"Sharing the news with my family was amazing and felt like such a weight had been lifted," said the woman.
New Zealand
10:28am
1:31
The National Party announced a KiwiSaver boost as its first election policy, but experts argue the system needs a review first.
6:00am
New Zealand's ports are processing growing cargo volumes, and businesses are restocking, signalling an economic recovery may finally be underway after years of false starts.
Tuesday 9:00pm
As the annual shopper's holiday approaches, experts say Black Friday is not just a day of discounts- but a psychological event, carefully designed to take advantage of how our brains make decisions.
Life
Tuesday 10:52am
November’s Monetary Policy Statement will be the last of the year — and the final one under acting Governor Christian Hawkesby.
Tuesday 6:00am
1:29
OPINION: There's no perfect time, but procrastination can equal lost opportunity.
Mon, Nov 24
1:30
"If we're serious about building the future, and I am, it's time to aim higher," Christopher Luxon told party faithful in Lower Hutt.
Politics
Sun, Nov 23
Hardship withdrawals have increased substantially in recent years as cost-of-living pressure has gone on households.
There's no way I could be that generous if I were eating out in Auckland.
The New Zealand dollar has fallen to multi-year lows against a broad range of currencies.
Business
Thu, Nov 20
Confidence among New Zealand investors has improved after dropping to its lowest levels since the Covid-19 pandemic during the previous quarter.
Lotto's must-win $55 million Powerball draw was split three ways on Saturday night.
Tue, Nov 18
Saturday night's must be won draw saw three lucky ticket holders win the top prize.
Mon, Nov 17
Month on month, just over 3200 products increased in cost from September to October 2025.
Sat, Nov 15
Under Lotto rules, when a jackpot gets to $50 million, the next draw becomes a must be won.
Former financial advisor David McEwen has entered guilty pleas to all charges relating to breaching a stop order.
Thu, Nov 13
Self denial never lasts and isn't even the best approach to fast-tracking your savings. Here are five tips for cultivating an effective saver's mindset.
Mon, Nov 10
Powerball rolled over to a mind-boggling $40 million after no one struck the winning numbers in Wednesday night’s draw.
Fri, Nov 7
Lotto NZ says the prize for Saturday's draw will be the biggest since last August 2024's $44.67m Auckland win.
Thu, Nov 6
"I stood there crying with a bloody great smile on my face," one winner said.
Wed, Nov 5
The average balance in KiwiSaver at the moment is about $30,000.
Mon, Nov 3
New listings were up 5.5% nationally compared to October last year, with the 12,209 houses on the market – the highest for October since 2018.
A new report has also found the 27% of children are living in food-insecure households.
Sun, Nov 2
Losses reported to Netsafe in October totalled $6264, compared in $1865 in September – a 200% jump.
Two Lotto players from Auckland and Westport are celebrating $500,000 wins as the Powerball jackpot rolls over to $36 million for Wednesday night’s draw.
