This coastal area which straddles the Otago and Southland regions is home to penguins, sea lions, permanently wind-blown trees and an eye-opening petrified forest.

Beneath the Catlins mist lurks a wilderness so ancient, it’s like taking a gigantic step back to the Jurassic period, writes Julia Shallcrass.

With its sheer cliff faces, rainforest-clad valley floor, countless waterfalls and razor-tipped mountains, Fiordland's Milford Sound is a sight to behold from any angle.

Kayaking on the sound allows visitors to explore independently, finds Joe Dodgshun.

Bryce Johns marvels at the beauty of Fiordland's triple crown.

A 21 year-old has been seriously injured in an collision between a bus and a car on State Highway 94 at Mossburn in Southland.

A man fired after alleged excessive phone and internet use at work has won interim reinstatement.

An Invercargill man has died as a result of a work place accident.

Almost 2000 protesters plan to occupy Auckland's Aotea Square for the next six weeks.

Serious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.

A violent hail and thunder storm has caused two car crashes and left the ground "white like snow" in Wellington. Police have said the storm after 1:30pm had been the catalyst for two crashes...