NZ’s best winter activities and adventures 2026
Warm up this winter with a soak in the mineral-rich waters of Ngawha Springs. Photo / Supplied Waipu…
Oli Welch and Ben Taylor win gold as New Zealand collect five medals in Plovdiv
Two weeks ago in Seville, Finn Hamill and Ben Mason rowed the C Final alongside Croatia’s Olympic stars…
Engelbert Humperdinck reflects on 60 years of fame and heartbreak
He delivered some of his other greatest hits with equal enthusiasm: hanging out in cafes in London’s Tinpan…
Doctors urge vaccination as flu rates in New Zealand tipped to rise with colder weather
University of Auckland’s Dr Ji Yeon Park said people need to be aware the flu is more than…
MetService warns of frosty weekend as temperatures plunge across New Zealand
The settled conditions should provide favourable weather for outdoor events, including the final days of Fieldays near Hamilton…
Kaikohe house fire: Two dozen firefighters from across district fight blaze in Far North home
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Operation Phoenix: Police raids underway in Northland and Auckland amid meth investigation
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Weekly public transport costs would be capped at $20 for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch under Labour government
The party said the policy would cost about $65 million per year and it would be funded from…
8 Christmas destinations to book now across New Zealand
Popular holiday spots are booking up early for Christmas, urging early planning for better accommodation. Photo / Neat…
New Zealand’s Lords of Lord’s – What it means to make the honours board
Tim Southee 6-43, 2021 10-108 (match) and 6-50, 2013 Southee chose Lord’s to secure his first 10-wicket bag…
Winter weather: El Nino could bring dry weather for much of New Zealand
Tunster expects high pressure systems to sit over Australia this winter, which could cause a southwesterly flow over…
Dame Jacinda Ardern: Former PM enjoying private life in Sydney but still wants to ‘change the world’
The former Prime Minister said her transition from the top of politics to a private life was less…