Queenstown’s biggest deal this year: Agents tight-lipped as lakeside mansion sells for nearly $19m

Gated Homestead Bay Peaks estate is attracting serious money.

Fast-track approvals accelerate as Govt pushes flagship policy

Eight projects have been approved, with one more expected before Christmas.

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay boy, 11, tops national Brazilian jiu-jitsu rankings

Owen Ranston has reached the No 1 ranking after just two years in the sport.

Top fruits and vege picks this Christmas

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

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

Herald NOW panel: Deepfake AI, the road cone hotline and puppies

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 19

Morning quiz: What was Elvis Presley's middle name?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

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

Why Tom Sainsbury stopped parodying politicians

The stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 19

Can you get a hat-trick?

‘I’ve got to focus on me’: Conway keeps Black Caps’ next generation waiting

With youngsters shining at domestic level, Conway’s bat did the talking at Bay Oval.

Behind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great again

The Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.

Cole chases black-type treble as Manawatū Cup comes to capital

Young trainer has strong hand as Trentham hosts black-type meeting tomorrow

Queenstown’s biggest deal this year: Agents tight-lipped as lakeside mansion sells for nearly $19m

Villa that earned $200k a year on Airbnb finds a buyer after $1m price drop

Buyers pay $2.5m at auction to demolish large family home on elite street

Tony Alexander: Welcome to a new era of house price rises in New Zealand

Weekend wine guide: To absent friends

A search of past Listener issues reveals the lack of classy wines was long lamented.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: The 2025 Drunken Muldoon Awards

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

Jane Clifton signs off after 30 years of Listener columns

People often tut about the cacophony of Parliament but it’s our lifeblood they’re debating

Veteran filmmaker wide of the mark in dated political comedy drama

If Ella McCay feels stuck in the past, it’s set there, too

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.