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Trump slump: 5 takeaways from ‘No Kings’ rallies as US midterms heat up

New York Times: An estimated 8 million people attended yesterday's protests across the US.

Butt wait! This muscle is the unsung hero of healthy ageing

New York Times: Strong glutes are critical to stability and injury avoidance, experts say.

The oil shocks of the ’70s changed the world. Will the Iran war do the same?

New York Times: We are experiencing what could end up as the third great oil shock.

Inside the arrest that led to Banksy’s possible unmasking decades later

NYT: How a forgotten 2000 graffiti case became the strongest clue to Banksy’s identity.

The oil shocks of the ’70s changed the world. Will the Iran war do the same?

New York Times: We are experiencing what could end up as the third great oil shock.

How a superyacht career sparked a growing holiday-home venture on the Tutukākā Coast

Bianca Farrell talks to Tom Raynel about her small property management business Ula Stays.

Diesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholding

How an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road, until now.

Auckland CBD's most prominent projects: Ten reasons to celebrate or cry

Cry over Seascape and Symphony. Celebrate Precinct and so much else in the city's heart.

Poll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worries

Kantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.

Diesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholding

How an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road, until now.

LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options

The Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.

David Harvey: Jury trial reforms risk putting a price on justice

OPINION: The Government is weighing whether only more serious crimes warrant jury trials.

Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?

OPINION: What we learned from the Japanese Grand Prix.

Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character

As a young man, All Blacks assistant revealed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.

All Whites player ratings: Who stood out in 2-0 reverse to Finland?

Ryan Thomas again underlined his value, calmly linking play from deep.

From All Whites midfield to wedding aisle: Ryan Thomas' crazy weekend

Ryan Thomas drove almost 250km overnight to reach sister Haley’s wedding.

Butt wait! This muscle is the unsung hero of healthy ageing

New York Times: Strong glutes are critical to stability and injury avoidance, experts say.

‘A wonder bra for men’: The magic and mastery of a $5000 bespoke suit

Greg Bruce takes a final look inside Preston and Maurice Tailors.

'I still remember the carnage so clearly': The day a bus tragedy rocked a school

A first-hand account of the fatal school bus crash that rocked a small community.

He started in a North Shore chip shop. Now he runs a $1b start-up. Here's how

At 15, Fangzhou Jiang arrived in Auckland with limited English and no family.

Trump slump: 5 takeaways from ‘No Kings’ rallies as US midterms heat up

New York Times: An estimated 8 million people attended yesterday's protests across the US.

I’m polyamorous – people are wrong if they think it’s all about sex

Telegraph: Naomi Aldwyn-Allsworth says she's on a mission to bust myths about polyamory.

How often you should brush your teeth to ward off dementia

Telegraph: Recent research has linked gum disease to 50 illnesses, many of them serious.

The fall of a famous chef reverberates in the restaurant world

New York Times: 'This has divided the entire industry,' a former Noma intern says.

'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years

The cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming.

Poll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worries

Kantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.

Social support, 38 homes: Iwi plans new housing community

Four units are for rangatahi, 15 for kaumātua and 19 for whānau.

Simon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western Springs

OPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.

Trump slump: 5 takeaways from ‘No Kings’ rallies as US midterms heat up

New York Times: An estimated 8 million people attended yesterday's protests across the US.

Inside the arrest that led to Banksy’s possible unmasking decades later

NYT: How a forgotten 2000 graffiti case became the strongest clue to Banksy’s identity.

What to know about US-Iran talks to end the war

New York Times: What's in Trump's 15-point plan?

Mar-a-Lago rout: Democrats just flipped Donald Trump's home district

A first-time candidate's upset win in the president's home state is loaded with symbolism.

'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic live

Their Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.

'Unfixable': Dissecting Helen Clark's life one outfit at a time

Pike River writer Fiona Samuel takes on the former Prime Minister in a new comic play.

How Shrinking gave veteran actor Ted McGinley a career capstone role

New York Times: The veteran actor finally found a job in which he feels fully appreciated.

Michelle Pfeiffer makes it look easy. It isn’t

NYT: At 67, the actress is reinventing herself, with new shows and an evolving attitude.

From bombing range to eco haven: A 48-hour guide to Vieques

Vieques’ former bombing grounds now form the Caribbean’s largest wildlife refuge.

'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.

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.

More than $6m of cryptocurrency linked to man charged with murder of Auckland grandad

Police claim the alleged killer's partner also spent $164,000 on hotels in two years.

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.

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.

Paramedics face rising assaults on the job

Violent attacks on ambulance crews are rising, with paramedics facing verbal and physical abuse. Video / Mike Scott

'Is the pill making me sad?' Kiwi doctors respond honestly to women's bad experiences

Fewer women in New Zealand are on the pill than six years ago.

MDMA therapy in Australia shows results, but the cost is limiting access

New York Times: The experiment has led to positive outcomes, psychiatrists say.

'Better than most hotel rooms': Private hospital's $18.6m expansion

The 1000sq m wing will feature several new facilities and is part of a wider growth plan.

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.

Guy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 9 - 15

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?

OPINION: What we learned from the Japanese Grand Prix.

The oil shocks of the ’70s changed the world. Will the Iran war do the same?

New York Times: We are experiencing what could end up as the third great oil shock.

Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character

As a young man, All Blacks assistant revealed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.

Simon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western Springs

OPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.

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