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Inside: The rise and fall of US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

New York Times: Noem helped fulfil Trump's border pledges but drew negative attention.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

Families forced to sleep on the streets of Beirut as Israel pounds Hezbollah

NY Times: 'They have taken us back to the Stone Age,' one man said of Israel and Hezbollah

These men want to know their 'sexual market value'

New York Times: 'Boiling people down to a dollar value feels really dark.'

Market close: Shares slump as oil cracks US$100 a barrel

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,098.83, declining 420.52 points or 3.11%.

Teak Construction liquidation: Max Key caught in $7.9m failure

Subcontractors complained they were owed large amounts over extensive periods of time.

War in Gulf threatens fertiliser supplies, may push fresh food prices higher

Up to 45% of global urea supply is at risk from Strait of Hormuz turmoil.

Airlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummets

Even peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.

Fran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe

OPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.

Election 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini Kaipara

Two are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.

Thomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worse

OPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader.

Inside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’

ANALYSIS: National MPs have gone to ground amid fevered rumours.

Winners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy champions

OPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.

Gregor Paul: Why NZR's shake-up could leave the All Blacks stronger than before

OPINION: New Zealand Rugby's exodus is a long-overdue reset to protect the All Blacks.

Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate

OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix.

Phil Gifford: Dave Rennie’s All Blacks plan puts Super Rugby form in the spotlight

OPINION: The new coach vows All Blacks spots will hinge on 2026 Super Rugby Pacific form.

Are you burning out your cells? Why athletes and post-menopausal women are at higher risk

Oxidative stress is linked to chronic diseases and ageing - here's how to control it.

These men want to know their 'sexual market value'

New York Times: 'Boiling people down to a dollar value feels really dark.'

I'm a longevity doctor. This is why I'll never give up alcohol

Fear of alcohol can be more harmful than moderate use.

'It’s radioactive': Why relationship expert John Aiken sticks with Married At First Sight Australia

Plus, how his wife feels about his 'psychobabble'.

The fall of a strongman: Inside Maduro’s last days in power

New York Times: How the Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread Trump.

Six red flags for sepsis you should never ignore

Telegraph: The life-threatening condition can arise from minor cuts or infections.

‘Avalanche!’: Survivors recount California’s deadliest modern avalanche

New York Times: Tahoe avalanche survivors recall desperate fight to save buried skiers

'Highly dangerous children are more common than we think'

Telegraph analysis: 'Dark' personality traits emerge early, says Dr Leanne ten Brinke.

Gang links, drugs, family violence: The reasons behind hundreds of Kiwis blocked from owning a gun

Since October 30, 2023, police have logged 693 distinct refusals.

Brent Carey: When scam ads pay, promises are not enough

OPINION: Unlike Australia, New Zealand has no legal framework for scam ads yet.

Search your MP's financial and legal interests: Luxury gifts, property and debt

Did your MP receive two watches? Tickets to the Pink concert? A ride in a helicopter?

Letters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?

OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.

Israel strikes energy infrastructure crucial to Iran’s wellbeing

NY Times: Loss of any oil revenue would be a blow to Iran’s economy, already in crisis.

Daily barrage of Iranian drone attacks increases pressure on Gulf states

New York Times: Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but drones are relentless.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: The spine of a militarised state

New York Times: The powerful force has military, political and economic clout.

Iran's new leader has been a mysterious and influential figure in the shadows of power

New York Times: He has seen his wife, parents and a son killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.

'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire

A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.

'It’s radioactive': Why relationship expert John Aiken sticks with Married At First Sight Australia

Plus, how his wife feels about his 'psychobabble'.

Robyn Malcolm at 60: 'I don't give a s**t' about getting older

She has no plans to ever retire, either.

'Napalm Girl' photographer sues Netflix over film that calls him a fraud

New York Times: Nick Ut is suing Netflix in France for criminal defamation over the film.

'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.

Job in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme

'It does feel like I'm on holiday when compared to everyday life in New Zealand.'

'Gangster dude': Corrupt cop jailed for leaking police intel to gang member lover

She exposed an informant and sent gang intelligence from a secure database.

Big business collapse: Director's companies allegedly owe $57m tax

Inland Revenue's probe came after Zespri blacklisted the director's firms in 2022.

‘Blood vendetta’: Inside the Sydney underworld feud that felled ex-Kiwis star Matt Utai

Competition is hot for the city's $6b annual illicit drug trade

Professional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiry

Police seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.

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.

Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open

The Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.

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.

Are you burning out your cells? Why athletes and post-menopausal women are at higher risk

Oxidative stress is linked to chronic diseases and ageing - here's how to control it.

I'm a longevity doctor. This is why I'll never give up alcohol

Fear of alcohol can be more harmful than moderate use.

We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlook

Repeated chest infections that are slow to clear can signal lung cancer.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Letters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to school

OPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Winners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy champions

OPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.

Gregor Paul: Why NZR's shake-up could leave the All Blacks stronger than before

OPINION: New Zealand Rugby's exodus is a long-overdue reset to protect the All Blacks.

Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate

OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix.

Phil Gifford: Dave Rennie’s All Blacks plan puts Super Rugby form in the spotlight

OPINION: The new coach vows All Blacks spots will hinge on 2026 Super Rugby Pacific form.

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