Tuatapere has created a unique walking track with a difference, says Andrew Stone.

Jacqui Madelin delves into the historic Riverton coast.

Parents on remote Stewart Island say the bureaucrats are not making their quest for an early childhood teacher any easier.

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.

Damaging gales have hit the bottom of the South Island this afternoon and are moving north.

Film-maker Roger Donaldson has compiled a photographic scrapbook of Kiwi codger Burt Munro - and has his eyes on a biopic of Ed Hillary.

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost his bid to sack Deputy Mayor Neil Boniface.