A Somali woman was today jailed for nine years for New Zealand's only in-flight aircraft hijacking.

A South Island jaunt for budding photographers is almost too good to be true, writes Jim Eagles.

A woman who fled an alcohol checkpoint and caused a crash that killed Penelope Phillips, above, has been sentenced to home detention.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has supported the police investigation of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.

There are three simple rules to ensure that every time you buy a really good bottle of NZ wine you can be assured of absolute quality.

The latest crop of vineyards can be found in some unlikely places.

The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.

Two South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon.

The 'claim of right' defence that saw three activists escape conviction despite wilfully damaging the Waihopai spy base will be repealed or reformed.

Top sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt brings his global quest for tasty tipples Downunder.