Tony Alexander: Why the banks won't pass on the full cash rate cut to homeowners

Politicians are piling on the pressure, but fixed mortgage rates are unlikely to fall.

BYD Shark 6 is the best Lifestyle/Adventure vehicle of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide AA Insurance NZ Car of the Year

Celebrate BYD's super hybrid ute and all the other Category Winners here.

‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tune

The 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.

Formula 1: Liam Lawson confirmed on 2026 grid, to remain with Racing Bulls

Could the Caribbean be pulled into a US–Venezuela conflict?

MetService Daily Weather: December 3 2025

How did a covid leader effectively steal $1.8 Million?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 3

Morning quiz: What is a score of three under par for one hole called in golf?

Sudoku - test yourself

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Call to end virginity testing and modernise consent laws

Inside Ikea's massive new Auckland store: What shoppers can expect

What the Du Val saga can teach us about investing

Ask Me Anything: Melodie Robinson – 'journalism is a snobby profession'

Black Caps v West Indies: NZ bowlers strike early on day two

All the action from day two of the first test in Christchurch.

F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat

Experts say Lawson's polished form and consistency made him the safer choice.

Foam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summer

Kehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: All you need to know

The tournament expands to six pools of four teams for the first time.

Tony Alexander: Why the banks won't pass on the full cash rate cut to homeowners

Wartime couple's one and only home for sale after more than 70 years

How much money has your suburb made? 2025’s biggest winners and losers

Tiny town where houses cost less than $200,000 and everyone is welcome

Six of the best: Crisis in NZ’s wine industry, paradise lost, money lessons, KiwiSaver ethics, and neurodiversity at work

Six of the most popular finance and business stories on listener.co.nz

Why is NZ losing its mind over Ikea? Because even in a recession, we need something to sit on

Cost-of-living crisis? Never mind—there’s a couch at the end of the motorway queue.

Listener special: How the global rise of radical conservatism is influencing politics in Aotearoa

The messaging of US conservatives plays here in NZ, aided and abetted by political leaders

Duncan Garner: Why do we train our nurses – then not hire them?

Our nurses, vital but undervalued, are being let down by a govt that won't commit to them.

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.

Voluntary administration: A lifeline, not a last resort for struggling businesses

VA offers breathing space and a path forward with expert guidance.