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They said they weren’t close to Epstein. New documents show otherwise

New York Times: In some cases, documents shed greater light on known Epstein associates.

How bad are AI delusions? We asked people treating them

New York Times: Doctors say chatbots have led patients to psychosis and isolation.

US allies are drawing closer to China, but on Beijing’s terms

New York Times: 'This is purely a short-term tactical remedy' said one expert in Shanghai.

‘Young men are so confused by porn they need lessons in real-life sex’

Telegraph: Cindy Gallop, 65, prefers dating much younger men. She explains why.

Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week

Labour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.

Opinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investors

The local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.

Small Business: How a teacher built a nut-free oat butter for Kiwis

Allie Hemmings talks to Tom Raynel about her small oat spread business, ButterLuxe Co.

What happened in Estonia? KC investigates FMA chairman Craig Stobo

MBIE delays response to OIA requests.

Adam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill

OPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.

What happened in Estonia? KC investigates FMA chairman Craig Stobo

MBIE delays response to OIA requests.

Wellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election

Stats NZ data shows a reduction of 9931 jobs by the end of the third quarter of 2025.

Opinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy

As Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.

Harry Brook has been failed by Brendon McCullum and the England management

OPINION: England have won 16 and lost 16 of their last 34 tests.

Alex Powell: The day the Twenty20 Super Smash died

OPINION: New Zealand’s domestic T20 league is no longer fulfilling its purpose.

Opinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problems

The NZR board’s call has reignited debate over player cycles and coaching blame.

Opinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks next

NZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.

‘Young men are so confused by porn they need lessons in real-life sex’

Telegraph: Cindy Gallop, 65, prefers dating much younger men. She explains why.

What your bottom reveals about your health

Telegraph: Your gluteus maximus muscles can be an important indicator of overall health.

How bad are AI delusions? We asked people treating them

New York Times: Doctors say chatbots have led patients to psychosis and isolation.

How losing my limbs turned me into a different kind of cook

NYT: After waking from a coma, one woman had to find a new way to cook, eat and live.

Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar

New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.

7 surprisingly hopeful things we’ve learned about dementia

Washington Post: "I think we’re at the threshold of making a significant impact."

My mum’s dead to me: Why children are cutting ties with their 'toxic' parents

Telegraph: The Beckham family feud has put a spotlight on parental estrangement.

The 17 healthiest veges to include in your diet (and the ones you can skip)

Telegraph: An expert picks the nutritional stars of the produce aisle.

Opinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investors

The local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.

Adam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill

OPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.

Chinese-made buses under security investigation overseas also operating in New Zealand

Local agencies are "closely monitoring" international "kill switch" claims.

What happened in Estonia? KC investigates FMA chairman Craig Stobo

MBIE delays response to OIA requests.

A challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving it can deliver the mail

New York Times: Survey finds 29% of people experienced mail delays in past month.

At world’s busiest port, China’s unbalanced economy comes into view

New York Times: Government data indicates that Ningbo’s troubles are worsening rapidly.

US allies are drawing closer to China, but on Beijing’s terms

New York Times: 'This is purely a short-term tactical remedy' said one expert in Shanghai.

Netanyahu vows to reduce Israeli reliance on US military aid

NY Times: Israel preparing to negotiate with US for a multi-year package of military aid.

'I didn't leave the house for a year': How Stephanie Tauevihi found her way back to the world – and TV

The former Shortland St star shut herself away from the world. Then she changed her life.

'Validation is just delicious, isn’t it': Why White Lotus star Morgana O'Reilly is staying in NZ

'There's a world in which I would have gone to LA after and hustled away.'

'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years ago

Monday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.

A fan favourite finally takes the Bridgerton spotlight

New York Times: Luke Thompson on why Bridgerton is more Shakespearean than you think.

The Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzy

Koh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.

2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this year

From Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

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.

Hells Angels gang member orchestrated 180kg cocaine importation while inside prison

The drug shipment was cleverly concealed inside the pipes of a 7.2 tonne boiler machine.

Price of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new research

Meth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland.

Home detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked in

New figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.

Inside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand police

Two Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.

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.

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.

What your bottom reveals about your health

Telegraph: Your gluteus maximus muscles can be an important indicator of overall health.

Rhodes scholar donates kidney to aunt as dialysis care verges on 'breaking point'

A shortage of dialysis chairs is 'verging on breaking point' for the NZ health system.

Six pains you should never ignore, according to an urgent care doctor

Telegraph: Expert advice on when to ride out the discomfort, and when to seek help fast.

'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health

An Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 26 - February 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: January 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Guy Body’s cartoons: January 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Opinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investors

The local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.

Adam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill

OPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.

US allies are drawing closer to China, but on Beijing’s terms

New York Times: 'This is purely a short-term tactical remedy' said one expert in Shanghai.

Editorial: Was the road cone hotline the most comically farcical use of taxpayer money?

OPINION: WorkSafe review found excessive use of cones at just 6% of 250 sites inspected.

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