What agents and home stagers hate most about open homes

Experts reveal their pet peeves and their secrets for turning disasters into chic listings

Lexus RX 450+ Limited PHEV quick review: addition to the range

If there’s any SUV that's been crying out for plug-in hybrid power, it’s the Lexus RX.

'Unprecedented growth': $55m expansion for Tauranga shopping centre

Tauranga Crossing is adding 8100sq m of new retail space by October this year.

Bus catches fire in Birkdale, Auckland

Scathing RNZ review released, Air NZ safety videos and Stuff strike action looming

What's in store with your weekend weather?

Latest updates from the All Blacks in Argentina

Afternoon quiz: How many minutes are in a full week?

Morning quiz: Which tree species can live for over 5000 years?

Sudoku - test yourself

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Could supplements be doing you more harm than good?

5 takeaways from Taylor Swift's unprecedented podcast interview

Making it rain: Mercury’s plan to invest $550m in historic hydro stations

Why the US-Russia summit is already seen as a win for Putin

Black Foils miss SailGP podium as damage forces another team out

After a hospital visit earlier in the week, Quentin Delapierre led the French to the win.

Phil Gifford: Why Rugby Championship surprises signal a thrilling competition

OPINION: James O'Connor, at 35, led the Wallabies' comeback, proving his resilience.

'Allowed them to breathe': The area of concern in All Blacks' win over Pumas

'If you let a quality team like the Pumas at home get a roll on, it’s difficult to stop.'

Argentina player ratings: Which Puma put his All Blacks opposite to shame?

OPINION: How the hosts rated in their loss in Cordoba.

What agents and home stagers hate most about open homes

Overseas buyers spend $28m at exclusive Bay of Islands estate

Mortgagee panic: Homeowner stops paying the mortgage, flees to Australia

Mega-house for sale next to Jonah Lomu’s secret wedding spot

NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: From Paul Kelly’s ‘How to Make Gravy’ sequel, to Neil Finn’s Bowie tribute

Listen to the best of this week's track selections as chosen the the Listener team.

The shocking roadblocks to timely cardiac care in New Zealand

After damning report on NZ's heart health care, advocacy group seeks solutions.

The Good Life: Hunting for mammoths

Elbows are sharpened for the Carterton Monster Annual Book Fair.

A love letter to Aotearoa — in marimba

Masterworks tour puts Kiwi twist on classical favourites.

ANZ signals opportunity for landlords as rates ease, confidence lifts

The most challenging period for landlords may now be behind them, according to ANZ.

Sponsored: What have you missed? Tips and tricks for home DIY

Redecorate your room with easy, stylish, and budget tips.

Saving NZ’s rarest species

The tara iti, Alborn skink and rare habitats need urgent help.

Sponsored: The return of industrial chic

Its simplicity in style and reusing of materials make it a favourite.