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

Garden experts on their favourite mowers.

Rachael Judge: 2025’s notable employment law cases

As we look forward to 2026, we will see more bizarre workplace behaviour cases.

‘Make your own’: Family opens pounamu carving studio in centre of Napier

A Napier family has opened a pounamu shop where people can carve their own.

A boat has caught fire in the Hauraki Gulf off Browns Island

Firefighters battle deadly Hong Kong housing estate fire

Driven Editor: Is driver assist actually reducing crashes?

ANZ responds to OCR drop

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 28

Morning quiz: Whales, dolphins and porpoises are all types of sea mammals called what?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

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

How a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling row

The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight

Geoff Lawson says Boon’s total was 52 drinks, not 52 beers, on that 1989 flight.

How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend

Norris leads Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points in the standings.

Why SailGP has rolled out new component on eve of grand final

The new wingsails have not been used in racing yet, but will be available this weekend.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 28

Can you get a hat-trick?

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

Mansion linked to infamous cold case sells for more than RV

Coffee baron offloads Havana HQ - ‘I want new experiences’

Ex-Auckland mayor selling his Queenstown masterpiece for over $8m

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: World’s most boring coup fails due to lack of interest

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

Weekend wine guide: A classy Hawke’s Bay syrah hits all the right notes

Its weighty flavours and high price point is perfect to mature for several years.

Jane Clifton: Europe’s green commute turns mean as footpath conflicts surge

Shared paths once felt ideal, but rising collisions and crime now test laws and civility.

Want to concentrate more? Try chewing gum and doodling

Research dating back to 1939 confirms these curious means can help us to better focus.

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.