Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now

Expect the banks to pull the plug on the discounts.

Gymkhana Aussie Shred and the Subaru Brataroo: our wildest ride yet, says Travis Pastrana

Hoonigan went all-out for Travis Pastrana's final Gymkhana outing. Streuth!

On The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessons

He wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.

Herald NOW daily panel: Social media ban, the Resource Management Act and mispronouncing names

Top three perfect places to spend Christmas

RMA reform: Chris Bishop on what it means for every homeowner

26,000 New Zealand devices said to be infected by malware

Afternoon quiz: What does the first 'a' in the acronym Nasa stand for?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 10

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

Leaving for Oz: Why so many Kiwis are giving up on the local job market

How Australia's social media ban works – and could it happen in NZ?

Sale of Du Val sites will not cover mortgages – PwC

All Blacks woes, netball chaos and Lawson’s rise to F1 fame

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps' mass changes make hay at the Basin Reserve

OPINION: New Zealand's XI featured five new faces, but they still hold the upper hand.

Tickner injury sours NZ’s day as Black Caps roll West Indies in Wellington

Despite taking all 10 wickets, the hosts’ woes continued at the Basin Reserve.

Natural choice: Why Kiwi sailor joined Sweden for next SailGP season

Brad Farrand is one of several New Zealand ties to the newest SailGP team.

Watch: Kiwi soars to new heights above the waves with gravity-defying kite surfing jump

Hugo Wigglesworth reclaimed the record and is the first kite surfer to top 40m.

Tony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day now

Mike Hosking misses out as Cromwell car lover's home sells for $2.1m

Tiny South Island bach heading to auction with $100,000 RV

City icon up for grabs as owners switch their focus to $150m tower

Book of the day: Helm by Sarah Hall

Startlingly original tale of a wind in Cumbria and its power over the people.

Foreigner, bigamist, killer: The wild life and dubious conviction of a colonial double murderer

Faced with a double murder that rocked colonial NZ, police were quick to find a suspect.

Something rotten: The sorry state of New Zealand’s dental health

A national roadshow shows how unfunded adult dental care in NZ makes little sense.

Aaron Smale: My Christmas Wish

We need a new way of responding to people with trauma.

Sponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining area

Colour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.

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.