'Oh my God': Crowds swamp open home for blue beachside cottage

More than 120 people turned up to view affordable home in “hot” suburb.

Finding leadership among our leaders

Launching the BusinessDesk CEO Index.

On The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland ship

Nine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.

'He backed himself’: Have Black Caps found their new Trent Boult?

Zak Foulkes opening burst paved the way for victory against England.

Patient drives extending Muscle Mountain’s time at the top

Veteran trotter wins race for fourth time in five years as Cup week beckons.

Australian champion might be only pacer who can ruin the Party

Republican Party is clearly our best pacer but he faces an Australian champion next.

Lawson made to wait to learn F1 future, Red Bull delay 2026 decision

Max Verstappen’s challenge has seen the October deadline extended.

Morning quiz: What is the capital city of Namibia?

Afternoon quiz: What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

The rising cost of saying goodbye

How long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?

Mega-strike: A worker's right to walk off the job

Can the Louvre’s stolen royal gems ever be recovered?

King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service

Riding the wave: A look at Rainbow's End's reboot of the iconic Pirate Ship

Canterbury farmer on wild weather

The voice behind some of the most iconic characters in Hollywood

'Oh my God': Crowds swamp open home for blue beachside cottage

Families paying up to $800,000 more for top school zone homes

The last interest rate cut this cycle?

Sponsored: Big ideas for tiny bathrooms

Is TikTok's three bite rule mindful or disordered eating?

Why this so-called mindful eating hack isn't as wise as it sounds.

Smart, sweary and unstoppable: Comedienne Penny Ashton on being saucy, funny and fearlessly female

The actor, poet and comedienne talks smart comedy, Shakespeare and the art of the hustle.

Katherine Mansfield close up: A new biography gets very personal

The brilliant light and terrible shadow of Mansfield’s life related afresh in a new book.

Who knew that chewing dried tea cures onion breath? Those were the (Aunt Daisy) days

Some “health” tips from Aunt Daisy you would be well advised to steer clear of. 

Sponsored: Big ideas for tiny bathrooms

Temperature, air flow and humidity are key factors in any bathroom reno.

Sponsored: Pastels evolution - from sweet to grown up

Mix and match colours to create drama and personality.

You’re probably paying far too much to invest and trade – Tiger Brokers

Some platforms charge more, leaving Kiwi investors short.

Small biz payments made simple

The app that makes getting paid faster and easier.