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

Central heating is almost non-existent in NZ, whereas the majority of UK houses have it.

Who needs a shopping list when a scanner on your rubbish bin can remind you what to buy?

If you're looking at adopting a dog, consider opting for a senior dog.

Five ways to gracefully decline and give good no.

The first trout have started to congregate at stream mouths in the Rotorua lakes.

Mark Mitchell was a fast-riser in the National government and now wants to lead the party.

A new yoga class in Bangkok allows enthusiasts the chance to meditate while sipping beer.

An independent NZ brewery's cider won one of ten trophy titles in London.

A Northland dairy farmer has won awards in the US for a song about Middle East wars

Making meat history - a couple have married in a canned meat themed wedding.

Immigration special report and interactive: Where do most migrant workers come from?

Fishermen looking to tag bronze whaler sharks instead came upon three great whites.

There are different foods we should be eating more of at key ages - here's a guide.

Study finds skipping the elevator boosts your energy more than caffeine.

The disappearance of Sub-Lieutenant Ian Lewis Ruxton Wilson lingered over the family.

A study finds drinking the juice before exercise may make your brain healthier.

Staple starches are good building blocks for a great meal.

Explore The River People, an exclusive Herald video presentation.

Goats and yoga: Two unrelated things that seemingly would not go well together ...

New footage has captured blue whales feeding while living off the coast of New Zealand.

All Black great Buck Shelford backs Pin a Poppy campaign.

LegaSea Hawke's Bay wants MPI to increase restrictions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton and Tauranga the most popular locations for lawyers heading south from Auckland

Watch: Thousands of spiders create giant cobweb in Papamoa field after flooding.

Add timely oomph to all your Easter favourites.

Tom Stephenson blacked out in a swollen river. Now he thanks the mates who revived him.

Clever 20-second life hack reveals how you've been doing it wrong all your life

Sweat-inducing footage shows one brave resident appearing to step into thin air.

Solo eating can be as enjoyable as group events - and with leftovers.