If you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.

A blind couple from Mali will be the stars of what is one of the strongest Womad line-ups in years when the three-day world music festival returns in March.

A severe weather warning has been issued as heavy rain and gales are expected to hit areas across the country.

Two firefighters have been injured - one of them seriously - battling a large fire at a poultry farm near New Plymouth.

Taranaki handed Southland their first loss of the ITM Cup season last night with a convincing performance in New Plymouth.

NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.

Wellington professional Gareth Paddison is looking to make it two from two when the Charles Tour's Taranaki Open starts tomorrow.

The All Blacks selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.

Hundreds of North Island homes have been hit by power cuts as high winds continue to lash regions still reeling from the weekend's storm.