A former All Black has lost another round in a legal battle with the SBS Bank over a million dollar debt on a Coromandel property development.

Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.

A man has drowned after a bank gave way and his car rolled into a canal near Thames.

Hundreds of students gathered to farewell their 16-year-old mate "Webby", who died after binge-drinking vodka at the weekend.

John Key says the public will have to wait for a discussion paper to be released to find out what conservation land may be mined and how.

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

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.

Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.

Eight families who say they need help to look after their disabled children have been left waiting almost a year for a decision by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.