New Zealand has just experienced a 'spectacularly sunny' October. This is great news for kiwis who love to be outdoors but it does mean ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels are already well over the threshold where everyone needs to protect themselves.

EPMU national secretary Andrew Little has signed up for the "Movember" mens' health campaign, in which men grow a moustache during the month of November to raise funds for prostate cancer research.

The Hui Takatāpui, the largest gathering of sexually and gender diverse Māori, concluded on Sunday after a glamorous awards evening at Te Papa.

The 2010 First Tuesday NZ Trust Cambridge Melbourne Cup held at Mighty River's Lake Karapiro Domain on Tuesday, has been declared a resounding success by the event organisers, HQ Media.

After the Canterbury earthquake, the producers of the NZ International Comedy Festival wanted to do what they could for the people of Canterbury - they decided they could bring a laugh to those who deserved it the most and help bring back

For the third year running Hutt City Council is sponsoring the science and technology category of the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.

Mayor Ray Wallace says sponsoring the category is a great way of supporting the growth of science and technology in Lower Hutt and across the region.

Church Road Winery's senior winemaker, Chris Scott has been announced as a top five finalist in the 2010 Winestate Magazine 'New Zealand Winemaker of the Year' award.

The chocolate war between Cadbury and Whittakers has raged for 18 months now and shows no sign of letting up. Cadbury decided to downsize their bars, change the recipe and shift production of some products away from NZ. Local chocolate maker Whittakers kept their bars the same size.

The owner of a world-leading 90 per cent biodegradable disposable nappy technology, EcoQuest Limited (ASX: ECQ), announced today it was in advanced negotiations to launch its range of products in New Zealand.

This concert will showcase top Wellington region musicians performing Motown, Blues, Gospel and Soul songs that touch the heart with funds raised going to the Mary Potter and Te Omanga Hospices.