More than 70 public meetings begin on proposed radical education reforms.

Ramsay could not resist teasing pilot who flew celebrity chef to Stewart Island.

"That was a bumpy flight, well done bud."

A far cry from crowded Waiheke Island.

Rare footage shows a Stewart Island kiwi stopping for a drink in a pond.

What to eat, drink, wear and who to watch out for at the ASB Classic

Ngāi Tahu planning various cultural protocols, including a rāhui for people's own safety.

DoC found half dead and decided the most humane thing to do was to euthanise the rest.

People have reported feeling the Snares Islands quake as far north as Auckland.

Rakiura (Stewart Island) tokoeka are unusual for being active during the daytime

MPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.

Riding Against Depression makes it through Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Jacinda Ardern is commended on being so open about her pregnancy.

Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hiakai's Monique Fiso is a chef on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bluff man had millions of oysters removed after outbreak of deadly parasite.

It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend

Mike Coots is an unlikely ambassador for sharks, after losing a limb in an attack.

Wet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.

Stargazers are expected to get a show tonight - if clouds don't get in the way.

From high-end prezzies to commercial dross, unwanted gifts go on sale

A woman suffered smoke inhalation and at least two homes are destroyed in blazes.

Green groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.

Cull of Stewart Island oysters begins three weeks after parasite found.

There are fears that a parasite could cause the demise of the iconic Bluff oyster.

All flat oysters are to be removed from Stewart Island's Big Glory Bay

A long-running legal battle around shark cage diving gets into murky waters.

First Tasman rower had no two-way radio communication once out of sight of land.

Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as the mid-week weather system hits.

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.