Exploring Penang: From rainforests to record-breaking waterslides with families
The garden at the Shangri-La Golden Sands in Penang, Malaysia. Photo / Tim Roxborogh But in 1989, just…
Tips, tricks and mistakes to avoid when booking a South Pacific holiday
On this episode of Trip Notes, the NZ Herald’s travel podcast, host Lorna Riley is talking what you…
Why so many midlife Kiwi women feel ‘broken’ when it comes to sex – and what we can do about it
It comes down to the fundamentals of female pleasure – because, despite what we’re told, women experience desire,…
Trainer forced to watch record-breaking winner on his phone
“We were starting to get a little nervy because not much was going right but we thought we…
Our best new homes: Institute of Architects 2025 national award winners
A Crown Range stunner and a Hahei family home were larger, grander. Architects who designed the four homes…
The cost of keeping principals: Pay packets at top private schools
While comparable figures are not reported by the public school system, the Ministry of Education provided some ranges…
How Christchurch became the most liveable city in NZ
Census data also reflects a pattern of migration. Close to 17,000 people who had lived in Auckland in…
What immigrants notice and value most about life in New Zealand – Cecilia Robinson
As a new year approaches, this feels like a natural moment to step back and ask not only…
Christmas road toll: New Zealand’s most dangerous places to drive this week
Last year, 15 people were killed on the roads during Christmas and 22 were killed during the same…
The best countries in Europe with fewer crowds: Armenia
The city of Yerevan in Armenia. Photo / Getty Images A city that lives outdoors With over 280…
What has happened to the old Green Party? – Audrey Young
You are an MP all of the time, including the time before you became an MP. Those cowardly…
Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…