10 things that can make a house harder to sell - floods, fire-bombings and religious shrines

The eye-opening hurdles behind failed home sales in South Auckland.

Former High Court judge Robert Smellie dies

Smellie presided over the Equiticorp case and in retirement became a major Labour donor.

Christmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'

Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.

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: December 25

Morning quiz: How many whiskers does a domestic cat typically have on its muzzle?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

Can Gen Z break our dangerous love affair with property schemes? - Du Val podcast

'It could've ended my political career' – David Seymour on being unapologetically himself

The Front Page: From cartels to Facebook drugs – why NZ is losing the fight on gangs and meth

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 25

Can you get a hat-trick?

Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race

Trainer Lance Noble assesses team going to Ellerslie for big-race sponsors Cambridge Stud.

From run-up to recovery: Black Cap's blueprint for budding fast bowlers

Tickner warns poor actions and weak cores leave young bowlers vulnerable to injury.

Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot

‘There’s no doubt how much he wants to play for the Black Caps,’ says coach Rob Walter.

10 things that can make a house harder to sell - floods, fire-bombings and religious shrines

Moss man selling his multi-million-dollar 'happy place'

Top dollar homes: Inside the biggest house sales of 2025

Luxury Golden Bay lodge that hosted TV shows sells for record $20m

Listener’s best movies of the year

The Listener's picks of the best movies in 2025.

Racing a deadline: Fears are emerging for the future of greyhounds

A transition plan for the end to greyhound racing in New Zealand has yet to emerge.

New Zealand’s honours system: does it need a polish up?

Paul Little looks at our honours system and whether it merits a polish up.

2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards

Forget 'excellence', we're here saluting the dipsticks and dropkicks of the 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.