28% of homes sold in spring 2025 went to first-time buyers

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

This Kiwi kid loves Toyota sedans so much, he had a Camry-themed birthday party

Four-year-old Kyi says the Toyota Camry is 'amazing'. As long as it has a towbar.

'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental reset

Parents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

Best sporting moments of 2025, controversial calls, and Brendon McCullum’s final chance

A Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.

Morning quiz: What is 86% of the flesh of a pineapple made of?

Afternoon quiz: Which country is known for the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat?

Sudoku - test yourself

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

The Front Page: From cartels to Facebook drugs – why NZ is losing the fight on gangs and meth

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

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

'Series by series': How Kane Williamson wants to finish Black Caps career

“I’ve never used this team for my own personal gain.”

Andrew Alderson: Everything in Black Caps' favour to seal Bay Oval win

OPINION: The hosts need 10 wickets, on a deteriorating pitch.

Black Caps set West Indies 462 for victory, as Latham and Conway dominate

New Zealand’s openers broke records with their second straight centuries at Bay Oval.

Our greatest coach? Gordon Walker steps away after golden era with Dame Lisa Carrington

Gordon Walker has guided Dame Lisa Carrington to eight Olympic golds since 2012

28% of homes sold in spring 2025 went to first-time buyers

'Watch this space': Dotcom, Bitcoin Jesus and the 'vanishing' Queenstown mansion

The house Wayne Brown built sells for over $1.2m after stunning renovation

Waterfront mansion for sale for $30m after blockbuster makeover - ‘zero consideration of budget’

The Good Life: Hatches and despatches

The annual Christmas messages from Lush Places.

Old Dagg, new flick: John Clarke’s genius on film

Lorin Clarke follows her memoir about her father John Clarke with a documentary.

Duncan Garner: Whatever the question, under MMP, Winston Peters is the answer

No side can govern independently and Winston again becomes the decision maker.

Potato salad, ambrosia and lots of summer fruit: What a “non-diet” nutritionist eats at Christmas

Listener nutritionist Jennifer Bowden shares what will be on the menu this festive season.

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.