Rich-lister’s exclusive lakefront home hits the market for well over $5m

Prestigious estate belonged to the late philanthropist Richard Izard.

Lotus Emira Turbo quick review: the price of poise

There's nothing quite like the compact Emira on the Kiwi market. But it's no small price.

The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep

Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.

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 30

Morning quiz: What is the primary purpose of the comb on a chicken's head?

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The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

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A Moment in Crime: Podcast revisits the crime that shook Ōpōtiki

From Budget cuts to Ikea hype: The big economic forces that shaped 2025

Ex-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua injured in crash

Two male foreign nationals in Joshua's car died in the Nigerian highway crash.

ICC slaps MCG with 'unsatisfactory' rating after two-day Ashes test

The two-day test cost Cricket Australia about $11.5m in ticket refunds.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 30

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Teen golf star targets higher honours after winning amateur championship

Chloe So is the New Zealand Women’s Amateur Golf Champion.

Rich-lister’s exclusive lakefront home hits the market for well over $5m

'Closest thing to the Wild West’: Pub in NZ’s self-declared ‘republic’ set to change hands

NZ house sale profits in 2025: Who enjoyed the biggest gains and the biggest losses

NZ's cheapest beach towns: Where to find a bach for less than $500,000

Why everyone’s knitting again—and why you might want to in 2026

Knitting's benefits are well-known; thanks to social media, a new generation casts on.

The Listener 2025 collection: Our most popular stories on politics and the politics of modern life

Ten feature stories which reflect the politics of life in NZ today.

A spinning world: Watching icebergs set in motion a whole new science

A peculiar phenomenon in the Arctic Ocean baffled explorers aboard expedition ships.

Milk, Madness and Mayhem: The Ruahine Triple Axe Murders

Was it an act of temporary, alcohol-induced madness? Or plain bloody murder?

A deep dive into the world of sharks

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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.