Imported vehicles suffer severe damage before arriving in NZ.

Auckland's farmers' markets are booming, but don't forget the city's traditional markets.

Losses to the tourism industry would be well into the millions if The Hobbit films are not shot here, an expert has warned.

September arrivals for British visitors were the lowest in a decade, Statistics NZ figures show.

Hobbiton has put Matamata on the map, but with production of The Hobbit shifting overseas, the town's future as a tourist hub is in jeopardy.

The winner of the $28.7m Lotto Powerball prize is 'taking their time' deciding what to do, New Zealand Lotteries says.

A regular massage can do wonders for your emotional and physical wellbeing, says Gill South.

The biggest Lotto Powerball prize in NZ Lotteries' history has been claimed.

Supporters of Lion Man Craig Busch have mounted a campaign in support of him, after the death of a tiger at Zion Wildlife Gardens.

New Zealand's services sector expanded last month, an early indication the economy may be returning to growth after stalling in the middle of the year.

There are two guaranteed winners from Saturday night's record lottery draw - a mystery winner and the NZ Lotteries Commission.

A new premiere boutique hotel may have been cool enough for Welsh crooner Tom Jones to stay at, but New Zealand's own Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has deemed it a little too "cool" for her vocal chords.

Someone in New Zealand has 28 million reasons to be happy after a single ticket scooped the Lotto Powerball jackpot last night.

'Somewhere between seven stars and heaven' Eagles Nest in Russell has scooped a top global award.

What's expected to be a bumper cruise industry season begins tomorrow with the arrival of the 116,000 tonne Sapphire Princess.

NZers are having to dig deep into their pockets to attend mates' weddings, a new survey finds.

New Zealand's hotels reported a 7 per cent increase in overnight guest stays in August, propped up by more overseas visitors.