'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates

But Matt Chapman's stunning coastal farms did win over the Hollywood star.

NZ unemployment rate seen at 5.3% in final quarter of 2025

Official cash rate outlook back in focus.

On The Up: Lui's road from alternate to UFC contract contender

'Just like digging for gold; sometimes you’re like, oh, how much more do I have to dig?'

Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage

'Sick of these clowns': Mark Crysell on Brian Tamaki's unapproved harbour bridge protest

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Update on the Mt Maunganui landslide recovery

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 30

Morning quiz: What does the 'C' stand for in 'Unicef'?

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Why are kids still going to school hungry in 2026?

From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Why deadly slips are so hard to predict and what it means for where we live

'We have to see obesity as a disease': Specialist backs funding jabs

On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals

'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.

‘We’re making big gains’: Lawson completes first week of testing new F1 car

However, the Kiwi’s best time was 0.389s slower than his new rookie teammate.

Wellington Phoenix at 500: The 10 moments that made the club

Tonight marks the Phoenix's 500th A-League match, 6733 days after their first.

Opinion: All Blacks crisis is about more than just the head coach

NZ Rugby is now hunting its fourth All Blacks coach in six years.

'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates

Best garden loungers: How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive NZ’s sun

Gisborne's multi-million-dollar recycled 'castle' snapped up

'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: “Crusher” Collins' replacement raises eyebrows

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the year in local and international politics.

Bumper weekend wine guide: Rosé is now a serious year-round drink

Top rosés to enjoy for the rest of the year.

Chris Pratt fights the future in Mercy – and loses

What if the justice system was AI? What if the future was as boring as this film?

Charlotte Grimshaw: The family is represented by letters... No matter how we fight and stray we return

A summer of surgeries and sonnets.

Mum didn’t feel safe at home anymore

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.

Sponsored: Discover something new this summer

Hidden gems, scenic walks, and homes built for generations to come

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Odd jobs to get you through the holidays

A deep dive into the world of sharks

Auckland Museum's new exhibition Sharks reveals…