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What to know about the widening fallout from the bombing of Iran

New York Times: US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have sparked attacks across the region.

An all-or-nothing mindset could be hurting your exercise and health goals

Washington Post: Given up on your NY resolution already? Here are some tips to help.

Despite its weakness, Hezbollah plunges Lebanon back into war

New York Times: Israel unleashed airstrikes across more than 50 villages in response.

Do energy drinks offer benefits beyond caffeine?

Telegraph: Here's what the science says about the vitamins and extracts in energy drinks.

Economists put numbers on Middle East war risk to New Zealand's recovery

A prolonged conflict would see inflation spike and GDP growth fall sharply.

Childcare chain collapses after repeated licence breaches, leaving $1m tax debt

Records show seven Ministry of Education breaches across the three centres.

Inside Economics: Survey shows investors turn away from housing; are Aussie bank profits too big?

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Ski town to tech town: Uni expands into holiday hotspot - global giant signs on as partner

Tech giants including Palo Alto Networks will co-design courses with staff.

'Forest of magical money trees': Willis, Seymour attack Edmonds' Reserve Bank remarks

Edmonds responds: 'I think they’ve got the wrong end of the stick.'

Audrey Young: Christopher Luxon's Clare Curran moment – can he recover?

OPINION: The PM's muddled stance leaves NZ without a clear position after three days.

Christopher Luxon's Clare Curran moment

The Prime Minister was flummoxed at his post cabinet press conference. Video / NZ Herald / Parliament TV

Edmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'

Labour's finance spokeswoman sits down with the Herald to discuss Labour's economic plans.

Charting the rise of Dave Rennie - from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks

Rennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.

All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round

George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.

Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL

In a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.

Exclusive: Nic Gill reveals why he left the All Blacks for new job in NFL

ANALYSIS: He says the average size of props has grown a lot while he's been in the job.

They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything

New York Times: How weight-loss drugs are reshaping workouts for many.

The health tests you should pay for as you age in NZ - and which ones aren't worth the money

In the first of a new weekly column, Hannah McQueen looks at the tests you need as you age

'Highly dangerous children are more common than we think'

Telegraph analysis: 'Dark' personality traits emerge early, says Dr Leanne ten Brinke.

Do energy drinks offer benefits beyond caffeine?

Telegraph: Here's what the science says about the vitamins and extracts in energy drinks.

'Highly dangerous children are more common than we think'

Telegraph analysis: 'Dark' personality traits emerge early, says Dr Leanne ten Brinke.

Elite doctors served Jeffrey Epstein while treating his 'girls'

New York Times: Epstein's VIP doctors bent or broke ethical rules to keep him happy.

The moment I realised my husband was having an affair

Telegraph: Marny's "whole world came crashing down at 48". Here's how she rebuilt.

7 midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia

Telegraph: Some of these shifts can emerge years before a dementia diagnosis.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 2 - 8

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Samira Taghavi: When rhetoric ignores reality – an Iranian's response to Helen Clark

OPINION: New Zealand should list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorists.

'Archaic policy': Principals warn bus route changes will hit rural families hardest

Principals described the changes as a 'massive blow', while parents feel blindsided.

Editorial: McSkimming's hotel bill shows he was taking us all for mugs

OPINION: The gross sense of entitlement and arrogance of McSkimming is eye-watering.

Attacks on Iran heighten fears in Cuba, already under US pressure

New York Times: Some Cubans fear a military invasion after US attacks on Venezuela, Iran.

The strategy behind Iran's retaliation in the war

New York Times: Iran's leaders will want to drive up the cost of the war for US President.

Why it’s harder than ever for leaders to hide

New York Times: The real-time ability to locate a leader is the holy grail.

Samira Taghavi: When rhetoric ignores reality – an Iranian's response to Helen Clark

OPINION: New Zealand should list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorists.

Of course the Scrubs reboot is millennial cringe. So is adult life now

Washington Post: The real reason we get so much out of resurrected sitcoms from our youth.

'No end in sight': The Simpsons hits another milestone

New York Times: Why Matt Groening thinks The Simpsons can keep going forever.

Billy Idol had it all, and then he 'lit it with butane'

New York Times: At 70, the British rocker is revealing how he survived the tough times.

How Margot Robbie became the most powerful actress in Hollywood

Telegraph: How the Australian star has built a hit-making empire on screen and off.

'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.

Job in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme

'It does feel like I'm on holiday when compared to everyday life in New Zealand.'

Big business collapse: Director's companies allegedly owe $57m tax

Inland Revenue's probe came after Zespri blacklisted the director's firms in 2022.

‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai

Competition is hot for the city's $6b annual illicit drug trade

Professional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiry

Police seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.

Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scam

A 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.

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.

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.

They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything

New York Times: How weight-loss drugs are reshaping workouts for many.

The health tests you should pay for as you age in NZ - and which ones aren't worth the money

In the first of a new weekly column, Hannah McQueen looks at the tests you need as you age

Easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Small daily changes can have a big impact on our overall health and wellbeing.

Lisa Seerup: Hearing loss is not just a problem for our aging population

One in four New Zealanders, up from one in 10, are now affected by hearing loss.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 2 - 8

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Letters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school

OPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

All Blacks watch: New No 10s shine in brutal third round

George Bell and Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored as the All Blacks hooker stakes rose.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 2 - 8

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

The health tests you should pay for as you age in NZ - and which ones aren't worth the money

In the first of a new weekly column, Hannah McQueen looks at the tests you need as you age

'Highly dangerous children are more common than we think'

Telegraph analysis: 'Dark' personality traits emerge early, says Dr Leanne ten Brinke.

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