Big shake-up in NZ’s $1m club - the suburbs climbing in price, the ones falling out of favour

Latest house price figures show 130 suburbs have crossed the symbolic threshold.

The best new cars of 2026: 10 models we can’t wait to drive

Everything from a gloriously silly city EV to a super-coupe. They're all here.

On The Up: Kiwi Lui wins Road To UFC final; Tau's bout to be rescheduled after weight miss

Lawrence Lui became the first Kiwi to sign with the UFC's men's bantamweight division.

Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage

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

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026

Update on the Mt Maunganui landslide recovery

Morning quiz: What is the more common name for a polygraph?

Afternoon quiz: In what year was the website Trade Me launched?

Sudoku - test yourself

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NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

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

Black Ferns Sevens smash Australia to take Singapore title

Jorja Miller and Jazmin Felix-Hotham each finished with two tries.

Taking on Australian heroes going to be no party for Kiwi pacer

Republican Party wins our best pacer title but now the real battle resumes.

Mick On Monday: Is the reigning Horse of the Year in trouble?

Te Rapa will host its hottest meeting of the racing season on Saturday.

Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

Alcaraz, 22, is now the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams.

Big shake-up in NZ’s $1m club - the suburbs climbing in price, the ones falling out of favour

Mortgage fixing: ‘The banks aren’t waiting’ for the RBNZ to hike rates

Kiwi buyers in NZ’s wealthiest town now competing with Aussie plumbers

How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

Listener’s Songs of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Beck, Princess Chelsea, and more

New and not-so-new tracks picked by Listener music writers.

Rime of the empty nester: My sister, daughter and lessons from Otago’s enduring albatrosses

Against the odds, the magnificent albatrosses of Pukekura/Taiaroa Head survive.

New attractions: The movies worth a watch in 2026

The year in NZ film gets off to a scary start with a gothic horror.

The Good Life: Oh lucky day

The arrival of a much appreciated and unexpected gift makes for a lucky day.

The new face of retirement living

Low-maintenance living, harbour views and life on your terms.

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

Summer sorted!

Odd jobs to get you through the holidays