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Nightmare on the Rugby World Cup express
Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.
Lend me your ears: The future of Radio New Zealand
Can our national broadcaster adapt to change? And who's prepared to pay? Chris Barton reports on the future of Radio New Zealand.
Tongariro named one of world's top parks
Lonely Planet has named Tongariro National Park as one of the world's best parks and preserves in a list that includes the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls National Park in South America.
Rugby: Taranaki get hands back on Shield
Taranaki wrestled the Ranfurly Shield away from Southland in a double dose of disappointment for the Stags.
Mt Ruapehu: Under the volcano
You're never too old to enjoy your first outing on a pair of skis, discovers Andy Kenworthy during a weekend on Mt Ruapehu.
Death and the maiden: The tale of 'Tangiwai'
It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.
Man repays judge's favour, kills five-year-old
A judge told a man he sent home without penalty to contact him in a year and tell him about his...