The Rimutaka Hill Road and the Desert Road have reopened after snow forced their closure this morning.

Visiting the mountain village of Glenorchy is pure inspiration, writes Paul Rush.

Snow was falling in the hills around Wellington this afternoon as a strong southerly blast snow that brought snow down to sea level moved up the country.

A former detective has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention for defrauding a national sevens tournament of $64,000.

A Dunedin woman having a bite to eat found something extra crunchy and unwelcome at the bottom of her packet of chips.

A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake has rocked much of the West Coast and Otago this morning.

Jumping out of a plane proves a great way to relax, writes Bronwyn Sell.

Students at a Rotorua high school are being warned to walk home in groups with mobile phones on hand after an alleged mob assault.

Squashed food, litter and even human faeces were found onboard the TSS Earnslaw by crew.

Danielle Wright finally graduates off the bunny slope, with the help of a bicycle on three skis.

A journey along this 'Lord of the Rings' road can leave you on edge, writes Paul Rush.

Belinda Henley samples of the resort town's newest foodie offerings... and some old favourites.

Belinda Henley discovers a unique five-star accommodation offering on a working high country farm near Wanaka.

This working high country farm on the western shores of Lake Wanaka is also home to a luxury tented lodge, where guests can stay in five-star comfort summer or winter.

For further information see minaretstation.com.