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Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump

New York Times: The war has underscored a lack of options in dealing with Trump's whims.

Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia

Decision-making and creativity at work could have major health payoffs, research suggests.

It will take months to get oil and gas flowing again. Here’s why

New York Times: All told, 10% or more of the world’s oil supply has been turned off.

Can coffee really boost your mood?

New York Times: We asked experts to explain why a caffeine fix feels so good.

My quest to solve Bitcoin’s great mystery

NY Times: A trail of clues points to one man at the heart of bitcoin’s biggest mystery.

Kiwisaver boss pours cold water on Chris Liddell’s AI call-to-arms; surging EV sales confirmed

PLUS: Why does ChatGPT lie?

Lush posts $6.7m profit but auditors warn of 'material uncertainty'

The net profit of $6.7m was nearly triple the $2.3m recorded in 2024.

'Enjoy the last few episodes': Good Sorts host confirms 6pm TVNZ segment coming to an end

‘Financial model for free-to-air TV doesn’t really work when everyone is on their phones.'

Audrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)

OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.

'You divided the nation': How royal commission grilled Ardern behind closed doors

Ardern didn't want public hearings. What she said in private has now been revealed.

From property to politics? Why Matthew Horncastle says he may have to run for PM

The ambitious 32-year-old developer has given politics serious thought.

Secrets of the Green Parrot's 100 years in business and why it's Winston's favourite

Father and son operators on eatery's colourful history and enduring appeal.

'I needed to have a look at other paths': Hoskins Sotutu on international options

The Blues No 8 says 'it is hard to get a spot' in the All Blacks.

New sheriff in town: The man set to become All Blacks’ high-performance boss

Former Black Sox coach would become Dave Rennie’s boss, overseeing All Blacks management.

End of an era: John Daly’s Masters sideshow loses its Hooters home

The golfer sold more than $750,000 of merchandise at Hooters two years ago.

Who will be Rennie’s new boss as NZ Rugby reshapes All Blacks power structure?

The new role will oversee the All Blacks, Black Ferns and age grade teams.

Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia

Decision-making and creativity at work could have major health payoffs, research suggests.

Can coffee really boost your mood?

New York Times: We asked experts to explain why a caffeine fix feels so good.

Society Insider: Real Housewife of Auckland’s move into luxury travel; the royal golf tournament taking Kiwis to Windsor

After leaving Eye magazine, Angela Stone is back in the publishing world.

For many patients leaving the ICU, the struggle has only just begun

NY Times: A long stay in ICU can bring challenges that take months or longer to resolve.

My quest to solve Bitcoin’s great mystery

NY Times: A trail of clues points to one man at the heart of bitcoin’s biggest mystery.

The women who believe women should lose the right to vote

New York Times: Adherents to biblical patriarchy say their extreme ideas are catching on.

Moon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

Why marriage, for so many, is less appealing than ever

New York Times: From Gen Z to Gen X, holy matrimony is losing its lustre.

Audrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)

OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.

Council gives consent to sink trawler for new reef off Napier

It is the first sunken-vessel reef project in Hawke’s Bay.

Court asked to decide who owns failed bullion trader’s precious metal stock

The case follows Guardians of Gold going into liquidation and receivership.

Letters: Images can inspire us to do all we can for this precious Earth

OPINION: Images of a butterfly and a chimp show nature at its best.

Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump

New York Times: The war has underscored a lack of options in dealing with Trump's whims.

After 5 weeks of war, what has Donald Trump accomplished in Iran?

New York Times: Here's what the President has promised – and where things actually stand.

Trump finds off-ramp after a day of apocalyptic threats

New York Times: Trump had threatened to wipe out Iran's civilisation.

How Trump took the US to war with Iran

New York Times: US intelligence later branded his regime-change scenarios as ‘farcical’.

ZM's Hayley Sproull on dating for the first time in 15 years - while flatting with her parents

She's turning turned dating dramas into comedy gold for her new stand-up show.

Brit wave 2.0: Young women push UK pop back to the top of US charts

TikTok hits and bold British identities are driving their rapid rise abroad.

It Ends With Us, but it starts with her: Why Hollywood is hooked on Colleen Hoover

New York Times: The work of novelist Colleen Hoover has become hot property in Hollywood.

The Rookie star Melissa O'Neil is desperate to get in the back of an NZ police car

The Rookie was one of the most-watched shows last year on TVNZ+.

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

Ever wondered how the ultra-rich holiday?

In the lap of luxury: Five new hotels aim to indulge

New York Times: How these new luxury hotels take indulgence to another level.

The apps you need for your next trip abroad

Local apps can halve fares and help when Uber is not available.

The six best Indonesia cruises to book now

Telegraph: A cruise around Indonesia promises out-of-this-world experiences.

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.

Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementia

Decision-making and creativity at work could have major health payoffs, research suggests.

For many patients leaving the ICU, the struggle has only just begun

NY Times: A long stay in ICU can bring challenges that take months or longer to resolve.

High blood pressure is damaging your brain, sight and sex life. Here’s how to bring it down

Telegraph: Six ways to help bring down high blood pressure before serious damage is done.

Hannah McQueen: The best time to downsize your home … and why most Kiwis leave it too late

Most retirees overestimate the windfall from downsizing.

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.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 30 - April 5

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Audrey Young: Who really deserves credit for NZ First poll surge (spoiler: it's not Winston)

OPINION: On current polling, both major parties would need NZ First to form a Government.

Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump

New York Times: The war has underscored a lack of options in dealing with Trump's whims.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Stagflation a bleak possibility

ANALYSIS: Why the Reserve Bank could find itself between a rock and a hard place.

Oliver Hartwich: Who really runs the country’s public service?

OPINION: Why ministers should choose their chief executives.

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