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Trump’s ultimatum to Iran was almost up. Then he found an off-ramp

New York Times: It's unclear how seriously US is taking the potential for a breakthrough.

Inside: Mossad's plan to spur rebellion in Iran

New York Times: The plan to ignite riots in Iran was presented to the US in January.

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.

What an oncologist wants you to know about environmental cancer risks

Washington Post: What to watch for and how to reduce your exposure.

ACC helps launch PPP investment fund with $300m commitment

Fund manager Zealandia targets NZ wholesale investors.

US asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotels

Vendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.

Market close: NZ market gains on potential peace talks

'Clearly a surge of optimism,' says Salt Funds Management's Matt Goodson.

Richard Prebble: How AI can save the Official Information Act from collapsing under its own weight

OPINION: The cause of the problem could also be part of the solution.

Richard Prebble: How AI can save the Official Information Act from collapsing under its own weight

OPINION: The cause of the problem could also be part of the solution.

Govt considers helping refurbish empty fuel storage tanks at Marsden Pt

Is it willing to put taxpayer dollars on the line?

Govt says thousands more eligible for temporary tax credits thanks to changes. Are you one of them?

See how much you can get from the Government's cost of living relief with our calculator.

Poll results reveal Kiwis' view of Luxon, Hipkins after their recent troubles

Have recent events affected Kiwis' opinions on the leaders?

'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds out

All 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.

Triumph and disaster: The bittersweet story of the only schoolboy All Black

No one could have predicted what would unfold for 18-year-old Craig Wickes in 1980.

Nathan Limm: Netball NZ's leadership must address unanswered questions

ANALYSIS: Nathan Limm breaks down the key issues facing netball in 2026.

Jason Pine: The six All Whites with most to gain ahead of Fifa World Cup

OPINION: The All Whites who have the most to play for during this international window.

I’m polyamorous – people are wrong if they think it’s all about sex

Telegraph: Naomi Aldwyn-Allsworth says she's on a mission to bust myths about polyamory.

Society Insider: Fletcher Hawkesby’s family-focused 21st birthday party; meet the 'old money' financier with a VIP pheasant shoot

Plus, who were the VVIPs partying at Synthony?

At 50, I wrote a book about stupid things old people do. My ideas have changed

OPINION: Author Steven Petrow, 69, now sees his life – and ageing – in a different light.

Is health insurance a waste of money as you get older?

By 70, many Kiwis pay about $1000 a month for health cover. But is cancelling a good idea?

I’m polyamorous – people are wrong if they think it’s all about sex

Telegraph: Naomi Aldwyn-Allsworth says she's on a mission to bust myths about polyamory.

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.

Child snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after release

Tekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.

'We have had everything': Small town's firefighters honoured for 50 years’ service

'The hardest part is motor vehicle accidents, when you get children and fatalities.'

Letters: Do Willis and Luxon think beneficiaries are undeserving of support?

OPINION: Hard times are ahead for beneficiaries.

Editorial: Government right to review outdated dog control laws

OPINION: The key now is to ensure it is done properly and introduces meaningful changes.

Saudi crown prince pushing Trump to continue Iran war, sources say

NY Times: The consequences of the war for Saudi Arabia’s economy and security are huge.

Middle East latest: US is said to have sent Iran a peace plan

New York Times: Trump says, 'They’re talking to us and they’re making sense'.

As war in Iran disrupts air travel, here’s where it’s hitting hardest

New York Times: Airlines in the Mideast and Asia are being impacted more than in the US.

ICE in airports: How US immigration agency is Trump’s new 'political tool'

New York Times: Some former ICE officials say Trump is doing harm to the organisation.

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.

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.

At 50, I wrote a book about stupid things old people do. My ideas have changed

OPINION: Author Steven Petrow, 69, now sees his life – and ageing – in a different light.

Is health insurance a waste of money as you get older?

By 70, many Kiwis pay about $1000 a month for health cover. But is cancelling a good idea?

What an oncologist wants you to know about environmental cancer risks

Washington Post: What to watch for and how to reduce your exposure.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 23 - 29

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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.

Letters: Do Willis and Luxon think beneficiaries are undeserving of support?

OPINION: Hard times are ahead for beneficiaries.

Editorial: Government right to review outdated dog control laws

OPINION: The key now is to ensure it is done properly and introduces meaningful changes.

Why rush a $3b decision before the real debate begins

One question about a significant BOP asset keeps surfacing: Why are we doing this now?

Jonathan Ayling: A defensible decision can still be a bad one

OPINION: Kiwis must have faith in their institutions and trust the judgments they make.

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