The mother of a Spring Hill prison guard who was killed by an inmate says she's not bitter about her son's death, despite a Coroner's criticism of Corrections.

Pirongia has a rich history but as Dionne Christian discovers, on multiple trips, it is a present-day delight too.

Eruption activity has subsided but another eruption could occur at any time with little or no warning, according to Civil Defence. Read the latest.

Lotto survey reveals most of us would keep working and not make public the news of overnight windfall.

As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush

This charming Waikato town proves a great choice for a weekend away, writes Elisabeth Easther.