Brad Pitt's West Auckland crib has finally sold - but who's the buyer?

Estate charmed Hollywood star while he filmed new movie.

On the Money: IKEA, Christian Hawkesby, and more

The strange way we learned about the sprinkler at IKEA, and other tales.

Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer

Rotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.

The running man: Why Francis de Vries is the busiest footballer in New Zealand

De Vries started all 28 games for Auckland FC last season and rarely left the field.

Rebel R360 rugby league delays launch to 2028

Players face national team bans and a 10-year NRL ban if they sign up.

Lawson struggles on first day of Qatar Grand Prix, to start 17th in sprint

The Kiwi was eliminated in the first session by just 0.078s.

Football Ferns soundly beaten by Australia in opening international

The Ferns face Australia again in the second match of the series in Adelaide.

Morning quiz: Which continent has the most countries?

Afternoon quiz: How many James Bond films did Daniel Craig star in?

Sudoku - test yourself

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The Fall of the House of Du Val: inside the saga behind the new podcast

Is the Grinch actually stealing Christmas?

Free speech or hate speech? Watch the debate on The Elephant

'Totally unsuitable': Inside the NZDF's crumbling housing conditions

After tragedy on Mt Cook: What needs to change?

Reserve Bank tips house prices to surge in 2026

Staffing strain: 17,000 PSA health workers walk off job across NZ

NZ Herald Live: Police update Operation Matata

Brad Pitt's West Auckland crib has finally sold - but who's the buyer?

Couple find their dream 'spaceship' home after long search

Apartment sells for $123,456.78 after buyer insists on lucky numbers

The best electric lawn mowers - the cutting-edge models to keep the grass in check

Charlotte Grimshaw: The genius of true-crime writer Helen Garner and her take on Australia’s ‘mushroom murders’

Thanks to an account of Erin Patterson's murder trial, I am now fascinated by the case.

Vibrantly vegan: Austria-based food blogger Yang Liu serves up Asian street food

From bao to coconut pudding, these plant-based dishes will delight.

Top 10 bestselling NZ books: November 29

The local books New Zealanders have been buying this week.

Jennifer Lawrence goes all-in for domestic psychodrama

Director Lynne Ramsay has surely guaranteed Lawrence a fifth Oscar nomination.

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.

Reduce reno waste to save money

Planning and preparation are everything.