Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000

Towns and suburbs like Ohura and Fordlands offer cheap homes, but there are trade-offs.

Vic Uni opens up AI’s inner workings

The university has established itself as a global leader in ‘genetic AI’.

On The Up: Inside their Xmas tree was an unexpected surprise – 3 hatchlings to nurse to health

A Havelock North couple fossicked through the branches and found a different kind of gift.

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

All Black Tupou Vaa'i backs water safety campaign after brother's drowning

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 2

Morning quiz: Jim Carrey portrayed which Batman villain?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

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

A Moment in Crime: Podcast revisits the crime that shook Ōpōtiki

From Budget cuts to Ikea hype: The big economic forces that shaped 2025

Nigeria police detain driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash

The driver is in custody in Ogun state as investigators pursue inquiries.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 2

Can you get a hat-trick?

Star aligning for Crocetti’s shot at our elite sprinting double

The $550,000 TAB Telegraph is one of New Zealand's most important horse races.

Rule changes we would love to see in sport: Part 1

Sedate cyclists, old-fashioned rucking, fast cars and baseball's big hitter are analysed.

Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000

The best frying pans to buy in NZ, as tested by three top beef and lamb chefs

TV star agent Jayne Kiely selling her bach - 'there will be tears'

'Absolutely waterfront': Rare Great Barrier glamping retreat up for grabs for less than $1m

Short story: Driven to distraction by Vanda Symon

This year's theme in our summer collection of short stories is 'distraction'.

The Police’s Stewart Copeland: From being the son of spies to composer of operas

A preview of his gab-fest tour, starring Kim Philby, Chrissie Hynde but no Sting.

Listener contributing writer Donna Chisholm recognised in New Year’s Honours

Read the work of veteran magazine journalist made a Member of New Zealand Order of Merit.

How to live longer and healthier in 2026

Tips and tricks on how to live long and prosper in the coming year.

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.