for the leadership of Britain's opposition Labour Party has reached new heights.

The singer reportedly told Doherty he could stay at her new house in Camden, north London, because he needs a base in the English capital while working.

Two big names in British thriller writing visit New Zealand next week. Craig Sisterson talks to Peter James and Peter Robinson.

Scientists have found the first inherited link to common migraine and a possible reason for extreme headaches.

The threat of terrorism and piracy has put a stop to a New Zealand-based bid to jetski from London to Auckland.

Prime Minister John Key and his wife, Bronagh, will be spending a weekend with the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

The three-year design partnership between the supermodel Kate Moss and the retail tycoon Sir Philip Green will draw to a close later this year.

Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

Montana wines as we know them will soon disappear from the shelves - in name only.

Prince Charles is strange and his father so prejudiced that he could be a breakfast TV host, says NZ's former deputy prime minister.

The continuing financial chaos of Prince Andrew's former wife has, it is said, persuaded him to take charge of her financial affairs.

Joy Division's classic debut is undergoing a live revival. Scott Kara reports