New Zealand tops world prosperity index again123RF Another global list, another win for New Zealand. New Zealand has been praised for its open market, free people and strong sense of society in the latest global index. The little country at the bottom of the world came out on top of the 149-nation list released by the Legatum Prosperity Index. Results were based on a range of factors, including economic quality, business environment, governance, education, health, personal freedom and environment. Each variable measured (using data from sources like the World Health Organisation and the World Bank) is given a weight depending on its importance.

Source: Stuff November 03, 2016 21:02 UTC