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Politics
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.
Sport
Phil Gifford: Has Razor named his own 'bomb squad' to face Wallabies?
OPINION: Three hefty front-rowers will cause Australia serious issues.
From high hopes to 13th place: Why the Warriors struggled in 2024
Expectations crushed: How injuries and stubbornness derailed the Warriors.
Sports Insider: Could South Africa return to Super Rugby?
OPINION: And would Kiwis even want them back?
Lifestyle
My wife has decided to schedule sex in our diaries
Telegraph: ‘I knew that we were in a bit of a dry patch, but I find it so unromantic’.
Think you have ADHD? It could be one of these seven things instead
Telegraph: ADHD shares symptoms with many other disorders, making diagnosis tricky.
Nobody warns you about the devastation breast cancer wreaks on your sex life
Telegraph: New report says 98% of women report intimacy struggles after breast cancer.
Canvas
How Demi Moore's career reflects Hollywood's treatment of women
New York Times: At 61, Demi Moore is defying industry standards of age.
'There's more to life than dreaming about becoming an All Black'
The young Black Grace stars redefining masculinity through dance.
Manurewa dad from bank worker to CrossFit coach to opera star
Joel Amosa is the boot camp bass-baritone who does it all for his kids.
Greg Bruce: It will cost hundreds of dollars to treat my cat’s anxiety. Is it worth it?
OPINION: You can spend a lot of money treating your pet's mental health, but should you?
A dog's life: The new DNA technology that could significantly extend your pet's longevity
We can slow biological ageing in humans – can we do it for dogs?
31 great gifts to get your dad this Father's Day — and 12 to avoid at all costs
Don't know what to get dad for Father's Day? A dad is here to help.
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How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists
New York Times: Telegram faces scrutiny as crime and extremism flourish on the platform.
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogs
Feral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.
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This rocket and goats cheese stuffed pasta is light, but satisfying
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Burberry needs saving, this ultra-British fashion collection could be the answer
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National
NPC final rematch: Smarting Magpies plot a path to revenge
Taranaki beat the Magpies in last year's final. It's payback time in Napier on Friday.
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
Wayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed plan
OPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.
World
An Irish bishop was buried in a cathedral vault. His secrets were not
New York Times: Calls grow for exhumation of bishop amid new abuse allegations.
An ugly divorce, Russia’s richest woman and two dead in Moscow
New York Times: Shootout leaves two dead amid bitter divorce battle.
Exploding pagers in Lebanon: The Mossad operation that shocked the world
As the death toll from attacks in Lebanon rises, Mossad is living up to its reputation.
Entertainment
How Demi Moore's career reflects Hollywood's treatment of women
New York Times: At 61, Demi Moore is defying industry standards of age.
From trauma to triumph: Is Baby Reindeer creator and star ready for the spotlight?
Telegraph: Gadd’s journey from stand-up comedy to Emmy stardom was never smooth.
Sean Combs’ hip-hop rise, controversies and legal disputes: A timeline
New York Times: Combs faces new sexual assault allegations amid ongoing investigation.
Travel
How Hawkins won giant $800m new Auckland Airport terminal contract
Downer-owned builder wins huge job, the largest private infrastructure job of its type.
Was this the summer European tourism reached a breaking point?
New York Times: European hotspots hit breaking point as residents protest overtourism.
The perfect itinerary for 36 hours in San Diego
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Crime
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: And now we wait
OPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary from the High Court at Auckland.
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: A rich man womanising and a wronged woman dying
OPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary of the Polkinghorne murder trial.
‘Ghost Team’: Police allege former US marine trained Comancheros in military tactics
Comanchero spotted in camouflage 'ghillie suit' as part of alleged military drills.
Education
Editorial: Classroom plan should be a relief to teachers
It beggars belief to see the union's opposition.
How bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?
What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.
"Horrific": The harmful content two researchers accessed on school-issued iPads
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Health
Letters: Health NZ v nurses – what's really up with staffing levels?
OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
Editorial: Basing healthcare on need is right, but equity also needs urgent attention
OPINION: Inequities for Māori and Pasifika will not go away.
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Opinion
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
Exploding pagers in Lebanon: The Mossad operation that shocked the world
As the death toll from attacks in Lebanon rises, Mossad is living up to its reputation.
Sports Insider: Could South Africa return to Super Rugby?
OPINION: And would Kiwis even want them back?
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