Think Fame plus Benny Hill and you get the gist of hit reality show Pineapple Dance Studios, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Photos from last week's NZ Earthquake Relief Gig, held at Bush Hall, London.

The night featured performances from bands including The Veils, Rodney Fisher, Renee Brennan - and made over $11,000.

A freezing London night didn't dampen the spirits of Kiwis with thoughts of home, writes Stephen Jewell

Britain's happiest couples are married without children and less than five years into their relationship.

Kate Middleton has been elevated to the front rank of international celebrities.

Nothing sums up The Phoenix Foundation's triumphant gig at legendary Soho venue the Borderline better than the punter who regularly shouts out 'Awesome bro!' at the end of every song, writes Stephen Jewell

Search teams in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Forsyth Barr, CTV and PGC buildings are facing a variety of challenges in trying to secure the buildings.

Nick Evans is ready to answer an All Black World Cup emergency call - but he doesn't want to be an insurance policy.

Seaweed cuisine is enjoying a wave of popularity worldwide.

Supermodel Erin O'Connor slams designers for trying to brainwash women with a fantasy image not attainable without digital trickery.

It may be boring for parents - but reading the same book over and over again to children is the best way to develop their vocabulary.

Located in Claverton Manor near Bath, the American Museum in Britain contains over 15,000 items of decorative arts.

Stephen Hitchcock travelled halfway around the world to see his favourite team Crawley Town face Manchester United.

The Queen of Scream, PJ Harvey, reconnects with her folk-blues roots on her eighth album, Let England Shake.

Rising star Dominic Cooper plays dumb in new Brit comedy Tamara Drewe - and brutal in Lee Tamahori's film about the son of Saddam Hussein. By Stephen Jewell.

New Zealand's Governor-General and Prime Minister and their wives will be donning their glad rags for April's royal wedding.

Decision to let banks go under looks smarter by the day, in contrast to Ireland's costly bailout, reports Yalman Onaran.

Critics may be questioning its historical accuracy but Peter Conradi, co-author of the book that sparked the Oscar-nominated The King’s Speech, argues the main point is the relationship between friends.

Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry.

Chris Langdon's style is influenced by travel - but she still thinks Auckland is the best shopping city in the world.