Buyers pay $2.5m at auction to demolish large family home on elite street

Strong competition for "as is where is" property sees sale price blast past the RV.

Mercedes-Benz reveals its own ‘city within a city’ in Dubai

The vast project will rise in Dubai’s Meydan district as a multi-tower community.

Hawke’s Bay boy, 11, tops national Brazilian jiu-jitsu rankings

Owen Ranston has reached the No 1 ranking after just two years in the sport.

Jevon McSkimming gets home detention for child sex abuse image scandal

Herald NOW panel: Gun laws, ministerial portfolios, do's and dont's for Christmas gifts

SailGP returns to Auckland for 2026

From cleaning to lighting: Christmas tech hacks you need to know

Afternoon quiz: Who was the youngest member of the Beatles?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 18

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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

The stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025

Black Caps v West Indies: Latham, Conway centuries give NZ control on day one

All the action from Mt Maunganui's Bay Oval.

'This needs to be done': $5m grant seals upgrade for rain-hit Auckland tennis arena

The $5m grant completes the $15m budget for the new centre court roof.

Ashes third test: Australia bowled out for 371

Live updates of the third Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval.

Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

Wyllie's departure comes after a turbulent year.

Buyers pay $2.5m at auction to demolish large family home on elite street

Tony Alexander: Welcome to a new era of house price rises in New Zealand

Explainer: When will foreigners be able to buy real estate in New Zealand – and what happens next?

‘League of its own’: Mega-estate hits the market eyeing $18m buyer

Eggshells are calcium-rich but should you eat them?

Many are getting creative about using parts of foods that once went into the bin.

Heavyweight division: 2025’s best coffee table books

Mark Broatch checks out the year’s top picks of beautiful books.

Did we learn nothing? The new push that endangers NZ workers again

As govt seeks to roll back workplace safety laws, Pike River lessons are being ignored.

Why those denigrated as “snowflakes” are more likely to see injustices in the world

Highly sensitive people report deep connections to other people and their environment.

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.