We are highlighting some great spots in the lower part of the South Island - from choux pastries to blue cod, fresh salmon, paua wontons and of course - more pies. Read...

The quake was centred 10km south-west of Waverley. Read...

Thousands remain without power and a highway is closed as storm batters central NZ. Read...

Thousands remain without power and a highway is closed as storm batters central NZ. Read...

Public water safety warnings have been issued for swimmers for Wellington`s south coast and Lower Hutt swimming spots, due to pollution from wastewater. Read...

Severe thunderstorms hit the lower South Island on Thursday but Friday is much more settled. Read...

Rain creeps up the South Island on Thursday. Read...

After launching at the end of September, Queensgate Night Market has been cancelled because of what Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says is bureaucracy gone mad. Read...

The state of emergency was lifted for Southland and Clutha last Friday. Read...

A heavy rain watch is forecast to kick in for the lower South Island on Sunday evening. Read...