The New Zealand Herald is bringing back some of the best stories of 2019 from our premium international syndicators, including The New York Times, Financial Times, The Times of London and Harvard Business Review.
This morning we look at the return of the Spice Girls, the 100 best CEOs in the world, cigar smoking world championships, travelling with friends and morning exercise.
The rise of the Spice Girls generation
Members of the Spice Girls generation are the only people in history to have both grown up with the internet and retained childhood memories that predated it.
Born primarily in the mid-to-late 1980s, they are human bridges between two eras.
The 100 Best CEOs in the World, for 2019
Harvard Business Review published its annual list of the top 100 CEOs globally.
The rankings are based on financial performance as well as environmental, social, and governance measures.
At Cigar Smoking Worlds, the best always finish last
The Cigar Smoking World Championship starts, naturally, with a ceremonial first cigar cut.
"The best smokers in the world are here tonight," said a cigar lounge owner in Split, Croatia, where the event was held. "Let's see what they can do."
The New York Times checks out what happens at the Cigar Smoking World Championships.
Morning exercise may offer the most weight loss benefits
Why do some people shed considerable weight with exercise and others almost none?
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Group Travel: Tips for planning and staying friends
Tips, tricks and tools to help in planning your next group getaway, allowing for everyone to focus on the fun, not the logistics.