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An Afghan hero the Taliban didn’t expect

New York Times: Futsal player Alireza Ahmadi is part of the Hazara minority.

7 midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia

Telegraph: Some of these shifts can emerge years before a dementia diagnosis.

Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan and Shakira among Rock Hall of Fame nominees

New York Times: Ten of the 17 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time.

Here’s when you should toss your kitchen sponge – and these other household items

Loo brushes, cutting boards and mattresses should also be on your watch list, experts say.

Nadine Higgins: Why I quit a secure job in a tough market – and what you should weigh up

OPINION: The questions to ask before you resign from your job.

Liam Dann: We dreamed of economic growth without a housing bubble...is this it?

As the economy recovers, we should view property market headwinds as resistance training.

Lisa Asher: Tougher supermarket rules needed to tackle grocery price squeeze

OPINION: Expert sounds warning over supermarket power and grocery prices.

Tesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents show

Aldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.

Fran O’Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders

OPINION: Hipkins admits New Zealand faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.

Thomas Coughlan: The art of the U-turn – Nats' transport dilemma and Labour’s pay equity conundrum

As we head into Budget season, prepare for about-turns.

Inside the Lake Alice data breach: Erica Stanford asked Sir Brian Roche to personally sign apologies to survivors

The breach was the result of a mistake made during an email send out.

Bankers 'blindsided' by RBNZ's ATM proposal – what the Governor told them over lunch

Nicola Willis is not picking sides in the battle.

Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivals

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players in last night's game.

Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season

ANALYSIS: Even in a secure position, the Kiwi's season is far from straightforward.

Gregor Paul: Rugby's Nations Championship is more dead duck than golden goose

OPINION: Five months from the first game being played, it might already need to be axed.

America's Cup deadline extended; Kiwi takes the helm in Italy

Why the late entry deadline was extended and other news you might have missed.

‘The unreality of reality’: Colin Mathura-Jeffree on Top Model’s dark side

Mathura-Jeffree says reality TV warped modelling values in pursuit of ratings.

'The living dead': Poet Serie Barford on slipping over the horizon

The Ockham-nominated writer faces the end of her long battle with cancer.

Why so many of us lie to doctors and dentists about how much we drink

A new survey finds 38% of patients lie to doctors about how much they drink.

Coffee v tea: Which hot drink is really better for your health?

Coffee delivers more gut-friendly fibre per cup than a tangerine.

7 midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia

Telegraph: Some of these shifts can emerge years before a dementia diagnosis.

Eating 30 plants a week can transform your gut health (and it’s easier than it sounds)

Telegraph: You're probably already eating many more plant foods than you realise.

Should I refrigerate apples? An A-to-Z guide to storing fruits and vegetables

New York Times: Good produce is a gift. Keep it fresh as long as possible with these tips.

5 signs your partner is addicted to porn, according to a sex therapist

Telegraph: Porn addiction is hitting midlife relationships hardest, Dr Paula Hall says.

Letters: Listen more Seymour, Air NZ's future deserves careful consideration

OPINION: Airlines are complex businesses, David Seymour needs to listen to those who know.

Editorial: Air NZ is an asset worth holding on to

OPINION: To look forward, we must look back and learn from the lessons of the past.

‘High level of concern’ over sensitive military equipment missing from NZSAS base

Herald queries led to discovery NZSAS weapon equipment was lost and never investigated.

Tesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents show

Aldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.

Analysis: For Trump, the Iran attack is the ultimate war of choice

NY Times: There are few examples of toppling a large nation's govt with air power alone.

Ukrainian women tell their stories of sexual violence by Russian soldiers

New York Times: Ukrainian women break silence on rape and torture by Russian troops.

After chaos rips across Mexico, the remnants of cartel violence haunts residents

NY Times: Fear and uncertainty linger as residents worry about future cartel reprisals.

An Afghan hero the Taliban didn’t expect

New York Times: Futsal player Alireza Ahmadi is part of the Hazara minority.

How Margot Robbie became the most powerful actress in Hollywood

Telegraph: How the Australian star has built a hit-making empire on screen and off.

Bret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland Street

But from that rejection, Flight of the Conchords was born.

Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan and Shakira among Rock Hall of Fame nominees

New York Times: Ten of the 17 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time.

The Night Agent star Gabriel Basso on fame, risk and what matters most

New York Times: Why the star of one of Netflix's most popular shows is wary of fame.

'Oozing good taste': These are the best hotels in Auckland, according to travel experts

Which hotels are the very best for your needs and worth the money?

Kiwis love oysters and wine, so how does one of Europe’s famous destinations compare?

Ston, a medieval town, is famous for cultivating premium European flat oysters.

Warsaw city break guide: Best things to do, where to stay, how to get around

World-class museums like POLIN and the Uprising Museum anchor any weekend stay.

Job in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme

'It does feel like I'm on holiday when compared to everyday life in New Zealand.'

‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai

Competition is hot for the city's $6b annual illicit drug trade

Professional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiry

Police seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.

Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scam

A 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.

Malachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiver

A relative made "persistent and valiant efforts" to try and make sure Malachi was safe.

Harvard rule shake-up: What Trump’s changes mean for Kiwi hopefuls

About 20 New Zealanders are enrolled at Harvard across all its schools at any one time.

Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open

The Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.

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.

Why so many of us lie to doctors and dentists about how much we drink

A new survey finds 38% of patients lie to doctors about how much they drink.

Coffee v tea: Which hot drink is really better for your health?

Coffee delivers more gut-friendly fibre per cup than a tangerine.

Carnivore v vegetarian: The great diet debate playing out in regional NZ kitchens

All Krystie Miller's meals centre on protein and fat. Luciane Calabrese is the opposite.

7 midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia

Telegraph: Some of these shifts can emerge years before a dementia diagnosis.

Letters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school

OPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 16 - 22

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Guy Body’s cartoons: February 1 - 28

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Analysis: For Trump, the Iran attack is the ultimate war of choice

NY Times: There are few examples of toppling a large nation's govt with air power alone.

Nadine Higgins: Why I quit a secure job in a tough market – and what you should weigh up

OPINION: The questions to ask before you resign from your job.

Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivals

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players in last night's game.

Letters: Listen more Seymour, Air NZ's future deserves careful consideration

OPINION: Airlines are complex businesses, David Seymour needs to listen to those who know.

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