So where do you look to diversify when you've already got substantial interests in seafood, shipping, tourism and property?

A professor nominates the 200 books that will teach you more than you will learn at University.

Sir Edmund Hillary's children have blocked his widow from selling his historic watches.

An Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the 2010 Rutherford Medal.

Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.

The ruins of a huge 1870 woolshed show settler skills, writes Don Donovan.

New Zealand winemakers weren't pleased after one of the world's most respected wine critics, master of wine Jancis Robinson, pooh-poohed the country's pinot noir in a blind tasting.

Hey there's Queenstown. Upside down. It's an unexpectedly excellent way to admire some of the world's most spectacular alpine scenery.

Hamish Chang has revenge on his mind, after returning home to find his every worldly possession tightly wrapped in tinfoil.

Actor and vigneron Sam Neill is on record as saying that these days he's more interested in rave reviews for his wine than his big-screen exploits.

A landmark road which played a key role in the Central Otago gold rushes has been recognised by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.