The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.

A journey through Arthur's Pass reveals a wealth of history.

Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.

A man narrowly avoided being hit in the head by a falling rock at Franz Josef Glacier and his partner suffered a broken foot after jumping a barrier.

Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.

Thoughts of Brokeback Mountain lead Brownlee to decline rival's invitation.

There was some sex, a little violence, home improvements and some intimate dining-in - it could have been any night of reality television but in fact these scenarios were being played out among the kotuku.