Marika Khabazi

Colin Payne's Ōtorohanga home was inundated by floodwaters at the weekend, but a saved pet goat and heirloom teddy bear is keeping his spirits up. Audio

Trish Osterman said the rain had eased on Friday night when she went to bed, and she didn't expect that things would pick up again in the morning.

As an immigrant, the first time I saw haka being performed, I got goosebumps. It reminded me of the traditional dance of my own home, Georgia.

The Parnell lodges' owners are being accused of putting profits ahead of any sense of social responsibility to residents.

She's conquered New Zealand boxing - and now Mea Motu is ready to take on the world.