New ZealandCity of Sails - popular but costlyAuckland tops a survey of 44 countries - but not in a good way. It costs $228 to buy items you'd pay $62 for in Bali.13 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Sorry mate, I didn't see you'Fist-shaking cyclists who aggressively shout "open your eyes" to apparently bike-blind drivers are sharing in a problem that also worries motorists.13 Jan 08:52 PM
LifestyleLove at end of long hard roadMandy and Clair Cordo share the hard lessons they have learned on their journeys in this third story on love in the 21st century.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclist and motorists trade placesThis week, Herald health reporter and commuter cyclist Martin Johnston will drive to work for a motorist's view - five of his colleagues who usually drive, will bike.13 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentKiwi lands Google internshipA young Kiwi is to get a taste of what it's like to work for one of the coolest companies on the planet.13 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political roundup: The year of the micro partyMinor parties are likely to play a central role in this year's election campaign, but the 2014 election year could be the year of the 'micro party', writes Bryce Edwards.13 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandHotter weather on the wayA number of people from across southern and western parts of both islands are asking this one question – “what has happened to summer?”. With highs struggling to reach even the low teens for some South Island areas, along with a fair bit of cloud for western places including Auckland, some are wondering when Summer will truly kick off. The good news is that hotter weather is coming – the bad news is that we still see a changeable ‘spring-like’ pattern for the rest of the month for some areas in the south.Watch12 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandWho is running the lights?An official Auckland Transport survey reveals the horrifying number of red-light runners at some of the city's busiest intersections - and most were cyclists.12 Jan 08:50 PM
New Zealand10,000 fined for no helmetAbout 10,000 cyclists a year are stopped and fined by police for biking without a helmet.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIslanders feel the love at anti-marina concertA fundraising concert for opponents of a planned Waiheke Island marina has been lauded as "Woodstock without the nakedness" by organiser John Hawkesby.12 Jan 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom in the dark about Xtra troubleHackers are using Kiwis' email accounts to send out thousands of spam messages, and Telecom admits it still doesn't know the cause or scale of the problem.12 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleHealthy hot-spotsA wave of new eateries means it's easier than ever to eat nutricious food, finds Alexia Santamaria.11 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNational sounds out HideJohn Key's right-hand man made a secret visit to former Act leader Rodney Hide in a desperate search to shore up a coalition partner for the National Party at this year's election.11 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Walk your dog elsewhere, JafasIt's fair to say the lads are not traditionally keen birdwatchers, especially when enjoying their summer holiday break.11 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Drunk boy a disgrace to us allWords can hardly express the harm inflicted on a 9-year-old boy in Hamilton this week by someone who gave him enough alcohol to get very drunk.11 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTo Nigella with loveTroubled supercook Nigella Lawson is still sweet with the Kiwi choc-maker that used her in its television advertising.11 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleTime travel in the mindDo you remember your wedding day? The birth of your first child?11 Jan 02:41 AM
LifestyleSomething old something newIn the first of a seven-part series, Simon Collins talks to a couple who tried total freedom - but decided they needed to invent their own rules10 Jan 10:24 PM
KahuThe $42 million wastelandClosed schools with rateable values of more than $42m have not been sold - amid concerns vandalism and neglect have turned boarded-up grounds into "rotting corpses".10 Jan 08:12 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Woe! Welcome to our unhappy New Year2014 is less than a fortnight old and we've already been given two reasons to gnaw our fingernails over the future of civilisation as we know it, writes Paul Thomas.10 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandChest pains a red flagA teen with severe chest pains died after an ambulance took an hour to get him to a hospital 10km away - and only after his father insisted he be taken there.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLow drug result a victory: BennettOf 8,001 beneficiaries sent for jobs requiring drug testing, only 22 tested positive or refused to take tests, a result that has been greeted as a victory by the Social Development Minister.10 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: The moa peril, and other tips for tourists in NZWhatever you do, never, ever attempt to feed a moa, warns Toby Manhire. The domesticated varieties might only bite you. The feral roadside moa, however, can be deadly.09 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandNew ad campaign for cyclists' safetyGruesome images of the mangled bike on which an Auckland man died under a truck will be followed by an advertising campaign designed to "humanise" cyclists.09 Jan 04:30 PM
TechnologyStretching the limits of our bodyWhen Dr Benjamin O'Brien invented technology that gave artificial muscle devices lifelike reflexes, he unlocked a world of endless possibilities.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland cycle safety efforts 'too slow'"A hippopotamus would be faster." Auckland Transport is being accused of dragging the chain in its provision of facilities to make cycling safer.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandApartments booming in AucklandApartments could be the answer for financially strapped Aucklanders trying to get into the property market as the number of apartment building projects soars.09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCycle advocates fear more deathsCycling campaigners fear more deaths or injuries in downtown Auckland unless an off-road bikeway being built through Grafton Gully is extended to the waterfront.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessPenthouse tipped to top $6mA $6 million Remuera penthouse could break records as the country's most expensive apartment sale.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThief's stash will knock your socks off"I've heard of other cats taking socks, but he is prolific." Like a real-life Slinky Malinki, Oscar the cat sneaks out each night to steal from his neighbours.08 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDiary: Bloomberg's NZ holidayHis 12-year tenure as the mayor of New York City has just expired, but 71-year-old billionaire Michael Bloomberg is escaping to New Zealand with longtime girlfriend Diana Taylor.07 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuTourist hotspot in blockade threatA blockade at the entrance to Hole in the Rock is being considered as part of a long-running row over money and mana.07 Jan 04:30 PM
