250 buyers swarm Auckland home: $200,000 renovation bet pays off

Family "over the moon" after buyer pays almost $350,000 above RV.

Behind the AI hype: Hidden risks, rising costs and execution failures

Unplanned costs, security flaws and weak returns cloud agentic AI rollouts.

From Hastings to the world stage: Teen chess champ heads to Colombia

He learned chess from his mum at age 4 and is now the NZ under-16 champion.

"He's lost the plot" - NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick booted from House again

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Media wellbeing survey results and second Auckland police college

Mince price up 40%, cost of Kiwi pie soars

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: August 14

Morning quiz: Victoria and David Beckham got married in which year?

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NZ woman and son detained in US could face lengthy process

Money Talks: 'You are surrounded by Gordon Ramsays, and you become Gordon ... otherwise you get trampled' – TV chef Mike Van De Elzen

Recognising the state of Palestine: What does it actually mean?

Former Warrior questions officiating as hopes fade for top-four spot

Gymnastics stigma: Athlete speaks out on menstruation challenges

Her delayed period was a sign of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: August 14

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Auckland FC into quarter-finals of Australia Cup

In their debut in the Australia Cup, Auckland FC have reached the quarter-finals.

Gregor Paul: Why Australia wins big on rugby's financial field

OPINION: Australia sold 500,000 tickets, making a profit of A$120m-plus.

250 buyers swarm Auckland home: $200,000 renovation bet pays off

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Tony Alexander: Rates are going to rise and homeowners need to buy themselves time

Media couple's unbelievable renovation bill - 'the staircase cost nearly half a million'

First landings: Archaeologist Atholl Anderson returns to Ngāi Tahu tales

In updated history of southern Māori, Atholl Anderson draws on whakapapa to tell survival.

Should you use AI-powered trip planners to arrange your holiday?

AI-powered trip planners can be useful but the wisdom of the travel-wise is hard to beat.

When the new net went fishing: How the Māori fishing industry became an economic powerhouse

Doco on "Sealord deal" avoids the legalese that might otherwise leave us floundering.

How a model railway hobbyist turned his passion into a business

Chris Dirk's invention is now helping commuters keep track of their trains.

ANZ signals opportunity for landlords as rates ease, confidence lifts

The most challenging period for landlords may now be behind them, according to ANZ.

Sponsored: What have you missed? Tips and tricks for home DIY

Redecorate your room with easy, stylish, and budget tips.

Saving NZ’s rarest species

The tara iti, Alborn skink and rare habitats need urgent help.

Sponsored: The return of industrial chic

Its simplicity in style and reusing of materials make it a favourite.