The key witness in the trial of a man accused of murdering a friend seven years ago refused to talk to police for five years.

Lovers of pinot noir are probably the most obsessive, evangelical wine buffs on the planet.

An Auckland man kept a $22m winning Powerball ticket in his car glove box for two days before deciding to cash it in.

The owners of a winning $22.4m Powerball lotto ticket bought from Manukau Pak'nSave have yet to claim their winnings.

Jill Worrall visits some of the lower North Island's lesser-known gems.

A severe weather warning is issued for the lower North Island while police warn of surface flooding in Auckland.

The MetService is forecasting these strong westerly winds are set to continue until Wednesday.

Logan Brown noted for its atmosphere, menu, wine list and service.