Buyers pay $2.5m at auction to demolish large family home on elite street

Strong competition for "as is where is" property sees sale price blast past the RV.

Alfa Romeo Tonale first drive: compact-SUV emotion

The Tonale is not your average compact-SUV. But is it a real rival for Audi and Mercedes?

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay boy, 11, tops national Brazilian jiu-jitsu rankings

Owen Ranston has reached the No 1 ranking after just two years in the sport.

Top fruits and vege picks this Christmas

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

Best sporting moments of 2025, controversial calls, and Brendon McCullum’s final chance

Herald NOW panel: Deepfake AI, the road cone hotline and puppies

Afternoon quiz: Who was the youngest member of the Beatles?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 18

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History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

Bondi terror attack: What it means for security and anti-Semitism here

Why Tom Sainsbury stopped parodying politicians

The stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025

Andrew Alderson: Latham's brave call sees Black Caps on top

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Latham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies

The openers notched 323 runs on day one of the third test to settle NZ in the box seat.

Halberg Awards finalists revealed

Thirty-two finalists across six categories have been announced.

'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal

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Buyers pay $2.5m at auction to demolish large family home on elite street

Tony Alexander: Welcome to a new era of house price rises in New Zealand

Explainer: When will foreigners be able to buy real estate in New Zealand – and what happens next?

‘League of its own’: Mega-estate hits the market eyeing $18m buyer

Eggshells are calcium-rich but should you eat them?

Many are getting creative about using parts of foods that once went into the bin.

Heavyweight division: 2025’s best coffee table books

Mark Broatch checks out the year’s top picks of beautiful books.

Did we learn nothing? The new push that endangers NZ workers again

As govt seeks to roll back workplace safety laws, Pike River lessons are being ignored.

Why those denigrated as “snowflakes” are more likely to see injustices in the world

Highly sensitive people report deep connections to other people and their environment.

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.