How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

Trophy home took three years to build and has never been lived in.

European EV sales surge in 2025, surpassing petrol for the first time

Hybrids also outsell petrol and diesel, with 63% of the market now electrified in some way

On The Up: Rowston grateful for UFC return after being turned down by rivals

'My name was offered around to a few people ... a couple said no,' the middleweight said.

Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage

'Sick of these clowns': Mark Crysell on Brian Tamaki's unapproved harbour bridge protest

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Update on the Mt Maunganui landslide recovery

Morning quiz: Who will become the fifth English-born Warriors player?

Afternoon quiz: What was the name of the Russian space station launched in 1986 and deorbited in 2001?

Sudoku - test yourself

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NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

Why are kids still going to school hungry in 2026?

From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Why deadly slips are so hard to predict and what it means for where we live

Vintage Djokovic beats Sinner in late-nighter to reach another final

Djokovic needed four hours nine minutes to beat Jannik Sinner in five sets.

Breakers stun Melbourne United as López drops 32

Karim López, 18, hit 32 points, with 19 coming in a blistering fourth quarter.

Opinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problems

The NZR board’s call has reignited debate over player cycles and coaching blame.

LeBron James' tears stoke retirement talk

The NBA legend admits this emotional return to Cleveland may have been his last there.

How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

Kiwi buyers in NZ's wealthiest town now facing competition from Aussie plumbers

'Not Brad Pitt': NZ residents with 'international flavour' buy wellness guru's luxury estates

'Everyone thought we were crazy': Designer transforms 'ugly beige' rental into dream bach

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: “Crusher” Collins' replacement raises eyebrows

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the year in local and international politics.

Bumper weekend wine guide: Rosé is now a serious year-round drink

Top rosés to enjoy for the rest of the year.

Chris Pratt fights the future in Mercy – and loses

What if the justice system was AI? What if the future was as boring as this film?

Charlotte Grimshaw: The family is represented by letters... No matter how we fight and stray we return

A summer of surgeries and sonnets.

The new face of retirement living

Low-maintenance living, harbour views and life on your terms.

Mum didn’t feel safe at home anymore

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.

Sponsored: Discover something new this summer

Hidden gems, scenic walks, and homes built for generations to come

Summer sorted!

Odd jobs to get you through the holidays