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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.

Will he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in Iran

New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.

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.

In South Dakota, neighbours feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband

New York Times: Bryon Noem's marriage has been the talk of the prairie for months.

Deborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might think

OPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.

Peter Vial: KiwiSaver changes are a warning sign for NZ Super

OPINION: Many Kiwis are seeing smaller pay packets as KiwiSaver rates rise.

'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunities

Businesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.

Stock Takes: From ‘star performer’ to balance-sheet risk – what the retail results mean for investors

New Zealand's major retailers have reported their financial results, so who performed?

Thomas Coughlan: Luxon deals out punishment after week of instability

OPINION: After a week of instability, the PM dramatically reshuffled his Cabinet.

Azaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook Islands

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.

Audrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kg

OPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.

Thomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon to reshuffle Cabinet – can he turn it around?

ANALYSIS: Can Christopher Luxon pull off a reset?

Goodbye, Addington: The best and worst moments of the post-quake scaffolding stadium

The site has hosted everything from All Blacks epics to Bruce Springsteen.

Alice Soper: The economic pressures that are bad for our sporting health

OPINION: Last year's Active NZ report found 35% of young people saw cost as a barrier.

Four goals, first South Amerian scalp: Are All Whites peaking at the right time?

The All Whites picked the perfect moment for such an eye-catching display.

'A long dream' All Whites veteran's goal proves his World Cup worth, after 16-year wait

Coach Darren Bazeley felt Barbarouses 'reminded everybody who he is' on Monday night.

The healthiest NZ butters and spreads – and the ones you shouldn't be eating every day

Confused about butter, margarine and olive-oil spreads? Here’s how to choose.

Everything you need to know about mini strokes and what to do if you have one

Telegraph: Mini strokes, or TIAs, are serious medical events that require urgent care.

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.

Society Insider: Entrepreneur Charlotte Devereux rebuilding after loss; Auckland FC and Blues' sporting dynasties

Plus, Payton Spencer follows in dad Carlos' Blues boot-steps.

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.

Will he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in Iran

New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.

13 surprising ways GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may benefit the body

A science-backed guide to what’s proven, what's promising and what's still untested.

'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunities

Businesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.

High-country station famed for Hollywood backdrops shifts from farming to films, tourism

The previous owner is disappointed at its move away from being a working station.

Hawke’s Bay CEOs’ biggest worry: The soaring cost of energy

A June summit aims to shape a regional energy strategy for Hawke's Bay.

Mission Concert organiser felt 'fobbed off' after Government declined funding

'The New Zealand Government has an agenda that I do not understand.'

Azaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook Islands

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.

In South Dakota, neighbours feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband

New York Times: Bryon Noem's marriage has been the talk of the prairie for months.

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.

'Drone joust': Russian interceptor skewers Ukrainian aircraft in mid-flight

Russia is now using special interceptors with metal rods to target enemy drones.

'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic live

Their Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.

'Unfixable': Dissecting Helen Clark's life one outfit at a time

Pike River writer Fiona Samuel takes on the former Prime Minister in a new comic play.

How Shrinking gave veteran actor Ted McGinley a career capstone role

New York Times: The veteran actor finally found a job in which he feels fully appreciated.

Michelle Pfeiffer makes it look easy. It isn’t

NYT: At 67, the actress is reinventing herself, with new shows and an evolving attitude.

From bombing range to eco haven: A 48-hour guide to Vieques

Vieques’ former bombing grounds now form the Caribbean’s largest wildlife refuge.

'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.

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.

More than $6m of cryptocurrency linked to man charged with murder of Auckland grandad

Police claim the alleged killer's partner also spent $164,000 on hotels in two years.

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.

Everything you need to know about mini strokes and what to do if you have one

Telegraph: Mini strokes, or TIAs, are serious medical events that require urgent care.

Nang sellers claim they didn’t know some of the deals they were doing were illegal

Twenty-six shops spoken to after rise in sales of 2-3 litre canisters of nitrious oxide.

Hannah McQueen: Could your prescription medication be speeding up your decline?

About 91% of New Zealanders over 65 take prescription medication.

13 surprising ways GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may benefit the body

A science-backed guide to what’s proven, what's promising and what's still untested.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 23 - 29

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 16 - 22

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Guy Body’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Deborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might think

OPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.

Peter Vial: KiwiSaver changes are a warning sign for NZ Super

OPINION: Many Kiwis are seeing smaller pay packets as KiwiSaver rates rise.

Alice Soper: The economic pressures that are bad for our sporting health

OPINION: Last year's Active NZ report found 35% of young people saw cost as a barrier.

Thomas Coughlan: Luxon deals out punishment after week of instability

OPINION: After a week of instability, the PM dramatically reshuffled his Cabinet.

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