PLUS: What is DeepSeek and why is it seen as such a threat?

A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.

Trump has so far threatened at least a half-dozen countries with major economic penalties.

Jason Pine marks Auckland FC's efforts at the midway point of the season.

NYT: A pandemic is not inevitable but the US outbreak has passed worrisome milestones.

NYT: Whether it’s Wicked or The Colour Purple, the star doesn’t choose parts 'frivolously'

Telegraph: Realising she checked her mobile 262 times a day, something had to change.

Sky says it has boosted call-out resources and has now chosen a preferred new satellite.

Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.

OPINION: Families are feeling the weight of these expenses.

How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?

Hawke's Bay business Kwetta has attracted Europe's interest.

Christopher Luxon has ruled privatisations out – so why is everyone talking about them?

Investors react warmly to improve earnings update.

Meet the complete unknown who won the national title.

OPINION: The America's Cup needs a shakeup after the Barcelona Bore ... but not like this.

Somedays is the North American leader in natural period pain relief products.

OPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.

Easy financial habits to stick with your New Year resolutions.

Opinion: 'Arguably, more dogs mean more risk, but not necessarily'.

What's driven the decline of the oft-caught species? Scientists shed new light.

A major new analysis uncovers a 'barn-door problem' of food poverty in Kiwi schools.

The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.

DNA-based 'clock' could lead to new medical treatments and insights into how we age.

OPINION: NZ needs an immigration system that can consistently provide the skills we need.

Even a speedy 10-minute nap can have profound effects on our cognition and mood.

OPINION: Even in the 2020s there is no doubt that there is a gendered financial crisis.

Times: MI5's first female director on royals, politicians and Chinese spies.

Customs warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.

New York Times: Some liberal parents face a new, unexpected challenge.