An email row between a Northland councillor and a self-appointed watchdog ended with a colourful message.

A group of Christchurch skateboarders have made the most of their city's devastated roads and pavements.

The Electoral Commission has declared Louisa Wall as Darren Hughes' replacement in Parliament. Mr Hughes resigned last month amidst a police investigation into a sexual complaint made against him by an 18-year-old student.

Politicians have defended a planned $2 million plastic waka as a "spectacular" addition to Auckland's waterfront. It will be erected on Auckland's waterfront, close to Queen's Wharf for the Rugby World Cup in September.

A honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.