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Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

If he leaves you on a mountain, end your relationship

New York Times: The "Alpine divorce" is more serious than the name implies.

LIV Golf email dissected: What message to staff does and does not say

Executives met in New York for a 'seismic' summit as rumours swirled.

Me! Me! Me! The unstoppable rise of the conversational narcissist

Telegraph: How to spot (and handle) a self-centred talker.

'Feeling the impacts': Businesses battle fuel crisis

Fuel availability underpins regional economies, one chief operations officer says.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade deal

OPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.

Jenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us up

OPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.

Market close: NZ sharemarket down 2.09% for the week

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 12,9905.67, down 160.39 points or 1.23%.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade deal

OPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.

Thomas Coughlan: What happens next in Luxon leadership saga

OPINION: With the Nats' caucus feeling mutinous, can Christopher Luxon survive as PM?

Jenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us up

OPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.

Thomas Coughlan: PM's limited options as he stares down toughest fortnight of his leadership

ANALYSIS: More MPs appear to be leaking caucus business over their breakfast.

Gregor Paul: How Super Rugby's salary cap pushes mid-tier players offshore

ANALYSIS: Japanese clubs are luring these mid-level players with big offers.

Is Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?

OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.

'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down

Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.

How Moana's collapse could lead to an Ardie Savea bidding war ... and who'd win

Savea is expected to be on the hunt for another Super Rugby team.

Sewing patterns cut from NZ: What gets lost with the paper and pins?

OPINION: I understand that 'haberdashery' is not a Harry Potter spell.

The surprising ways cannabis may affect the ageing brain

Washington Post: What the research says about what cannabis is really doing to your brain.

If he leaves you on a mountain, end your relationship

New York Times: The "Alpine divorce" is more serious than the name implies.

The best 'functional' supermarket breads in NZ – and the nutrition claims to avoid

Dietitians cut through the marketing noise to help us pick a good loaf.

Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months

Washington Post: Kimberlee Williams didn't learn for years how she came to be accused.

He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened

New York Times: What happens when patients start trusting chatbots over doctors?

'Clearly insane': Donald Trump's erratic behaviour revives mental health debate

New York Times: Trump's stability is a growing concern across the political spectrum.

'Betrayed': Electric vehicle user shocked after Meridian hikes his overnight power prices by 60%

John Crook feels he's being 'beaten over the head' for trying to save on energy costs.

Hawke's Bay expressway upgrade running to schedule, with a little help from the cyclone silt

Silt from Cyclone Gabrielle is being used to build up new bridge embankments.

'Feeling the impacts': Businesses battle fuel crisis

Fuel availability underpins regional economies, one chief operations officer says.

'Best I've seen': Winemakers call 2026 a dream year for Hawke's Bay reds

Three Hawke's Bay wineries are picking 2026 to be their best vintage yet.

Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months

Washington Post: Kimberlee Williams didn't learn for years how she came to be accused.

He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened

New York Times: What happens when patients start trusting chatbots over doctors?

Populist pushback: Why an election loss in Hungary is a big deal for the world

NYT analysis: The geopolitical consequences of Viktor Orban's defeat could be profound.

Is Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?

OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.

Ye wants forgiveness, again. But how many times will fans grant it?

NYT: Attempting a comeback after antisemitic statements, Ye is facing consequences.

A hidden basement and a Queen’s throne: A look inside the St James Theatre rebuild

A new 1200-seat black box theatre is being created in the basement.

Actor Mark Wright shares personal story behind poignant return to Gallipoli

In today's tumultuous times, the Anzac legacy is more relevant than ever.

Shark nets spark furore at new $203m Club Med resort

A tourism v wildlife battle is raging just months ahead of the resort's opening.

I moved to Australia for a better life. Here’s why I’m moving back to NZ

Money was good in Australia. So why are these Kiwis moving back?

Does cruise line loyalty really pay off?

Telegraph: An expert's guide to maximising your rewards programme.

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

Ever wondered how the ultra-rich holiday?

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.

The surprising ways cannabis may affect the ageing brain

Washington Post: What the research says about what cannabis is really doing to your brain.

'Not a finale': Period care brand to close online store after eight years

The period underwear company was bought by Somedays in January 2025.

6 things men need to know about mental health, according to psychologists

New York Times: Depression often looks different in men, experts say.

I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 50s. I felt like a fraud

Belinda Wheaton masked her ADHD into midlife. Then came her "life-changing" diagnosis.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 13 - 19

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 6 - 12

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Guy Body’s cartoons: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Gregor Paul: How Super Rugby's salary cap pushes mid-tier players offshore

ANALYSIS: Japanese clubs are luring these mid-level players with big offers.

Letters: We want to see homelessness cut, but governments have finite budgets

OPINION: Billions was spent but Auckland still doesn't have a rail line to the airport.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade deal

OPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.

Editorial: High-risk tactics and escalation as war in the Middle East reaches critical stage

OPINION: The only predictable thing about Trump's rhetoric has been its unpredictability.

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