Leisure

A group of mountain bikers are fundraising to save public access to a bike park on a sheep farm in Alexandra.

The 20-deck Icon of Seas voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

An engagement ring that was lost in the sea is the latest find for a metal detectorist whose discoveries include 12 gold rings and half a kilo of silver.

Auckland Council have reported large visitor numbers in many areas.

With unusual weather systems and the prospect of hosepipe bans, here are some tips for maintaining a healthy and good-looking garden. Audio

After reports in past summers of inappropriate toileting and camping in banned areas, councils in tourist hotspots say the season has been a success so far.

Regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle last summer are getting a boost with holiday camps recording strong visitor numbers.

The Bay of Islands will be transformed into a sea of sails this weekend as one of the highlights of Northland's boating calendar returns to the waters off Russell.

Lifeguards at an Auckland beach have been subjected to verbal abuse after trying to keep swimmers safe.

Need something to unify, distract or occupy your loved ones between food and gift gouging? Try this zero-prep quiz for all ages.

There have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts a further six before the year ends.

The camp is fully booked until mid-February and the local store is bracing to sell tens of thousands of icecreams.

Auckland's infamous Myers Park has received an $11 million facelift.

The Wellington city took the crown, but a handful of small New Zealand towns also made the top 10 list.