At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.

The death of a "truly lovely" schoolmate who died overnight after being hit by a car...

Shopping at farmers' markets feeds the heart, mind, soul and stomach. Kirsten Warner checked out some of the best products and top stallholders, just a sample of the many treats on offer.

A Hamilton blackmailer has been jailed for threatening to disclose a man's affair to his partner.

Murray and Michelle Smith of Cambridge respond to the "end of the world" frenzy created in the US.

A man has claimed the million dollar ticket from the weekend's Lotto draw.

I have to go to a barbecue this week. This, in itself, isn't exactly newsworthy - even though it may very well be one of the last barbecues of the summer, which is always a poignant little mini-event worth noting.

Pembrook Benny could give Herlihy his 3000th winner.

Well-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.