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Moon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

Will he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in Iran

New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.

Why marriage, for so many, is less appealing than ever

New York Times: From Gen Z to Gen X, holy matrimony is losing its lustre.

In South Dakota, neighbours feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband

New York Times: Bryon Noem's marriage has been the talk of the prairie for months.

Inside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilment

This is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.

Brad Tiller: The missing link few understand about KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity

Only one project, Milldale north of Auckland, has used this model so far.

‘First do no harm’ - why the RBNZ will watch and wait on tomorrow's OCR decision

The oil supply shock leaves the Reserve Bank in a difficult position.

Chris Liddell: Why NZ cannot afford to miss the AI tsunami

OPINION: From the Knowledge Wave to the AI Tsunami.

Secrets of the Green Parrot's 100 years in business and why it's Winston's favourite

Father and son operators on eatery's colourful history and enduring appeal.

Thomas Coughlan: Luxon deals out punishment after week of instability

OPINION: After a week of instability, the PM dramatically reshuffled his Cabinet.

Azaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook Islands

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.

Audrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kg

OPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.

Winners and losers: The All Black whose stock is on the rise

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

Dallin hat-trick, Metcalf blow and more reshuffles: Where to now for Warriors?

Andrew Webster criticised his side's defence, decision making and attitude.

Phil Gifford: How the Crusaders built a fortress at a home they never wanted

The Hurricanes top the table despite being the only side to play six games.

Warriors player ratings: Bitten by the Sharks in costly defeat

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Warriors against the Sharks in Sydney.

How to deal with chronically negative people

Experts offer tips on keeping yourself from getting pulled into the same dark place.

How extreme exercise can increase belly fat – and other weight-loss mistakes

Chronic stress and poor sleep can drive cortisol spikes and an increase in deep fat.

The healthiest NZ butters and spreads – and the ones you shouldn't be eating every day

Confused about butter, margarine and olive-oil spreads? Here’s how to choose.

Everything you need to know about mini strokes and what to do if you have one

Telegraph: Mini strokes, or TIAs, are serious medical events that require urgent care.

Moon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

Why marriage, for so many, is less appealing than ever

New York Times: From Gen Z to Gen X, holy matrimony is losing its lustre.

Will he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in Iran

New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.

13 surprising ways GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may benefit the body

A science-backed guide to what’s proven, what's promising and what's still untested.

Funder reveals it had pageant concerns before founder's fraud revealed

Kharl WiRepa has recently been convicted of defrauding pageant contestants.

Editorial: Liam Lawson deserves a Formula One commentary team that knows he exists

OPINION: In Japan, he gained more places than any other driver. Not that you’d have known.

Letters: Shane Christie’s story highlights need for rugby rule changes

OPINION: Tragedy signals a time for changes to rugby’s rules.

Stretched Auckland schools fear being swamped by mega housing project

At least 4000 homes are planned on 39.7ha beside the Unitec campus.

A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen

In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.

Azaria Howell: Inside Peters’ deal with the Cook Islands

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.

In South Dakota, neighbours feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband

New York Times: Bryon Noem's marriage has been the talk of the prairie for months.

Moon mission: The terrifying risks astronauts face – and how Nasa is keeping them safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

ZM's Hayley Sproull on dating for the first time in 15 years - while flatting with her parents

She's turning turned dating dramas into comedy gold for her new stand-up show.

Brit wave 2.0: Young women push UK pop back to the top of US charts

TikTok hits and bold British identities are driving their rapid rise abroad.

It Ends With Us, but it starts with her: Why Hollywood is hooked on Colleen Hoover

New York Times: The work of novelist Colleen Hoover has become hot property in Hollywood.

The Rookie star Melissa O'Neil is desperate to get in the back of an NZ police car

The Rookie was one of the most-watched shows last year on TVNZ+.

In the lap of luxury: Five new hotels aim to indulge

New York Times: How these new luxury hotels take indulgence to another level.

The apps you need for your next trip abroad

Local apps can halve fares and help when Uber is not available.

The six best Indonesia cruises to book now

Telegraph: A cruise around Indonesia promises out-of-this-world experiences.

The scarcely believable story of the world’s oldest cruise ship

Few ocean-going vessels are as fascinating as the legend of MS Stockholm.

Gang member records rap lyrics for songs while behind bars serving drug sentence

Investigation into how inmate recorded vocals for music videos while in prison underway.

Gang members in prison allegedly control corrupt airport staff to import drugs

Two influential inmates allegedly used smuggled cellphones to arrange meth shipments.

Exclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solved

His tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.

Aussie-raised recidivist armed robber found with 'arsenal' after deportation to NZ

The bumbling crim had no memory of NZ when arrived, age 56. The adjustment didn't go well.

Stronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study finds

The University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.

Major NZ university forces students back to in-person exams to curb AI cheating

The change is partly driven by fears students are using AI tools to cheat online.

Chris Abercrombie: New school qualifications system must be launched as whole package

OPINION: The PPTA wants firm plans for vocational study and Year 11 leavers.

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.

Editorial: Sale of vapes should be treated more like alcohol and cigarettes

OPINION: Vaping carries serious health risks, and youth are still accessing it.

Cecilia Robinson: The quiet hero who helped shape how we care for each other

OPINION: Dr Lee Mathias ONZM began her career as a nurse at Middlemore Hospital.

Everything you need to know about mini strokes and what to do if you have one

Telegraph: Mini strokes, or TIAs, are serious medical events that require urgent care.

Nang sellers claim they didn’t know some of the deals they were doing were illegal

Twenty-six shops spoken to after rise in sales of 2-3 litre canisters of nitrious oxide.

Guy Body’s cartoons: April 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 30 - April 5

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 23 - 29

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Brad Tiller: The missing link few understand about KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity

Only one project, Milldale north of Auckland, has used this model so far.

Editorial: Liam Lawson deserves a Formula One commentary team that knows he exists

OPINION: In Japan, he gained more places than any other driver. Not that you’d have known.

Letters: Shane Christie’s story highlights need for rugby rule changes

OPINION: Tragedy signals a time for changes to rugby’s rules.

Chris Liddell: Why NZ cannot afford to miss the AI tsunami

OPINION: From the Knowledge Wave to the AI Tsunami.

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