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Dramatic new photo of volcanic eruption
A dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.
A dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.
On Waiheke Island, Elisabeth Easther discovers full-throttle fun on mountains and inner peace in a Mongolian mansion.
Hundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.
Summer is hitting full force, with temperatures rising above 27C north of Auckland and farmers bracing for drought.
Witnesses to a Bali assault where a New Zealand man allegedly beat his ex-girlfriend with a motorcycle helmet are set to front his trial.
Sarah Lang gets on her bike for her health – and a slice of history.
Pitching a tent with the family just got better, says Sarah Ell.
Camping is our New Zealand thing. From quirky old-school caravans to smart new-school glamping or campervans, we love to shed real houses, shed our shoes and get back to nature.
The Kiwi dollar rose to a 21-month high against the euro after data showed the Eurozone slipped into deflation.
The type of New Zealand-built aircraft involved in yesterday's skydiving crash has never been in an accident due to a mechanical error before, its maker says.
A state-of-the-art laboratory near Franz Josef Glacier is being packed up after an ambitious drilling operation came to a premature end before scientists could bore through the high-risk Alpine Fault.
So far we've identified the achievements of the Treaty settlement and reconciliation process, and flagged that the process is now being pushed beyond the point of being useful.
"Exiting a plane at low altitude to get out and activate parachutes and have them open normally and land safely is amazing."
New Zealand is being urged by Thailand to revoke the passport of a Thai fugitive who has fled to this country.
An Australian IT company that exploited a New Zealand worker for seven months has been ordered to pay him more than $100,000.
The NZ dollar has hit a fresh post-float high against the Aussie dollar - touching 96.22 Australian cents. Why is it doing so well?
Auckland councillor Dick Quax has been causing a stir online with flippant comments about public transport and the regular presence of police in an Auckland suburb.
Matt Boggs' carefully laid plan to propose to his girlfriend at one of her favourite places in Whangamata nearly sank when his old wave ski started taking on water.
There are aspects of playing rugby that are not dissimilar to coaching. I believe in leading people by making sure that I have a connection with everyone I am involved with and giving them the trust and belief to do their job well.
For the third straight day, the Basin Reserve was treated to marvellous batting yesterday; throw in an intriguing declaration and the second test is set up for a potentially cracking finale today.
After the excesses of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Joelle Thomson investigates North Island walks for you to check out on your holidays.
Pitch your tent and slap on the insect repellent — DoC reveals its most used campsites.
The Diary has had a cracker year breaking some of the biggest scoops and scandals of 2014.
A new arrival on Waitemata Harbour tempts Donna McIntyre to pack an overnight bag and take a pleasure cruise.