New ZealandConcerns for missing rest home residentA Feilding woman has gone missing and police are worried about her well being.22 Jun 09:25 AM
New ZealandPuppy led to murder of Black Power manA puppy going missing started a chain of events leading to Whanganui man Craig Rippon's murder on November 8.17 Jun 03:07 AM
New ZealandPM lends his artistic flair to school eventAmateur artist - and Prime Minister - John Key has donated a drawing of his workplace to the Turakina School Art Expo this year.17 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandLong road to UN for champion of disabledRobert Martin has come a long way from an institution in Levin.15 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandPolice name fatal crash victimsRyan David Campbell Thompson, 24, and Hereina Paul, 23, were in the car when it went over a bank at about 10pm and caught fire.20 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandElderly fraud suspect foundWhanganui police have located William Harding and he is being spoken to.20 May 12:53 AM
TravelMemories on a Forgotten Taranaki Rail TourSimon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.15 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandOrca stranded in Patea diesDespite recovery efforts from locals and emergency services, the orca stranded on a South Taranaki beach has passed away.13 Mar 07:03 PM
New ZealandCouncil: Sewage video a 'distortion of facts'A video circulating on social media showing sewage flowing from a treatment plant into a stream is a distortion of the facts, says Horowhenua District Council.16 Feb 04:11 AM
TravelGrand old ride on the railsRoger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.18 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Himatangi BeachTry fish and chips at the beach - washed down with as much wildlife as you can handle.01 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Palmerston NorthThis small North Island city is home to more than 100 cultures, finds Elisabeth Easther.20 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelKia ora: WaiouruWild Kaimanawa horses couldn't drag Elisabeth Easther away from this adventurous town.13 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandState of emergency remains in placeA state of emergency that was declared in the Whanganui District last night remained in place this morning.20 Jun 08:46 PM
TravelKia Ora: WoodvilleA town rich in history and teeming with native birdlife charms Elisabeth Easther.30 May 11:20 PM
TravelWhat's new on Ruapehu?Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.28 May 05:00 PM
TravelTongariro Crossing: Are we there yet?A hike up and down a volcano gets Duncan Garner thinking he should really do more of this kind of exercise.19 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'That's what you get for being white'A woman who joined in an attack on strangers in the street and yelled “that’s what you get for being white” has been sentenced to community work.29 Apr 03:01 AM
TravelOhakune: Flying visit a mountain highA view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights.24 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelTongariro: Plot an alpine escapeAndrew Alderson falls hard for the romance of Chateau Tongariro's historic and literary atmosphere.23 Apr 01:00 AM
TravelKia ora: ShannonThere's much more to this small and unpretentious town than you might imagine, writes Elisabeth Easther.26 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelKia ora: EketahunaHiking, fishing, rugby and a giant kiwi draw Elisabeth Easther to a small community that has big spirit.19 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelTongariro: Training for new mumsAndrew Alderson and Junior treat their queen to a Mother's Day break on the Northern Explorer to National Park.16 Mar 11:00 PM
