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A chance to spin your wheels
Donna McIntyre and family visit New Zealand's number one off-road cycling destination.
Donna McIntyre and family visit New Zealand's number one off-road cycling destination.
Shandelle Battersby checks into a remote Central Otago lodge that's worth the journey.
Community spirit, cool cafes and amazing walks add to the gold mining town's charm, finds Elisabeth Easther.
Roger Sutton’s two major bosses are staying away from his farewell bash this afternoon.
The craggy and wild Main Divide really does split New Zealand into two different landscapes, writes Bronwyn Sell.
Diana Balham enjoys culinary masterpieces and vintage tipples in Hawkes Bay.
Air New Zealand is being investigated over possible misleading or deceptive conduct in the way it sells insurance with air fares.
State of the Nation speeches, so called, are really about the state of the government or the party in opposition at the opening of a new political year. Politicians, like the public, have been refreshed by a summer break.
National’s plan to sell off state houses will drive up rents for all renters, Labour leader Andrew Little says.
Audrey Young takes a look at previous state of the nation speeches, and whether he's delivered on the policy promises made in them.
In his first major speech of the year, John Key is expected to outline what his government will do with the supply of social housing stock.
A former financial controller for the NZDF will receive more than $70,000 in unpaid redundancy after winning an employment battle over an error in his contract.
Not allowing prisoners to vote is being labelled a dangerous precedent, with claims it could be extended to other groups considered unfavourable.
A man who breached his parole conditions by leaving the country for Australia has been sentenced to community work.
An Invercargill woman went to great lengths to hide her face yesterday during a court hearing over the 25 cats she keeps on her property.
Need some inspiration for the year ahead? Here are some brilliant things to do around the country.
Nearly all fish oil supplements marketed in NZ contain much less of the brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim.
Eddie Haretuku and Graham Tahiwi are not afraid of heights - which is good, because their port work can take them up to 30m off the ground.
A fugitive who dodged border controls and fled NZ has been caught in Australia and deported - but Australian police missed a chance to detain him in December.
Long-promised law changes designed to make housing in New Zealand more affordable will be unveiled today as the Government makes its second attempt at reforming the Resource Management Act.
Pack your togs and your walking shoes - Sculpture on the Gulf is back. Donna McIntyre gives the low-down on what's new at the exhibition this year.
Martin Guptill fended off speculation about his form with a reassuring innings of 66 off 78 balls in yesterday's abandoned third one-day international against Sri Lanka.
Even the rain has a five-star edge at Te Waonui Forest Retreat, finds Bronwyn Sell.
It's a stronghold, but Elisabeth Easther finds it's also a great place for a summer holiday.
Winston Aldworth tours an exhibition at Te Papa celebrating our aviation.
Further volcanic eruptions have disrupted more flights to and from Tonga this evening.