LifestyleGet the kids into actionThis year's Weet-Bix Tryathlon series kicks off on February 6 in Hamilton. Diana Clement, whose own children took part last year, offers advice aimed at both young and older readers on how to get the best out of the event.21 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelTaranaki: Rocky mountain highWhen rhododendron and world music festivals are the main drawcards to Taranaki, you could be forgiven for thinking the region has traded its wild west coast image for an altogether more hippy vibe.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex conman fleeces pensionerA pensioner has been blackmailed out of most of his life savings by a serial conman who threatened to spread rumours the two men were sexually involved.25 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPutting New Zealand music on the mapTaking New Zealand's rich and diverse music scene to the world is the aim of Womad's Emere Wano, who has launched the music expo Sounds Aotearoa to provide an opportunity for NZ artists to be heard overseas.15 Dec 06:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wantedFive months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter17 Nov 02:23 AM
EntertainmentJack Johnson: Saint of surfSinger-songwriter Jack Johnson is heading back to our shores soon. By Paula Yeoman.13 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandRedbacks could threaten native wildlife - scientistRedback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.08 Nov 07:43 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Hooking on to a winning formulaLooking after long-standing clients has paid off for a west coast seafood supplier.31 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelTaranaki: Sleepovers with a floral twistIf you really want to appreciate a garden, you need to stay in it, writes Chris Samsara.27 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWomad turns Taranaki into a planet of soundA blind couple from Mali will be the stars of what is one of the strongest Womad line-ups in years when the three-day world music festival returns in March.27 Oct 05:00 AM
