If there is any city in the world in which one should play absolute tourist, London is it.

Britain's centuries-old churches are must-sees for many tourists, but entering these hallowed places comes at a price.

A phone system that failed in the aftermath of a deadly explosion in the...

Is it genes or upbringing that shapes our characters, talents and traits? As an adopted child, the question has always fascinated Kate Hilpern.

Peter Calder sounds out the sources of Ireland's traditional tucker.

Scenes from Northern Island's Donegal County.

An estimate of 160 billion barrels has companies scrambling to drill in pristine ecosystem, writes Michael McCarthy.

Some 5000 UK food outlets will offer calorie-count menus by the end of the year.

Forty years in a blokey, sometimes unkind profession hasn't left a dent in the genial exterior of rugby's 'old bear'

Heather Whelan imagines a link with toolmakers and artists from 50,000 years ago.

Cricketer turned commentator Shane Warne will marry British model and actress Liz Hurley, a London tabloid reports.

With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.

The family of Emily Longley will bring her body home to Auckland this week for a public memorial service.