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Wendyl Nissen: Kiwis' enduring fascination with the royal family

Former magazine editor Wendyl Nissen looks at NZ's connection to the Royal Family.

'Irreversible damage': What a forensic pathologist sees in bodies of Covid patients

A forensic pathologist's perspective of Covid-19 in New Zealand.

On the edge of stardom: Austin Butler on the pressure of playing Elvis

New York Times: Hollywood thinks he might be the next big star. But can he pull off Elvis?

What happens when an autistic teen becomes unmanageable at home?

New York Times: Sabrina's parents love her. But the meltdowns are too much.

Killer asteroids are hiding in plain sight. A new tool helps spot them

New York Times: Only 40 per cent of an estimated 25k near-Earth asteroids have been found.

Big Read: How a top private school failed to stop a predator

Multiple complaints were made about a former Dilworth teacher over 50 years.

Pretty vacant: What's wrong with Wellington's buildings and are any safe?

Several Wellington office blocks have been recently vacated due to earthquake risk.

What the racist massacre in Buffalo stole from one family

New York Times: Every mass shooting requires unique paths of mourning.

We're having far less sex than we used to. Here's how to turn it around

Times: The fast-growing sexual wellness industry is turning its attention to supplements.

Stranger Things is back: Meet the brothers behind the hit TV show

New York Times: After a three-year wait, the new season is more ambitious than ever.

Puberty starts earlier than it used to. Nobody knows why

New York Times: Some girls are starting to develop breasts as early as age 6 or 7.

'Such bad guys will come': How one Russian brigade terrorised Bucha

NY Times: A particularly fearsome unit arrived in March. Their reputation preceded them.

Sir John Key on White House visits, Obama, Biden and balancing US, China relationships

Former PM John Key says White House visit for Jacinda Ardern will be critical.

A man of exile and mystery: The life of a German author who wandered Ponsonby's streets

Steve Braunias on the life of a German author who wandered the streets of Ponsonby.

Vladimir Putin, family man: President's private life comes to the surface

New York Times: The strict secrecy surrounding Putin's private life is being punctured.

Rachel Riley on surviving kids, trolls and life on Countdown

Times: TV's favourite number cruncher opens up about abuse and bullying.