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Inside the generals’ gilded fortress, empty streets and mouldy corners

NY Times: Myanmar junta struggles to project image of control over crumbling nation.

My wife and I date other people – it’s nice having friends who you can sleep with

Telegraph: From the rules to jealousy - how one couple makes their open marriage work.

Inside Iran’s protests: How a plunging currency set off wide unrest

New York Times: 'I am tired and exhausted by the fools and idiots that get to govern us'.

Why Greenland has become a Trump Administration target

New York Times: There are now new shipping routes and Greenland is a geostrategic asset.

Small Business: Yummo hoping to take a bite out of snack market

Abby Greenberg talks to Tom Raynel about her small snacking startup, Yummo.

From a corner dairy to 54 stores – the rise of Night ’n Day, would-be duopoly disruptors

How a world-famous shop for Otago students became NZ’s third-biggest grocery retailer.

Search our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestry

Ikea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.

Could a four-day week fix burnout at work? Experts say we should try it

Burnout and high levels of mental stress are entrenched in New Zealand's workforce.

Watch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mount

The PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.

Fran O'Sullivan: Bipartisanship support for trade deals is crucial

OPINION: Why political parties need to prioritise the national interest on trade.

Matthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based era

OPINION: If international law no longer exists, NZ needs a new approach.

‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessness

Tighter restrictions on emergency housing came into force in August 2024.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

'Almost as much work': The new puzzle at the heart of the next America's Cup

Teams can begin sailing their AC75s again on January 15, limited to 45 days over the year.

Beauden and the $124 billion business: How US giant helped pull All Blacks out of a jam

Could the US firm one day move from the shorts to the front of the All Blacks' jersey?

'Goldfish memory' helps Iva Jovic fight back into ASB Classic semi-finals

Saturday's clash will be the second WTA Tour semi-final of the teenager's career.

Which milk alternative is the healthiest? Expert advice on what to buy and avoid

Oat, almond or soy? Dietitians on which milk alternatives stack up – and which fall short.

My wife and I date other people – it’s nice having friends who you can sleep with

Telegraph: From the rules to jealousy - how one couple makes their open marriage work.

New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point

Many Kiwis return from summer break feeling flat, not freshly motivated.

What extreme heat in NZ does to your body

How to protect your health during a heatwave.

Trump shows off the White House, and his many personas

During an extensive sit-down interview with the NYT, Trump showcased various personas.

How property traders made millions flipping homes: Inside 71 Auckland real estate deals

The Herald reveals gains and losses on $60m of homes flipped by Hills Real Estate traders.

First, the frogs died. Then people got sick

Washington Post: New research uncovers a surprising link between nature and human health.

NZ Herald’s top 20 Premium stories of 2025

Catch up with 20 of the best-read Premium articles from the year.

Auckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shock

The actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online.

Editorial: Summer fun, costly pain - ACC warns of surge in preventable injuries

OPINION: Bay of Plenty summer sports injuries alone led to more than 7000 ACC claims.

'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants

The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.

Could a four-day week fix burnout at work? Experts say we should try it

Burnout and high levels of mental stress are entrenched in New Zealand's workforce.

Inside the generals’ gilded fortress, empty streets and mouldy corners

NY Times: Myanmar junta struggles to project image of control over crumbling nation.

Inside Iran’s protests: How a plunging currency set off wide unrest

New York Times: 'I am tired and exhausted by the fools and idiots that get to govern us'.

Why Greenland has become a Trump Administration target

New York Times: There are now new shipping routes and Greenland is a geostrategic asset.

Agents in US immigration crackdown have fired at vehicles at least 10 times

New York Times: At least two people have died in the shootings by federal agents.

‘Once in a lifetime’: Tom Hiddleston on filming Sir Ed Hillary epic in NZ

The acclaimed actor went from high-stakes espionage to mountaineering feats.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

What we know (so far) about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

New York Times: Clues about when, where and how the famous couple might say "I do."

How a fallen Kiwi rock star found healing, hope and his musical spark again

Former Dead Flowers guitarist Riqi Harawira now helps men overcome family violence.

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.

Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled

OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.

Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar

Savvy travellers are adding these 11 destinations to their must-visit lists.

NZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE party

The rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.

Elite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skills

The future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school

Revealed: Auckland construction figure charged with importing 515kg of meth

The 52-year-old denies any knowledge of the drugs hidden inside 42 steel beams from the US

Police officer living with gang member and caught with cannabis in Auckland drug bust

The arrest was one of 10 investigations into links between police and organised crime.

‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high

Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.

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.

Inside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West Auckland

The school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Letters: St John staff there to help, they shouldn’t be assaulted

OPINION: Ambulance staff should not be at the mercy of 'thugs with an attitude'.

What extreme heat in NZ does to your body

How to protect your health during a heatwave.

Eight things to do this year to lower dementia risk and protect your brain

Washington Post: How to help keep your memory and cognitive abilities in good shape.

'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettes

One illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 5 - 11

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: January 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 22 - 28

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Editorial: Summer fun, costly pain - ACC warns of surge in preventable injuries

OPINION: Bay of Plenty summer sports injuries alone led to more than 7000 ACC claims.

Letters: St John staff there to help, they shouldn’t be assaulted

OPINION: Ambulance staff should not be at the mercy of 'thugs with an attitude'.

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

Liam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to rise

OPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.

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