Mayor hopeful’s Bitcoin bid falls flat as Remuera home sells for ‘plain old dollars’

John Alcock’s home snapped for over $5m, but no one offered to pay in cryptocurrency.

Chance Voight targeted ‘65+’ investors: Employee

The Financial Markets Authority is investigating Rangiora-based Chance Voight.

On The Up: 'Get that ring' - Kiwi golfer's big US college call

She will be one of 9 Kiwis in the field for February's Women’s Asia-Pacific Championship.

Bondi beach mass shooting: 16 dead and 40 in hospital after act of terror

Meat Inspectors protest at Parliament over Government's 'flawed' plan to privatise

Concerns over new roadside drug testing's impact on prescription medicine users

"Sprinted for my life": Kiwi eyewitness describes horror at Bondi beach

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 17

Morning quiz: Which Nazi war criminal does Russell Crowe portray in the 2025 film Nuremberg?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

Bondi terror attack: What it means for security and anti-Semitism here

Why Tom Sainsbury stopped parodying politicians

The stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025

Football club ordered to pay star $124m in unpaid wages

Mbappe, now at Real Madrid, says the ruling proves labour laws still apply.

Aussie smashes IPL overseas auction mark, eight Black Caps picked up

Green’s $4.78m deal is the richest ever for an overseas IPL player.

Pride and culture: Indigenous All Stars bring the battle to Waikato

Local Māori Ferns star Harata Butler says having the matches in Hamilton is special.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 17

Can you get a hat-trick?

Mayor hopeful’s Bitcoin bid falls flat as Remuera home sells for ‘plain old dollars’

‘League of its own’: Mega-estate hits the market eyeing $18m buyer

Outrageous Fortune star sells her Auckland villa from the makeup chair

Beachside frenzy: Cottage snapped up after 250 people crowd open homes

Inspect a gadget: The 10 best tech upgrades of 2025

From laptops and phones to pizza ovens, thoughtful, real-world tech worth the investment.

Charlotte Grimshaw: Words become difficult in a moment of extreme anxiety

When a van hits a stone wall with a sickening impact, life changes fast.

Can you really have a merry vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner?

Suggestions from top chefs and cooks on what to serve non- meat eaters.

Book of the day: Angel Train by Elizabeth Smither

Very readable collection of novellas unified by seasoned writer’s keen observations.

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.