'Because they can': How Auckland’s rich made helicopters their bach commute

Inside the city’s booming backyard helipad scene and what it costs to be a member.

Subaru WRX GT tS Wagon full review: fun for the whole family

This car used to be called the Levorg. Now it is a WRX, but is it worthy of that badge?

Small Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s Sausages

Sheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

'Rest, recovery and personal reconnection': Kiwi world champ to take year off competitive sport

'This is the right moment for me to pause, breathe and return to my roots.'

'Pretty nuts': Alice Robinson on World Cup success and hectic Olympics build-up

'A lot of big moments are about to happen,' the Kiwi alpine skier said.

'Almost as much work': The new puzzle at the heart of the next America's Cup

Teams can begin sailing their AC75s again on January 15, limited to 45 days over the year.

Morning quiz: Which element is named after the Greek word for lazy?

Afternoon quiz: In which year did the Tiananmen Square protests occur?

Sudoku - test yourself

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Wealth tax, climate and crime: What politicians told The Front Page in 2025

Money Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buying

The biggest mistakes Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

She's visited every country on the planet solo – and there's only one she won't go back to

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday January 9, 2025

Young men jump from Auckland Harbour Bridge

Catch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage sale

Tim Shadbolt dies aged 78

'Because they can': How Auckland’s rich made helicopters their bach commute

Location Location Location NZ's buyers: Who bought, who missed out

Summer bach rush: Old-school beach escape for $220,000, but there's a catch

'Gutted': $1 reserve beach 'shed' for sale again after buyer defaults

The Listener’s annual sports quiz

How many sporting moments from 2025 can you recall?

Joy ride: Our tribute to Kiwi classic cars, Mark II

Owners whose enthusiasm for old cars defies modern conventions like comfort & performance.

Surprise packets: Three delicious recipes from Ottolinghi collaborator Helen Goh

Helen Goh's latest book draws on Asian and Middle Eastern flavours.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: January 10

The local books NZers have been buying over the Christmas break.

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.