Elton John and KFC: The secret ingredients of jaw-dropping Waikato 'castle'

“Everyone who sees it goes ‘wow’.”

BYD Atto 1 first drive: million $30k-dollar baby

Chinese brand's baby EV is a big deal, and now it's here in New Zealand.

She bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other pooches

When Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.

MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026

$2b Queenstown development, Du Val back in court, My Food Bag GLP-1 push

Christchurch mosque gunman sentence appeal: What was his defence?

Media Insider: Kiwi TV producer faces fraud charges, Reporter quits TVNZ

Afternoon quiz: What European country do the Faroe Islands belong to?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: February 13

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High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

‘Flush and forget': Why wastewater failures keep happening

Highlanders stun All Black-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairytale opener

A 40m Cam Millar penalty in the dying minutes sealed the 25-23 upset.

'Sure I'll not be the last': Burling's unfortunate place in SailGP history

'I think it’s really cool to see SailGP kind of taking that step of evolution.'

Thunderstorm threat forces time change for SailGP Auckland Sunday session

Racing will begin earlier in the day on Sunday, while Saturday's action remains unchanged.

The return of the Black Foils: All you need to know ahead of SailGP Auckland

All you need to know ahead of SailGP’s second event in Auckland.

Elton John and KFC: The secret ingredients of jaw-dropping Waikato 'castle'

‘Bittersweet’: Property hoarder sells derelict cottage for around $400,000

The best outdoor sunshades and garden umbrellas, chosen by the experts

Pimped-out shed in suburbia sells for close to $1m at heated auction

Thomasin McKenzie on Fackham Hall, fashion, and finding her funnybone

The Kiwi actress stretches her genre boundaries on her latest movies.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Luxon to NZ: your power bill, your problem

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

In our efforts to turn back the clock, something vital can be lost: the beauty of ageing

The fixation of retaining youth by any means has warped the definition of normal.

Weekend wine guide: Wines for sauvignon blanc lovers who like a richer, smokier tipple

New Zealand winemakers strive for greater complexities when handling the grape variety.

The happiest kingdom outside of Disneyland!

Is this the best way to retire?

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.