'Giant milk bottle’ house for sale for first time in 50 years

Home designed by iconic architect Roger Walker likened to fairytale castle.

Housing sector shows signs of life

Housing loans up 6.0% on year.

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

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: February 2

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

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

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

Hot streak continues as Hillier bags another top five and $210k payday

Hillier shot a bogey-free 66 to finish one shot off the Bahrain play-off.

Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title

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

Black Ferns Sevens smash Australia to take Singapore title

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

Breakers' playoffs hopes hit after 2-point heartbreaker in Hobart

The Breakers now sit 11-18, two wins behind Tasmania with four games left.

'Giant milk bottle’ house for sale for first time in 50 years

Bank switching goes ballistic, plus who thinks house prices will rise the most?

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

Sponsored: Are you renovating for you or your buyers?

Stress less: Leading mindset expert Ben Crowe on the key to contentment & a happier life

Why catchphrases work, lessons from Ted Lasso & the All Blacks, and ditching expectations.

How would you introduce yourself without talking about your job, family, ethnicity or where you live?

We’re all on a shared journey to work out our identity and what we want from life

Rational madness: Danyl McLauchlan on the coalition’s climate policies

NZ's reputation is on the line as our leaders apply game theory to climate policies.

Simon Wilson’s City Desk: Wellington thrives on creative solutions

As its council wrestles with rejuvenating Wellington's Golden Mile, boldness is needed.

Sponsored: Are you renovating for you or your buyers?

Create a handsome, family home without affecting its resale value.

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