Phil Pollett's love affair with pies helped him make two big decisions.

Two young brothers are being hailed as heroes after they rescued their dad from a DIY disaster.

We quiz some of New Zealand's best winemakers to find their tipples du jour.

A new property just out of Hastings offers stylish and modern accommodation in a gorgeous setting, writes Joelle Thompson.

Musician Ian Morris was found dead yesterday morning in Napier.

"If I were a house, one side of me has just collapsed. Ian was one of the foundations of me," said Peter Urlich of the late Ian Morris.

NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.

Fusing wine and artistic licence is for the people, writes Joelle Thomson.

Cape Kidnappers is a rugged, chaotic and whiffy bird-lovers' paradise, writes Paul Rush.