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The South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winter
Rug up and disconnect from the world.
Some new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister says
Over-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.
Matariki: How to spend your long weekend in the city
Lights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.
Cold season: Immunity boosting foods you should be eating this winter
What to eat to recuperate from illness (and stay well in the first place).
Kathmandu owner pins hopes on improved seasonal demand
Kathmandu and Rip Curl brand owner says trading has been up in recent months.
Hate the short winter days? We have good news today
We answer your common questions about this special day.
Is your child experiencing burnout?
Young people are more likely to suffer burnout during the winter months - here's why.
Wet weather cancels Matariki-inspired event in Flaxmere
The event would have featured lanterns being floated in a pond at a park.
This Canadian city has a secret underground town so you can avoid the cold completely
Hate the cold? This is how Canadians dodge the winter.
‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski season
Your go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.
Mum fined by police after driving children to school in iced-over car
Police are urging motorists to defrost their windscreens as winter sets in.
'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZ
Rain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.
When Covid and the flu collide – is our healthcare system ready?
OPINION: A double-whammy of illnesses may deliver New Zealand its sickest winter yet.
Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend
A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.
Six ways to save on your power bill this winter
As the cold of winter sets in, you're likely being left with a growing power bill.
We dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's why
Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.
Three big winter weather trends: Was May’s chill a prelude to a freezing few months?
The first half of 2024 brought us drought and deluges. So what's to come in winter?
Vivid Sydney is on now - don't book anything until you've read this
Everything you need to know before visiting Sydney's biggest winter spectacle.
Lower prices, fewer crowds, why The Great Ocean Road is the best place to visit in winter
You can't go wrong with an off-peak road trip in Australia.
Hawke's Bay's the place to be for King's Birthday - swells to ease, 20C-plus expected
Temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s on Thursday to Saturday.
Rotorua is the staycation your family needs this winter
Where cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.
'Hitting hard:' Winter illness hits NZ schools, worsens teacher shortage
'This bout seems to be hitting as hard if not harder than last year'.
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
Why is everyone sick? What’s happening this cold, flu and Covid season
The surge in cool-season flu and colds is compounded by Covid's ongoing presence.
Take yourself or the whole gang on your next holiday with these hot deals
Book a trip for you, your partner or your entire family.
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.