In the end it was the bronze whaler that came off worse during a terrifying man-versus-shark encounter near Whitianga this week.

Rain eased in Gisborne overnight and surrounding roads reopened after flooding and slips caused evacuations.

Cliff Robinson has invested a lifetime raising his disabled son and daughter and is fighting the Government to lighten his load.

Helen van Berkel tackles the Pinnacles walk and discovers astounding scenery - when she works up the courage to open her eyes.

Anne Gibson looks at the homes of some of NZ's richest people.

DoC Director-General Al Morrison weighs in the debate surrounding the controversial Cathedral Cove refreshments stall.

A family were evicted from their rental bach and left $1300 out of pocket after a neighbour dobbed them in for breaking the rules.

Don't let the New Year holidays go past without making the most of the king of fruits.

Visitors to the Coromandel say a $40 fine for freedom campers will do little to deter those who choose to doss down in beach carparks.

A 19-year-old man rear-ended a taxi before colliding with two other cars on Saturday night.

Nelson and the Coromandel proved to be the nation's black spots when it came to the nation's New Year celebrations last night.

Revellers celebrating New Year and the start of a new decade in New Zealand behaved themselves last night.