They sold 830 properties in the month, more than in eight of the other 2023 months. Listing levels were low, with them adding just 666 properties in the month, the lowest for a December since 2018. These recent low levels of listings enabled them to record a very low drop-out rate (listings that went off their books unsold) of 6%. Median prices have held up, as have average prices. To start receiving them, register here (it's free) and when approved you can select any of our free email newsletters.

An Auckland couple couldn't believe their eyes when they realised they'd won $12.2 million in 2023's final Lotto draw. The couple discovered they'd won the jackpot on the evening of December 30, a while after the live draw had taken place. “When I saw all my numbers line up, I realised I’d won $12 million!”ADVERTISEMENTThe woman immediately told her husband, who "didn't believe" the news. “It wasn’t until we got the call from Lotto NZ that the reality started to sink in,” the woman said. They plan on investing in "sensible, mundane stuff" like "a house and the future".

Power has been restored to all of Wellington's train lines after a major fault stranded thousands of commuters across the region. Shortly after 9pm, Knight said "all Wellington railway lines affected by today's power outages have now returned to normal functionality". Metlink had notified commuters of the power issue just before 3.30pm and recommended people find other transport options. Commuters stranded by the train outage in Wellington on January 10, 2024. Earlier this summer, KiwiRail imposed temporary speed restrictions on the train line between Wellington and Kāpiti as a result of track temperatures.

An Auckland couple who had a bumper start to the year when they won $12.2 million with Lotto Powerball are looking forward to spending their winnings on "mundane stuff" and things that "really matter". The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, are regular Lotto players and bought a ticket for the final draw of 2023 that took place on December 30. "I was too busy doing things around the house, and it wasn't until late that evening that I had time to check my ticket," the woman said. When the woman logged into her MyLotto account, she saw a message saying 'Major Prize Winner' but she didn't realise the extent of her winnings until she checked her ticket. "When I saw all my numbers line up, I realised I'd won $12 million!"

There are so many misconceptions about consensus in science: What is a consensus? Does science work via consensus?" website - talked with John Cook about the scientific consensus in general and about his studyTo answer these and many other questions, Melanie Trecek-King - who runs the " Thinking is Power ...

The Tiktoker comes in hot with the first of her unexpected shout outs to our indigenous foods, saying the she loves the traditional Māori sourdough potato bread so much so she even learned how to make it herself. She also rates NZ butter, saying she "couldn't imagine having American butter on her bread", but here, that's not a problem.

James Reid playing with The Feelers playing at Edgefest in 2005. Photo: NZ HeraldThe lead singer of one of the country’s most prominent bands, The Feelers, is before the courts having allegedly failed to stop for police and refusing a blood test. Charging documents claim that Reid failed to stop for police in Christchurch. Reid is the lead singer of the band which formed in Christchurch in 1993. The Feelers are currently on The Feelers Reimagined Greatest Hits Tour around New Zealand and will be playing in Arrowtown on Thursday.

File photo: NZ Herald2023 was New Zealand's second hottest year on record and among the cloudiest, NIWA has announced today. Globally, last year has been confirmed today as the warmest year on record but in New Zealand the record belongs to 2022. May and September were the warmest on record, coming in 1.1C and 2C above the 1991-2020 monthly averages. NIWA says it is the first month to have a temperature below average since May 2017. And the place with the highest recorded sunshine hours last year was not Whakatāne or Nelson as is often the case.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Manurewa shooting, France’s next PM and cheap eggs | Focus Morning Bulletin, January 10, 2024” – below is their description. More details emerge as Police continue to probe a New Year’s Day shooting, meet France’s next and youngest-ever prime minister plus why The Warehouse is ruffling feathers in the egg market in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/3tEAWqm Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

James Reid playing with The Feelers playing at Edgefest in 2005. Photo: NZ HeraldThe lead singer of one of the country’s most prominent bands, The Feelers, is before the courts having allegedly failed to stop for police and refusing a blood test. Charging documents claim that Reid failed to stop for police in Christchurch. Reid is the lead singer of the band which formed in Christchurch in 1993. The Feelers are currently on The Feelers Reimagined Greatest Hits Tour around New Zealand and will be playing in Arrowtown on Thursday.

A spearfisherman in Australia is being harshly criticized by the locals for killing Gus the Grouper, a beloved 40-year-old blue fish that had been protected since 1996. The blue grouper, known for being non-aggressive and inquisitive, became the official fish of New South Wales in 1996, when it became protected from spearfishing and commercial enterprise. Tenielle Piek, a local woman, told News.com.au that the “gorgeous bright blue fish” is well known to other divers and swimmers in the area. “Locals were shocked and outraged … My mother was the first person to approach the man requesting to take his photo. He smiled and showed off his killing without realizing it was a protected species and could be fined up to $11,000 for spearing a blue grouper.”The spearfisherman was ultimately fined $537 after being questioned by police.

Photo: Duncan Miller GalleryThousands of photos of Māori life from the early 20th century have been brought back into New Zealand hands by the National Library, after nearly ending up in an American landfill. They were saved by the Duncan Miller Gallery in Los Angeles, which got a call at the final hour in a last-ditch effort to find the photos a home. The gallery's website describes it as "fine art photography gallery specializing in 20th and 21st Century photographic works". The collection of 5300 images of tangata whenua was independently valued at $340,000, but Miller said the National Library had got it for less than that. "On and on, we're just searching for the best possible homes because no one in New Zealand apparently can take this whole collection," Miller said.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Pain tactics, Tory Whanau gets fit and Sky Tower science | Focus Morning Bulletin January 9, 2024” – below is their description. The Human Rights Commission calls for urgent change in the police, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau’s bid to be healthy after a turbulent year and why our tallest landmark has made it into new scientific research in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/41X1srG Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

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Source: Stuff.co.nzThe UN/NA identification number in Yellow Pages is a crucial reference for identifying hazardous materials and substances. Inside This ArticleSure, here's the content for "Understanding UN/NA Identification Numbers" section:Understanding UN/NA Identification NumbersUN/NA identification numbers are essential codes used to classify hazardous materials for transportation and emergency response purposes. How to Use UN/NA Identification Numbers in Yellow PagesWhen using Yellow Pages to find information about hazardous materials, UN/NA identification numbers can be a valuable asset. When searching for a specific hazardous material in the Yellow Pages, simply enter the UN/NA identification number into the search bar. Q: Where can I find the UN/NA identification number in the Yellow Pages?