It's not everyone's idea of an ideal place to visit, but Elisabeth Easther finds treasures on a trip to Huntly.

When Simon Trpceski made his debut with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra three years ago, he gave us Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the impetuosity and zeal of a youthful athlete.

Culturalism, schmulteralism: Mask wearers want no part of the West except our privileges, according to Paul Holmes.

Shopping at farmers' markets feeds the heart, mind, soul and stomach. Kirsten Warner checked out some of the best products and top stallholders, just a sample of the many treats on offer.

The family of a boy struck by a vehicle in Hamilton yesterday have offered support to the 17-year-old driver. Shaun Malthus remains in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital.

The increasing number of extremely obese patients has forced Waikato Hospital to open special rooms.

An unemployed man has been charged with stealing a 300-year-old ship's bell used to call parishioners to worship.

Libby Nicholson-Moon finds 10 of the best cafes for Sunday brunch.

A tornado, floods and king tides wreaked havoc across the country yesterday.