New ZealandGirl, 8, plied with alcohol, court toldA young woman who has accused a former Hastings jockey of repeated rape, sexual and physical abuse from the age of six, told a court today he began plying her with alcohol when she was about eight.24 Jan 04:59 AM
New Zealand8-hour ordeal stranded on a cliffA woman clung to the side of a cliff face for eight hours after becoming stranded in rising tides.15 Jan 10:22 PM
EntertainmentMeg Ryan and John Mellencamp dating on the slyA new year, a new romance: Actress Meg Ryan and veteran rocker John Mellencamp are reportedly dating on the quiet.04 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandHoliday homes for getaway to rememberWhile you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.01 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionHoliday simplicity brings building challengesWhen American advertising guru Fred Mann and his wife Kitty decided to build a Kiwi bach in the Bay of Islands, they picked an Australian architect.29 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAustralia to be overrun by Oprah loversBrand Oprah gives Australia plenty of good publicity but tourists who don't share her philosophy might be put off. 17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhat will happen to Hobbiton?Hobbiton has put Matamata on the map, but with production of The Hobbit shifting overseas, the town's future as a tourist hub is in jeopardy. 21 Oct 05:45 AM
BusinessIRD, Education chiefs get top state sector pay hikesAmong the 24 state sector CEOs whose performance over the year had been reviewed, six were paid more, five were paid less and 13 stayed the same.21 Oct 01:50 AM
TravelThe world's best coastal hideaway: Eagles Nest'Somewhere between seven stars and heaven' Eagles Nest in Russell has scooped a top global award.13 Oct 07:10 PM
TravelRussell hotel named world's best coastal hideawayA New Zealand retreat billed as "somewhere between seven stars and heaven" has been named the world's top luxury coastal hotel.13 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentThe early sittingA new book documenting New Zealand's restaurant history busts the myth that dining out is a recent Kiwi hobby.04 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing Russell manPolice dive squad members continue to search for a Northland man presumed drowned after he tried to row across a bay in rough weather.16 Aug 10:14 PM
