TravelBay of Plenty: Finding perfection in PapamoaThis small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.21 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Hoff's got a song for us (+ photos)A <i>Baywatch</i> comeback isn't going to happen ... but a series of music concerts in New Zealand is on the cards for David Hasselhoff.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOur favourite beaches: Mt MaunganuiIn the development heyday of the 1950s, holiday homes shot up on narrow, sandy fingers of land around New Zealand's coastline.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice prepare to deal with New Year's Eve hot spotsLiquor bans are in place and police numbers are being boosted in many of the traditional New Year's Eve hot spots.30 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandWild weather forces campers to retreatA popular beach was blasted by rain and blustery winds yesterday, causing some campers to cut short their holidays and leave.28 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleDreams come true for New Zealand's next top modelAll Danielle Hayes wanted for Christmas was a RipStik.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark closes Mt Maunganui beachLifeguards have closed Mt Maunganui beach after a surfer's close encounter with a shark.23 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandBooze sold to 15-year-old girl in stingA 15-year-old girl bought alcohol from a Mt Maunganui bar during a police operation at the weekend.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Kelly BarriballShe practically lives in opshops and runs her own vintage site. <i>Viva</i> talks to second-hand diva Kelly Barriball.08 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle<i>Cafe Cabana</i>, Mt MaunganuiWe came here because we were in the bay for the weekend and were attracted by the cute turtle logo. 06 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelMt Maunganui: Mission unwindSue Baxalle heads to Mt Maunganui for a relaxing and leisurely weekend by the sunny seaside.12 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Taste itEdible cosmetics are the latest beauty industry idea to get you spending on your interior as well as exterior.26 Oct 04:00 PM
