Put yourself on course to becoming a wine buff with one of the many classes available throughout the country.

Summer has ground to a spectacular halt in a number of regions over the past week - is it going to get even worse?

A rural bed and breakfast near Queenstown has been named the best accommodation of its type in the South Pacific.

The Fire Service is increasingly being sent to emergencies when an ambulance has been requested, statistics show.

New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a clutch of newcomers in his 16-strong training squad.

The father of an English tourist killed in a river-boarding accident has started a group to push to license New Zealand adventure tourism operators.

A short-sharp barrage of rain and hail pummelled Invercargill today leaving the city looking like a scene from mid-winter.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has been enjoying an active holiday.