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Rich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spend
Money coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.
One person seriously injured following jet boat crash on Ōreti River, Southland
Emergency services were made aware of the crash around 4:15pm.
Dangerous avalanche conditions in South Island remain after snow dump
The Mountain Safety Council is urging people to check conditions before heading out.
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
Dream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death
The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.
Hundreds of snow-goers left trapped on ski field following road closures
The Remarkables had too much snow.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Opinion: Why I joined the cult of running
OPINION: Connor Kitto on the joys of jogging - and how it's booming.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protest
It comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.
‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South Island
And as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.
Council staff caught speeding 856 times in work cars
Environment Southland monitoring shows hundreds of speed limit breaches.
'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledge
The family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.
Calendar Girls’ plans for new Queenstown strip club turns heads
The petition had received over 200 signatures by 2.30pm on Thursday.
South Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow looms
With lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.
Police appealing for witnesses after fiery truck crash claims life
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Snow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surge
Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
One dead after fiery two-vehicle crash closes SH1, helicopter sent to scene
Initial reports suggested serious injuries.
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
'They could still be here': Family of mum, son killed in house fire haunted by smoke alarm failure
Authorities now assessing fire that killed Southland mum and her 11-year-old son.
'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roads
The technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.
Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels
South Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.
'Looked like a war scene': One dead after tanker and car crash in Southland, tanker crashes into house
State Highway 1 was closed overnight due to the crash.
Hat-trick: Three teenage sisters accepted into prestigious US ballet school
All three sisters are heading stateside to take the next step.
‘Error-ridden:’ Builder took 16 months to complete 2 months' work, fined $430k
Simon Washbourne fixed the weatherboards incorrectly and installed windows that leaked.
One person dead in Canterbury quad bike crash
Inquiries are ongoing, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
'Beautiful, cheeky' toddler died in curtain cord tragedy
Another child has been killed after becoming caught in their bedroom blind cords.
Six helicopters and two planes battling large Otago vegetation fire
Fire teams called in more resources this morning to fight the blaze.
'Severe gale': 130km/h winds forecast for central South Island, lower North Island
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.