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Who is Andrew Farkas, who owned a marina with Jeffrey Epstein?

NY Times: A marina in the US Virgin Islands has put the billionaire in the spotlight.

Does the ‘fertility cliff’ really hit at 35?

New York Times: It's a pervasive idea. But it's not totally true, experts say.

Prosecutors drop murder case against man jailed for decades

New York Times: James Pugh, 63, was convicted in 1994 of the murder of Deborah Meindl.

11 lifestyle changes that can reduce your Parkinson’s risk, according to experts

Telegraph: The everyday factors impacting our health and how to protect yourself.

Market close: Ebos Group sell-off pushes NZ sharemarket down

The NZX finished lower today despite a strong quarterly result from Fonterra.

Fire investigator report raises concern about alarm at New World Victoria Park

Fire cause redacted under the Official Information Act but event was deemed accidental.

Union gives notice of Air NZ strike a week before Christmas

Short-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached.

Retirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finally

When the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.

Audrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of wood

OPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate.

Te Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?

Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.

Labour warns National ‘planning to sell off public assets’ after Treasury confirms it is halfway through asset review

Labour and the Greens fear the Government is softening the public for privatisations.

Sir Brian Roche: Why Coster would've been sacked if he hadn't resigned, what will he be paid?

The Public Service Commissioner believes the least costly option has been taken.

Andrew Alderson: Tom Latham takes Black Caps captaincy to new level

OPINION: In every sense of the word, Latham has been Captain Fantastic in Christchurch.

Mystery remains: What we do and don't know about the America's Cup

There is still plenty to be revealed for the new America's Cup campaign.

From schoolkids to future Olympians: Auckland’s booming youth sevens stage

The 80-team U18 event brings 31 overseas sides to Dilworth School.

Bazball is good for test cricket – but it needs a reality check

Critics say Bazball looks fragile against Australia and India’s top attacks.

Opinion: We had a long, mostly good marriage - it’s OK that it ended

NYT OPINION: Why I ended a long, happy marriage and why life is better after divorce.

How long does it take to buy a potato peeler at Ikea on opening day?

Less time than you might think. But the weekend might be a different story ...

11 lifestyle changes that can reduce your Parkinson’s risk, according to experts

Telegraph: The everyday factors impacting our health and how to protect yourself.

Does the ‘fertility cliff’ really hit at 35?

New York Times: It's a pervasive idea. But it's not totally true, experts say.

My six-year affair cured my depression and saved my marriage

Telegraph: Infidelity usually ends in heartbreak and regret – but not always.

Exclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming saga

Ms Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.

From abusive partners to toxic parents: The 5 types of narcissist you might know

Telegraph: Is cutting contact the only solution? Here's what the experts say.

'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.

Audrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of wood

OPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate.

Retiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapses

She is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money.

Jonathan Ayling: Rate caps and the art of avoiding responsibility

OPINION: The Government’s policy to ban rate increases is a dumb idea.

Editorial: Coster will never work in a high-profile job again

OPINION: It would appear the former police boss was bad at his job, rather than a bad man.

Who is Andrew Farkas, who owned a marina with Jeffrey Epstein?

NY Times: A marina in the US Virgin Islands has put the billionaire in the spotlight.

India orders a tracking app to be installed in all smartphones

New York Times: Critics scathing about drawbacks of app with an aim of preventing fraud.

The Philippines spent big on flood control, but the water keeps rising

NY Times: Billions worth of funds meant for flood-control projects have been diverted.

Prosecutors drop murder case against man jailed for decades

New York Times: James Pugh, 63, was convicted in 1994 of the murder of Deborah Meindl.

Becoming a Kiwi Christmas elf is harder than you'd think – here's why

We go inside one of the most exclusive schools in NZ: Santa's training school.

Why Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunker

Builders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.

'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.

The 15 best things to do in Austin

Cool off year-round in Austin’s three-acre spring-fed Barton Springs Pool.

$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.

Alleged Kiwi drug kingpin 'El Diablo' arrested in Mexico after DEA investigation

Andre Francis James, known as 'El Diablo', is also wanted in NZ for drug trafficking.

Exclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming saga

Ms Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.

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.

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.

Retirement village law shake-up: reform coming, finally

When the law changes, companies won't be able to keep money for more than 12 months.

The common vaccines that can prevent chronic disease or some cancers

Washington Post: Research shows vaccines can reduce risk of dementia and heart conditions.

The truth about schizophrenia and why it’s more common than you think

Telegraph: Symptoms of schizophrenia are not always as obvious as people think.

After a bitter past, woman donates kidney to her ex-husband’s wife

Washington Post: “Forgiveness literally saved my life.”

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 1 - 7

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: December 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

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.

Andrew Alderson: Tom Latham takes Black Caps captaincy to new level

OPINION: In every sense of the word, Latham has been Captain Fantastic in Christchurch.

Opinion: We had a long, mostly good marriage - it’s OK that it ended

NYT OPINION: Why I ended a long, happy marriage and why life is better after divorce.

Bazball is good for test cricket – but it needs a reality check

Critics say Bazball looks fragile against Australia and India’s top attacks.

Audrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of wood

OPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate.

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