New Zealand
'I don't think anyone is going to stay dry': Labour weekend's wet send-off
The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.
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King Charles sends Kiwis a bilingual Matariki message celebrating unity
The King sent warm wishes of reflection, remembrance and connection.
Anna Sarjeant: This coveted Palm Springs resort had me hot and flustered for many reasons
REVIEW: 150+ poolside firefighters in the desert – someone pass me a fan.
Somerset Cottage closes
Anne Butcher and Rick Lowe opened Somerset Cottage in 1986. But with Anne's sudden passing, there is no Somerset Cottage, says Rick.
'Prepare': Auckland Airport braces for early winter getaway surge today
Travellers are being urged to plan ahead and allow plenty of time to get through security.
Major Auckland rail closure to disrupt Matariki travel as CRL opening edges closer
The full rail closure runs from Thursday July 9 to Sunday July 12.
Warning to travellers as busiest day for international departures nears
Thousands of Kiwis are gearing up to flee the cold for warmer climates.
'It's not about winning': Kiwi pair included in King's Birthday Honours for services to athletics
Michael and Barbara Beable have helped coach several high-profile New Zealand athletes.
Budget beach bliss: How to do the Great Barrier Reef on a budget
Bowen's eight quiet beaches sit just an hour's drive north of Airlie Beach.
How to feel like a celebrity without being one: My time at a postcard Fiji island resort
The adults-only resort boasts idyllic charm perfect for couples.
A design lover’s journey through Uzbekistan’s Silk Road
Craftsmanship is far more than a relic of the past. It is a living tradition.
Bookabach reveals NZ's 5 standout holiday homes – but can these luxury stays still be called 'baches'?
Three of the country's top-rated rentals are clustered in one region.
'Death a day': Driver dies in North Auckland crash marking more than 100 road deaths this year
There have been 17 road-related deaths in April alone.
Anzac Day trading rules: What can open, when and why it might cost more
Most businesses cannot open until 1pm on Anzac Day.
'The city sells itself': Why this tech couple left Hawke's Bay for Christchurch
One in 10 Kiwis moved regions between 2018 and 2023, according to Census data.
Hawke's Bay's Easter forecast: A tale of two holidays
Expect Good Friday to be great. Expect Easter Monday to be anything but.
Holiday home-swapping could save you $2000 a week. Here's how to do it
How to do it, both in NZ and overseas, and the rules to beware of.
'Easter gold': Top selling chocolate eggs in short supply a week before Easter
A Cadbury spokesperson joked the Mini Eggs shortage was 'no yolk'.
Bluebridge cancels five sailings this weekend after technical issues found onboard
The operator said all affected customers will be notified by email and text.
Editorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?
OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?
Thai Airways to resume direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok in late 2026
The high-demand route was paused during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mount tragedy: Loss, grief and coming together
'We’ve lost people, we’ve lost houses, and many people have also lost their maunga.'
Families’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tents
Water surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.
‘Stinking hot’: Campers grateful to be at the lake as scorcher weekend looms
When it’s not even 8am and the tent is already a sauna, there's only one thing to do.