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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.

From fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its niche

Prue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.

Mark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soon

OPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.

Deborah Chambers: A quiet revolution in how we divide relationship property

OPINION: What happens to assets after a breakup, and why couples should know the rules.

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.

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.

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.

Phil Gifford: How the Crusaders built a fortress at a home they never wanted

The Hurricanes top the table despite being the only side to play six games.

Warriors player ratings: Bitten by the Sharks in costly defeat

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Sharks in Sydney.

Michael Burgess: Why Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and the Warriors had to part ways

Analysis: The Auckland club couldn’t match the money offered by outside suitors.

Gregor Paul: Captaincy call – what Rennie's decision on Savea and Barrett means for ABs future

OPINION: Scott Barrett is likely to shift to a bruising breakdown role under Dave Rennie.

How extreme exercise can increase belly fat – and other weight-loss mistakes

Chronic stress and poor sleep can drive cortisol spikes and an increase in deep fat.

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.

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.

The NZ city grappling with a lawyer shortage as junior staff flock to Australia

Only 7.2% of new lawyers this year are working in regional New Zealand.

Guy Body’s cartoons: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Brad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity

OPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.

Pressure on health services as cocaine use doubles in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne

The region also has the second-highest meth use in NZ and low prices at $306 a gram.

A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen

In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.

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.

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+.

The six best Indonesia cruises to book now

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

The scarcely believable story of the world’s oldest cruise ship

Few ocean-going vessels are as fascinating as the legend of MS Stockholm.

My dog Tintin’s transatlantic voyage on the Queen Mary 2

Cunard has also hosted a pet pony, an elephant, a monkey and a hippo.

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

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

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.

Editorial: Sale of vapes should be treated more like alcohol and cigarettes

OPINION: Vaping carries serious health risks, and youth are still accessing it.

Cecilia Robinson: The quiet hero who helped shape how we care for each other

OPINION: Dr Lee Mathias ONZM began her career as a nurse at Middlemore Hospital.

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.

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.

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: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Brad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity

OPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.

Phil Gifford: How the Crusaders built a fortress at a home they never wanted

The Hurricanes top the table despite being the only side to play six games.

Letters: The meaning of religion in a time of faith and war

OPINION: Readers have their say on space voyage, education and energy crisis.

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