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Iran war: How economic shock could become long-term damage

New York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.

The fall of a famous chef reverberates in the restaurant world

New York Times: 'This has divided the entire industry,' a former Noma intern says.

'My husband left me for a younger woman. I've never been happier'

Telegraph: Nine years after a messy divorce, Anne Dawson is living life on her terms.

How often you should brush your teeth to ward off dementia

Telegraph: Recent research has linked gum disease to 50 illnesses, many of them serious.

Abrupt departure: Sky TV loses another top executive – former TV3 boss to leave business

Juliet Peterson moved across from Warner Bros Discovery when Sky acquired Three for $1.

Market close: NZX down 1.5% as oil surges again

The S&P/NZX 50 closed at 12,701.75, down 197.97 points or 1.53%.

Rising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shock

One operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.

Low tide: KMD Brands rejects offer to sell off surfing brand Rip Curl to rival

KMD Brands argued the deal relied on new debt and a dilutive capital raise.

Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis tells Labour there’s a new sheriff in town

The Government's cost of living package sends a strong message.

Got a job and children? Find out how much cost-of-living relief you can get

Try the Herald's calculator for cost-of-living relief.

A different kind of woman: What Brooke van Velden's resignation could mean for Act

She is leaving on her own terms. It's no longer clear who could succeed David Seymour.

‘Not a strong case’: Treasury cool on $1 billion LNG terminal

Treasury cautioned against against the speed at which the Government was moving.

Gregor Paul: Why Rennie's 'robust' coaching shake-up matters for the All Blacks

OPINION: Dave Rennie secured his full preferred coaching team after NZR pushback.

All Blacks watch: How can Dave Rennie get the best out of his bench?

OPINION: Is my backside a pineapple? Some Super players would say it's up for debate.

Alice Soper: Why the Black Ferns Sevens now set the standard for rugby success

OPINION: They have a 90% win rate, 72% against rivals Australia.

Maadi Regatta power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?

The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.

Advice: My co-workers had an affair. I’m dealing with the fallout

New York Times: Max Read advises a worker who's caught up in someone else's office drama.

Inside NZ's bunker boom: Inquiries surge after Iran conflict

'It's not cool or sensationalist,' the firm says, but 'mainstream resilience planning'.

How often you should brush your teeth to ward off dementia

Telegraph: Recent research has linked gum disease to 50 illnesses, many of them serious.

The fall of a famous chef reverberates in the restaurant world

New York Times: 'This has divided the entire industry,' a former Noma intern says.

How often you should brush your teeth to ward off dementia

Telegraph: Recent research has linked gum disease to 50 illnesses, many of them serious.

The fall of a famous chef reverberates in the restaurant world

New York Times: 'This has divided the entire industry,' a former Noma intern says.

'My husband left me for a younger woman. I've never been happier'

Telegraph: Nine years after a messy divorce, Anne Dawson is living life on her terms.

Its own stars said it was ‘cheesy.’ Now Martin Henderson’s Virgin River is a monster hit

New York Times: How Virgin River became Netflix’s unlikely long-running comfort watch.

Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis tells Labour there’s a new sheriff in town

The Government's cost of living package sends a strong message.

Got a job and children? Find out how much cost-of-living relief you can get

Try the Herald's calculator for cost-of-living relief.

A different kind of woman: What Brooke van Velden's resignation could mean for Act

She is leaving on her own terms. It's no longer clear who could succeed David Seymour.

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.

US, Iran and Israel send conflicting signals on peace prospects

New York Times: US and Iran have exchanged messages through intermediaries, sources say.

Pentagon officials weigh deployment of airborne troops for Iran war

New York Times: These forces could be used to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub.

Iran war: How economic shock could become long-term damage

New York Times: Targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf has ongoing impacts.

Price jumps at US petrol pumps as war hits home

New York Times: Some drivers are filling up as a hedge against future higher prices.

Michelle Pfeiffer makes it look easy. It isn’t

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

Its own stars said it was ‘cheesy.’ Now Martin Henderson’s Virgin River is a monster hit

New York Times: How Virgin River became Netflix’s unlikely long-running comfort watch.

‘It’s the truth’: Bee Gees performer embraces life as Maurice Gibb’s hidden son

He was adopted as a baby and spent 18 months in a Church of England home.

How a 22-year-old taking in five siblings led to a powerful new NZ film

Dawn's inspired by a 3am police raid on director Jasmine Day's South Auckland home.

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.

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.

Guns discovered at Auckland Airport with drugs smuggled by corrupt Air NZ staff

Customs found six pistols and 18kg of cocaine in 'unaccompanied luggage' on the carousel.

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.

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.

From boarded-up to renovation: Hopes for new medical service in Maraenui

A boarded-up clinic could soon be back in use as plans advance for housing nearby.

How often you should brush your teeth to ward off dementia

Telegraph: Recent research has linked gum disease to 50 illnesses, many of them serious.

A cold, the flu or Covid: How to know what virus you have

Flu, Covid and the common cold virus are all going around 'at low levels', experts say.

I’m the parent of a trans teen. I'm worried about a NZ puberty blocker ban

The High Court will review the puberty blocker ban on May 6.

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.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 9 - 15

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis tells Labour there’s a new sheriff in town

The Government's cost of living package sends a strong message.

A different kind of woman: What Brooke van Velden's resignation could mean for Act

She is leaving on her own terms. It's no longer clear who could succeed David Seymour.

All Blacks watch: How can Dave Rennie get the best out of his bench?

OPINION: Is my backside a pineapple? Some Super players would say it's up for debate.

Letters: Buying a church unlikely to solve the NZDF’s problems

OPINION: It's a mystery why NZDF would need to buy a church.

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