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How Jakarta shot to the top in world population ranking

New York Times: Jakarta is estimated to have 42 million inhabitants, the UN says.

How can my husband and I be intimate now that I’ve discovered his affair?

Telegraph: Is it possible to recover from an affair?

Smoking cannabis has a surprising effect on drinking

NY Times: Scientists corralled 157 people into a makeshift bar to study 'cross-fading'.

The health risks of being a midlife introvert

Telegraph: The quiet danger introverts face if they retreat too far from the world.

Deborah Chambers: What my first husband’s early death taught me about divorce and mortality

OPINION: Unless you've been divorced, it's hard to grasp the pain of ending a marriage.

Microsoft New Zealand sees strong revenue growth – turnover now double its 2021 level

The threat of a digital services tax has melted away.

The Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?

He says our daughter’s crooked teeth are a minor cosmetic matter and won’t contribute.

Small businesses give their take on National’s KiwiSaver proposal

National's proposed changes to KiwiSaver are popular with small business owners.

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

Labour knows exactly what's going wrong. It's not sure what it wants to be to fix it.

‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbying

The Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists.

‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relations

OPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.

Govt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown take

Nearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.

'Players didn't want me around': Jesse Ryder's advice to his younger self

'I was always the first to say when I'd stuffed up.'

Ant Strachan: Rating players and coaches in All Blacks 2025 report card

OPINION: Set-piece woes and high-ball frailty must improve if ABs are to match Springboks.

Inside Luke Metcalf's decision to stay with the Warriors

Being on the inside, the halfback believes in the potential of the Warriors squad.

The real story behind David Boon’s ‘52 beers’ on an Ashes flight

Geoff Lawson says Boon’s total was 52 drinks, not 52 beers, on that 1989 flight.

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.

Page-turning pressure: Inside Sarah Jessica Parker’s year as a Booker judge

New York Times: The actor reflects on bowing out of family activities to read 153 books.

Why a daily walk reduces your dementia risk (and how many steps to do)

Telegraph: Walking requires more brain power than you might think.

'I'm not having that life:' Why Suzanne Paul refused to give up

Infomercial queen reveals she was determined to escape the poverty of her UK childhood.

'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.

The 10 ultra-processed foods you should never buy again

Telegraph: A new analysis has linked UPFs to harm in every major organ.

The dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, Tehran

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: How shadow fleets made the Cook Islands flag inconvienent.

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

Labour knows exactly what's going wrong. It's not sure what it wants to be to fix it.

Dallas Gurney: 'National is screwing small business' – here's what needs to change

OPINION: It's about time small businesses got a little louder and fought back.

'Madness': Newly built Govt apartment block has sat empty for five months

Junk mail sits in all 30 letterboxes but there are no residents to collect it.

Nailing an apprenticeship through neurodiversity: 'Working with my hands helps me remember things'

'It’s not about fixing yourself – it’s about finding what works for you.'

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.

Traffic jam: Man charged with blocking motorway to film music video

NY Times: Vehicles blocked the lanes, with the closed highway creating a makeshift stage.

‘My baby girl has passed to glory,’ says Guard soldier's father

New York Times: Specialist Sarah Beckstrom hoped to one day have a career with the FBI.

How Jakarta shot to the top in world population ranking

New York Times: Jakarta is estimated to have 42 million inhabitants, the UN says.

'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.

David Baldacci, master of fictional worlds, wants to fix the real one

Washington Post: How a bestselling novelist hopes to mend a fractured democracy.

TV’s avatar of anxiety: How Claire Danes built a career on raw intensity

New York Times: Danes has made a career out of amplifying relatable anxieties.

$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.

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 detective under investigation over alleged objectionable material

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

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.

Woman swindled $1.4m after home ownership dream reportedly crushed by lost Bitcoin stash

The woman, who has permanent name suppression, stole the money from her employer.

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.

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.

Why a daily walk reduces your dementia risk (and how many steps to do)

Telegraph: Walking requires more brain power than you might think.

This Kiwi futurist says he can add six years to your life

Greg MacPherson says we can slow down the biological signs of ageing - here's how.

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.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 3 - 9

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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

Labour knows exactly what's going wrong. It's not sure what it wants to be to fix it.

Dallas Gurney: 'National is screwing small business' – here's what needs to change

OPINION: It's about time small businesses got a little louder and fought back.

Deborah Chambers: What my first husband’s early death taught me about divorce and mortality

OPINION: Unless you've been divorced, it's hard to grasp the pain of ending a marriage.

The Ex-Files: Can I get my ex to pay half our daughter’s orthodontic work?

He says our daughter’s crooked teeth are a minor cosmetic matter and won’t contribute.

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