'I was gobsmacked': Seller overwhelmed after agent comes to the rescue during tense auction

Alison Hall nearly gave up but Ray White's Ash Singh pulled together an unbelievable deal.

Mercedes-Benz ‘redefines the face’ of its brand after a century: it’s a new grille, basically

Familar grille will become an 'illuminated work of art', says the company.

How a shared kitchen led to success for Libby's Pork Crack

Jesse Watson, owner of Libby's Pork Crack, talks to Tom Raynel about his business.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Monday August 11

Can you get a hat-trick?

Liverpool humbled by Crystal Palace in Community Shield

The South London club twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool.

The greatest rivalries in sport: Yankees v Red Sox

This is a rivalry dominated by a curse that reads like a Shakespearean play.

'Earn the right': Hansen's warning to Mo'unga with NZ return

The first five-eighth last pulled on the black jersey in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: Monday August 11

Morning quiz: Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

Why Shane Jones believes NZ needs oil and gas for energy security

From adapting trends to 'lazy' dressers: Stylist to the stars on what women get wrong about clothes

Money Talks: The secret to being a good company director – from the man who's been on 167 boards

'It is getting quite personal': Why the economic outlook is worrying National

Winston Peters resists high-vis vest on City Rail Link visit

Disney on Ice stars ready to enchant New Zealand

VIPs board first passenger train on Auckland’s City Rail Link

Snowfall warnings as a weekend cold front hits New Zealand

'I was gobsmacked': Seller overwhelmed after agent comes to the rescue during tense auction

Bright side to rising unemployment and stagnant house prices

Revealed: The biggest house price winners and losers of the last 10 years

Former gang town is NZ’s hottest suburb - why house prices quadrupled

Historian examines origins of right-wing populism – and sounds a warning

Book of the day: Hayek's Bastards: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right.

Long division: Danyl McLauchlan on NCEA and a second neoliberal wave

There's been a deeper shift in our politics in the lead up to NCEA changes.

Roofless people: Has the coalition put a wrecking ball through public housing?

Almost 100 years of govt policy and the very idea of state housing is now in question.

Anthony Ellison’s cartoon of the week

Anthony Ellison shares his perspective on the week in politics.

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.

Sponsored: More cash, less stress - a lending strategy for investors

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