The Islamic State group says one of its militants carried out the New Year massacre in Turkey.

Southland's aluminium smelter is expected to stay in business, despite the existence of a shut-down clause that became available to the company from Sunday.

After 17 days, the whereabouts of missing sailor Alan Langdon and his six-year-old daughter Que remain a mystery.

Two Iranian refugees who say they were bashed by policemen and immigration officers on Manus Island were allegedly refused medical treament.

Moves by the Nelson City Council to accommodate freedom campers have angered some locals, but delighted those who prefer a free-wheeling holiday.

Authorities in Melbourne say there's high levels of faecal pollution at some of Melbourne's most popular beaches after recent flash flooding, sparking concerns about gastroenteritis.

Since Christmas Eve a group of beak whales have been spotted in water only 10 metres deep, while another beak whale and a sperm whale have both stranded and died.

New Zealand prides itself on its sporting prowess. - it's seen as being part of our national identity. But that notion is being challenged by members of the sporting sector with one describing it as a romantic myth.

Whether it's a pop song, a haka or a lament someone has to come up with the tunes and lyrics of a song.

A trade union boss is calling on the government to consider following France's lead and ban major employers from sending work-related emails outside work hours.