Snow lovers have just over a fortnight to stomp a sweet deal on a 2010 Mt Ruapehu season pass.

The 2010 passes go on sale 16 April and will be hugely discounted until Monday 3 May, giving snow junkies a window of two weeks to get New Zealand's best deal on a season pass.

Thank God, that above all else, the Vatican has finally come to its senses and made peace with The Beatles!

Landmark new offices, a minimalist cave and the famous Yellow Treehouse Restaurant are among outstanding designs recognised in the 2010 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

The closing date for entries in the Kayes Bakery Creativity Awards, one of the traditional events at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival each year, is looming.

Revolution. It takes all shapes and sizes, from the smallest whisper of protest to grand battles played out in many forms and guises.

Vintage in Marlborough may be slightly behind the long term average in terms of ripening, but that's not concerning growers and winemakers in the region.

It's official. Auckland's North Shore is home to the most supportive breastfeeding environment in the whole of New Zealand as the inaugural 2010 Breastmates' Friendly Feeding award is handed to Mairangi Bay's Cafe Windsor, with Sylvia Park's parent's room the runner up.

The New Zealand designed and built Frogz White Water Sledging is now a Qualmark endorsed activity, reinforcing the company's professional standards.

“Viewers should not be afraid of their television networks. Television networks should be afraid of their viewers.”

That was somewhat bastardised from V for Vendetta, but I think it’s appropriate here.

Feilding Steam Rail sets off on Monday 12 April with their full tour train of 86 passengers, many from UK and Australia, heading to the South Island in a spectacular fashion.