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Whether you are a Cantabrian or not, you will have been deeply touched in some way by the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February, So, talking to you today I find this column a particularly difficult one to write. I

The waves are seething all around us as the bow of the boat smashes back down ...

There's more than gold and greenstone in the mountains of the West Coast - there's also a stone that is unique to that part of the world. Reuben Bonner has that story

When the government legislated an end to the logging of native timber in NZ, it was the West Coast that was the hardest hit.

Savannah Bay overlooking mighty Lake Taupo is possibly the most distinctive and unique lifestyyle development in New Zealand. We sent Reuben Bonner to investigate.

The Kapiti Coast and much more...

'You have to go and speak to that guest in the front row of the group wedding picture,' the bride hissed at me. 'Tell her to turn her engagement ring round or take it off: it's bigger than MINE.'

Northland is one of New Zealand's most creative regions. The natural beauty, isolation, strong cultural tradition and diversity of this vast region are factors which foster a rich creative environment for people working in various fields of the art sector

This small town wasn't a visit it was a journey

John Cleese famously said “if you wish to kill yourself but don’t have the courage to, ...