The name Nick Page might not be as well-known as Paul Simon, Damon Albarn or Ry Cooder but the British music producer has has a similar intrepid spirit when it comes to discovering music from around the world.

Francis Falceto still remembers the night in Paris he heard a record by Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed...

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.

Whitney Houston has cancelled her one-off Taranaki concert due to a dispute between the promoter and the venue.

When you drive through the Awakino Gorge, you notice the sparkling stream down in the bed of the valley.

Calexico's 'cactus rock' is inspired by the beautiful yet harsh Mexican-United States borderland. Photo / Supplied

Todd Energy says it has started work on its $65 million LPG plant in Taranaki.

Police have identified the man who was apparently killed and his body dumped in a New Plymouth garage.

Police have been unable to identify the body of a man found in a New Plymouth garage last night.

When fish are thin on the ground, laying a berley can get snapper biting.