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Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

If he leaves you on a mountain, end your relationship

New York Times: The "Alpine divorce" is more serious than the name implies.

LIV Golf email dissected: What message to staff does and does not say

Executives met in New York for a 'seismic' summit as rumours swirled.

Me! Me! Me! The unstoppable rise of the conversational narcissist

Telegraph: How to spot (and handle) a self-centred talker.

Diana Clement: The pros and cons of downsizing your family home

On average, the downsizing windfall will cover just 3.3 years of costs.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is unimaginably rich and unabashedly happy

New York Times: She says she's naturally ebullient. Others say she's rubbing it in.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: If Nats don’t switch leaders, they face a spanking

OPINION: Polls now show National slipping below 30% support in multiple surveys.

Liam Dann: Why our leaders cling to growth dreams while the debt clock keeps ticking

OPINION: No politician will make a bold decision because we, the voters, won't let them.

Fran O'Sullivan: Why two Chrises must put pride aside to land India trade deal

OPINION: The Trade Minister is set to sign the India free-trade deal at Anzac weekend.

Thomas Coughlan: What happens next in Luxon leadership saga

OPINION: With the Nats' caucus feeling mutinous, can Christopher Luxon survive as PM?

Jenée Tibshraeny: It is naïve to think a new leader is what it'll take to cheer us up

OPINION: Kiwis feel like they're going backwards, regardless of the Government.

Thomas Coughlan: PM's limited options as he stares down toughest fortnight of his leadership

ANALYSIS: More MPs appear to be leaking caucus business over their breakfast.

Warriors v Titans player ratings: Selection headaches await coach Andrew Webster

Opinion: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Titans in Auckland.

Chiefs v Hurricanes player ratings: All Blacks star who sent a message to Rennie

OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs 22-17 victory over the Hurricanes.

Warriors: Is it 'Our Year'? Maybe. Is it 'Our Time'? Definitely

The 'Our Year' mantra began in earnest before the 2012 NRL season.

The decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sides

At least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is unimaginably rich and unabashedly happy

New York Times: She says she's naturally ebullient. Others say she's rubbing it in.

Want to control your blood sugar? Here’s the best time of day for exercise

Washington Post: Is it better to exercise in the morning or afternoon?

'Am I broken forever?': Restaurateur Chand Sahrawat is ready to talk about her sexual abuse

The restaurateur and life coach says her past has given her purpose.

Sewing patterns cut from NZ: What gets lost with the paper and pins?

OPINION: I understand that 'haberdashery' is not a Harry Potter spell.

Lauren Sánchez Bezos is unimaginably rich and unabashedly happy

New York Times: She says she's naturally ebullient. Others say she's rubbing it in.

A Kiwi's journey to meet Nepal's 'god of sight'

Restoring sight is just part of an inspiring experience at Nepal's Tilganga Eye Hospital.

Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months

Washington Post: Kimberlee Williams didn't learn for years how she came to be accused.

'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?

Ben Tomsett reports on the latest South Island town on the up.

'White-collar drug': Why this region is NZ's cocaine hotspot

It comes as the country hits a record high for the drug’s consumption.

Editorial: What does leadership look like in the modern world?

OPINION: Young people may be watching today's leaders and feeling even more disenchanted.

Letters: Cyclone warnings not a case of 'crying wolf'

OPINION: There was no wolf when Peter first cried wolf. There definitely was a cyclone.

‘Open’ Hormuz could mean very different things in Tehran and Washington

ANALYSIS: Claims about the 'reopening' of the Strait of Hormuz should be met with caution.

Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months

Washington Post: Kimberlee Williams didn't learn for years how she came to be accused.

He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened

New York Times: What happens when patients start trusting chatbots over doctors?

The reinvention of Polly Gillespie: Life after radio - and her reality TV debut

After three decades in radio, the broadcaster is ready to write her next chapter.

Armed and dangerous: Adventure activist Annie Ford prepares for polar bears on Arctic mission

'Quitting is not on the table.'

'I lied through my teeth': Wellington Paranormal’s Mike Minogue on the radio jokes that went too far

He's dominated the big screen, small screen and radio; so what's his next takeover?

Is Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?

OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.

Shark nets spark furore at new $203m Club Med resort

A tourism v wildlife battle is raging just months ahead of the resort's opening.

I moved to Australia for a better life. Here’s why I’m moving back to NZ

Money was good in Australia. So why are these Kiwis moving back?

Does cruise line loyalty really pay off?

Telegraph: An expert's guide to maximising your rewards programme.

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

Ever wondered how the ultra-rich holiday?

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.

Want to control your blood sugar? Here’s the best time of day for exercise

Washington Post: Is it better to exercise in the morning or afternoon?

'Am I broken forever?': Restaurateur Chand Sahrawat is ready to talk about her sexual abuse

The restaurateur and life coach says her past has given her purpose.

The surprising ways cannabis may affect the ageing brain

Washington Post: What the research says about what cannabis is really doing to your brain.

'Not a finale': Period care brand to close online store after eight years

The period underwear company was bought by Somedays in January 2025.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 13 - 19

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

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.

Diana Clement: The pros and cons of downsizing your family home

On average, the downsizing windfall will cover just 3.3 years of costs.

Warriors v Titans player ratings: Selection headaches await coach Andrew Webster

Opinion: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Titans in Auckland.

Chiefs v Hurricanes player ratings: All Blacks star who sent a message to Rennie

OPINION: How the players rated in the Chiefs 22-17 victory over the Hurricanes.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: If Nats don’t switch leaders, they face a spanking

OPINION: Polls now show National slipping below 30% support in multiple surveys.

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