Coldest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on way
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
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Power warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for Auckland
Auckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.
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Am I the bad guy for staying at a $1200 hotel without my husband?
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Could Te Arai Links be the next White Lotus?
Just south of Mangawhai sits one of the most stunning stays the north has to offer.
NZ's $1.8b pet boom: why dogs are now as spoiled as kids
With dogs now viewed as treasured family member, owners spoil them more than their kids.
The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim
More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.
The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading in Parliament
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Too dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundries
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Anzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South Island
It's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.
Alone and crying: My night in an off-grid cabin
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Māori cuisine the star of Matariki menu
Taupō is the Matariki stop for Māori cuisine at its finest.
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My favourite places to turn on, tune in and drop out.
Build it and they will come: The rich-lister with a dream
A Parnell landlord wants visitors to eat, drink and be merry at his new open-air venue.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
5 quirky adventures for kids over the school break
A selection of mind-boggling destinations to entertain the kids.
I drove State Highway 35 and it's easily one of the best road trips in the world
Not just a catchy song, it's a belter of a journey too.
Family syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'
The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.
Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade Me
Trade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Is it the Maldives? A deserted island? The latest 'best job in the world' might surprise you
Score the world's best job and live in absolute paradise.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
The Lion roars: How a cluster of breweries came to be owned by a Japanese conglomerate
Doug Myers was instrumental in transforming Lion Breweries into an international company.
Communities on standby with heavier rain to come; North Island in for a pummelling
The North Island will get the worst of the weather tomorrow and into Friday.
'If it happened in NZ I'd be dead': Stroke survivor says he was lucky to be in Sydney
Matthew Tukaki talks about the life-saving treatment he received in Australia.
‘Beautifully restored’ Mātaatua Marae reopens in Rotorua
Ten marae in Ngāi Tūhoe cluster received $4.9m in funding.
Emergency services respond to crash on SH32 near Whakamaru
The road is currently fully blocked.
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A selection of night-based activities to make winter great again.
I unwittingly booked a family holiday with electric fences and charging bulls
The reality of an off-grid stay in Matamata.
‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky
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Too young to retire: What Kiwi sporting greats do in the afterlife
A unique set of skills learned by elite sports people transfers well into business life.