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Iran succession: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei planned for a transition of power

New York Times: Three possible successors as leader were named by Khamenei last year.

The moment I realised my husband was having an affair

Telegraph: Marny's "whole world came crashing down at 48". Here's how she rebuilt.

US ability to determine what comes next in Iran might be limited

NY Times: Democratic Senator Mark Warner says a new leader would probably be a hardliner.

The longevity 'rock star' who thinks doctors should prescribe food instead of medicine

Telegraph: Is eating like our grandparents the key to tackling chronic illness?

The Kiwi startup making it easy to book your favourite sports stars as coaches

The platform now features about 120 coaches across 16 sports in 13 cities.

Cutting the cord? When your children should be financially independent

A financial expert says the goal is capability, not a deadline.

Global protein boom points to era of $9-plus milk payouts for farmers

DairyNZ puts Fonterra farmers' break-even at about $8.50 per kg of milksolids.

Mark Lister: Midterm market jitters are normal, not a reason to bail out

OPINION: Since 1950, US shares have still finished up in 60 of 76 years.

Why one city dominates secondary school scholarship awards

Auckland schools are hugely over-represented – and one expert thinks he knows why.

Fran O'Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders

OPINION: Chris Hipkins admits NZ faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.

Thomas Coughlan: The art of the U-turn – Nats' transport dilemma and Labour’s pay equity conundrum

As we head into Budget season, prepare for about-turns.

Inside the Lake Alice data breach: Erica Stanford asked Sir Brian Roche to personally sign apologies to survivors

The breach was the result of a mistake made during an email send out.

DJs, billionaires and bodysuits: Inside NZ sport’s most unlikely party

Crowds of close to 10,000 turned Millbrook into golf's free festival of fun.

Phil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different

OPINION: It's time to take the Australians seriously.

Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivals

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players on Saturday night.

Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season

ANALYSIS: Even in a secure position, the Kiwi's season is far from straightforward.

The moment I realised my husband was having an affair

Telegraph: Marny's "whole world came crashing down at 48". Here's how she rebuilt.

The longevity 'rock star' who thinks doctors should prescribe food instead of medicine

Telegraph: Is eating like our grandparents the key to tackling chronic illness?

‘The unreality of reality’: Colin Mathura-Jeffree on Top Model’s dark side

Mathura-Jeffree says reality TV warped modelling values in pursuit of ratings.

'The living dead': Poet Serie Barford on slipping over the horizon

The Ockham-nominated writer faces the end of her long battle with cancer.

The moment I realised my husband was having an affair

Telegraph: Marny's "whole world came crashing down at 48". Here's how she rebuilt.

7 midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia

Telegraph: Some of these shifts can emerge years before a dementia diagnosis.

Eating 30 plants a week can transform your gut health (and it’s easier than it sounds)

Telegraph: You're probably already eating many more plant foods than you realise.

Should I refrigerate apples? An A-to-Z guide to storing fruits and vegetables

New York Times: Good produce is a gift. Keep it fresh as long as possible with these tips.

DJs, billionaires and bodysuits: Inside NZ sport’s most unlikely party

Crowds of close to 10,000 turned Millbrook into golf's free festival of fun.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

$400m Tauranga housing project to include 200-unit retirement village

The Riverside development will deliver 1200 homes in Tauriko West.

Why one city dominates secondary school scholarship awards

Auckland schools are hugely over-represented – and one expert thinks he knows why.

‘It’s surreal’: Iranians in disbelief after Supreme Leader assassinated

New York Times: Some crowds celebrated the killing while others gathered to mourn.

India poised to jump Japan among world economies

New York Times: It has broken every rule about how countries are supposed to modernise.

US ability to determine what comes next in Iran might be limited

NY Times: Democratic Senator Mark Warner says a new leader would probably be a hardliner.

Iran succession: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei planned for a transition of power

New York Times: Three possible successors as leader were named by Khamenei last year.

Jenny-May Clarkson returns to TVNZ: 'I’m taking control of what my future looks like'

The former Breakfast host says she feels like she is heading back to her roots.

'No end in sight': The Simpsons hits another milestone

New York Times: Why Matt Groening thinks The Simpsons can keep going forever.

Billy Idol had it all, and then he 'lit it with butane'

New York Times: At 70, the British rocker is revealing how he survived the tough times.

How Margot Robbie became the most powerful actress in Hollywood

Telegraph: How the Australian star has built a hit-making empire on screen and off.

'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.'

‘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.

Malachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiver

A relative made "persistent and valiant efforts" to try and make sure Malachi was safe.

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.

Editorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it most

OPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.

The longevity 'rock star' who thinks doctors should prescribe food instead of medicine

Telegraph: Is eating like our grandparents the key to tackling chronic illness?

How doctors and dentists know when patients are lying about their alcohol intake

Telegraph: A GP and a dentist reveal how they spot the fibbers.

Coffee v tea: Which hot drink is really better for your health?

Telegraph: Coffee is growing in popularity, but which drink is better for us?

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.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 16 - 22

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Phil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different

OPINION: It's time to take the Australians seriously.

Letters: Could war with Iran be a Trump distraction tactic that leads to World War III?

OPINION: Could this be a distraction that leads to World War III?

Editorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it most

OPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.

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