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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.

Trump slump: 5 takeaways from ‘No Kings’ rallies as US midterms heat up

New York Times: An estimated 8 million people attended yesterday's protests across the US.

Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers

New York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth.

Watching the kids: This Apple service is available to parents in 25 countries - why is NZ missing out?

NZ telcos say they are aware of the service, and at least one is planning to introduce it.

'Bordering on fascist': Winston Peters takes aim at BSA over Sean Plunket's Māori tikanga ‘mumbo jumbo’ comment

NZ First leader says BSA should be abolished following move of 'breathtaking audacity'.

Airline group says biofuel business case changed, supersonic plane revival gets boost

The world's airlines make moves around war; what might replace today's jet fuel carriers?

Load of bull? Start-up founder raises questions after R&D grant application rebuffed

PLUS: Analyst swings from Xero foe to friend; what EECA blew on Mevo.

Delegate defends National Party Papakura candidate selection amid claims of unfair process

The seat offers a rare opportunity of running in a safe electorate for National.

Compensation? What it would take for Tamihere to get millions for 20 years behind bars

If no retrial is pursued, David Tamihere will be able to seek wrongful jail compensation.

National reshuffle coming as grumpy selection and ministers' meeting trigger leadership speculation

A series of weekend meetings have caused speculation about National's stability.

Fuel crisis: Why hasn’t the Govt moved to phase two of its fuel plan?

PM Christopher Luxon says the Govt is preparing for a shift, in the event it's required.

Four goals, first South American scalp: Are the 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.

How close Ardie Savea came to quitting the All Blacks

Ardie Savea asked to quit his NZR deal, saying he needed a break from the game.

Paul Lewis: The loose forward who reveals depth in All Blacks stock

Ardie Savea is the front runner as No 7 for the All Blacks.

She wrote a book about her throuple. The internet lost its mind

New York Times Opinion: Is Lindy West a feminist? Is she happy? Everyone has an opinion.

My daughter died. This is what no one tells you about the first year of grief

Kirsten O'Connor's daughter Kahlia died aged 24. Here's what she's learned about loss.

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.

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.

Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers

New York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth.

Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones

New York Times: In a rising number of US schools, textbooks and pencils are back.

Wellington councillors, mayor, skip blessing of new HQ amid office space tensions

The Herald understands some elected members boycotted the blessing.

Delegate defends National Party Papakura candidate selection amid claims of unfair process

The seat offers a rare opportunity of running in a safe electorate for National.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Skyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park, hints at new development

The gondola-access bike park will close the trails on March 25 next year.

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.

Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers

New York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth.

Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones

New York Times: In a rising number of US schools, textbooks and pencils are back.

A toothless Iran? Missile and drone strikes show it can still inflict pain

New York Times: A wave of strikes shows Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate.

'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.

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.

How Auckland can become a high-wage, world-class city

Auckland needs to treat growth as a system rather than a set of isolated fixes.

The truth about autism in women, according to a neuroscientist

Telegraph: Autism was once thought to be extremely rare in females. Why?

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.

She wrote a book about her throuple. The internet lost its mind

New York Times Opinion: Is Lindy West a feminist? Is she happy? Everyone has an opinion.

Inside Economics: RBNZ flying blind as Iran war and oil shock upend outlook

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Terry Middlemost: The loneliness crisis retirement planning ignores

OPINION: An Age Concern study found 59% of Kiwis aged over-65 recently felt lonely.

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