'I was gobsmacked': Seller overwhelmed after agent comes to the rescue during tense auction

Alison Hall nearly gave up but Ray White's Ash Singh pulled together an unbelievable deal.

Mini gets cheeky in Munich: wild showcars and electric thrills at IAA 2025

Two exclusive John Cooper Works (JCW) showcars head up Mini's show stand.

How a shared kitchen led to success for Libby's Pork Crack

Jesse Watson, owner of Libby's Pork Crack, talks to Tom Raynel about his business.

Latest poll shows politics on a knife edge

New report reveals the grim reality of heart healthcare in New Zealand

Cops drafted in to bolster Northland force

The hidden tax of being a woman

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Monday August 11

Morning quiz: Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

From $94,000 in debt to owning a home in just four years

Why Shane Jones believes NZ needs oil and gas for energy security

From adapting trends to 'lazy' dressers: Stylist to the stars on what women get wrong about clothes

Money Talks: The secret to being a good company director – from the man who's been on 167 boards

Silver Ferns squad unveiled with fresh faces

Grace Nweke is eligible to play for the Silver Ferns in 2025 and 2026.

Editorial: Never spurn the chance to rewrite the history books

OPINION: The magical 1000-run mark wasn't out of the question, but NZ didn't even try.

Horse racing: Belligerent Butt declares war on Aardie’s Express for Woodlands Stud Queen of Hearts

Visiting horseman comes gunning for a red-hot favourite.

Fox limits damage as Rose claims dramatic PGA Tour playoff win

It took three playoff holes to find a winner, with Justin Rose prevailing.

'I was gobsmacked': Seller overwhelmed after agent comes to the rescue during tense auction

Bright side to rising unemployment and stagnant house prices

Revealed: The biggest house price winners and losers of the last 10 years

Sponsored: Where smart investors are buying now

Roofless people: Has the coalition put a wrecking ball through public housing?

Almost 100 years of govt policy and the very idea of state housing is now in question.

Historian examines origins of right-wing populism – and sounds a warning

Book of the day: Hayek's Bastards: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right.

Long division: Danyl McLauchlan on NCEA and a second neoliberal wave

There's been a deeper shift in our politics in the lead up to NCEA changes.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on the week in politics.

Sponsored: What have you missed? Tips and tricks for home DIY

Redecorate your room with easy, stylish, and budget tips.

Saving NZ’s rarest species

The tara iti, Alborn skink and rare habitats need urgent help.

Sponsored: The return of industrial chic

Its simplicity in style and reusing of materials make it a favourite.

Sponsored: More cash, less stress - a lending strategy for investors

“I couldn’t have scaled up without it.”