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Fastest places to become mortgage-free revealed, and how to do it.

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The GT 63 packs ferocious performance and addictive handling, but there is a problem...

Small Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s Sausages

Sheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.

Marsh says quick back-up is part of Derby plan for talented Ammirati

Ammirati is making a fast turnaround for Ellerslie today as he starts down the Derby path.

Why ASB Classic final spot 'means the world' to Elina Svitolina

Svitolina returned to the WTA tour in Auckland after taking time away in September.

‘Crazy battle from start to end’: Wang edges Eala in ASB Classic thriller

Xinyu Wang saved a match point before turning the three-hour epic around.

'I had a feeling': How Wawrinka's ASB Classic withdrawal unfolded

The Swiss great's exit has resulted in 2024 champ Alejandro Tabilo joining the main draw.

Morning quiz: What is the point value of the letter K in Scrabble?

Afternoon quiz: Who was Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year' for 2007?

Sudoku - test yourself

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Wealth tax, climate and crime: What politicians told The Front Page in 2025

Money Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buying

The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

She's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back to

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Young men jump from Auckland Harbour Bridge

Catch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage sale

Tim Shadbolt dies aged 78

Loan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-free

East Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the baches

'Because they can': How Auckland’s rich made helicopters their bach commute

Location Location Location NZ's buyers: Who bought, who missed out

The Good Life: The measurement of happiness

Taking pleasure in the simple things during the summer break.

Listener’s Songs of the Week: David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Berninger covers New Order, and more

Intriguing new tracks selected by Listener music writers.

Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker at the top of their game as con women

Frauds is a witty complex show about toxic female friendship - with a heist plot.

The Listener’s annual sports quiz

How many sporting moments from 2025 can you recall?

A deep dive into the world of sharks

Auckland Museum's new exhibition Sharks reveals…

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.