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Women on two wheels: Inside the Hawke’s Bay 155-member lady riders’ group

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

Christmas at Auckland Zoo

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Herald Summer Premium quiz: Cava is a sparkling wine from which country?

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Sudoku - test yourself

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Summer podcast guide: 9 top celebrity, comedy and sports shows to stream

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'It could've ended my political career' – David Seymour on being unapologetically himself

Unheralded Aussie smashes our galloping elite in Ellerslie upset

Australian galloper bolts away from NZ's best in $500,000 Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie.

Brilliant ride helps Tellum stun fillies in Eight Carat Classic

Tellum wins Hallmark Stud Eight Carat for 50-strong ownership group.

Glamour filly wins but leaves a glimmer of hope for future rivals

Well Written wins the Auckland Guineas to remain unbeaten.

6 essential tips for taking your cat in a car

Taking your cat in a car can be a stressful experience. Here's how to make it easier.

NZ's surprising mortgage-free hot spots - and the suburbs drowning in debt

NZ's most stylish real estate agents: How they get their look, what they spend on clothes

Getting the hang of it: NZ’s gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with art

Japanese businessman’s feng shui mansion sells for over $10m after call to New York

Short story: Up onto the roof and down again by John Prins

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The Listener 2025 collection: Our most popular crime writing

From contemporary court cases to historic murders, 2025's best read crime stories.

Listener’s best movies of the year

The Listener's picks of the best movies in 2025.

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A transition plan for the end to greyhound racing in New Zealand has yet to emerge.

A deep dive into the world of sharks

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A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Helping locals this Christmas

Bringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.

Mortgage-free in six short years

How one Kiwi couple hit freedom fast – without missing life’s fun.