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

Strong Australian dollar gives buyers from across the ditch more firepower.

Review: A literary weather station for wild times

As a weather obsessive and bookworm, this is exactly what I was looking for.

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

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

Morning quiz: Who will become the fifth English-born Warriors player?

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

'Best decision I've made': Why star ex-All Black is thriving after move overseas

Malakai Fekitoa was nervous about a move offshore, but he hasn't looked back since.

Lydia Ko shares lead after flawless 69 at LPGA season opener

The Kiwi shares the lead with 22-year-old English rookie Lottie Woad on eight under.

Alex Powell: The day the Twenty20 Super Smash died

OPINION: New Zealand’s domestic T20 league is no longer fulfilling its purpose.

English cricketer admits he lied over Wellington bouncer clash

Brook now admits teammates Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue were with him.

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

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

'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach

'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates

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.

Duncan Garner: Christopher Luxon continues to sound like he’s managing risk, not leading a country

Could an economic recovery save the PM but is that recovery just wishful thinking?

Dining on a dime: Recipes for the budget-conscious

Hot off the Murdoch Books Test Kitchen press is this timely collection of 180+ recipes.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: January 31

The Ockham effect? Novel re-enters top 10 as book awards longlisters are named.

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!

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