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Whether it's hopping on a longboard at Sumner beach, or paddling out into the world-renowned West Coast waves, there is a break for everyone.

Two men were left stranded on a boat in Fiordland overnight Saturday before a fisherman and his three passengers went to the pair's rescue.

Graham Garnett was expected to return from a tramp in the Baton/Ellis River area on 30 December.

The woman was arrested at Auckland International Airport on Sunday.

Better gobble down the Christmas cake, because Easter treats are already in the shops.

The doors to the sleepout had been left open to cool the room down - then they found a little brown kiwi tucked in the corner.

If 2025 seemed particularly tough, asking four simple questions can help.

Deprivation might not seem like the ideal ingredient for a holiday, but withholding something might leave room for personal growth.

During summer at ​Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, daily patrons swell to 4000. There are 20 lifeguards who keep them all safe.

It has been almost two years since the first steps were taken toward new rules to allow men who have sex with men to donate blood.

Lawyers say an in-house immigration complaints process is a toothless tiger for visa applicants.

A supermoon is when the moon at its closest point to Earth.

It's nearly three years since the double-hit of the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, and little progress has been made.

One of the world's largest inflatable water parks is just outside of Queenstown and Abbey Bisset works there.

Area commander Danny Kirk said the past few days had been particularly busy.

Donnett Dellow is in her sixth season as head of security at the Hastings water park. Her grandkids think she is the coolest.

Two new primary schools are scheduled to open at the start of 2026 - one in Christchurch and the other in Auckland.

More than half a tonne of fireworks were launched from high up Auckland's Sky Tower, while Wellington's entertainment strip, Courtenay Place, turned into a carnival zone for the night.

New Year's celebrations were well underway - despite the dreary weather in many regions.

Consumer NZ is hopeful that electricity prices will improve in 2026, saying there are some positive signs.