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Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring

Washington Post: More Pacific cyclones are likely during 'super El Niño' events.

The women who believe women should lose the right to vote

New York Times: Adherents to biblical patriarchy say their extreme ideas are catching on.

Spring break bills skyrocket for wealthy Americans

The Naples Beach Club opened in November as a rare new US beachfront luxury hotel.

On Iran, Trump keeps world off balance with ever-changing threats

New York Times: Global leaders struggling to find a way to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Real estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failures

House keys, relationships, trust accounts, leaky homes and roof age were complained about.

Super moves: Major NZME shareholder on why it's sold almost a quarter of its shares in media firm

Australian fund explains its sell-down as Jim Grenon becomes NZME's biggest shareholder.

Spring break bills skyrocket for wealthy Americans

The Naples Beach Club opened in November as a rare new US beachfront luxury hotel.

Inside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilment

This is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.

Secrets of the Green Parrot's 100 years in business and why it's Winston's favourite

Father and son operators on eatery's colourful history and enduring appeal.

Thomas Coughlan: Luxon deals out punishment after week of instability

OPINION: After a week of instability, the PM dramatically reshuffled his Cabinet.

Azaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook Islands

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.

Audrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kg

OPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.

Who will be Rennie’s new boss as NZ Rugby reshapes All Blacks power structure?

The new role will oversee the All Blacks, Black Ferns and age grade teams.

The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team

OPINION: Dave Rennie vows to pick his first All Blacks squad purely on Super Rugby form.

Winners and losers: The All Black whose stock is on the rise

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Dallin hat-trick, Metcalf blow and more reshuffles: Where to now for Warriors?

Andrew Webster criticised his side's defence, decision making and attitude.

How to deal with chronically negative people

Experts offer tips on keeping yourself from getting pulled into the same dark place.

How extreme exercise can increase belly fat – and other weight-loss mistakes

Chronic stress and poor sleep can drive cortisol spikes and an increase in deep fat.

The healthiest NZ butters and spreads – and the ones you shouldn't be eating every day

Confused about butter, margarine and olive-oil spreads? Here’s how to choose.

Everything you need to know about mini strokes and what to do if you have one

Telegraph: Mini strokes, or TIAs, are serious medical events that require urgent care.

The women who believe women should lose the right to vote

New York Times: Adherents to biblical patriarchy say their extreme ideas are catching on.

Moon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

Why marriage, for so many, is less appealing than ever

New York Times: From Gen Z to Gen X, holy matrimony is losing its lustre.

Will he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in Iran

New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.

Funder reveals it had pageant concerns before founder's fraud revealed

Kharl WiRepa has recently been convicted of defrauding pageant contestants.

Editorial: Liam Lawson deserves a Formula 1 commentary team that knows he exists

OPINION: In Japan, he gained more places than any other driver. Not that you'd have known.

Letters: Shane Christie’s story highlights need for rugby rule changes

OPINION: Tragedy signals a time for changes to rugby’s rules.

Stretched Auckland schools fear being swamped by mega housing project

At least 4000 homes are planned on 39.7ha beside the Unitec campus.

Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring

Washington Post: More Pacific cyclones are likely during 'super El Niño' events.

The women who believe women should lose the right to vote

New York Times: Adherents to biblical patriarchy say their extreme ideas are catching on.

On Iran, Trump keeps world off balance with ever-changing threats

New York Times: Global leaders struggling to find a way to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen

In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.

ZM's Hayley Sproull on dating for the first time in 15 years - while flatting with her parents

She's turning turned dating dramas into comedy gold for her new stand-up show.

Brit wave 2.0: Young women push UK pop back to the top of US charts

TikTok hits and bold British identities are driving their rapid rise abroad.

It Ends With Us, but it starts with her: Why Hollywood is hooked on Colleen Hoover

New York Times: The work of novelist Colleen Hoover has become hot property in Hollywood.

The Rookie star Melissa O'Neil is desperate to get in the back of an NZ police car

The Rookie was one of the most-watched shows last year on TVNZ+.

How to travel like a millionaire – according to the man who books their holidays

Ever wondered how the ultra-rich holiday?

In the lap of luxury: Five new hotels aim to indulge

New York Times: How these new luxury hotels take indulgence to another level.

The apps you need for your next trip abroad

Local apps can halve fares and help when Uber is not available.

The six best Indonesia cruises to book now

Telegraph: A cruise around Indonesia promises out-of-this-world experiences.

Gang member records rap lyrics for songs while behind bars serving drug sentence

Investigation into how inmate recorded vocals for music videos while in prison underway.

Gang members in prison allegedly control corrupt airport staff to import drugs

Two influential inmates allegedly used smuggled cellphones to arrange meth shipments.

Exclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solved

His tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.

Aussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZ

The bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.

Stronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study finds

The University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.

Major NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheating

The change is partly driven by fears students are using AI tools to cheat online.

Chris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package

OPINION: The PPTA wants firm plans for vocational study and Year 11 leavers.

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.

Editorial: Sale of vapes should be treated more like alcohol and cigarettes

OPINION: Vaping carries serious health risks, and youth are still accessing it.

Cecilia Robinson: The quiet hero who helped shape how we care for each other

OPINION: Dr Lee Mathias ONZM began her career as a nurse at Middlemore Hospital.

Everything you need to know about mini strokes and what to do if you have one

Telegraph: Mini strokes, or TIAs, are serious medical events that require urgent care.

Nang sellers claim they didn’t know some of the deals they were doing were illegal

Twenty-six shops spoken to after rise in sales of 2-3 litre canisters of nitrious oxide.

Guy Body’s cartoons: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 30 - April 5

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 23 - 29

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

On Iran, Trump keeps world off balance with ever-changing threats

New York Times: Global leaders struggling to find a way to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The All Blacks starting XV: How Rennie should pick his first team

OPINION: Dave Rennie vows to pick his first All Blacks squad purely on Super Rugby form.

Brad Tiller: The missing link few understand about KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity

Only one project, Milldale north of Auckland, has used this model so far.

Editorial: Liam Lawson deserves a Formula 1 commentary team that knows he exists

OPINION: In Japan, he gained more places than any other driver. Not that you'd have known.

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