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How Ice crackdowns set off a resistance in American cities

New York Times: Residents have formed loose networks to track and protest against agents.

Fasting, weight-loss jabs or keto? We tested 3 different ways to lose weight

Telegraph: Three women who successfully shed the pounds share their experiences.

Greenland standoff: Compromise seems distant with sides far apart

NY Times: 'It’s clear that the President has this wish of conquering over Greenland.'

If you’re dating, here’s one thing you should keep in mind

Washington Post: Dating with intention can cut the drama, research suggests. Here's how.

‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’

Engineering marvel: The national power grid’s underground secret

Deep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW.

Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.

'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affected

Some staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.

Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

His viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite gifts

One of the more unusual gifts Foreign Minister Winston Peters has received is a horse, which he named Stamina. Video / Mark Mitchell

Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.

Tough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 Budget

The Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.

Gregor Paul: Inside the All Blacks review – why Robertson's exit was not a player mutiny

ANALYSIS: Player power didn't get rid of Scott Robertson; proper process and scrutiny did.

Editorial: Scott Robertson's exit says more about us than the All Blacks aura

Scott Robertson won 74% of his tests yet still lost the All Blacks job.

What now for Scott Barrett? Winners and losers from Robertson’s exit

OPINION: Who stands to gain, and who will suffer after NZ Rugby’s unprecedented move?

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

Stress survival guide: Sleep, breath work – and one odd toilet trick

Experts share quick, free tactics to calm your body and mind under pressure.

My ‘perfect’ marriage fell apart. These were the warning signs I missed

Eve Simmons found recurring red flags, from money imbalances to silent resentment.

Stay-at-home sons are here – and they’re not going anywhere

In Vallejo, California, one in three people aged 25-34 live with their parents.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

Fasting, weight-loss jabs or keto? We tested 3 different ways to lose weight

Telegraph: Three women who successfully shed the pounds share their experiences.

'Explosion we've never seen': The bizarre longevity treatments attracting billions

IV lasers, plasma exchange, NAD+ infusions - it's boom time in the battle against ageing.

Shackles and beatings: Inside the office where scamming the world was the business

NY Times: A rare look inside a compound where the online fraud industry makes billions.

Is beef tallow good for you? RFK jnr thinks so, but experts disagree

NY Times: The 'seed oils are poison' movement ignores decades of research, experts say.

Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note

His viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite gifts

One of the more unusual gifts Foreign Minister Winston Peters has received is a horse, which he named Stamina. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Queenstown paradox: More homes are being built, but fewer are being lived in

Buildings are going up at a faster rate in the region than almost anywhere in the country.

Donor conception gap: Why families need help long after fertility treatment

More than 3600 New Zealanders were donor conceived as of November 2024.

Independents reach new high as young US voters avoid labels

New York Times: Gallup data shows 45% identify as politically independent.

How Ice crackdowns set off a resistance in American cities

New York Times: Residents have formed loose networks to track and protest against agents.

Greenland standoff: Compromise seems distant with sides far apart

NY Times: 'It’s clear that the President has this wish of conquering over Greenland.'

Federal agent shoots man in Minneapolis, prompting tense protests

NY Times: An agent and a man who was shot were in hospital. Two people were in custody.

'Adam is both genders': The NZ expert who says we have the Sistine Chapel all wrong

The controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.

Rock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback

‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.

‘Once in a lifetime’: Tom Hiddleston on filming Sir Ed Hillary epic in NZ

The acclaimed actor went from high-stakes espionage to mountaineering feats.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight

A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.

Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled

OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.

Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar

Savvy travellers are adding these 11 destinations to their must-visit lists.

'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam

'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.

Elite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skills

The future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school

Revealed: Auckland construction figure charged with importing 515kg of meth

The 52-year-old denies any knowledge of the drugs hidden inside 42 steel beams from the US

Police officer living with gang member and caught with cannabis in Auckland drug bust

The arrest was one of 10 investigations into links between police and organised crime.

Auckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter

Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms.

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.

Stress survival guide: Sleep, breath work – and one odd toilet trick

Experts share quick, free tactics to calm your body and mind under pressure.

Young nurse left with permanent injury calls for support in mental health wards

Critics of the police withdrawal say assaults have become commonplace in hospitals.

Rock riffs, multiple sclerosis and unfinished business: Inside Push Push’s comeback

‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.

The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years

Washington Post: How to use ginger and when it works best.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 - 18

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 5 - 11

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: January 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Fran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?

OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.

Living in London on an OE: Learning to love friendships with an expiry date

OPINION: Friendship doesn't need permanence to be real, writes Lillie Rohan.

Gregor Paul: Inside the All Blacks review – why Robertson's exit was not a player mutiny

ANALYSIS: Player power didn't get rid of Scott Robertson; proper process and scrutiny did.

Editorial: Teen parties can be fun but they can also be incredibly dangerous

OPINION: Recent incidents are a chance for parents to remind teens about party safety.

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