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Max Key’s epic villa reno for sale: ‘Mum and I designed the whole thing’
Property developer enlisted the help of Lady Bronagh on Point Chev project.
He’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him
'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'
'A lot of changes': 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.
Whangaroa RSA centenary celebrated
A new book commemorates 100 years of the Whangaroa RSA building.
New name on the kit: All Blacks secure multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal
The deal replaces Ineos, who ended their sponsorship earlier this year.
How much money has your house made in the last three months?
Latest OneRoof House Price Report shows housing market's winners and losers.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
3 ways unscrupulous landlords take advantage of tenants
The bad habits investors need to quit right now (according to a landlord).
On The Up: How to stay positive
Some outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.
'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.
Former FMA chief Rob Everett to chair Simplicity
Rob Everett was the former chief executive of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Editorial: Has Nicola Willis used a scalpel or a saw?
OPINON: The scale of cuts feel like we are going to get close to nicking the bone.
Morning quiz: What iconic line was famously spoken by Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Power list: NZ’s busiest commercial builders named by BCI
Last year, it was Naylor Love, but now Hawkins with $1.2b of work in 2024 tops new chart.
Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.
Auckland FC scoring success on and off the pitch
The team's black-and-blue stripes are taking over the city.
Donald Trump’s first 100 days, in 10 charts
Executive orders are up, while the S&P 500 and Trump’s approval rating are down.
From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.
The $4.5t spent on military could have been better used elsewhere
OPINION: Feeding birds shouldn’t be a crime.
Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win
Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.
Anthems and 'deeper cuts': Sir Dave Dobbyn to make historic one-off Auckland show
Kiwi rocker says it's 'business as usual' for the show, despite his Parkinson's disease.
Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.
Chinese compliance concerns kill Rakon deal
Why US firm Skyworks walked away from $390m takeover.
'Why are they letting him out?': Survivor furious as untreated rapist paroled
Christchurch man jailed for 'brutal' rape of teen, paroled without sex offender treatment.
Why Willis is slashing spending for the Budget - and what could be cut
'I think the theme of this Budget is really going to be cuts to public services.'
'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikes
Auckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible
Air NZ overhauls emission targets: How more sustainable fuel could power future flights
Airline says overseas turmoil doesn't change its goal to slash emissions.
Canterbury horseman to honour Greg Sugars at emotional Rowe Cup
Race four is named 'Remembering Greg Sugars – Fond Memories from 2024 – RIP'.
Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?
Venomous sea snake found on South Island, second NZ discovery in a week
The Department of Conservation said the snake likely arrived due to recent weather events.
How Trump's crypto empire is reshaping presidential norms
New York Times: The Cayman startup rejected the multimillion-dollar deal as unethical.
Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.
Vote: Which celebs aren't actually A-list?
OPINION: The term A-list gets thrown around way too much, so who actually makes the cut?
Jason Statham's Kiwi crib snapped up in $56m mansion deal
Rich-lister businessman gets trophy home that UK star rented while filming in Auckland.
'Why are you being an idiot?': Young banned driver convicted again
'Eventually, we say ‘enough’s enough’, and you will go to jail.'
Indian Panthers: Team CEO responds to concerns about pay delays
The team did not take to the court on Tuesday night in protest of poor treatment.
'Like living in a thermos flask': Luxury home made of straw comes with walk-in cave
Vendors' cavernous cellar built into the side hill.
'Informed financial decisions': NZ pupils to learn financial skills from next year
Topics will range from identifying need vs want to taxes and insurance.
'Informed financial decisions': NZ pupils to learn financial skills from next year
Topics will range from identifying need vs want to taxes and insurance.
Study links 350,000 heart disease deaths to plastic chemicals in 2018
Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to make it more stretchy, soft or flexible.
Kim orders navy to speed up nuclear armament, amid weapon tests
North Korea tested a new warship with supersonic cruise missiles.
Kiwis saving for retirement get free $1b a year - will it survive Govt cuts?
Govt currently contributes up to $521 a year if people make payments of a certain level.
'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferry
A man intentionally jumped from an Auckland-bound Waiheke ferry yesterday morning.
'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones
The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
White House clashes with Amazon over tariff report, denies action
New York Times: Amazon denied plans to display tariff-related price increases.
'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
'Won't let them down': Tauranga byelection winner announced
Hemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.
KiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decision
The Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.
Market close: NZ sharemarket drops 1% as global markets remain 'messy'
Analyst Greg Smith said that the global markets continue to remain messy.
Two people charged with arson after Hamilton fire
A man, 46, and woman, 39, are due to appear in court next week.
Oxford honours pioneering Māori scholar with posthumous degree
Her family and iwi say they are grateful for the tribute to her memory.
'Better, fairer representation': Call to reform Gisborne wastewater committee
Samuel Lewis seeks "better, fairer representation" on Gisborne's wastewater group.
10 best small-boat wildlife cruise experiences
Fancy swimming with reef sharks or spotting elephants mid-river?
'Only prudent': Speedway lawyer calls for pause on Western Springs plans
Including speedway in public consultation is fair and reasonable, says top lawyer.
Supreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers
'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.
Tauranga's $13.98m Marine Precinct sale goes through after court ruling
It comes two weeks after a judge dismissed an interim injunction that halted the sale.
How one viral trend created the internet as we know it
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back for mental health awareness.
Why Virginia Giuffre's lawyer wants Prince Andrew to apologise
Duke settled out of court with Giuffre in 2022 for an estimated $20 million.