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Opinion: Will Newsom be the Democrats’ next mistake?

New York Times opinion: Democrats should be careful whom they crush on.

The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise

Telegraph: Why sleep could be the real driver of your health.

‘Don Colossus’, a giant golden statue of Donald Trump, waits for its home

New York Times: The gilded effigy is at the centre of a bizarre crypto moneymaking scheme.

'I’m getting away from the softness': Patrick Dempsey leaves behind Grey's Anatomy

New York Times: The actor has spent a decade dismantling his persona from Grey’s Anatomy.

Storms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spending

Wild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.

Roger Partridge: The Crown versus the People: Reclaiming New Zealand’s democratic story

ANALYSIS: The Constitution Act 1986 makes Parliament, not the Crown, supreme.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiums

OPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.

U16 ban: Meta pushes alternative, Stanford says Cabinet’s mind made up

Government will unveil first online safety measures within weeks.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiums

OPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.

Luxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary produced

The Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.

Super costly? Politicians hesitant to heed Treasury warnings on curtailing cost of NZ Super

Major changes to NZ Super unlikely after election, according to current polling.

Analysis: When Peters met Germany’s foreign minister at luxury Northland lodge - and their deal to reshape the Pacific

David Fisher: Meeting between NZ and Germany sees shaping of a new global order.

Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?

OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.

Ranking every NZ athlete's chances of a Winter Olympic medal

How many medals will New Zealand bring home from Italy?

The winners and losers from the Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule

OPINION: This feels more like opening with a Wiggles playlist than AC/DC.

Gregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coaches

OPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.

The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise

Telegraph: Why sleep could be the real driver of your health.

Society Insider: All the details from ex-Black Cap Adam Parore's Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music career

PLUS: What happened at Chelsea Winstanley’s art fundraiser?

Is an occasional cigarette really that bad?

New York Times: Is social smoking essentially playing with fire?

I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements

Most supplements are harmless – but there are exceptions when it comes to cancer.

‘Don Colossus’, a giant golden statue of Donald Trump, waits for its home

New York Times: The gilded effigy is at the centre of a bizarre crypto moneymaking scheme.

10 common myths about narcissism, debunked

New York Times: Everyone has a degree of narcissism. Very few people have actual NPD.

Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar

New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.

7 surprisingly hopeful things we’ve learned about dementia

Washington Post: "I think we’re at the threshold of making a significant impact."

Jenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiums

OPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.

Steve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?

OPINION: If we want to thrive in a ruptured world, NZ must dare to be different.

'Extortion and squalor': Council shuts down uninhabitable motel

Auckland council representatives Daniel Newman and Phylis Latu explain why authorities stepped in to shut motel. Video / Annaleise Shortland

Letters: Why has it taken 15 years to rein in Auckland Transport?

OPINION: It’s been a rough road for this 'most loathed organisation'.

Opinion: Will Newsom be the Democrats’ next mistake?

New York Times opinion: Democrats should be careful whom they crush on.

‘Don Colossus’, a giant golden statue of Donald Trump, waits for its home

New York Times: The gilded effigy is at the centre of a bizarre crypto moneymaking scheme.

After his Democratic victory in Texas, a new star rises

NY Times: Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force mechanic and union leader showed crossover appeal.

Trump, Gabbard insert themselves in FBI election-centre probe

New York Times: What occurred was outside the bounds of normal law enforcement procedure.

'I’m getting away from the softness': Patrick Dempsey leaves behind Grey's Anatomy

New York Times: The actor has spent a decade dismantling his persona from Grey’s Anatomy.

'I didn't leave the house for a year': How Stephanie Tauevihi found her way back to the world – and TV

The former Shortland St star shut herself away from the world. Then she changed her life.

'Validation is just delicious, isn’t it': Why White Lotus star Morgana O'Reilly is staying in NZ

'There's a world in which I would have gone to LA after and hustled away.'

'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years ago

Monday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.

The Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzy

Koh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.

2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this year

From Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight

A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.

Comanchero gang member to spend rest of life in Tongan prison for drug importing

The 44-year-old tried to expand the gang's presence in Tonga after being deported from Oz.

Truckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 years

The execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.

Hells Angels gang member orchestrated 180kg cocaine importation while inside prison

The drug shipment was cleverly concealed inside the pipes of a 7.2 tonne boiler machine.

Price of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new research

Meth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland.

The failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work

'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.

Auckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter

Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms.

Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaround

OPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.

Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped

A Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.

The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise

Telegraph: Why sleep could be the real driver of your health.

Is an occasional cigarette really that bad?

New York Times: Is social smoking essentially playing with fire?

I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements

Most supplements are harmless – but there are exceptions when it comes to cancer.

'Wake-up call': Public service told to check all personal data deals

A separate review led by Paul James will look at current policy and operations settings.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 2 - 8

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: February 1 - 28

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 26 - February 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Roger Partridge: The Crown versus the People: Reclaiming New Zealand’s democratic story

ANALYSIS: The Constitution Act 1986 makes Parliament, not the Crown, supreme.

Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?

OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiums

OPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.

Steve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?

OPINION: If we want to thrive in a ruptured world, NZ must dare to be different.

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