Kayaking or canoeing down the Whanganui River is one of New Zealand's great journeys.

A Dannevirke man has been told by a local health board his stomach pain may have been caused by a hysterectomy - the surgical removal of a woman's uterus.

We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

Thousands of fans who took the train to last week's 'family friendly' Rugby World Cup opening celebrations had a horrifying night they would rather forget.

Can our national broadcaster adapt to change? And who's prepared to pay? Chris Barton reports on the future of Radio New Zealand.

Lonely Planet has named Tongariro National Park as one of the world's best parks and preserves in a list that includes the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls National Park in South America.

Taranaki wrestled the Ranfurly Shield away from Southland in a double dose of disappointment for the Stags.

It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.