Tony Alexander: Why the 2026 election is throwing house price predictions off course

Also, the impact of the US President’s actions on NZ's economy is impossible to calculate.

Modellista gives the Lexus ES a wardrobe tweak

The aim is to sharpen the look without upsetting the luxury brief.

On The Up: Farmers revive Hororātā Hall’s historic paddock to fund community’s future

The 5ha block was gifted by Sir John Hall in 1890 to fund the Hororātā Hall.

Afternoon quiz: Yellowstone National Park is located in which US state?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 14

Sudoku - test yourself

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Talent and takeovers: Which media giants face year of sales, mergers and battles

Kendall Jenner to break family tradition with baby name choice

'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the Beehive

Why the Manage My Health hack was cheap by design and why it won’t be the last

How an early start gave top-seed Ben Shelton an edge at the ASB Classic

Shelton requested the rare 11.30am slot to avoid Auckland’s tricky sun.

Ardie Savea's All Blacks future in doubt as pressure mounts on coaches

Ardie Savea is understood to be weighing a move to Europe instead of returning to ABs.

Return of the Stylebender: Adesanya back in UFC octagon in March

The former middleweight champion will take on No 15-ranked Joe Pyfer in Seattle.

Savaglee’s return delayed as Te Rapa favoured over Ellerslie super sprint

Savaglee to miss Group 1 next week and wait for Te Rapa test.

‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent

MetService afternoon weather update: 13 - 14 January

Tony Alexander: Why the 2026 election is throwing house price predictions off course

‘To Chinese buyers, Victoria Avenue is a brand’: John Banks mansion relisted for sale

Every town that's getting a new RV in 2026 - what homeowners can expect

Radio Hauraki party house sells after $1m price drop

You are definitely not here: YouTube’s Map Men on modern navigation, charting a new course and the joy of getting lost

Paper maps are fading into obscurity as we turn to GPS, but both can lead us astray.

Video Q&A with Don McGlashan: “My yacht doesn’t actually have an anchor”

Some supplementary questions for the songwriter in the wake of the doco about his life.

A very forgettable country: Why is NZ missing from so many world maps?

NZ's absence from world maps is a veritable phenomenon.

Songwriter Don McGlashan looks back at his life in insightful doco

Anchor Me: Engaging, informative and entertaining look at a national treasure.

Summer sorted!

Odd jobs to get you through the holidays

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.