The killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.

Joelle Thomson has a day of adventure in Auckland's west - all the while managing to stay clean and dry, despite the dreary weather.

The pretty township of Matakana is heaven for foodies, discovers Catherine Smith.

Police are holding out little hope a Waikato dairy farmer is still alive, three months after he disappeared.

A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.

Plenty of potential in heart of Orewa's retail precinct, writes Colin Taylor.

A man who allegedly drugged and raped a woman escort after he was given electronic bail has been remanded in custody to reappear next month.