New ZealandArrest made in Hall homicide casePolice investigating the homicide of Wanganui man Brett Hall have arrested and charged a man with his murder.28 Jun 09:39 PM
New ZealandMum pleads guilty over toddler's deathA young woman wept as she admitted causing the death of her preschool-age child in a hearing at the Palmerston North High Court today.27 Jun 01:27 AM
TravelFour fruity festivalsSmall town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.20 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelRuapehu District: Going out for a duckElisabeth Easther visited Blue Duck Station with her son and found the perfect spot.07 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelFour of the best Central North Island adventuresRide golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.06 Jun 04:15 PM
TravelTaumarunui: If you go down to the woods todayElisabeth Easther finally knocks off the other half of the Timber Trail.26 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing man found alive in hay barnA missing Rangitikei man, who hasn't been seen for a week, has been found in a hay barn, police say.22 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandMan survives 40m fall from cliffA contractor who plunged 40m down the same cliff where his uncle fell to his death has spoken of his miraculous survival.17 May 05:00 PM
TravelMt Ruapehu: Adventures in the snowRachel Grunwell offers tips on how to survive taking the kids on a ski holiday.10 May 09:00 PM
TravelTaumarunui: Off the main trunk lineElisabeth Easther took a quirky rail trip and has been singing the little engines' praises ever since.18 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelKia ora: RaetihiTranquil yet full of interest, this town is well worth a visit, writes Elisabeth Easther.27 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWellington expressway gets green lightA 16km expressway north of Wellington has had resource consent granted by a Board of Inquiry.14 Feb 02:22 AM
TravelRaetihi: Acting the goatEscape city life and discover this tiny Central North Island town, writes Rachel Grunwell.12 Jan 07:00 PM
TravelForgotten towns see new lifeRural adventures are reviving small-town New Zealand, writes Elisabeth Easther.17 Dec 10:30 PM
TravelKia ora: BullsElisabeth Easther enjoys the puns and good humour in a small town like no udder.12 Dec 08:30 PM
TravelKia ora: TaumarunuiThis King Country town will make you feel right at home, writes Elisabeth Easther.28 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelTongariro will always be open: IwiNew Zealanders will still have free access to Tongariro National Park and its surrounds despite a report confirming his people's belief its peaks were never gifted to the Crown, says paramount chief.12 Nov 11:06 PM
TravelNorth Island by railOn a rail trip from the capital, Pamela Wade is enraptured by the North Island's emerald green beauty and looming mountains.30 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelKia ora: National ParkChill out where high adventure and relaxation go hand in hand, writes Elisabeth Easther.10 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelKia ora: LevinLevin has produced plenty of superstars, writes Elisabeth Easther.15 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelTongariro Crossing: Alpine adventureDonna McIntyre feels her fear of heights and does the Tongariro Crossing anyway.08 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelOn track to a Kiwi classicThree volcanoes, a castle and a train make for magical holiday ingredients, writes Elisabeth Easther.01 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelRuapehu: Bridge the gapElisabeth Easther finds timber trails, waterways and mountainsides in the Ruapehu District.30 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFlight training inquiry finds need for better recordsThe Civil Aviation Authority has been told it needs to keep better records on flight training incidents after an investigation found insufficient evidence to link an increase in fatalities to a decline in training safety.27 Mar 09:00 PM
