Tuatapere has created a unique walking track with a difference, says Andrew Stone.

Jacqui Madelin delves into the historic Riverton coast.

A short-sharp barrage of rain and hail pummelled Invercargill today leaving the city looking like a scene from mid-winter.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has been enjoying an active holiday.

Damaging gales have hit the bottom of the South Island this afternoon and are moving north.

Film-maker Roger Donaldson has compiled a photographic scrapbook of Kiwi codger Burt Munro - and has his eyes on a biopic of Ed Hillary.

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost his bid to sack Deputy Mayor Neil Boniface.