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Lucky Auckland woman wins $500,000
A woman in Auckland is celebrating after winning $500,000 on Lotto. File photo supplied An Auckland woman got the surprise of her life after a phone call from Lotto NZ led her to find a forgotten bonus ticket in her handbag – a piece of paper...
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Travel vlogger names 7 countries people move to but want to leave within a year
Emigrating in search of a dream life is something more than half a million UK residents did in 2024(Image: Getty ) Dreaming of starting a new life in a country far away is something many of us will have thought about at some point in our lives....
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Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka says New Zealand has ‘lion’s share’ of trade, talks PACER Plus
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Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says New Zealand currently receives the “lion’s share” of trade between the countries – something he wants to dramatically change, while also looking at joining a regionwide free trade agreement. But it was...
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Man killed as powerful storm batters New Zealand
A man was killed in a public park in Wellington, New Zealand, as a powerful storm swept across the country, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. According to RNZ National, the severe weather disrupted travel, forced school closures, and...
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Meridian, Contact lead NZX50 as New Zealand joins global rally
Heavyweight power companies Meridian Energy and Contact Energy led New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index higher in a broad rally across Asia as US corporate earnings and less inflammatory rhetoric surrounding the US-China relationship helped ease...
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News The Independent Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand
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A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts of the country. Wind canceled...
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Auckland Travel Show opens for Aussie brands to reconnect with the New Zealand travel market
The Auckland Travel Show is returning to the Auckland Showgrounds from 7 to 8 March 2026, providing an opportunity for Australian destinations and travel brands to engage with high-value New Zealand travellers. Following a successful debut in...
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Cunard showcases the Mediterranean to Aussie and New Zealand travel agents
Cunard has showcased the Mediterranean to Australian and New Zealand travel agents on a voyage designed to highlight the cruiseline’s expanding presence in the region, and to offer an immersive experience of “The Cunard Difference”. Departing from...
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Aloha to Auckland: Hawaiian Airlines’ seasonal service returns
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One of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is Mount Cook, located in Aoraki. The location features alpine streams, a glacier and lake. Hawaiian Airlines is offering three-times-a-week, scheduled flights between Honolulu and New Zealand beginning Nov. 16....
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North Island vs South Island: choosing which to visit in New Zealand
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The Southern Pacific nation of New Zealand is made up of more than 600 islands. The two main landmasses – the North Island and the South Island – inevitably face comparison, with tourists and locals debating which is best. Many visitors will visit...
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BTF athletes and coaches set to represent Palau at Pacific Cup 2025 in New Zealand
Koror, Palau — October 18, 2025 The Belau Triathlon Federation is proud to announce that three of its rising athletes—Mark Taksiau, Ebiklou Ngiraswei, and Elengoi Gibbons—alongside esteemed coaches William Tejada and Diulareng Keane, will...
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Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and...
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Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand
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Brook, Salt power England to T20 win over New Zealand
Published on: October 21, 2025 5:33 AM England captain Harry Brook and opening batter Phil Salt put New Zealand to the sword as the tourists recorded the highest T20 total at the Hagley Oval en route to a 65-run win. Brook was especially...
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A guide to stargazing in New Zealand
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Have you ever experienced the night sky in complete darkness? Far from city lights, the stars in remote places shine so brightly they almost don’t seem real. The Milky Way can glow like a cloud, planets such as Venus are easy to spot with the...
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US Associated Press Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts...
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Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand’s capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts...
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American airline brings back very long flight to New Zealand
Oct 20, 2025 1:23 PM EDT Over 6,500 miles from the West Coast of the U.S. in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the small island nation of New Zealand is seen by many as a dream holiday destination. While the number of Americans visiting New Zealand...
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Economist: New Zealand’s emigration rivals some conflict zones
Summarised by Centrist An American economist says New Zealand’s worsening economy and record migration losses now resemble those seen in parts of the developing world. In a new video, Professor Richard D. Wolff described the country’s economic...
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Move to New Zealand leads to a spot on Canada’s rugby league squad for Caitlin Sears
Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Caitlin Sears carries the ball in this handout photo, at the National Rugby League (NRL) Rising Talent Invitational in Newcastle, Australia, in July 2025.HO/The Canadian Press Caitlin Sears went to New Zealand...
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