Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
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Pedestrian seriously injured on SH8 in Otago
The accident was on State Highway 8, near Roxburgh.
Lotto's detective work tracks down $500k prize winner after ticket lost
The ticket was purchased last June at an Auckland supermarket.
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Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Polar blast: Coldest morning of year for many Kiwis
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all had their iciest mornings for 2025.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.
'Extraordinary honour': NZ restaurant named in world’s top 100
It's the first time a NZ restaurant has been recognised on the global list.
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
Balancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levy
Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.
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Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
Police seek victim of random assault at Queenstown taxi rank
The victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.
Air NZ announces Christchurch-Adelaide service after getting planes out of ‘the sin bin’
New Airbus A321s and leased engines allowing for more flights, CEO says.
'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
'Best of both worlds': NZ cities top global sleep tourism rankings
What is sleep tourism exactly?
Queenstown man runs length of Japan to support Palestinians
'I love this stuff and I’m lucky to enjoy the pain a little bit.'
This NZ skifield is now the biggest in the country
A development has nudged this field ahead of Whakapapa and Tūroa.
Brad Pitt stars in rugged NZ photoshoot for top magazine
The A-list Hollywood actor was photographed in Glenorchy for GQ’s cover shoot.
Society Insider: Rich Lister’s milestone year; Kiwi Bondi Rescue star’s move to real estate; model and entrepreneur’s very modern family
Ricardo Simich has the latest society news.
St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
Watch: Kiwi paraglider's 200km flight over India goes viral
Benjamin Kellett soared over the Indian Himalayas for 6.5 hours, gaining viral attention.
Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.
'Leave us on read': Civil Defence warns Brad Pitt of incoming test alert
Brad Pitt will receive an emergency alert today, along with 5.5 million others.
Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.
'Glorious views': Bare lakefront section sells for $6.8m
The land had been in the vendor's family for nearly 80 years.
Society Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving on
Plus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.
First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.
Doctors 'stoked' with new HIV self-test vending machine
The latest HIV self-test vending machine has been set up at a Queenstown medical centre.