Air Chathams reinstates flights to Auckland, as the Whanganui District Council faces lower than average earnings and an aging population. Zaryd also discusses safety issues have extended the temporary closure of the Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui likely to delay submitting amalgamation plans.

Carole Beu from The Women's Bookshop reviews The End and the Beginning by K.J. Holdom, published by Simon & Schuster.

A group of Lower Hutt primary school pupils have just launched their high-altitude weather balloon, after months of preparing for the big event.

Gabe Ross and Riley Meason are keen hunters and outdoorsmen, having hunted together during high school with friends.

The latest, including security concerns have forced the newly acquired Air Force One out of commission for upgrades.

The North Pole Dom - which is 1600km north of Perth - has been dated at 3 billion years old.

The company has overcome major setbacks, including a liquidation where founder Jenny Joblin managed to buy back the business.

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton says the bill's wording gives "development" a stronger legislative footing than "conservation."

How do you densify housing in established suburbs, without destroying character?

Firefighter, lifesaver, Iron Man athlete - sometimes a cup of instant coffee wasn't enough fuel for Ollie Puddick to get through the day.