The town's business association baked the world's largest scone, weighing in at just over 120kg, the previous record was 60kg.

Northland made the most of their chances to kick-start the new national provincial championship.

Former G N'R star Slash is heading to New Zealand for a festival of guitaring. Scott Kara asked him for a few playing pointers and about his guitar heroes.

Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.