Brand Oprah gives Australia plenty of good publicity but tourists who don't share her philosophy might be put off.

Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.

New Zealand-born Ruth Park resonated with generations of Australians, novelist Thomas Keneally said today.

TV3 personality Petra Bagust is tipped to be named today as one of two new presenters on TVNZ's popular Breakfast.

Another 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.

He is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end.

A proposal to put the iconic New Chums Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula into public ownership through a private-public deal is being considered by the Department of Conservation.

A knife-wielding man commandeered a Mr Whippy van and hurled ice creams at passersby, a court has been told.

Dunedin's new stadium has attracted its first major singing act, with Sir Elton John set to perform late next year.

After a break, the Black Keys are back with an album they consider their best to date.

Add a touch of vintage Kiwiana to the kitchen these holidays with an iconic tea towel from Pauanesia.

The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has condemned Swedish prosecutors' decision to lodge an appeal blocking her son's freedom.