Auction shock: Empty land sells to young buyers for 33 times its RV

$1.2m sale also brings to disappointment next-door neighbours.

Mercedes-Benz fires up pre-series VLE production in Spain

The VLE is the first model built on the brand’s fresh modular van platform.

No house, no nine-to-five: Hastings physio finds purpose as a volunteer in Africa

She endured malaria, 40°C heat and the sudden loss of her father while abroad.

Nigel Latta dead at age 58 following cancer battle

Energy Minister Simon Watts hits out at ‘bumper sticker’ policy ideas

Wednesday's political panel talks energy sector reform and Trump's peace plan

Update on missing Christchurch teen, Marley

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 1

Morning quiz: Which famous church is located on an island in Lake Bled, Slovenia?

Sudoku - test yourself

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'Let them': Mel Robbins sells out NZ International Convention Centre twice

Barrier after barrier: The daily struggles blind Kiwis can’t escape

Suzanne Lynch on the power of saying yes

The first global climate overshoot summit asks: what happens after 1.5°C?

Ravindra ruled out of Black Caps v Australia after training accident

The 25-year-old needed stitches after sustaining a deep cut to his face.

Ant Strachan: What Perth test will teach us about All Blacks' future

ANALYSIS: Wallabies Rob Valetini and Will Skelton return, boosting their set-piece.

The Wainuiomata truck driver whose perfect darts streak sealed a World Championship debut

Jonny Tata will become the 14th NZ representative at the PDC World Darts Championship.

Opinion: The domestic lessons from England's Rugby World Cup victory

English professional league produced a quarter of all players at RWC.

Auction shock: Empty land sells to young buyers for 33 times its RV

90 days was all it took for prices in this suburb to jump $130,000

Double demolition: Ponsonby homes worth over $4m likely to be bowled

$650,000 hit: Mansion in top suburb sells at a loss after price drops

Aaron Smale: Not a patch on paedophiles

Why is the state still protecting abuse perpetrators through police inaction & tardiness?

Listener Weekly Quiz: October 1

Test your general knowledge with the Listener’s weekly quiz.

Music: Local albums offer smooth sailing and nightmares in space

New releases from Leisure, Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman, and Alan Brown.

The doctor who beat the odds to ease pain for New Zealand’s dying children

Amanda Evans has turned her own childhood adversity into a remarkable career.

Runway To Real Life: Get The Karen Walker & Zambesi NZFW Show Look

Make life your runway with these unique hair looks.

Sponsored: Back down to earth

Go beyond the visual and bring shade and texture into your home.

Sponsored: Invite nature in - but not winter

Down-to-earth tips on celebrating nature inside when winter hits.

Future leaders start by Dreaming Big

How OnBeingBold empowers Year 13 girls at free leadership events.