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Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down

New York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

'Napalm Girl' photographer sues Netflix over film that calls him a fraud

New York Times: Nick Ut is suing Netflix in France for criminal defamation over the film.

Advice: My boss didn’t care that my mother was dying. Help!

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Diana Clement: How to protect your finances if you are at risk of getting dementia

OPINION: An enduring power of attorney lets a trusted person act for you if you cannot.

The mission to revive an 'iconic' pie brand

It was one of the country’s most recognisable pie brands during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Jackie Lloyd: Construction can't afford to leave half its talent on the sidelines

OPINION: Women hold only around 16% of jobs in New Zealand's construction workforce.

Liam Dann: Iran conflict could sink economic recovery ... and Luxon

A badly timed supply shock threatens to spike inflation and sink our fragile recovery.

Fran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe

OPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.

Election 2026: Familiar name to bid for Tāmaki Makaurau seat held by Oriini Kaipara

Two are vying for the Labour nomination and the party is yet to confirm its candidate.

Thomas Coughlan: After the Government's horror week, things are about to get a whole lot worse

OPINION: This weekend is the most precarious for Luxon since he became National leader.

Inside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’

ANALYSIS: National MPs have gone to ground amid fevered rumours.

Blues v Crusaders player ratings: Young stars shine as All Blacks struggle to make impact

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

Five ways Black Caps can win the T20 World Cup

New Zealand chase a maiden T20 crown in front of 132,000 India fans in Ahmedabad.

Attitude, accuracy and a timely tonic: The key takeaways from the Warriors' big win

For everything to click, on such an occasion, bodes well for what is coming in 2026.

'Worst experience of my life': Inside 'toxic' world of water polo – the ugly rift and bullying claims in NZ women's team

Fears for athlete safety in a sport dominated by private schools and big personalities.

MAFS Australia expert John Aiken: All the vitriol means we’re doing something right

Plus, how his wife feels about his 'psychobabble'.

Advice: My boss didn’t care that my mother was dying. Help!

New York Times:

Which NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lollies

How to pick a healthier muesli bar at the supermarket, according to dietitians.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

Six red flags for sepsis you should never ignore

Telegraph: The life-threatening condition can arise from minor cuts or infections.

‘Avalanche!’: Survivors recount California’s deadliest modern avalanche

New York Times: Tahoe avalanche survivors recall desperate fight to save buried skiers

'Highly dangerous children are more common than we think'

Telegraph analysis: 'Dark' personality traits emerge early, says Dr Leanne ten Brinke.

Elite doctors served Jeffrey Epstein while treating his 'girls'

New York Times: Epstein's VIP doctors bent or broke ethical rules to keep him happy.

The mission to revive an 'iconic' pie brand

It was one of the country’s most recognisable pie brands during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: What power do we want policing the world? Russia, China or US

OPINION: Khamenei was a murderer whose regime killed thousands of civilians.

Letters: Nicola Willis’ performance as Finance Minister is the millstone around National’s neck

OPINION: The Israel and US spy network is so good they knew exactly where Khamenei was.

Editorial: Our Defence Force has been grossly neglected for decades

OPINION: We need to be real about our place in a rapidly changing global environment.

Love Story: How Sarah Pidgeon brings Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to life

NYT: Playing Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the star faced a backlash before filming finished.

We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlook

Repeated chest infections that are slow to clear can signal lung cancer.

Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down

New York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.

Israel and US trumpet their collaboration in war against Iran

NY Times: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it compared favourably to other US allies.

'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire

A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.

MAFS Australia expert John Aiken: All the vitriol means we’re doing something right

Plus, how his wife feels about his 'psychobabble'.

Robyn Malcolm at 60: 'I don't give a s**t' about getting older

She has no plans to ever retire, either.

'Napalm Girl' photographer sues Netflix over film that calls him a fraud

New York Times: Nick Ut is suing Netflix in France for criminal defamation over the film.

'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.

Job in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme

'It does feel like I'm on holiday when compared to everyday life in New Zealand.'

'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

Professional money launderer to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police inquiry

Police seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.

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.

We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlook

Repeated chest infections that are slow to clear can signal lung cancer.

I’m an immunologist. I grew up unvaccinated

NYT OPINION: Why shaming vaccine-hesitant parents can backfire badly.

Footpath fight: Residents lose case over closure at retirement village

A disputes panel ruled Arvida could close the path and keep the fence.

Six red flags for sepsis you should never ignore

Telegraph: The life-threatening condition can arise from minor cuts or infections.

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.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of February 23 - March 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Diana Clement: How to protect your finances if you are at risk of getting dementia

OPINION: An enduring power of attorney lets a trusted person act for you if you cannot.

Blues v Crusaders player ratings: Young stars shine as All Blacks struggle to make impact

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

Jackie Lloyd: Construction can't afford to leave half its talent on the sidelines

OPINION: Women hold only around 16% of jobs in New Zealand's construction workforce.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: What power do we want policing the world? Russia, China or US

OPINION: Khamenei was a murderer whose regime killed thousands of civilians.

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