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Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down

New York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

'Napalm Girl' photographer sues Netflix over film that calls him a fraud

New York Times: Nick Ut is suing Netflix in France for criminal defamation over the film.

Advice: My boss didn’t care that my mother was dying. Help!

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Fran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe

OPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.

Ben Goodger: The Kiwi behind ChatGPT's new AI browser

For the third time in his career, the ex-Aucklander is driving a web browser revolution.

Kiwi Ben Goodger on driving OpenAI's web browser push

Ex-pat Ben Goodger, who played a key role in the creation of Google's Chrome browser, on his Silicon Valley career, impostor syndrome and white-collar fears about AI.

Market close: NZ shares down after volatile week

The NZX 50 closed at 13,519.35, down 98.54 points or 0.72%.

Fran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe

OPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.

Election 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini Kaipara

Two are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.

Thomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worse

OPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader.

Inside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’

ANALYSIS: National MPs have gone to ground amid fevered rumours.

Gregor Paul: Rennie hire tests if NZ Rugby is ready to open doors to new era

OPINION: NZR has long shunned foreign coaches, with only a handful hired this century.

'Worst experience of my life': Inside 'toxic' world of water polo - the ugly rift and bullying claims in NZ women's team

Fears for athlete safety in a sport dominated by private schools and big personalities.

Editorial: The three things that will measure Rennie's success as ABs coach

OPINION: Dave Rennie has the right to start as ABs coach with the backing of the nation.

Warriors NRL forecast 2026: Brutal start, big questions and a finals finish

The Warriors face a brutal early draw with four heavyweight teams in seven weeks.

Advice: My boss didn’t care that my mother was dying. Help!

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Which NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lollies

How to pick a healthier muesli bar at the supermarket, according to dietitians.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

Can’t stop overthinking? Here’s what experts say actually helps

Washington Post: Strategies to help turn down the volume on noisy thoughts.

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

'Highly dangerous children are more common than we think'

Telegraph analysis: 'Dark' personality traits emerge early, says Dr Leanne ten Brinke.

Elite doctors served Jeffrey Epstein while treating his 'girls'

New York Times: Epstein's VIP doctors bent or broke ethical rules to keep him happy.

Fran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe

OPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.

Election 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini Kaipara

Two are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.

Deficient training and oversight: Why NZ spent 139 days without its largest ship

The Navy failures cost New Zealand at least $5.6m in repairs.

Havelock North: 171-home subdivision approved in fast-growing area

The subdivision is near Arataki Honey and the former Te Mata Mushrooms farm.

Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down

New York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.

Israel and US trumpet their collaboration in war against Iran

NY Times: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it compared favourably to other US allies.

Democrats hope James Talarico can turn Texas blue

NY Times: The 36-year-old aims to be his party's first Texas Senate victor in his lifetime

Iran’s secret outreach highlights Trump’s challenge

New York Times: Iran made offer to discuss terms for ceasefire through spy channels.

Robyn Malcolm at 60: 'I don't give a s**t' about getting older

She has no plans to ever retire, either.

'Napalm Girl' photographer sues Netflix over film that calls him a fraud

New York Times: Nick Ut is suing Netflix in France for criminal defamation over the film.

Antitrust trial to challenge Live Nation's grip on the music industry

New York Times: Justice Department, 39 states argue Live Nation bullies venues on tickets.

Of course the Scrubs reboot is millennial cringe. So is adult life now

Washington Post: The real reason we get so much out of resurrected sitcoms from our youth.

'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.'

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.

Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scam

A 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.

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.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

Footpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement village

A disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.

Six red flags for sepsis you should never ignore

Telegraph: The life-threatening condition can arise from minor cuts or infections.

Roger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficit

A 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.

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.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Fran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe

OPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.

Gregor Paul: Rennie hire tests if NZ Rugby is ready to open doors to new era

OPINION: NZR has long shunned foreign coaches, with only a handful hired this century.

Editorial: The three things that will measure Rennie's success as ABs coach

OPINION: Dave Rennie has the right to start as ABs coach with the backing of the nation.

Thomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worse

OPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader.

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