No hotspots are currently located in the North Island. However, as of 28 October, the New Zealand Drought Index (NZDI) map shows that drier than normal conditions are currently found in the Hastings ...

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Start in Auckland’s urban buzz, then head south toward the rolling Waikato hills, or cross Cook Strait to discover the South Island’s alpine roads and coastal highways. Spring’s longer days mean you ...

Despite these challenges, New Zealanders are embracing walking as a key to wellbeing, averaging 7.6 hours per week, higher than Australians (6.8 hours). Walking is the main form of exercise for 74% of ...

With long sunny days and holiday vibes on the rise, New Zealanders are hitting the road in groups — whether it’s for family getaways, church trips, regional sports tournaments, or end-of-year ...

Black Creatives Aotearoa. Photo/Supplied. This November, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will come alive with the first-ever Aotearoa Festival of Black Arts (AFoBA) a ...

As spring gives way to summer, Aucklanders are decluttering, upgrading, and making fresh starts. Whether it’s a DIY house move, a weekend market stall, or an out-of-town festival trip, one thing ...

Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki has been announced as a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Economic Development New ...

Financial Advice New Zealand is proud to announce the return of the National Adviser Conference in 2026 — the country’s largest signature event for financial advisers and the advice profession.

Two Auckland women have been sentenced today, October 30, following the death of their dog due to starvation and hypothermia.

As New Zealand shakes off the chill of winter and blossoms into spring, the property market in Auckland normally begins to buzz once again. From first-home buyers to seasoned investors, everyone’s ...

“Reading stories set in our own streets, forests and farms shows Kiwi kids that their lives, their voices and their communities matter,” says Kiwi Christmas Books founder Sonya Wilson. “It builds ...