Zac Guildford's hometown rugby club is hosting the Greytown Rugby Festival this weekend and organisers are inviting locals and visitors to bring their boots and join in.

Mt Hutt ski area is announcing its season pass programme for 2012, giving snowsports lovers plenty of time to budget and plan for their winter fun.

New Zealand's own Maori Queen of Cooking Anne Thorp will be appearing alongside her British counterpart Mr. Gary Rhodes at Taste of New Zealand, 19th - 22nd October.

Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas are announcing their season pass programme for 2012, giving snowsports lovers plenty of time to budget and plan for their winter fun.

The second round of Kapiti Coast's Greenest Street competition will be launched this weekend as the five judges tour the participating streets on Sunday, October 9.

Tariana Turia: "I'm very sad to learn today of the passing of Tiki Green" said Tariana Turia of Waikato master carver, fisherman and kaumatua Richard Tiki Green (also known as Dick).

One of the most anticipated events on the motor enthusiast's calendar is Webb's Classic Motorcycle and Car Auction.

By Kip Brook

Oamaru is as wonderfully anachronistic as a 21st century tourist attraction as fax machines are to businesses.

The sleepy North Otago settlement has possibly one of the best compact collections of Victorian architecture in the world.

A Hastings automotive apprentice is celebrating his win after scooping the 2011 MTA Apprentice of the Year Award.

Ford New Zealand today announced the line-up and recommended retail prices (RRP) for its all-new Ranger model range.