Scientists taking a toll of the damage done to the Great Barrier Reef say large parts of formerly pristine coral has died.

A marketing expert says it will be very difficult for Dreamworld to rebound from the incident that claimed four people's lives.

A weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.

Wright's closest friends have written a heartfelt tribute in a bid to "put the pieces of our lives back together".

At least 30 4WD vehicles, two boats and a jet ski came to the rescue on Sunday after a Nissan Safari got stuck in a Canterbury river.

A severely autistic young man is being held in prison because disabilty service providers cannot find an alternative place for him to go.

Police shooting in Thames was an unavoidable tragedy, finds Conduct Authority report.

The NZTA would not expand this week on its legal advice about including Uber as a second party in prosecutions of unlawful drivers.

Warm air flowing from across the Ditch will push temperatures up over the whole country this weekend.

Auckland's first luxury liner has arrived - marking the beginning of the cruise season.

The young woman killed in a fatal crash in Southland on Thursday has been named as 18-year-old Hayley Taylor.

A free guided tour in Perth's Kings Park is a great way to get a feel for the subtly beautiful Western Australian flora, finds Anna King Shahab.

Following the broken lines, Jennifer Ennion shifts into overdrive to reveal the highlights of Australia's open roads.

Floral carpets put spring in Anna King Shahab's step on this coastal trail.

Native-born Australians ignore elegant, artistic Adelaide - and Mark Chipperfield is glad.

David Leggat pauses to stretch his legs while on one of Australia's most picturesque road journeys, between Melbourne and Adelaide.

A slowly disappearing railway is a thing of surprising beauty for Fergus Blakiston in South Australia's Outback.

It's easy to find yourself smiling at a baby saltwater crocodile, discovers Caris Bizzaca, from well behind the fence.

Hot, quirky and sometimes sophisticated, Gertrude is a Fitzroy food hub attracting a lot of attention, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Bells, kangaroos and 25kg gold nuggets - Pamela Wade is dazzled in Perth.

Three days isn't long to explore an island, but Andrew Drummond makes the most of them.

Air NZ boss says Jetstar's entry into the regional market was payback for his airline's foray into Australia.

The spectacular Flinders Ranges in South Australia are full of ancient charm, writes Linda Meads.

A decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.

New Zealanders' access to safe and affordable medicines could be limited under a massive trade deal being secretly negotiated, opposition parties say.

Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey has hailed New Zealand's tax system as a potential model for Australia’s economic growth.

The head of an Australian royal commission into child sexual abuse says he has uncovered enough material to justify public hearings on more than 1000 institutions where child sexual abuse has been alleged.

Alarm at the provisions of a leaked draft of the investment chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is premature to say the least, says Stephen Jacobi.