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'So cliche and so bad': Woman at centre of Coldplay concert scandal speaks for first time

NYT: She was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. Then came the death threats.

‘Don’s best friend’: How Epstein and Trump bonded over the pursuit of women

New York Times: Inside Trump’s long, complex friendship with Epstein.

Venezuelan Navy escorts vessels after Trump’s blockade threat

New York Times: US law enforcement last week seized an Asia-bound sanctioned tanker.

Six high-fibre foods to boost your gut health this Christmas

Telegraph: Plus easy recipes to turn your festive leftovers into tasty, healthy meals.

Six CEOS, six questions - NZ's major media bosses on what lies ahead in 2026

Their words - TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky & MediaWorks bosses on 2025 and what lies ahead.

Broker Picks 2026: The stocks insiders think could surge next year

Retirement villages, logistics and medical supplies are the standout themes.

Ashley Gardyne: What 2025’s wild markets taught investors heading into 2026

OPINION: In April 2025, tariffs drove a near 20% plunge from S&P 500 highs.

Summer Questions: Kiwi businesses need to think bigger earlier − Alliv Samson

Kami co-founder shares her best tip for start-ups wanting to make it on the world stage.

Beehive book club: What our MPs recommend you read this summer

From science fiction set in a dystopian future to a Hemingway classic.

Shelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flag

Troubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.

Thomas Coughlan: What last week of political year tells us about the 2026 election

OPINION: It was the week when Christopher Luxon did something he's never done before.

'Disgusted ... total lies': Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie Jackson

They were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.

A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026

The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980.

Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport

School Sport NZ moved to further restrict which students can compete in 2025.

Opinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport here

Walker mentored Dame Lisa Carrington through four Olympic campaigns.

Black Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?

OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win.

Is ‘reef safe’ sunscreen really better?

New York Times: Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.

Six classic family Christmas fights (and expert advice on how to avoid them)

Telegraph: Does your inner child emerge at every family Christmas? You're not alone.

Society Insider Awards 2025: Celebrating the year's biggest and best society newsmakers

From Anna Mowbray to John Key to Taika Waititi, these are the people who made headlines.

The secret to falling asleep when your mind is racing

Telegraph: Simple exercises you can do at night to beat insomnia.

Critics’ top 2025 movies list: The standout films of the year

New York Times: The films that defined cinema in 2025.

‘Don’s best friend’: How Epstein and Trump bonded over the pursuit of women

New York Times: Inside Trump’s long, complex friendship with Epstein.

'So cliche and so bad': Woman at centre of Coldplay concert scandal speaks for first time

NYT: She was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. Then came the death threats.

Broken teeth, infidelity and flying: What your dreams reveal about you

Telegraph: Experts outline five common dream themes and what they might mean.

Cannabis leaves and selling a co-worker’s bike: Behind the counter as an op shop worker

A customer once opened a donated book and found pressed marijuana leaves.

Editorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in hand

OPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.

NZ's most dangerous roads and places to drive over Christmas holidays revealed

'One minute families are planning Christmas dinner, the next, they’re planning a funeral.'

Beehive book club: What our MPs recommend you read this summer

From science fiction set in a dystopian future to a Hemingway classic.

Zelenskyy opens way to demilitarised zone

New York Times: The proposal hinted at the major gaps that remain with Russia.

New NSW protest restrictions draw flak

New York Times: Police powers to crack down on some protests attacked as quashing dissent.

China delays plans for mass production of self-driving cars after accident

NY Times: After planning for hands-free driving, regulators have become more cautious.

How lunar photography brought the heavens down to earth

New York Times: How Apollo’s moon photos changed how we see science, art and ourselves.

The world according to John Irving

New York Times: The literary titan is still publishing books, and pushing envelopes at 83.

Critics’ top 2025 movies list: The standout films of the year

New York Times: The films that defined cinema in 2025.

DVDs and CDs are becoming cool again, thanks mostly to Gen Z

Washington Post: Young collectors are turning 'vintage' discs into status symbols.

'It's all about small time frames': Dai Henwood on finding joy while living with stage 4 cancer

The comedian explains planning life in short bursts, timing treatment around family trips.

From bongos to breakfast baps: My moment of fame on Great Barrier Island

'If you didn’t want everyone knowing your business, you probably wouldn't live here.'

America wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planes

US travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?

'Goose-stepping fascists': How Nuremberg became the Nazi Party's spiritual home

Instead of being haunted by the past, a new generation is reclaiming it.

The 15 best things to do in Austin

Cool off year-round in Austin’s three-acre spring-fed Barton Springs Pool.

Drug crisis: 'Big step forward' in new strategy to combat gangs, organised crime

Government to explore new agency for organised crime, Minister to drive cohesive approach

Alleged Kiwi drug kingpin 'El Diablo' arrested in Mexico after DEA investigation

Andre Francis James, known as 'El Diablo', is also wanted in NZ for drug trafficking.

Exclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming saga

Ms Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.

Swipe right for drugs: The secret signals and emojis hidden on dating apps

Researchers say emojis on dating profiles signal the drugs available: meth or cocaine.

Auckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter

Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms.

Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaround

OPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.

Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped

A Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.

Inside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West Auckland

The school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths.

The secret to falling asleep when your mind is racing

Telegraph: Simple exercises you can do at night to beat insomnia.

Editorial: Some black and white advice for not getting too boozy this summer

OPINION: Stats show we're getting more sober as a nation - and that's a good thing.

Geof Mortlock: NZ needs to do more to promote early prostate cancer detection

OPINION: We’re falling behind many countries - and men are paying a fatal price.

Hidden side effects: What GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could do to your body

Drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda now available in NZ - what are the side effects?

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 22 - 28

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 15 - 21

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Guy Body’s cartoons: December 1 - 22

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 8 - 14

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Editorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in hand

OPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.

Letters: Free trade deal with India deserved better coverage, Peters resorts to populist response

OPINION: Where was the live cross to Luxon's FTA announcement?

Ashley Gardyne: What 2025’s wild markets taught investors heading into 2026

OPINION: In April 2025, tariffs drove a near 20% plunge from S&P 500 highs.

Richard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?

OPINION: Fragile recovery puts coalition’s re-election on the line.

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