Big shake-up in NZ’s $1m club - the suburbs climbing in price, the ones falling out of favour

Latest house price figures show 130 suburbs have crossed the symbolic threshold.

My Expat Life: Kiwi accountant turned Alps local

The Wellington expat balancing Swiss precision with family and fresh air.

On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals

'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.

Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage

'Sick of these clowns': Mark Crysell on Brian Tamaki's unapproved harbour bridge protest

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Update on the Mt Maunganui landslide recovery

Morning quiz: What is the approximate distance between Stewart Island and the South Island?

Afternoon quiz: What unit of time is equal to a billionth of a second?

Sudoku - test yourself

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NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

Why are kids still going to school hungry in 2026?

From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Why deadly slips are so hard to predict and what it means for where we live

'Inspiring': Kiwi rugby player walks out of hospital months after serious spinal injury

Joseph Ritchie has defied the odds, seven months after fracturing his spine.

Black Caps fail to chase massive target despite big Allen knock

Ishan Kishan smashed 103 off 43 balls as India piled on 271-5 in 20 overs.

Rybakina keeps her cool to beat Sabalenka in tense Melbourne final

She fought back from 0-3 in the final set to beat the world number one.

Patterson goes back-to-back in Lowland

The filly is now getting set for the New Zealand Oaks at Ellerslie in March.

Big shake-up in NZ’s $1m club - the suburbs climbing in price, the ones falling out of favour

‘The banks aren’t waiting’: Rates on the up, so how long should you fix?

Kiwi buyers in NZ’s wealthiest town now competing with Aussie plumbers

How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

David Attenborough was right: Otago’s Royal Albatross Centre is unmissable

Against the odds, the magnificent albatrosses of Pukekura/Taiaroa Head survive.

New attractions: The movies worth a watch in 2026

The year in NZ film gets off to a scary start with a gothic horror.

The Good Life: Oh lucky day

The arrival of a much appreciated and unexpected gift makes for a lucky day.

Winter Olympics tv guide: Are NZ’s snow-sport stars aligning for glory?

Check out the Kiwi athletes representing NZ at the winter games and when to watch them.

The new face of retirement living

Low-maintenance living, harbour views and life on your terms.

Mum didn’t feel safe at home anymore

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.

Sponsored: Discover something new this summer

Hidden gems, scenic walks, and homes built for generations to come

Summer sorted!

Odd jobs to get you through the holidays