Tony Alexander: What the OCR drop to 2.25% means for mortgages and house prices in 2026

The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate a whopping two percentage points this year.

Uber Electric launches: ‘My mum was driving an EV before they were cool,’ says Tom Sainsbury

Number of Uber drivers using electric has increased 174 per cent in a year.

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay security guard shortage eased by MSD training initiative

'If he stays on the road that he’s on, he’s going to be with me for many years.'

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Crypto ATMs on the rise: CoinFlip boss on NZ expansion

First mining approval under fast-track, inside RBNZ on OCR D-Day, port ownership up for debate

All Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealed

Afternoon quiz: Australian racer Oscar Piastri currently drives for which F1 team?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 26

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'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditions

How a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling row

Inside Parliament’s property portfolio: Who owns what, and why it matters

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Alice Soper: How female referees can help men's rugby

OPINION: NZ Rugby now ranks among the leaders in promoting women referees globally.

'You'll always be our hero': Cop dies days after major golfing milestone

The ex-national clan lab manager is being remembered as 'the best husband and father'.

'Didn't want to see my clubs': Fox refreshed after busy year

Fox is one of 13 Kiwis in the field and says New Zealand golf is 'in a pretty good place'.

'Slay the dragon': Twenty years on from Kiwis' historic 2005 Tri Nations triumph

One Australian publication labelled it the Kangaroos' 'darkest hour'.

Tony Alexander: What the OCR drop to 2.25% means for mortgages and house prices in 2026

Have a butcher’s at this: Builder gives iconic South Island shop unbelievable makeover

Underbelly TV house sells for over $2m

Construction king finally sells Bay of Islands lodge after slashing price by almost $2m

Six of the best: The right diagnosis matters, new science, cancer rising, weighting games, the good sh*t, and health crises

A selection of the most popular health stories from listener.co.nz

It’s all mum and dad’s fault! Can you really blame an adult affair on your childhood?

Forget lust or boredom, affairs might have their genesis much earlier in life.

David Harvey: In the digital age, ignorance of the law is even less of an excuse for breaking it

The Free Access to Law movement has spurred greater online access to case and statue law.

Since when did dental care for pets become 'a thing' - and can it actually save you money?

Why getting your pet's teeth cleaned might be a smart idea.

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.

Voluntary administration: A lifeline, not a last resort for struggling businesses

VA offers breathing space and a path forward with expert guidance.

Reduce reno waste to save money

Planning and preparation are everything.