For Ian Griffin, one of the joys of stargazing is observing the earth's rotation via the constantly changing positions of the stars.

The case against a woman accused of making a false statement to police has been dismissed by an Invercargill judge.

Ashes to ashes, guts to dirt. Washington has become the first US state to approve composting as an alternative to burying or cremating human remains.

Prime Minister Theresa May has set out a "new deal" for Britain's departure from the EU, offering sweeteners to parliament including the chance to vote on whether to hold a second referendum to try to break the impasse over Brexit.

More Democrats are calling for impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump after his latest defiance of Congress by blocking his former White House lawyer from testifying.