House prices up by 6%, watch out for the election: What to expect in 2026 after a shocker year

Economists tip market growth but warn cheap mortgage rates are coming to an end.

BYD Sealion 7 Premium extended review: going the distance

We head off to Wellington in our Sealion 7 to see if its got what it takes on a road trip.

On The Up: Inside their Xmas tree was an unexpected surprise – 3 hatchlings to nurse to health

A Havelock North couple fossicked through the branches and found a different kind of gift.

Women on two wheels: Inside the Hawke’s Bay 155-member lady riders’ group

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

Christmas at Auckland Zoo

All Black Tupou Vaa'i backs water safety campaign after brother's drowning

Afternoon quiz: In which year was the Battle of Agincourt fought?

Herald Summer Premium quiz: Social media frenzy over “Dubai chocolate” has sparked rising demand for what kind of nuts?

Sudoku - test yourself

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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

A Moment in Crime: Podcast revisits the crime that shook Ōpōtiki

From Budget cuts to Ikea hype: The big economic forces that shaped 2025

The 'Palestinian Pele' whose death puts our sporting privilege in focus – Michael Burgess

OPINION: Reports say Gaza has lost 264 sports facilities, with 184 completely destroyed.

'A proper race': Teen record-breaker chases 1000m record at home

Sam Ruthe is aiming to start 2026 with another record on his home track in Tauranga.

'Fight of his life': Former Aussie cricket star in coma with meningitis

The 54-year-old was rushed to a Brisbane hospital on Boxing Day.

'It has to be': Auckland FC target revenge after bizarre home loss to Newcastle Jets

Auckland FC have lost just three of 19 home matches at Go Media Stadium

House prices up by 6%, watch out for the election: What to expect in 2026 after a shocker year

Revealed: The Auckland streets attracting rich-lister money and the ones that have fallen out of favour

NZ house sale profits in 2025: Who enjoyed the biggest gains and the biggest losses

Rich-lister’s exclusive lakefront home hits the market for well over $5m

The Police’s Stewart Copeland: From being the son of spies to composer of operas

A preview of his gab-fest tour, starring Kim Philby, Chrissie Hynde but no Sting.

Listener contributing writer Donna Chisholm recognised in New Year’s Honours

Read the work of veteran magazine journalist made a Member of New Zealand Order of Merit.

How to live longer and healthier in 2026

Tips and tricks on how to live long and prosper in the coming year.

The Listener 2025 collection: Our green challenges

Protecting the planet: The Listener's 2025 top environment, nature & science stories.

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.