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When will the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the place

New York Times: Trump and officials give conflicting statements on the timeline.

Not in the mood to exercise? These simple daily habits work for me every time

Telegraph: Eleven tips for low-energy days from fitness writer Caroline Idiens.

‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earth

New York Times: It's impossible to predict exactly where and when any fragments might hit.

Get a dog, live longer?

New York Times: Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

ACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remit

The state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.

NZ police involved as 21 arrested in Thailand for online scams

Meta cracks down, but still requires little ID verification for new accounts.

Market close: Briscoe a leading light as NZ shares bounce back

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,293.13, up 158.62 points or 1.52%.

Iran war impacting airfare prices and jet fuel in 'peaky' crisis

There is unique volatility with some 'freakish' fuel prices, an airline leader says.

Lake Alice data breach: Minister ‘frustrated’ by delays completing probe

'Of course I am frustrated, I am frustrated with the whole situation,' says Stanford.

ACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remit

The state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.

Labour MP Peeni Henare departing Parliament

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare is retiring after a busy 12 years as a politician. Video / Mark Mitchell

Peeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving

'You can see just how divided we are politically.'

'Weak': NZ Cricket board under fire from its own angry, upset staff and leaders over CEO ousting

Leaked documents reveal internal concern ahead of a major decision on future T20 league.

America's Cup update: Team NZ reveal next steps as champion challengers emerge

Team New Zealand were the first team to unveil their AC75 for the new cycle.

Inside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefuls

Marlborough Boys' College rowers clock up to nine gruelling sessions a week.

How Iran’s footballers became pawns in diplomatic showdown

OPINION: Donald Trump has hinted he could offer US asylum to Iran's World Cup squad.

Society Insider: ‘Anything worth having you have to work hard for’ – Nats' Mark Mitchell to marry for fourth time

Plus, Kiwi fintech boss hosts F1 star Lando Norris.

Hang-xiety explained: Why does drinking mess with my emotions?

New York Times: Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day - but why?

Get a dog, live longer?

New York Times: Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

Hannah McQueen: Most Kiwis don't have a plan for retirement. Here's where to start

Financial expert Hannah McQueen on how to plan for a comfortable retirement in NZ.

7 surprising ways to spark desire in a long-term relationship

Telegraph: Sex therapist Vanessa Marin uses these techniques in her own 15-year marriage.

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

Lake Alice data breach: Minister ‘frustrated’ by delays completing probe

'Of course I am frustrated, I am frustrated with the whole situation,' says Stanford.

Editorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend storm

OPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?

'I haven't read it': Chelsea Winter hits back at ribbing from Emily Writes

The columnist and author poked fun at MasterChef winner Chelsea Winter's morning routine.

ACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remit

The state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.

How Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran’s response to war

New York Times: Shipping has come to a standstill in the Gulf, oil prices have spiked.

When will the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the place

New York Times: Trump and officials give conflicting statements on the timeline.

‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earth

New York Times: It's impossible to predict exactly where and when any fragments might hit.

Opinion: It’s Trump’s war. Americans are stuck with the various costs

New York Times: US has opened door for other nations to wage wars of choice and aggression

Daryl Hannah: How can Love Story get away with this?

NYT OPINION: The character "Daryl Hannah" is not an accurate representation of my life.

'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'.

Love Story: How Sarah Pidgeon brings Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to life

NYT: Playing Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the star faced a backlash before filming finished.

'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.

ACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remit

The state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.

Jonthan Ayling: Ideology has no place in Medical Council regulations

OPINION: Government by the people is a farce if the people are not free to think.

Not here: Locals block plan to build new medical centre on public reserve

"The community wants healthcare, but they don’t necessarily want to give up their parks."

How to spot ultra-processed foods in your supermarket trolley – and what to swap instead

The word 'processed' doesn't always mean 'don't buy', according to nutritionists.

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.

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.

Editorial: Christopher Luxon weathered the weekend storm

OPINION: Is the Prime Minister sailing into more leadership questions?

Letters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era

OPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.

Jonthan Ayling: Ideology has no place in Medical Council regulations

OPINION: Government by the people is a farce if the people are not free to think.

Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks

OPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.

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