Fast boats, helicopter views and thundering water - the central plateau provides adrenalin galore, writes Beck Vass.

NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.

Weather for the school holidays has been fairly good across the country, despite the current rain warnings in the west.

Waikato is preparing for floods as heavy rain threatens to push already-swollen rivers past their limits.

A spot of down time has led to Mils Muliaina decision to play ITM Cup rugby for Waikato before the All Blacks end of year tour.

Former All Blacks lock Issac Ross will play his Super rugby in Hamilton next year.

A grieving dad has told how he cradled his 10-year-old daughter in his arms as she passed away from an asthma attack.

Homicide police were back at a central Auckland building site at first light today, digging deeper in their search for clues into the death of Auckland mother Carmen Thomas.

A supermarket baker hid after thieves drove their car through the front of the store to steal a few boxes of beer.

This sumptuous hotel is perfect for the soul, writes Beck Vass.

The All Blacks selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.

The executive chef of dine by Peter Gordon at Sky City answers your cuisine questions.

Police are hunting a man who terrorised an elderly Hamilton couple in their home early this morning.

No less than 18 All Blacks are about to start filtering back into the national provincial championship.

Richard Kahui's injury exit from the All Blacks has reduced one of the selectors' end of year tour challenges.