NZ’s most desirable homes of 2025 - Bachelor sweethearts v Block heroes

From $1 reserve do-ups to "rock-star" pads, these were the houses buyers loved the most.

NZ falling behind in insolvency law, expert says

SMEs make up 97% of New Zealand businesses, yet lack tailored rescue options.

Helping small traders: Rotate founder on taking quality resale furniture online

Maxine Glogau talks to Tom Raynel about her small marketplace start-up Rotate.

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

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

A Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 22

Morning quiz: What is 86% of the flesh of a pineapple made of?

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'It could've ended my political career' – David Seymour on being unapologetically himself

The Front Page: From cartels to Facebook drugs – why NZ is losing the fight on gangs and meth

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

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

Mick On Monday: Return of the Mac just a one-race attack

James McDonald will go all the way to Trentham for one ride next week.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 22

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'Series by series': How Kane Williamson wants to finish Black Caps career

'I’ve never used this team for my own personal gain.'

Andrew Alderson: Everything in Black Caps' favour to seal Bay Oval win

OPINION: The hosts need 10 wickets, on a deteriorating pitch.

NZ’s most desirable homes of 2025 - Bachelor sweethearts v Block heroes

28% of homes sold in spring 2025 went to first-time buyers

'Watch this space': Dotcom, Bitcoin Jesus and the 'vanishing' Queenstown mansion

The house Wayne Brown built sells for over $1.2m after stunning renovation

2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards

Forget 'excellence', we're here saluting the dipsticks and dropkicks of the year.

Listener’s best on telly for 2025: Did your favourite shows make the cut?

Our tv writers nail down the shows that impressed them the most.

The Good Life: Hatches and despatches

The annual Christmas messages from Lush Places.

Old Dagg, new flick: John Clarke’s genius on film

Lorin Clarke follows her memoir about her father John Clarke with a documentary.

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.