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Explainer: The legality, or illegality, of killing a foreign leader

NY Times: It is rare for a country to deliberately kill the leader of a sovereign state.

Six red flags for sepsis you should never ignore

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

Father’s murder conviction in US school attack puts new onus on parents

New York Times: Colin Gray's trial occurred before his son's has even been scheduled.

Six things to know if you are estranged from your adult child

Washington Post: Why you may need to be flexible to re-establish a relationship.

Market close: Steadying oil prices soothe market fears

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,617.89, up 86.77 points or 0.64%.

All Blacks legend's tyre business goes into liquidation

The Thames store was sold to a new owner about a month before liquidation.

Footpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement village

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

Hunua Quarry expansion sought

Winstone Aggregates wants fast-track consent to expand the Hunua Quarry. Video / Winstone Aggregates

'I may possibly have grunted': Paul Goldsmith plays down TVNZ crime coverage call

OPINION: Labour MP Reuben Davidson pressed the minister on possible media interference.

‘Map-gate is dead’: Bishop seeks to clear up Auckland housing density talk, mayor says Seymour ‘trying to screw me’

'The Government has not asked for maps,' the Housing Minister stressed.

Ministry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bullets

Officials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.

Audrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumble

OPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'

Anxious but ready: Lawson braces for F1’s new unknown in Melbourne

Drivers face a daunting challenge as the new racing season begins this weekend.

Winners & Losers: Key All Black who gains most from Rennie's appointment

OPINION: Jamie Joseph will remain in charge of the Highlanders this season.

'It's not life and death': Hendry's outlook on golf career after leukaemia

'I'm trying to prove to myself and maybe other people as well that you can come back.'

Newcomers, youngsters and veterans: The Warriors' best starting line-up in 2026

The Big League Podcast host Nathan Limm argues Leka Halasima deserves a promotion.

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.

Six things to know if you are estranged from your adult child

Washington Post: Why you may need to be flexible to re-establish a relationship.

Society Insider: Real estate $2 billion power couple’s big plans for Christchurch

Plus, Blues, Warriors, AFC unite for Champions Day; and a society wedding on Waiheke.

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.

'I may possibly have grunted': Paul Goldsmith plays down TVNZ crime coverage call

OPINION: Labour MP Reuben Davidson pressed the minister on possible media interference.

‘Map-gate is dead’: Bishop seeks to clear up Auckland housing density talk, mayor says Seymour ‘trying to screw me’

'The Government has not asked for maps,' the Housing Minister stressed.

Otago uni's Queenstown plan: Where will students live in NZ’s most expensive rental market?

The university plans to house about 500 students in Queenstown by 2030.

Ministry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bullets

Officials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.

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.

Father’s murder conviction in US school attack puts new onus on parents

New York Times: Colin Gray's trial occurred before his son's has even been scheduled.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

They hated exercise. Weight-loss drugs changed everything

New York Times: How weight-loss drugs are reshaping workouts for many.

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.

'I may possibly have grunted': Paul Goldsmith plays down TVNZ crime coverage call

OPINION: Labour MP Reuben Davidson pressed the minister on possible media interference.

Winners & Losers: Key All Black who gains most from Rennie's appointment

OPINION: Jamie Joseph will remain in charge of the Highlanders this season.

Audrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumble

OPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'

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.

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