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'The new price of eggs': The US political shocks of data centres and power bills

NY Times: Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support.

Anxious, avoidant or secure? What your relationship style says about you

Telegraph: Our ‘attachment pattern’ guides how we act with our partners, friends and kids.

These scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?

New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

Washington Post: “Forgiveness literally saved my life.”

Market close: NZ sharemarket up despite crypto concerns

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,502.77, up 54.28 points or 0.4%.

Economists pick Reserve Bank will have to cut OCR again

Economists at BMI expect a further 25bps cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in 2026.

Billion-dollar club: Kmart NZ hits sales milestone in 2025 result

The strong result comes as competition in the retail industry is set to increase.

Bum's rush: Ad agency to be scrapped as part of global merger, job cuts pending

The agency responsible for some of our best-known ads will now come under a new name.

Government ponders overturning court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support payments

Veterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk said he was mulling options to "provide clarity".

Lies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clash

MPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.

Contradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributions

Critics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.

Thomas Coughlan: Labour knows what’s wrong with NZ, but not what party it wants to be

OPINION: The party knows what's going wrong. It's not sure what it wants to be to fix it.

Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best

OPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.

Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming

Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.

The academic research that went into new junior rugby headgear

The Ruru headgear cut impact forces by up to 40% in lab testing.

'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadership

Zones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.

The truth about schizophrenia and why it’s more common than you think

Telegraph: Symptoms of schizophrenia are not always as obvious as people think.

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

Washington Post: “Forgiveness literally saved my life.”

Ham, turkey, brandy cranberries: Would you swap Christmas dinner for a festive sausage?

Pork and turkey? The new boutique banger that might just be the next Kiwi summer classic

The healthiest supermarket breads – and how to spot the ones to avoid

Dietitians explain what to look for – and what’s just clever marketing.

Exclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming saga

Ms Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.

From abusive partners to toxic parents: The 5 types of narcissist you might know

Telegraph: Is cutting contact the only solution? Here's what the experts say.

'Like living sunshine': Robert Irwin is actually that nice

New York Times: Robert Irwin on finding his own path while keeping his dad's legacy alive.

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.

Government ponders overturning court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support payments

Veterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk said he was mulling options to "provide clarity".

Lies, conspiracy theories and a scone – tempers flare in parliamentary clash

MPs clashed in Parliament this morning, hurling insults at each other.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: December 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer

'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'

'The new price of eggs': The US political shocks of data centres and power bills

NY Times: Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support.

These scam centres were blown up. Was it all for show?

New York Times: The demolition of buildings was broadcast on state media for days.

Trump’s response to shooting shows intensified anti-immigration stance

NY Times: The shooting has significance in the story Trump tells about the US, and world.

The housing strategy that has California Nimbys in a corner

NY Times: Builder’s remedy law can override zoning rules when there's a housing shortage.

Becoming a Kiwi Christmas elf is harder than you'd think – here's why

We go inside one of the most exclusive schools in NZ: Santa's training school.

Why Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunker

Builders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.

'Like living sunshine': Robert Irwin is actually that nice

New York Times: Robert Irwin on finding his own path while keeping his dad's legacy alive.

UB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'

The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.

$10,000 relocation and instant job: Why we made the right choice leaving NZ

The Auckland family cleared their student loans within six months of moving to Queensland.

Can the Galápagos adapt to Airbnb?

New York Times: Locals fear Airbnb is putting the Galápagos paradise at risk.

Flight check: Qantas from Adelaide to Auckland

Review: Qantas flies Auckland to Adelaide and back again for the first time in 18 years.

Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.

Exclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming saga

Ms Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.

Swipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating apps

Researchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.

Senior Auckland detective under investigation after objectionable material found on work devices

The alleged discovery follows an audit launched in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.

Senior detective under investigation over alleged objectionable material

The veteran is one of three staff under criminal investigation following a police audit.

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.

Inside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West Auckland

The school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Mega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into two

It may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.

The truth about schizophrenia and why it’s more common than you think

Telegraph: Symptoms of schizophrenia are not always as obvious as people think.

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

Washington Post: “Forgiveness literally saved my life.”

Why poor gut health might be the hidden cause of your back pain

Telegraph: New research suggests our gut and spine are more connected than they seem.

Utah hiker rescued with his children faces abuse and torture charges

New York Times: Father allegedly forced kids to endure a cold and treacherous hike.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: December 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 24 - 30

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 17 - 23

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson's cartoons: Week of November 10 - 16

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Andrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' best

OPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: December 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Editorial: Wairoa’s gang leadership fails charity boxing gig

OPINION: 'Its not just violence affecting a town — it’s the spectre of violence.'

Letters: Should we believe surveys that say the economy is improving?

OPINION: Is the economy really doing that well?

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