Every winter, people across Aotearoa New Zealand look to the pre-dawn sky for a cluster of stars that marks the beginning of a new year. The names and meanings of those stars…
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Few films from the 1970s still pack a theater every weekend with audiences in corsets and fishnets, shouting lines at the screen. The Rocky Horror Picture Show opened to mixed reviews and…
There’s a reason people keep returning to Netflix’s latest limited series, Adolescence. Since its premiere on March 13, 2025, the four-part drama has sparked conversations about youth crime, family, and the power…
Most hotels sit quietly in one spot. The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor does something different: it cuts right through the block, letting you walk from the city’s main shopping streets straight…
Homemade apple cinnamon muffins are a favorite for good reason: the combination of tender crumb, warm spice, and juicy fruit is nearly impossible to resist. Getting that perfect moist texture without a…
When a marriage ends quietly in December, the last thing anyone expects is a 10-day album sprint that turns every rumor into lyrics. Lily Allen and David Harbour’s separation has played out…
When the sky opens up over Fiordland, it’s not just a passing shower — it’s a reminder that this corner of New Zealand is one of the wettest on Earth. Right now,…
If you’ve ever found yourself distractedly refreshing a news site at 10 AM waiting for a fresh set of brain-teasers, you’re not alone. The New Zealand Herald’s daily morning and afternoon quizzes…
Bangladesh’s drawn Test in Galle signals a narrowing gap, yet Sri Lanka’s 20-4 Test lead shows who still holds the edge. The 2025 tour of Sri Lanka has already produced a drawn…
There’s something magnetic about walking on a beach where the sand is black as coal. This guide compares the best black sand beaches near Auckland — Piha, Muriwai, Karekare and Bethells —…