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Europeans prepare for a more dangerous world in a time of economic upheaval

NYT: Poland is training citizens in civil defence while balancing their jobs and families.

Why beets are good for your heart and how to get more of them in your diet

Washington Post: Beetroot is naturally rich in nitrates. Here's why that's a good thing.

A strong El Niño may be coming. Global warming is changing its effects

NY Times: Past events may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.

I blamed alcohol for getting breast cancer. Was I wrong?

Telegraph: Dr Liz O’Riordan knew her guilt was irrational, but it was hard to shake.

Market close: NZ sharemarket rattled by Gentrack, down 0.4%

The S&P/NZ 50 Index closed at 13,035.7, down 61.98 points or 0.47%.

'Inevitable period of uncertainty': Westpac braces as profit momentum slows

Net profit fell 19% on the prior half as provisions rose and margins narrowed.

Air NZ tipped to lose $427m as war-driven fuel costs soar

The Iran war has wiped more than $400m off the airline's value, a Craigs analyst says.

Elliot Royce: The quiet tax setting shaping who owns New Zealand

OPINION: Company tax settings risk hollowing out New Zealand's mid-market firms.

I never studied politics, I just lived it

Judith Collins, who is retiring this month, reflects on her career in politics and why Christopher Luxon is the best boss she has ever had. Video / Mark Mitchell

'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politics

She says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.

‘Groundbreaking’ NZ research shows majority of drug users experience no negative effects

Two Class A drugs sit at the bottom of the scale for causing individual acute harm.

Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to get into the political fight to win over voters

OPINION: The problem is that Willis also has a Budget and fuel crisis to manage.

'Completely wrong' Auckland FC boss pushes for A-League rethink after finals flop

Only 11,351 fans attended last Saturday, despite the high-stakes contest.

Paul Lewis: Why size still matters in the All Blacks’ blindside flanker race

OPINION: Christian Lio-Willie's power running underpinned the Crusaders’ best moments.

First XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statement

The contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.

World Cup base given new 23-hour drinking laws

Bars in the US state of Kansas have been given the go-ahead to open from 6am until 5am.

She wanted a ‘free birth’. It put her and her baby in grave danger

NY Times: A spate of deaths has brought attention to the social media-fuelled movement.

Why beets are good for your heart and how to get more of them in your diet

Washington Post: Beetroot is naturally rich in nitrates. Here's why that's a good thing.

I blamed alcohol for getting breast cancer. Was I wrong?

Telegraph: Dr Liz O’Riordan knew her guilt was irrational, but it was hard to shake.

What your sleeping habits reveal about your health

Telegraph: New research suggests when you go to bed matters as much as how long for.

How do stars pee at the Met Gala? An investigation

Washington Post: Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency.

She wanted a ‘free birth’. It put her and her baby in grave danger

NY Times: A spate of deaths has brought attention to the social media-fuelled movement.

Why the AI job apocalypse (probably) won’t happen

NYT opinion: For one thing, the macrodata isn’t matching the anecdata, writes Ezra Klein.

'Absolutely scary': The invisible force making food less nutritious

Experts fear the degradation of Earth's food supply will cause an epidemic of hunger.

The global DJ, her wealthy Kiwi 'Manuka Doctor' boyfriend – and his secret

DJ Liv Nervo and Kiwi Matt Pringle had big plans – but there were things she didn't know.

Calls for tougher child protection as 339 teachers face mandatory reports

Inappropriate force was the top issue, with 62 reports in the past year.

Twice-convicted former Pets & Pats owner linked to new wedding venture

Angela Beer's linked with a new dog-friendly celebration business in a pastoral setting.

Night raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachers

Craig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'

Europeans prepare for a more dangerous world in a time of economic upheaval

NYT: Poland is training citizens in civil defence while balancing their jobs and families.

A strong El Niño may be coming. Global warming is changing its effects

NY Times: Past events may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.

'Absolutely scary': The invisible force making food less nutritious

Experts fear the degradation of Earth's food supply will cause an epidemic of hunger.

Trump’s disapproval rating reaches new high amid Iran war, price rises

Six months ahead of the midterms, Republicans face a deteriorating political climate.

How do stars pee at the Met Gala? An investigation

Washington Post: Extravagant gowns can yield a very particular kind of fashion emergency.

Comedian Stephen K Amos: 'I hear all the time that the world is too woke'

Don't try telling him what he can or can't say.

'We've earned our scars': UK boyband Five on fame, burnout and getting the band back together

After sell-out reunion shows in the UK, Five are getting ready for their Auckland show.

From MAFS to Mean Girls: The Kiwi stars of cult musical Heathers spill the tea

Roll out your plaid and croquet mallets because the bitches are back.

Who loves turbulence, airplane food and the middle seat? They do.

OPINION: Some travellers seek out light turbulence for its roller-coaster thrill.

How to create your own affordable wellness vacation

Budget bliss: Hot springs, saunas and spa hacks that skip $300 massages.

Celebrity chef says he quit top restaurant for family and 'overseas opportunities'

Executive chef Vaughan Mabee has resigned after nearly 15 years at Amisfield

Three Napier brothers are serving ‘NZ-style’ ice cream to celebrities. This is what their LA life is like

From Hawke's Bay to Noosa to Hollywood, the Chalmers brothers are taking NZ to the world.

How a DHL receptionist was busted helping Killer Beez in 265kg NZ drug plot

The gang 'insider' was among those who pleaded guilty after Operation Papyrus.

Drunk, intimidating, coarse: 3000 complaints about NZ judges in 10 years

Judging the judges: some complaints against judges are upheld, most are dismissed.

Record meth busts see Canadian police open NZ office

Canada has surprisingly emerged as one of the largest pipelines of meth in recent years.

Mongrel Mob father and son reaped $2m rewards from dealing drugs in Kawerau

Frank Milosevic and son Slobodan will lose their family homes, High Court judge rules.

Calls for tougher child protection as 339 teachers face mandatory reports

Inappropriate force was the top issue, with 62 reports in the past year.

'Time stolen from young people': Principals push to curb 'vexatious' school OIA burden

Auckland Grammar headmaster Tim O’Connor handled 28 OIA requests last year.

Jamie Beaton's Crimson buys second bricks-and-mortar school

PLUS: Crimson's Infinite set to dominate charter school landscape.

Mt Maunganui landslide: How school won fight to attend beloved teacher’s funeral

Principal Jenny Clark wrote a letter to the Ministry of Education urging 'compassion'.

She wanted a ‘free birth’. It put her and her baby in grave danger

NY Times: A spate of deaths has brought attention to the social media-fuelled movement.

I blamed alcohol for getting breast cancer. Was I wrong?

Telegraph: Dr Liz O’Riordan knew her guilt was irrational, but it was hard to shake.

Why I don't regret taking the easy way out with weight loss drugs

Weight loss medication has changed the way I feel about myself, says Melissa Nightingale.

What your sleeping habits reveal about your health

Telegraph: New research suggests when you go to bed matters as much as how long for.

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Paul Lewis: Why size still matters in the All Blacks’ blindside flanker race

OPINION: Christian Lio-Willie's power running underpinned the Crusaders’ best moments.

Elliot Royce: The quiet tax setting shaping who owns New Zealand

OPINION: Company tax settings risk hollowing out New Zealand's mid-market firms.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: May 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Liam Napier: Why this is the Hurricanes' best shot at a title in a decade

Opinion: With up to 10 players set to leave next year, this group knows their time is now.

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