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What to know about the turmoil at the BBC and Trump's threat of a $1.7b lawsuit

New York Times: What happened, who's involved and the potential fallout, explained.

Spain’s true-crime capital is fed up

New York Times: Tor in the Pyrenees has for 30 years been haunted by an unsolved killing.

Left in limbo: The dangerous stalemate over Iran’s nuclear programme

NY Times: There’s no negotiations or independent oversight of it. Analysts warn of war.

How a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later – and what you can do

Washington Post: A common vaccine could help to protect brain health, scientists say.

Price poke: Small retailer's cheeky billboard dig at top chains - using their logos

Marketing expert welcomes rare head-to-head, David v Goliath advertising battle.

Market close: NZ sharemarket dips ahead of Mainfreight and Infratil results

The NZ sharemarket closed marginally down on Tuesday as Mainfreight readies to report.

Rocket Lab delays Neutron but shares jump as it beats earnings estimates

The Kiwi-American firm was questioned about the impact of the US Government shutdown.

Inside the Kiwi Gen Z job crunch: ‘I was applying to at least 10 jobs a day’

An employment expert says attitude is not the problem among younger workers.

New gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automatics

Act MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.

Two Te Pāti Māori MPs ousted as party scrambles to reset waka ahead of 2026 general election

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have been expelled from the party.

Mystery man: The curious case of the city councillor who came in from the cold

Benedict Ong says two strangers he met on the street nominated him.

'Teachers are leaving': Why maths curriculum changes have triggered an outcry

Critics fear second reset won't improve learning but may demoralise students and teachers.

Inside the Lensbury, the All Blacks’ luxury retreat

The All Blacks share their London base with teams like Manchester United.

From pressure to power: How Stacey Jones’ Kiwis silenced their critics

The Kiwis went under the radar but their supremacy was undisputed.

Gregor Paul: The Jekyll and Hyde character that plagues the All Blacks

ANALYSIS: Damian McKenzie’s spark masked a side still prone to costly lapses.

Phil Gifford: The selection dilemmas facing Scott Robertson

OPINION: Ardie Savea called the All Blacks 'happy and probably lucky' after the test.

Unhappy at work? Read this before you quit your job

A simple 'happiness audit' can reveal why your current role fuels or drains you.

What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain

New York Times: Studies find links between certain pollutants and prevalence of dementia.

How a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later – and what you can do

Washington Post: A common vaccine could help to protect brain health, scientists say.

Is waking up to pee normal?

New York Times: Experts weigh in on what the urge means, and what you can do to curb it.

How a beloved TV nerd became ‘one of the greatest actors of his generation’

Washington Post: How Jesse Plemons transformed from TV sidekick to leading man.

48 Hours Without AI: How wired have we really become?

NY Times: From facial recognition to weather apps, AI shapes much of our daily lives.

Inside Louvre jewel heist that shocked the world

New York Times: The Louvre heist exploited security lapses and outpaced the police.

The 50 best horror films of all time – ranked

Telegraph: The films guaranteed to scare you senseless.

The 'devastating impact' of police case against woman who complained about McSkimming

Instead of investigating anonymous sex allegations, the police arrested the young woman.

New gun laws revealed: Act fails to find coalition support for wider access to military-style semi-automatics

Act MP Nicole McKee fails to find coalition support for greater access for MSSAs.

Deborah Pead: Has Gen Z killed the department store?

Ballantynes says it is 'feeling the squeeze' as NZ’s retail icons disappear.

Letters: We should be doing more to tackle meth problem

OPINION: Our meth problem is a sign of failing policies.

What to know about the turmoil at the BBC and Trump's threat of a $1.7b lawsuit

New York Times: What happened, who's involved and the potential fallout, explained.

Spain’s true-crime capital is fed up

New York Times: Tor in the Pyrenees has for 30 years been haunted by an unsolved killing.

Left in limbo: The dangerous stalemate over Iran’s nuclear programme

NY Times: There’s no negotiations or independent oversight of it. Analysts warn of war.

Solar power showed its worth in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

New York Times: People with panels got power back almost immediately after the storm.

'New taboos': South Park takes on Donald Trump and wins bigly

New York Times: Decades after its debut, the show's ratings have surged.

How a beloved TV nerd became ‘one of the greatest actors of his generation’

Washington Post: How Jesse Plemons transformed from TV sidekick to leading man.

‘I don’t feel like my career has hit a dead end’: Mikey Havoc on what comes next

From Push Push to choir halls, Havoc’s next act is full of surprises.

A House of Dynamite gets a lot right. Experts hope that terrifies you

If you think this film is horrifying, wait until you hear from a nuclear policy expert.

Flight check: Qantas from Adelaide to Auckland

Review: Qantas flies Auckland to Adelaide and back again for the first time in 18 years.

Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port

Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the move signals confidence in New Zealand tourism.

I’ve spent decades exploring Australia and NZ - here’s which is better

Telegraph: From nightlife to beaches - who comes out on top?

Stephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict

19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.

The 'devastating impact' of police case against woman who complained about McSkimming

Instead of investigating anonymous sex allegations, the police arrested the young woman.

Richard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priority

OPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.

Jared Savage: It's not sexy, but expert blueprint on organised crime is a 'no-brainer'

ANALYSIS: This will be more effective than the gang-patch ban.

Mongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prison

Kayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.

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.

Class warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claims

The schools say they're 'chocka' with students and urgently need more classrooms.

Mechatronics and AI: What kids can expect from the new school curriculum

BusinessNZ says the updated curriculum will better equip future workers.

What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain

New York Times: Studies find links between certain pollutants and prevalence of dementia.

How a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later – and what you can do

Washington Post: A common vaccine could help to protect brain health, scientists say.

Property Insider: Beachcroft gets new builder: Seascape, Du Val good news? Southern Cross at Epsom

Nervous buyers of a big Onehunga block have been told they will be settling soon.

Is waking up to pee normal?

New York Times: Experts weigh in on what the urge means, and what you can do to curb it.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 3 - 9

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: November 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Guy Body’s cartoons: November 1 - 30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of October 27 - November 2

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Gregor Paul: The Jekyll and Hyde character that plagues the All Blacks

ANALYSIS: Damian McKenzie’s spark masked a side still prone to costly lapses.

Deborah Pead: Has Gen Z killed the department store?

Ballantynes says it is 'feeling the squeeze' as NZ’s retail icons disappear.

Letters: We should be doing more to tackle meth problem

OPINION: Our meth problem is a sign of failing policies.

Property Insider: Beachcroft gets new builder: Seascape, Du Val good news? Southern Cross at Epsom

Nervous buyers of a big Onehunga block have been told they will be settling soon.

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