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'It was hell': A chef’s past abuse haunts the world’s top-rated restaurant

NY Times: Dozens of former workers say they were physically and psychologically attacked.

Are we in a ‘smut renaissance’?

New York Times: TV, movies and books are spicier than ever. Our bedrooms? Not so much.

AI writes buggy code. A Silicon Valley start-up wants to fix it

New York Times: A tiny start-up is building AI systems that can check for mistakes.

Strong or weak? How Trump picks his battles

New York Times: US leader consistently makes allowances for countries he sees as strong.

David Harvey: Why the online harm report is fatally flawed

OPINION: The report urges a powerful new online safety regulator with sweeping powers.

Back from the brink: Inside revival of heritage shopping arcades

How the rise of 'experiential shopping' is challenging the era of mega malls.

Nadine Higgins: How banks can be weaponised in relationship break-ups

OPINION: When 'neutral' bank rules deepen coercive control after a split.

Liam Dann: Carless days are no solution to an oil shock

OPINION: We should plan for possible disruption to fuel supply chains and avoid panic.

Thomas Coughlan: Seymour prepares to take reins as Iran crisis drags into third week

OPINION: Politicians are positioning themselves for a crisis election.

Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson on toddlers being killed by blinds

Scott Simpson has asked MBIE officials to report back to him on what happens overseas. Video / Mark Mitchell

Minister orders advice on child deaths linked to blind cords

Since 2009, eight young children in New Zealand have died after blind cord strangulation.

Fuel emergency level system: What happens at each stage, where are we now, are car bans included?

There are four levels, similarly to the Covid alert system.

Crusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himself

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

Michael Burgess: Why this Warriors side looks built to last

The Warriors have opened 2026 with two big wins, scoring 82 points in two games.

Water polo bullying claims - who knew what, and when; Players given PR tips: 'I have full faith in the board...'

Chair said she had not received a formal complaint from players - so what was this letter?

Wounded Warriors survive heavyweight tussle with Raiders: Key takeaways from impressive win

OPINION: The Raiders can be considered the Warriors' biggest rivals, writes Ben Francis.

Inside the secret $6.3m plan to get NZ a Michelin star – and why it will change our restaurants forever

The campaign began in plain sight, far earlier than we were told – was it all worth it?

What you really need to know about hernias

New York Times: There is a reason the doctor asks you to cough at your checkup.

The NZ supermarket sauces quietly derailing your healthy meals - and the fiery worst offender

Simple saucy supermarket swaps to make your meals healthier.

The self-help guru who decided he might be doing more harm than good

Telegraph: Experts warn the self-help industry often thrives on people feeling broken.

On the road with Zelenskyy: Weathered, weary and fighting on

New York Times: Reporters travel with Ukraine's leader as he visits frontline troops.

Are we in a ‘smut renaissance’?

New York Times: TV, movies and books are spicier than ever. Our bedrooms? Not so much.

7 surprising ways to spark desire in a long-term relationship

Telegraph: Sex therapist Vanessa Marin uses these techniques in her own 15-year marriage.

The fall of a strongman: Inside Maduro’s last days in power

New York Times: How the Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread Trump.

Back from the brink: Inside revival of heritage shopping arcades

How the rise of 'experiential shopping' is challenging the era of mega malls.

Editorial: Heritage arcade revival a window to a brave new world

OPINION: Long relegated to forgotten corners of the past, the arcade is making a comeback.

Magic mushrooms: Kiwis turn to wild fungi for mental health and addiction therapy

Fungi-hunters share stories of life-changing trips and a rise in underground retreats.

Live exports barbarism, abhorrent

OPINION: The gold standard for meat exports should mean best in the world

Row erupts over fundraising email featuring Trump in wartime role

NYT: 'Donald Trump is fundraising off of dead soldiers,' California governor's office says

How a marine unit in the Middle East could open new phase of Iran war

NY Times: The marines could launch raids, conduct counter-drone operations, escort ships.

US war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East

New York Times: Past US administrations avoided fighting with Israel as a wartime ally.

On the road with Zelenskyy: Weathered, weary and fighting on

New York Times: Reporters travel with Ukraine's leader as he visits frontline troops.

What does it take to win an Oscar? This Kiwi knows – he's in the running for his second

The Avatar FX animator is marking two decades at Wētā.

‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stage

The Exponents are set to play to about 40,000 fans at Auckland Domain.

I was a Kiwi 'villain' on Netflix's Love is Blind. Here's the truth

What is a Kiwi doing on Netflix's dating show Love Is Blind USA? The Herald finds out.

Are we in a ‘smut renaissance’?

New York Times: TV, movies and books are spicier than ever. Our bedrooms? Not so much.

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.

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.

'Gangster dude': Corrupt cop jailed for leaking police intel to gang member lover

She exposed an informant and sent gang intelligence from a secure database.

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

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.

What you really need to know about hernias

New York Times: There is a reason the doctor asks you to cough at your checkup.

The surprising health benefits of natural light exposure

Washington Post: Even an extra 5 to 10 minutes can help your sleep, mood and more.

Reasons you should get a colonoscopy early, according to an oncologist

New York Times: Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in under-50s.

Jonathan Ayling: Ideology has no place in Medical Council regulations

OPINION: Government by the people is a farce if the people are not free to think.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 9 - 15

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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.

David Harvey: Why the online harm report is fatally flawed

OPINION: The report urges a powerful new online safety regulator with sweeping powers.

Crusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himself

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

Michael Burgess: Why this Warriors side looks built to last

The Warriors have opened 2026 with two big wins, scoring 82 points in two games.

Nadine Higgins: How banks can be weaponised in relationship break-ups

OPINION: When 'neutral' bank rules deepen coercive control after a split.

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