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28 Nov 10:00 PM
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Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
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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.

28 Nov 04:00 PM

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7 lifestyle changes that are more effective than longevity treatments
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7 lifestyle changes that are more effective than longevity treatments

Basic habits like diet, sleep and movement outperform pricey therapies.

07 Feb 10:58 PM
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Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it
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Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it

New research links morning coffee to a 31% lower risk of heart-related death.

06 Feb 10:50 PM
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I was gaslit by doctors for years. A hysterectomy finally gave me my life back
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I was gaslit by doctors for years. A hysterectomy finally gave me my life back

Telegraph: As Keltie Knight's TV career took off, her health crashed.

04 Feb 11:00 PM
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The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise
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The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise

Telegraph: Why sleep could be the real driver of your health.

04 Feb 06:00 PM

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

03 Feb 07:13 PM
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Daron Parton’s cartoons: February 1 - 28
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Daron Parton’s cartoons: February 1 - 28

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

02 Feb 06:47 PM
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 26 - February 1
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Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

27 Jan 11:20 PM
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25
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Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperate
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour cosying up to Greens makes them look desperate

OPINION: Peeni Henare's surprise resignation video dropped mid-press conference.

07 Feb 11:00 PM
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Diana Clement: How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30
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Diana Clement: How to plan for your retirement if you are under 30

By 2050, nearly one in four New Zealanders will be over 65 and on NZ Super.

07 Feb 08:00 PM
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Phil Gifford: Why this year could be the All Blacks' most brutal test yet
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Phil Gifford: Why this year could be the All Blacks' most brutal test yet

OPINION: There's never been a tougher start for a new All Black coach.

07 Feb 05:01 PM
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Liam Dann: Ongoing export boom highlights just how broken the economy is
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Liam Dann: Ongoing export boom highlights just how broken the economy is

OPINION: Exports have exceeded expectations for decades. Why hasn't the economy delivered?

07 Feb 04:00 PM
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Editorial: Peter Mandelson and Andrew allegations continue to expand like toxic foam

07 Feb 04:00 PM
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Letters: Politically motivated games ruined meaning behind OIA

07 Feb 04:00 PM
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Fran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economy

06 Feb 08:00 PM
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Editorial: Mauao must ultimately be reopened to the people

06 Feb 04:00 PM
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Thomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decade

06 Feb 04:00 PM
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OpinionCecilia Robinson

The quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report card

06 Feb 01:16 AM
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Letters: Parents are responsible for raising their children

05 Feb 11:52 PM
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Adam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026

05 Feb 11:48 PM

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Sudoku - test yourself
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Sudoku - test yourself

The best fun with numbers! Sudoku is simple to learn but the challenges never end.

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Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our classic crosswords

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Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our cryptic crosswords

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