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Peter Thiel now the richest New Zealander after double-whammy wealth surge
The Kiwi passport holder has had several big scores in the past few months.

Police investigating after man found dead on remote alpine roadside
Police are asking for any witnesses to come forward with information.

The ultimate guide to NZ’s top gigs and festivals this autumn
Summer may be leaving us behind, but New Zealand's music scene is still heating up.

The hotels with the highest usage of power, water and waste
Hotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.

Former Aussie gang member claims NZ Open title with thrilling putt
Ryan Peake has turned his life around after being sentenced to prison for assault in 2014.

Augusta of the south: NZ Open sets the standard for Kiwi sporting events
The final day of the New Zealand Open encapsulated the best of Central Otago summers.

Expansion plans come with conundrum at NZ Open
Tournament chair John Hart says change is coming to the New Zealand Golf Open.

Korean extends lead in peerless round at NZ Open
Guntaek Koh finished with a five-under par 66, extending his advantage to four strokes.

'We want it more': Hendry in contention to break Kiwi drought at NZ Open
The 2017 champion sits tied for fourth at 10-under heading into the weekend.

‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitors
Thirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.

Geary and Hendry carry early Kiwi hopes at NZ Open
The local duo sit four strokes off the lead held by Australian Harrison Crowe.

Person who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrested
Police used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.

Society Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16m
Plus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.

'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National Park
Her death has been referred to the coroner.

How an engagement and a fierce rivalry set the stage at NZ Open
Lucas Herbert got engaged in Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

Alker eyes elusive NZ Open title with Royal Portrush spot on the line
Steven Alker, 53, aims for his first New Zealand Open title at Millbrook Resort.

‘Can’t find the body’: Mother of missing Argentinian hiker wrestling with reality of son’s fate
Hector Gaston Arigau has been missing for two and a half weeks now.

Four people injured after jet boat incident in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5pm.

US billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interests
His only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.

Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ
Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.