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Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges

Alphabet’s quarterly profit hit $57.27b as cloud revenue surged 48%.

I was gaslit by doctors for years. A hysterectomy finally gave me my life back

Telegraph: As Keltie Knight's TV career took off, her health crashed.

‘Don Colossus’, a giant golden statue of Donald Trump, waits for its home

New York Times: The gilded effigy is at the centre of a bizarre crypto moneymaking scheme.

The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise

Telegraph: Why sleep could be the real driver of your health.

Fran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economy

OPINION: Women leaders used the Waitangi dinner to push a new Māori investment agenda.

From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players - why Razor's dream fell apart.

From Mainland to milk powder: Inside Fonterra's high-protein push

Fonterra plans to match its 2025 earnings by 2028 without its consumer brands.

The upscale LA life of fraud-accused NZ TV producer - a new relationship, high-end cars and mystery new shows

Alex Breingan living in upmarket suburb with woman who has filed for voluntary bankruptcy.

Fran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economy

OPINION: Women leaders used the Waitangi dinner to push a new Māori investment agenda.

Thomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decade

OPINION: Tensions abound over the India FTA as Parliament readies for a famous visitor.

Adam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026

OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga.

Matthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreat

OPINION: No NZ government will pay $3b to other governments for foreign climate projects.

From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players - why Razor's dream fell apart.

Gregor Paul: NZ Rugby faces delicate race to free next All Blacks coach from club deals

OPINION: NZR will get their man – that’s not in doubt – but 'when?' is the key question.

Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?

OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.

Ranking every NZ athlete's chances of a Winter Olympic medal

How many medals will New Zealand bring home from Italy?

‘We’re calling this a relapse?’: Kiwi comedian on falling off the wagon after five years sober

Everyone makes mistakes. Rhys Mathewson turned his into a razor-sharp comedy act.

Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it

New research links morning coffee to a 31% lower risk of heart-related death.

The five health benefits of slow running

Telegraph: Why would you want to run any other way?

Childhood trauma doesn’t have to be a lifelong curse

New York Times: Can positive childhood experiences really undo early trauma?

‘Don Colossus’, a giant golden statue of Donald Trump, waits for its home

New York Times: The gilded effigy is at the centre of a bizarre crypto moneymaking scheme.

10 common myths about narcissism, debunked

New York Times: Everyone has a degree of narcissism. Very few people have actual NPD.

Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar

New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.

7 surprisingly hopeful things we’ve learned about dementia

Washington Post: "I think we’re at the threshold of making a significant impact."

Fran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economy

OPINION: Women leaders used the Waitangi dinner to push a new Māori investment agenda.

Auckland Museum asbestos removal project

The complex job of fully removing asbestos at Auckland Museum alongside a wider upgrade will take until 2029.

Editorial: Mauao must ultimately be reopened to the people

OPINION: However, there needs to be time for grieving and healing first.

Thomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decade

OPINION: Tensions abound over the India FTA as Parliament readies for a famous visitor.

Opinion: Will Newsom be the Democrats’ next mistake?

New York Times opinion: Democrats should be careful whom they crush on.

‘Don Colossus’, a giant golden statue of Donald Trump, waits for its home

New York Times: The gilded effigy is at the centre of a bizarre crypto moneymaking scheme.

After his Democratic victory in Texas, a new star rises

NY Times: Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force mechanic and union leader showed crossover appeal.

Trump, Gabbard insert themselves in FBI election-centre probe

New York Times: What occurred was outside the bounds of normal law enforcement procedure.

He took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney series

Albert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.

Inside The Pitt: How fake hearts, blood and trauma bring the TV show to life

New York Times: The cast reveals secrets behind the show's second season.

Secret Legend of Zelda film shoot reaches Queenstown as big-budget production nears wrap

The movie marks the first ever big-screen outing for the Zelda universe.

Which streaming service in New Zealand gives you the best value for money?

Some streaming services are worthy of long-term commitment, others are better for a fling.

The Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzy

Koh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.

2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this year

From Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight

A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.

Comanchero gang member to spend rest of life in Tongan prison for drug importing

The 44-year-old tried to expand the gang's presence in Tonga after being deported from Oz.

Truckie who shot couple under Tauranga bridge over $5000 debt freed after 20 years

The execution-style murders gave a shocking glimpse into the hidden world of drug dealing.

Hells Angels gang member orchestrated 180kg cocaine importation while inside prison

The drug shipment was cleverly concealed inside the pipes of a 7.2 tonne boiler machine.

Price of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new research

Meth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland.

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.

Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaround

OPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.

Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped

A Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.

Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it

New research links morning coffee to a 31% lower risk of heart-related death.

I was gaslit by doctors for years. A hysterectomy finally gave me my life back

Telegraph: As Keltie Knight's TV career took off, her health crashed.

The doctor who believes sleep is more important than diet and exercise

Telegraph: Why sleep could be the real driver of your health.

Is an occasional cigarette really that bad?

New York Times: Is social smoking essentially playing with fire?

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: February 1 - 28

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 26 - February 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 19 - 25

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Fran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economy

OPINION: Women leaders used the Waitangi dinner to push a new Māori investment agenda.

Editorial: Mauao must ultimately be reopened to the people

OPINION: However, there needs to be time for grieving and healing first.

Thomas Coughlan: Grumpy Parliament gets ready to welcome most powerful visitor in a decade

OPINION: Tensions abound over the India FTA as Parliament readies for a famous visitor.

The quiet revolution coming to your child’s school report card

OPINION: Parents will see five clear descriptors showing progress in core subjects.

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