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‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein

NYT: Epstein's 2008 convictions appear to have barely registered in some royal circles.

The psychologist who says he has the solution to the midlife crisis

Telegraph: 'Sadly, a lot of people find that life has gone by, and they’re still waiting.'

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

Criminal syndicates using Fiji as a drug route, fuelling addiction and soaring HIV rates.

Files detail Epstein’s dealings with US Commerce Secretary

New York Times: Epstein and Lutnick were neighbours and interacted over at least 13 years.

Gulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepens

The company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.

'Best on the planet': Greg Foran on his new job leading US supermarket chain Kroger

Greg Foran previously led US retail giant Walmart from 2014 to 2019.

Inside the $50m St Marys Bay build where buyers pay $10m+ for space and views

Construction started in 2024 and is due to finish in the final quarter.

'Definition of a narcissist': Fraud-accused TV producer's ex-wife claims he used her for money

Alex Breingan denies SFO charges as ex-wife hits out on new life: 'She's welcome to him.'

Trespass law controversy: The ‘should have known’ rule that can land you in jail

Minister Goldsmith backed the "deeming" approach against his officials' recommendations.

Trade Minister standing by India FTA claims as others point out contradictions

Todd McClay says he stands by his statements last month on some controversial aspects.

'Going to need support’: PM says 'investment' necessary for critical minerals mining amid NZ-US talks

NZ will require capital "from domestic purposes and overseas purposes to do that".

Half of Govt’s $433m regional loan book now flagged as at risk of default

Loan impairment provisions jumped from $19m to $28m in the year to June 2025.

Editorial: Sam Ruthe's star rises 50-years after Walker's win

OPINION: Sir John Walker's 1976 victory was the last Olympic track gold won by a Kiwi.

Phil Gifford: Why this year could be the All Blacks' most brutal test yet

OPINION: There's never been a tougher start for a new All Black coach.

From Greytown to glory: The life and legend of All Black Grant Batty

Family, friends and ex-teammates will honour him at a celebration of life on Friday.

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

Kiwi women are more likely to die of this disease than cancer. Here's what you can do about it

Your risk of heart disease increases after menopause.

The psychologist who says he has the solution to the midlife crisis

Telegraph: 'Sadly, a lot of people find that life has gone by, and they’re still waiting.'

5 sleep habits to steal from Winter Olympians

New York Times: Here’s how athletes get better rest when it really counts.

Does intermittent fasting live up to the hype?

NY Times: Fans of the diet praise it, but researchers have been growing disillusioned.

‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein

NYT: Epstein's 2008 convictions appear to have barely registered in some royal circles.

The psychologist who says he has the solution to the midlife crisis

Telegraph: 'Sadly, a lot of people find that life has gone by, and they’re still waiting.'

7 days, no suspects: The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

New York Times: The mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie vanished after a family dinner.

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

Criminal syndicates using Fiji as a drug route, fuelling addiction and soaring HIV rates.

Where did the money go? Property traders left $28m in debt and just $38k in cash

Liquidators following the money trail in the hope of recovering millions in unpaid tax.

Hawke’s Bay has its first Winter Olympian – and she's representing another country

'It genuinely means everything to me. This has been my dream since I was a child.'

Inside the $50m St Marys Bay build where buyers pay $10m+ for space and views

Construction started in 2024 and is due to finish in the final quarter.

Editorial: Sam Ruthe's star rises 50-years after Walker's win

OPINION: Sir John Walker's 1976 victory was the last Olympic track gold won by a Kiwi.

‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein

NYT: Epstein's 2008 convictions appear to have barely registered in some royal circles.

7 days, no suspects: The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

New York Times: The mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie vanished after a family dinner.

Files detail Epstein’s dealings with US Commerce Secretary

New York Times: Epstein and Lutnick were neighbours and interacted over at least 13 years.

America’s Greenland threats spill into another Danish territory

New York Times: Even though Trump backed down, he set off a wave of anxiety in the area.

Ultraviolet candyfloss and quail hearts: The NZ show taking food TV to extremes

The Queenstown-filmed series pits 10 top local chefs in a no-rules food art arena.

The secret life of trees – and what happens if you're sucked into a black hole in space

Art collides with science in Breathe|Mauri Ora, Te Papa’s big summer show.

'Deeply dark and murderous': The world's bloodiest ballet premieres in NZ

Choreographer Alice Topp takes on Macbeth, Shakespeare's twisted psychological thriller.

Jane Seymour: Being a Bond girl ruined my career in Britain

Telegraph: The one-time Bond girl on surviving the predatory climate of 1970s Hollywood.

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.

Five duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century'

They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap.

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.

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.

Kiwi women are more likely to die of this disease than cancer. Here's what you can do about it

Your risk of heart disease increases after menopause.

7 lifestyle changes that are more effective than longevity treatments

Basic habits like diet, sleep and movement outperform pricey therapies.

Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it

New research links morning coffee to a 31% lower risk of heart-related death.

I was gaslit by doctors for years. A hysterectomy finally gave me my life back

Telegraph: As Keltie Knight's TV career took off, her health crashed.

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.

Editorial: Sam Ruthe's star rises 50-years after Walker's win

OPINION: Sir John Walker's 1976 victory was the last Olympic track gold won by a Kiwi.

Letters: Focus on keeping roads open might not be best approach to coping with climate change

OPINION: The Paris climate agreement was vain and doomed from the start, says one reader.

Opinion: A fling with an older man was one of the best decisions I ever made

Telegraph: Age-gap love isn’t scandalous, it’s joyous, playful and fulfilling.

Gary Taylor and Greg Severinsen: Reforms threaten Waitākere Ranges

OPINION: The new bills would strip legal backing from the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Act.

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