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'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence

Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why.

Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion after ManageMyHealth hack

Experts warn the breach may be New Zealand's most damaging health data leak.

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.

Nick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?

OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up.

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-old

The young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.

How do architects design homes when they are for themselves?

Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?

Liam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crash

OPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.

Lotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prize

Three other punters also welcome new year with big win.

Top cop walks the NYE beat to honour slain policewoman

Commissioner Richard Chambers spent New Year’s Eve patrolling the streets of Nelson.

Revealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picks

We honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.

Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed

The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.

Rising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZ

Police helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.

The three Fs that helped former Black Cap launch a new innings in life

For Lou Vincent, life is about giving back and enjoying the small moments with family.

Tourism outlook: Rising arrivals, big events and new venues set up 2026

Rene de Monchy and Rebecca Ingram give their insights ahead of an optimistic 2026.

Richard Prebble: Why Luxon’s India trade gamble could decide the next election

OPINION: My forecasts for the year ahead.