Big shake-up in NZ’s $1m club - the suburbs climbing in price, the ones falling out of favour

Latest house price figures show 130 suburbs have crossed the symbolic threshold.

The best new cars of 2026: 10 models we can’t wait to drive

Everything from a gloriously silly city EV to a super-coupe. They're all here.

On The Up: Kiwi Lui wins Road To UFC final; Tau's bout to be rescheduled after weight miss

Lawrence Lui became the first Kiwi to sign with the UFC's men's bantamweight division.

Major Hospital disruptions: Health NZ investigating major IT outage

'Sick of these clowns': Mark Crysell on Brian Tamaki's unapproved harbour bridge protest

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, January 30, 2026

Update on the Mt Maunganui landslide recovery

Afternoon quiz: In what year was the website Trade Me launched?

Morning quiz: What is the approximate distance between Stewart Island and the South Island?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

NZ Post store cuts put seniors at risk

Why are kids still going to school hungry in 2026?

From scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith Collins

Why deadly slips are so hard to predict and what it means for where we live

'Have to revisit our decisions': Comm Games now in sights for Kiwi teen phenom after record mile run

Sam Ruthe's coach says all options are on the table after his historic run.

Dan Hooker suffers second-round TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis

The loss will likely see Hooker drop further down the UFC's lightweight rankings.

'Unfinished business': Christian Horner vows to make F1 return after Red Bull axing

The former team boss is eager to return to F1 after his Red Bull departure last year.

On The Up: Kiwi Lui wins Road To UFC final; Tau's bout to be rescheduled after weight miss

Lawrence Lui became the first Kiwi to sign with the UFC's men's bantamweight division.

Big shake-up in NZ’s $1m club - the suburbs climbing in price, the ones falling out of favour

Mortgage fixing: ‘The banks aren’t waiting’ for the RBNZ to hike rates

Kiwi buyers in NZ’s wealthiest town now competing with Aussie plumbers

How an angry night on Google led to a $25m luxury mansion

Listener’s Songs of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Beck, Princess Chelsea, and more

New and not-so-new tracks picked by Listener music writers.

Rime of the empty nester: My sister, daughter and lessons from Otago’s enduring albatrosses

Against the odds, the magnificent albatrosses of Pukekura/Taiaroa Head survive.

New attractions: The movies worth a watch in 2026

The year in NZ film gets off to a scary start with a gothic horror.

The Good Life: Oh lucky day

The arrival of a much appreciated and unexpected gift makes for a lucky day.

The new face of retirement living

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

Mum didn’t feel safe at home anymore

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.

Sponsored: Discover something new this summer

Hidden gems, scenic walks, and homes built for generations to come

Summer sorted!

Odd jobs to get you through the holidays