How much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?

Savings rules, bank options and KiwiSaver tips.

Mazda CX-6e confirmed for NZ: Japanese brand plugs into China for its new electric SUV

CX-6e EV will be here at the end of the year, alongside the 6e sedan.

Small Business: Yummo hoping to take a bite out of snack market

Abby Greenberg talks to Tom Raynel about her small snacking startup, Yummo.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 13

Morning quiz: What is the capital of Vanuatu?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

Why the Manage My Health hack was cheap by design and why it won’t be the last

Money Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made public

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

Money Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buying

'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunity

Charlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.

'I'm not defending anything': Why Gael Monfils is taking different approach to ASB Classic

Monfils became the oldest ATP title winner since 1977 with last year's Classic win.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 13

Can you get a hat-trick?

Black Caps’ 2026 wishlist: Williamson hits magic mark, Australian redemption

OPINION: What we want to see New Zealand’s cricketers achieve over the next 12 months.

‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss

Tropical Cyclone Koji making landfall in Far North Queensland

Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, January 12, 2026

How much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?

NZ film-making royalty quietly sells her West Auckland bach

Have wealthy Kiwis soured on the 1990s' most expensive suburb?

Where house prices dropped the most in 2025 - and where they kept on climbing

Steve Braunias: My six mostly unrealistic New Year’s Resolutions

Quitter's Day was last week, meaning many have now abandoned their New Year resolutions.

Still safe to eat? Questions about growing amount of imported frozen vegetables answered

Frozen vegetables are increasingly being packaged in NZ using imported ingredients.

Local folkie Tom Cunliffe’s latest offers poetic songs of thoughtful introspection

New releases from Tom Cunliffe and Great Barrier reviewed.

First-class novels, gripping thrillers and mind-expanding nonfiction: What you’ll want to read this year

Make space for the most eagerly awaited books of 2026.

Experience It All, Los Angeles

Discover LA’s sun, style and sport with Air New Zealand

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.