The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money

And why they've turned off the gas and embraced charcoal.

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new electric GLB

New model is electric-first (although there are hybrids on the way).

'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New York

Ana Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.

Weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats: Noticeably cooler weather for the South

MetService Daily Weather: December 12 2025

Sport Headlines | Black Caps hold advantage heading into third day of second test

‘He had the power’: Ex-Gloriavale leader faces sentencing for sex abuse of girls, women

Afternoon quiz: What was the first name of Winston Churchill's wife?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 12

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

From bar tabs to brand risk: Why work Christmas parties look so different now

The Elephant: Merit v inclusion – the great DEI hiring debate

Leaving for Oz: Why so many Kiwis are giving up on the local job market

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

Black Caps v West Indies: Duffy takes five, NZ to chase 56 for victory

All the action from day three of the second test at the Basin Reserve.

'A no brainer': Why Auckland FC have signed prolific 37-year-old striker

Emiliano Tade has played in a record seven Fifa Club World Cup campaigns since 2011.

White Ferns legends guiding the next wave of cricket stars

Former White Ferns stars drive surge in girls' cricket pathways.

Report card: Grading Liam Lawson's 2025 Formula 1 races

OPINION: Breaking down the Kiwi's first full season in motorsport's pinnacle competition.

The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money

Kiwi YouTube stars off to Australia after selling their dream home

‘What the hell is that?’: Quirky home by legendary architect must be sold

Former Hare Krishna barn sells after frenzy of curious buyers

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Willis to defend Heartless Tory Finance Minister title in “Grumble in the Jungle”

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the week in local and international politics.

Our best-selling books of 2025: Kiwi consumers are back to buying local books

Despite being in a cost-of-living crisis, book buying has been strong in 2025.

Jane Clifton: How a dog’s Dublin to Auckland trip ended up costing an eye-watering five figure sum

Nothing can prepare NZers returning home from overseas with pets for the odyssey in store.

Opera singer Morag Atchison swings from choral work to a tango-based mass

Well-known for her singer, Morag Atchison may don her dancing shoes for upcoming show.

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.