Schoolgirl was raped at knifepoint before being told to dig her own grave 25 years ago.

One lucky man won millions after mistake left him with two tickets with the same numbers.

As NZ mourns the victims of the Christchurch massacre, Rod Emmerson recalls Port Arthur.

An inquiry recommended more than 20 years ago to ban the weapons used in the terror attack

'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.

Heatwave has toppled an 80-year record - and it won't be the last today.

Tourists have been asked to sign a pledge to respect wildlife - that means no selfies.

Should New Zealand follow suit?

A relaxing 5-night cruise to Tasmania has ended with a man behind bars.

New Zealand's first woman doctor was struck off in Britain.

A small farm with small animals produces a mighty harvest, writes James O'Rourke.

Ewan McDonald embarks on a mission down Australia's Bruce Highway.

Ewan McDonald discovers Cairns is no beauty but extremely popular.

A four-day trekking trip in Tasmania is full of cold comfort and warm luxury.

Fleeing driver overtook truck, colliding with an oncoming car, killing innocent motorist.

The storm cut power to several areas and a state highway is badly damaged.

Tasmanian government has upended a great walking tradition by charging hikers.

The ship is due to visit New Zealand on its next cruise this week.

She knew she was going to be too hungover to work - and was honest about it.

The five-star hotel will be a new addition to the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart.

Australians are discovering the beauty of Tasmania, Kiwis should get there fast.

Hunters warned to stop shooting animals near residential properties.

NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.

The Department of Conservation is investigating charging overseas visitors higher fees.

Visitors will have to pay more for huts on DoC's popular Great Walks tracks

Young Tasmanian woman allegedly set on fire by her fiancé is fighting for her life.

First Tasman rower had no two-way radio communication once out of sight of land.

Less than a fortnight before he died in a fiery plane crash in Melbourne, a US tourist wrote about how he was scared of flying.

Tasmania's capital has picked up the tourism challenge, writes Judy Skatssoon.

Dr Brett Mullan of the National Institute of Water and Atmosphere (NIWA) explains our holiday season weather and warming world.