Elizabeth Binning and her family encounter the great outdoors in the south.

Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall

With its sheer cliff faces, rainforest-clad valley floor, countless waterfalls and razor-tipped mountains, Fiordland's Milford Sound is a sight to behold from any angle.

Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.

Bryce Johns marvels at the beauty of Fiordland's triple crown.

Taking the Scenic Southern Route means seeing the glory of the country at your own pace.

The icy southerly sweeping up the North Island has brought snow to the hills around Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and in some paddocks.

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

Milford serves up toil and pleasure in equal measure, writes Pamela Wade.

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.

A South Island beauty spot is one of those singled out...