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First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Mary Holm: Rich and unhappy – why not volunteer?
OPINION: You could try being a business mentor or sitting on a not-for-profit board.
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
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Kamala Harris narrows gap against Donald Trump in new poll
New York Times: With 103 days to go, Trump and Harris are in a virtual tie.
From tabloids to TV: How Murdoch shaped modern media
New York Times: The Australian-born magnate assembled created a global media behemoth.
Work advice: My colleague is cheating on his wife. Should I tell her?
ADVICE: 'I want to help this woman, but not at the cost of my job.'
Business
Steven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger missteps
OPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.
A look at Sky City's new Horizon Hotel
Director of hotel operations at Sky City Hotels group Michael Anderson shows off the new Horizon Hotel. Video / Michael Craig
Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?
OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?
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Politics
Revealed: The 1992 police inquiry into prominent alleged paedophiles
Royal Commission's suspicions echo those raised in 1990s.
Thomas Coughlan: G-Day as Greens to debate booting Darleen Tana from Parliament
OPINION: The Greens are holding their annual meeting in Christchurch this weekend.
36 cameras, helicopters, and nearly half a million dollars: Inside the operation to kill a single stoat
The stoat left its droppings all over trap boxes as if taunting the DoC trappers.
Sport
Michael Burgess: Why Kiwis need to temper their expectations for Paris
OPINION: As much as we are striving to achieve, there is a limit for such a small nation.
'I can race fast again': Lewis Clareburt chasing the clock after tough times
The Kiwi swimmer is ready to end this country's 28-year medal drought in the Olympic pool.
The miracle of 1984: How Los Angeles saved the dying Olympics
How one man transformed the Games from an unwanted burden to a coveted behemoth.
Lifestyle
Steve Braunias: Sending your kid on the Spirit of Adventure
Ten days at sea with a load of hulking brutes - what could go wrong?
‘I’m a leftie liberal, but my uber-woke kids are driving me crazy’
Why even the most liberal parents are struggling with Generation Woke.
Why this Le Quesnoy gem is a must-visit for Kiwis in France
If you're heading to Paris for the Olympics, or post-Olympics, this should be on the list.
Canvas
‘I’m a leftie liberal, but my uber-woke kids are driving me crazy’
Why even the most liberal parents are struggling with Generation Woke.
Will a movie faking the moon landing propel a debunked conspiracy theory?
New York Times: Experts worry clips from the new film will be misused.
The rise of prosthetic eyes – and the surgeon who has pretty much seen it all
Kathleeya Stang-Veldhouse is changing NZ lives - and outlooks - with prosthetics.
Joanna Wane: Why patients under the care of female doctors are less likely to die
OPINION: More 'empathetic' or just better at their job?
Ripley star Andrew Scott is always captivating. Here’s how he does it
New York Times: How Andrew Scott has become one of our most reliably excellent actors.
‘This is real life’: A Kiwi nurse shares her story from inside Afghanistan
At 37, Catherine Flanigan has worked in some of the most troubled parts of the world.
The big read
'People are astounded': West Auckland's blind acupuncturist
Pivac has practised acupuncture below his suburban home for 50 years.
Kamala Harris narrows gap against Donald Trump in new poll
New York Times: With 103 days to go, Trump and Harris are in a virtual tie.
He was an online drug lord. Now he’s a crypto entrepreneur
New York Times: How one man went from a dark web dealer to a digital currency tracker.
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Galaktoboureko, the gorgeous custard pie from Greece
Melbourne food writer Ella Mittas shares her favourite dessert of all time.
Ask the beauty editor: 'Why are my friends getting more Botox than me?'
Everyone’s getting different amounts of Botox these days. Why does it vary so much?
Need to eat vegetables? 15 winter salads for hearty and wholesome eating
Warming and wholesome — these seasonal servings make eating your greens extra delicious.
Inside the 30kg Louis Vuitton trunk that will carry the Olympic torch
The fashion house will have an important role in the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
The coolest looks of the week, from Greta Lee to Rihanna
Stars stepped out, but who stepped up?
This sublime scotch fillet is slow-cooked with mustard and herbs
Seeking a sense of occasion? This luscious dish is one to celebrate.
National
Revealed: The 1992 police inquiry into prominent alleged paedophiles
Royal Commission's suspicions echo those raised in 1990s.
'People are astounded': West Auckland's blind acupuncturist
Pivac has practised acupuncture below his suburban home for 50 years.
Thomas Coughlan: G-Day as Greens to debate booting Darleen Tana from Parliament
OPINION: The Greens are holding their annual meeting in Christchurch this weekend.
World
Kamala Harris narrows gap against Donald Trump in new poll
New York Times: With 103 days to go, Trump and Harris are in a virtual tie.
He was an online drug lord. Now he’s a crypto entrepreneur
New York Times: How one man went from a dark web dealer to a digital currency tracker.
How Kamala Harris took command of the Democratic Party in 48 hours
NY Times: Less than 36 hours after Biden’s exit, Harris had locked down the nomination.
Entertainment
Nell of a story: How 12-year-old Wellingtonian Nell Fisher became NZ’s next breakout star
She leads new film Bookworm, is the new Stranger Things star and is yet to hit her teens.
The stomach-dropping, heart-tugging appeal of climbing documentaries
New York Times: Viewers might prefer to be sitting for these documentaries.
Keanu Reeves wrote a book. A really weird one
New York Times: The Matrix star teams up with a sci-fi novelist.
Travel
All the adventure, a fraction of the cost: The DIY Orient Express
New York Times: How to book an affordable rail trip from Paris to Istanbul.
Is it a bad idea to drink alcohol on a plane?
Drinking on a plane? Here’s what you should know about the health risks.
What will (and won’t) be open in Paris for the Olympics?
A time when most Parisien business owners depart the city for a holiday.
Crime
Exclusive: Drive-by shooting targets home of mother of alleged Auckland gang boss
The shooting came after a post-funeral Rebels ride through the territory of another gang.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
It started with a $1.2m money drop: King Cobras and the Air New Zealand baggage handlers
Inside the police investigation which uncovered corruption at Auckland Airport.
Education
Editorial: Common sense finally prevails with phones being banned in NZ classrooms
OPINION: Measures which came into force yesterday are long overdue.
Eyeing a top college? Property prices in every Auckland school zone revealed
We've calculated how much it costs to buy a house by school zone across the city.
Why kids wag school - truants in their own words
'We’re just seeing the tip of the iceberg.'
Health
Steven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger missteps
OPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.
'People are astounded': West Auckland's blind acupuncturist
Pivac has practised acupuncture below his suburban home for 50 years.
Fran O'Sullivan: Are Govt appointments a poisoned chalice for directors?
OPINION: Is taking on a Government appointment worth the risk?
Cartoons
Daron Parton’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Guy Body’s cartoons: July 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.
Opinion
Steven Joyce: How to rescue Health NZ after merger missteps
OPINION: Three key changes that would help to right the health-sector ship.
Editorial: Olympic storylines ignite sporting passions
OPINION: Olympic values resonate deeply with the Kiwi public.
Thomas Coughlan: G-Day as Greens to debate booting Darleen Tana from Parliament
OPINION: The Greens are holding their annual meeting in Christchurch this weekend.
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