Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now

Expect the banks to pull the plug on the discounts.

Denza reveals local pricing for luxury super hybrid SUVs

Denza has revealed sharp local pricing for the B5 and B8 luxury super hybrid SUVs.

From shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays off

The former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.

Aerial footage shows damage from fire at Tongariro National Park

Top three perfect places to spend Christmas

Meet the Kiwi attempting a world-record 1000-mile swim from North Cape to Wellington

Watch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reforms

Morning quiz: Which artist created the famous sculpture The Thinker?

Afternoon quiz: Who won the 2025 Formula One World Drivers' Championship?

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How Australia's social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?

Sale of Du Val sites will not cover mortgages – PwC

All Blacks woes, netball chaos and Lawson’s rise to F1 fame

Podcast: Survive to 2025? For many, relief never came.

Auckland marathon: How a Gaelic footballer set new record

She smashed Alexandra Williams’ 2012 course record by more than three minutes.

Black Caps get injury boost as Phillips poised for Basin Reserve return

While plenty of players have been ruled out, the allrounder will make a timely return.

All Blacks schedule 2026

Year three under All Blacks coach Scott Roberson.

'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21

He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.

Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now

City icon up for grabs as owners switch their focus to $150m tower

Hot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m

Hidden mansion built from recycled bridges and old buildings hits market

Te Whatu Ora’s former chair Rob Campbell: Axing Māori health authority one of the greatest crimes against health services

A new way of delivering health services would have benefited Pākehā as well as Māori.

AI cover ban reversed, 'brilliant story collection' Obligate Carnivore roars back into book awards contention

The spotlight can return to Stephanie Johnson’s exceptional storytelling as AI ban lifts.

Law & society: What happens when a coalition partner disavows legislation it helped to enact?

Winston Peters’ pledge to repeal Regulatory Standards Act upends required certainty.

Russell Crowe steals the show in war crimes drama Nuremberg

Nuremberg is a reminder of the evils men do - and that they can be brought to justice.

Sponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining area

Colour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.

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.