OCR watch: New governor’s first move - will her words shift house prices and mortgage rates?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

BYD confirms solid-state battery production in 2027, mass market by 2030

It seems the race is on against Toyota and Mercedes-Benz.

From Waipu to the world: Local fitness pair target Hyrox podium in Sweden

Waipu teammates Gilly Costello and Mick Treend will race in Stockholm in June.

MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026

$2b Queenstown development, Du Val back in court, My Food Bag GLP-1 push

Christchurch mosque gunman sentence appeal: What was his defence?

Media Insider: Kiwi TV producer faces fraud charges, Reporter quits TVNZ

Afternoon quiz: Jimmy Wales is a co-founder of what popular non-profit website?

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: February 16

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Are ultra-processed foods really that bad?

High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

Review: Relationship between coaches and media probably isn't what you think

Tim Percival’s new book lifts the lid on modern sports-media mind games.

Why parts of Black Foils' boat could be used in French repair after SailGP Auckland crash

Sir Russell Coutts says the crash most likely puts the Black Foils out of the title hunt.

Daytona chaos: Kiwi star caught in 'The Big One' as 20 cars crash out

Stage two finished under caution, with Bubba Wallace taking the stage win.

Auckland Mayor willing to 'stick hands in the pocket' to keep Jones statue at Eden Park

The Sir Michael Jones statue outside the grounds is for sale to the highest bidder.

OCR watch: New governor’s first move - will her words shift house prices and mortgage rates?

'Must be sold': Overseas owners auction off vacant mansion 'as is where is'

Real estate chief auctions off $1m-plus Auckland estate for kids charity

Sponsored: Invoke the colours of summer

Want to live longer? Be happier and healthier? Why picking up a paint brush, joining a choir or cooking a meal could help

At a time when arts education is under siege, research shows how vital creativity is.

Danyl McLauchlan: Relentless government mediocrity could lead to the unthinkable - PM Winston Peters

Winston Peters as PM is still a long shot, but don’t the lead horses look exhausted?

Russell Brown: In the UK, the Epstein Files cause a parliamentary crisis. In the US, they barely raise eyebrows

Deputy US attorney-general Todd Blanche tells journalists any Epstein investigation's over

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on current events.

Sponsored: Invoke the colours of summer

Resene’s colour experts share what’s trendy and in demand this season.

The happiest kingdom outside of Disneyland!

Is this the best way to retire?

Are you renovating for you or your buyers?

Create a handsome, family home without affecting its resale value.

The new face of retirement living

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