Waterfront mansion for sale for $30m after blockbuster makeover - ‘zero consideration of budget’

Owners wanted the best and they got it.

On the Money: Whimp, Brown, Peters, and more

In our final OTM of the year, we tell you how we almost brought down NZ’s economy.

'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental reset

Parents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

Youth suicide cluster: What needs to change

Best sporting moments of 2025, controversial calls, and Brendon McCullum’s final chance

A Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.

Morning quiz: Trump is the second US President to serve non-consecutive terms. Who was first?

Afternoon quiz: What is the first name of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher's racing brother?

Sudoku - test yourself

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The Front Page: From cartels to Facebook drugs – why NZ is losing the fight on gangs and meth

History repeats: Blue Chip victim targeted by Du Val

Bondi terror attack: What it means for security and anti-Semitism here

Why Tom Sainsbury stopped parodying politicians

All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back, and ready to work

Tyrone Thompson says the movement of rugby has already come back to him naturally.

‘The main threat’: Ajaz Patel firms as Black Caps’ weapon against West Indies

With conditions hoped to favour spin, the 37-year-old could finally shine at home.

Racing’s black type magic man returns in time for huge summer

Ryan Elliot is one of New Zealand's best jockeys but has barely ridden this season

Kings of the road: Auckland FC bank impressive away win, end Wanderers' home streak

The 2-0 victory lifts Auckland FC back to the top of the A-League table.

Waterfront mansion for sale for $30m after blockbuster makeover - ‘zero consideration of budget’

Untouched 90 Mile Beach estate for sale after 20 years

NZ's top food writers on the best slow cookers for every type of home cook

Villa that earned $200k a year on Airbnb finds a buyer after $1m price drop

Duncan Garner: Whatever the question, under MMP, Winston Peters is the answer

No side can govern independently and Winston again becomes the decision maker.

Potato salad, ambrosia and lots of summer fruit: What a “non-diet” nutritionist eats at Christmas

Listener nutritionist Jennifer Bowden shares what will be on the menu this festive season.

Avatar: Fire and Ash reviewed – please, make it stop

"It's probably time Pandora's box was closed for good."

Weekend wine guide: To absent friends

A search of past Listener issues reveals the lack of classy wines was long lamented.

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.