Historic hub of Auckland dance scene on market for first time in its existence.

Conservationists hope to restore a permanent monument to the bravery of the men who gave up comfortable middle class lives to risk all in the blizzards and sub-zero temperatures.

When Lena Ray was born she weighed just 2.5lb (1.13kg) and was never expected to live, today she defies the odds again today by turning 108.

Shipwreck hunters have overcome technical difficulties to spend an extra five hours filming the Centaur wreck, including prized footage of the bell with the ship's name on it.

The family of Sir Edmund Hillary yesterday marked the second anniversary of his death by walking a rugged seaside hill track which bears his name.