In Paihia for our first Waitangi Day experience of the place, the Professor and I had in tow a couple of English visitors whose politeness possibly exceeded their genuine interest in proceedings.

BMW Oracle have won the eagerly-awaited opener of the 33rd America's Cup, beating defending champions Alinghi by almost 4 km.

A man leads police on a 20 minute car chase in the Hutt Valley before clipping the pursuing patrol car and coming to a stop against a brick wall.

Leftover Christmas food has the sprats biting all day for Auckland visitors.

International stars and high-powered businessmen have found the perfect place to get away from it all.