10 years on former West Coast mayor Tony Kokshoorn reflects on the Pike River Mine tragedy For Tony and his tightknit community, years of anguish have followed as they desperately sought to retrieve their loved ones from the mine.
02:34 Tom Cruise is reportedly looking for a home in New Zealand, in the South Island ‘wilderness’ There's just one ''caveat'' - it must be near a private airport or chopper pad so he can zip up to the Scientology centre in Auckland.
6 reasons to visit Arthur’s Pass National Park Nestled in the Southern Alps of the South Island, Arthur's Pass is a must see for hikers and nature lovers alike.
The mystery of Timaru’s missing cats As many as 50 cats have gone missing under mysterious circumstances.
7 things you must do in Christchurch Five years on from the earthquake that devastated the city, Christchurch has bounced back to be one of the go-to destinations in New Zealand. Here are 7 reasons why you should visit this 2016.
Southern pioneers: How the Catlins shaped us It takes a special kind of person to settle in this isolated Southland region
5 reasons to hike the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Explore the wonders of this majestic trail at the bottom of the South Island
Last laugh: House of cards Once the rose-tinted real-estate glasses come off in New Zealand's tough property market, our writer starts to develop a little postcode envy.