Local community groups have just two weeks left to ensure they are part of the biggest voluntary celebration in the Invercargill Southland region.

Maori Party MP for Te Tai Tonga, has added her tributes to the whanau of the late Saana Murray who passed away on Saturday night.

A nation-wide survey of Year 12 students launched this week by a team of researchers at Massey University hopes to "significantly advance our understanding of national identity" says Veronica Tawhai, policy lecturer at Te P?tahi a Toi, School of M?ori Studies at Massey University and a member of

Villa Maria's Single Vineyard Keltern Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2010 has once again made its mark as the best Chardonnay in New Zealand having collected five trophies from two shows over a two-week period.

With a number of international visitors about to arrive on our doorstep, Clutha District Council is asking local businesses, groups and individuals one question: are you match ready?

Research continues to reveal the health-giving qualities of potatoes, with the latest findings showing a daily dose can help lower your blood pressure - without any weight gain.

A new Rugby-themed billboard situated on the lakefront by local artist Donovan Bixley offers a bit of fun for passing tourists, locals and anyone who wants to see themselves in the big game.

Te Mania wines has built the World's biggest grapevine rugby ball to celebrate the World Cup in New Zealand. The ball measures a whopping 6 metres round and 4 metres tall.

Rotorua District Council (RDC) is seeking concepts from local artists for a mural at the city's In-Town Recycling Centre.

A two-month long region-wide celebration of all things Kiwi kicks off in Queenstown this week, giving visitors even more reasons to visit the four-season lake and alpine resort this spring.