Freelance artist and graphic designer Lianne Adams brings her unique, bespoke pieces to Taupō Museum, melding together strands of computer-based design and traditional art.

Mike Moroney is in a strong position going into Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick with the two favoured runners in Arrogant and Chapada.

Kiwi cooks like to listen to music, hit the vino, watch tv and dance while making dinner, but those who do switch on the box while working their magic in the kitchen, are more likely to have to apologise for what they serve, according to new research.

The deer ‘roar’ is underway and the Department of Conservation (DOC) is urging thousands of hunters descending on public conservation land to keep safe.

With thousands of Kiwis set to hit the skies in the coming weeks, Webjet.co.nz has revealed when, where and how to book to make your money - and air miles - go further this Easter.

The phenomenal growth of boutique fitness studios as well as specialist classes such as aqua and spin will be among the topics discussed at the FitEx-Lite conference in Christchurch next month.

Development of the highly-anticipated vineyard village at Wooing Tree Vineyard in Cromwell moves into its next phase, with the land going on the market.

The Ken and Bev Kelso and Mark Donoghue-trained Princess Kereru will have one final assignment to cap off what has been an outstanding season for the five-year-old sprinter.

Just over two years ago, Jacksstar suffered a tendon injury when finishing third in the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m). For most five-year-old geldings that would have been the end of their career, but not for "Jack", the recent winner of the Gr.2 City of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m).

A "Good Food Mood" experiment organised by Nairn’s Oatcakes New Zealand has shown that happiness and sleep are both given a significant boost when sugary, processed foods are replaced with nutritious, mood-boosting meals and snacks.