LifestyleGood Taste: Barrel-fermented savYou'll rarely hear "subtle" and "Marlborough sauvignon blanc" in the same sentence.16 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: MuscatBrown muscat and men called Keith share something in common - they don't sound very sexy. Nevertheless, I got hot under the collar about some new brown muscat plantings a few weeks ago. 09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandInquiries continue into Kaikoura seal massacrePolice and DOC investigations are continuing into the massacre of fur seals at Ohau Point, a popular seal viewing point 22km north of Kaikoura.06 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
New ZealandWeather and earthquake-related claims flood inChristchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.30 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandCampers flee flood-engulfed campCampers fled on foot in darkness at the Pelorus Bridge Camp today as a flood with enough power to lift caravans hit the idyllic holiday spot, 59km northwest of Blenheim.28 Dec 05:06 AM
New ZealandVicious attack prompts debate on seal cullingThe slaughter of 23 seals on the Kaikoura coast last week has prompted debate on whether seals need to be culled in the area.08 Dec 11:10 PM
