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Is it too much to ask for a year of 'less toxicity' and 'more tolerance'?

What local leaders hope for in 2026.

On The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to Bluff

She’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves.

Surf’s up: Matakana kids riding high with gear from Bay Boardriders

The donation includes boards, wetsuits and vests for juniors through to adults.

The 90-year-old widower who walked 7300km in three years

He walked many miles with his wife, and many more to process his grief after her death.

Opinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this year

Japan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.

'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mall

Inside why the Tauranga store closed, and the two well-known brands that will replace it.

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

OPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

Avocado growers brace for $150b shift

More than half of New Zealand farm owners will be 65 or older within a decade.

These are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?

These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?

Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.

NZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winners

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?

Coro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracks

The park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.

BYD Sealion 7 Premium extended review: daily driver

It's time to say goodbye to our long-term BYD Sealion 7. But is it a tearful farewell?

Porsche’s 2025 deliveries dip 10% as Macan leads and EV share rises

Macan was the best-selling model, with more than half of the 84k delivered being electric.

Five tips to stay safe on the roads in heavy rain and flooding

With heavy rain lashing the country, here's some handy tips to keep safe on the roads.

Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport Two Tone full review: before and after

Your appreciation of this Corolla might depend on your understanding of 'GR Sport'.

Tiny bach with $100,000 RV smashes it at auction

Six bidders drive the price of South Island crib to $370,000.

Local splashes $10.25m on sub-penthouse; $16m pad above still up for grabs

Changes to foreign buyer rules have re-energised the market, says agents.

'He's losing money': Stressed investor lists six Viaduct apartments at less than half price

Vendor prepared to take a hit as he offloads his entire portfolio for $1.8m.

Tony Alexander: Why a weaker Kiwi dollar may derail your move to Australia

What the growing exchange gap means for migrants and salaries.

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Fonterra opens organic programme to South Island farmers

Fonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers.

Milk price outlook: Fonterra forecast may lift if GDT gains hold

New Zealand December milksolids collections climbed 3.1%, near record highs.

Dragon's Den 2026: Red meat sector calls for game-changing ideas

Entries are open to industry players and independent innovators.

The Country: Shane Jones on Sam Neill and mining

On today: Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Geoff Crawford, Andrew Murray, and Jen Corkran.