Summer reads: The year in politics - cutbacks, hīkoi, misbehaving politicians and the ‘coalition of chaos’
From cutbacks to hīkoi, it's been a big year for politics.
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Opinion: Did NZ overreach in Covid-19 response strategy?
Questions over effectiveness of pandemic actions as NZ still feeling economic strain.
Society Insider Awards 2024: The hook-ups, the scandals and the go-to place for the uber-wealthy
The Mowbrays, Jacinda and Clarke, Du Val scandal – the year has been big for NZ's elite.
She was a child Instagram influencer. Her fans were grown men
New York Times: She's seen the dark side of the internet – and turned a profit from it.
In the new Robbie Williams biopic, the star is a CGI monkey. That’s right
NY Times: Director Michael Gracey hopes people will finally get the British hitmaker.
Four hot date ideas to reignite your relationship
These tips will help you up the intimacy in a stale relationship.
Justin Watson, boss of Christchurch Airport - Where it’s a Southern Hemisphere leader
Profit up 37% at gateway to the South Island
Opinion: Shrugging off the haters shows the very reason Red Bull have hired Lawson
OPINION: Red Bull’s Lawson announcement was met with negativity and bile online.
Four-day tests a smart move for modern cricket
OPINION: The Boxing Day Test in Oz highlights NZ's lack of a similar cricket tradition.
How animation saved Hollywood: The 25 best animated films ranked
Times: Superheroes won’t rescue cinema, but a new generation of cartoons is helping.
Coffee Supreme boss sees 'unprecedented headwinds' in 2025
Summer questions with Andrew Low.
Napier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston Peters
Wellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.
From alcohol addict to wellbeing junkie: One Kiwi woman's journey to sobriety
For Philly Powell, giving up drinking has been 'the best decision of my life'.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
From micro-pumps to ‘Holy Grail’: What is the next breakthrough treatment for diabetics?
After the rollout of continuous blood monitors, what could come next?
The best ways to beat stress, according to the experts
Expert advice on managing stress and burnout, from exercise to mindfulness.
How business trips are changing: What’s coming up in 2025
Orbit travel boss identifies the key trends emerging for corporate market
Want a restful weekend? All the best sleep advice from the experts
This collection of stories will help inspire a restful weekend.
How American Olympic sevens star became the biggest name in rugby
Ilona Maher is comfortably rugby's most followed personality across all social media.
Rick Astley: ‘I’m not oblivious to how amazing all this is'
Times: Thanks to a freak moment, this 'one-hit wonder' has a new generation of fans.
Santa rally: NZ shares surge in festive sprint
Despite the low liquidity and lack of company news share market puts in good performance.
From bare paddocks to bare bums: The origins of the Hawke’s Bay Naturist Club
The Hawke’s Bay Naturists Club welcomes all, and nudity is actually optional.
I’m trying 'intermittent sobriety' because I enjoy drinking too much to give it up
Telegraph: Small adjustments to your drinking patterns can seismically affect your health.
Loss of skilled workers forcing a rethink on future of the workforce - recruitment firm
Recruitment specialists HainesAttract says there is a degree of complacency.
Recorp can-making boss Bruce Parton: What’s coming up in 2025
The way we drink - and drink out of - is going to be transformed.
It's getting hot: Find out how heat affects the brain
NY Times: Heatwaves impair cognition, increase aggression, and disrupt self-control.
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.
Tourism bosses told Wayne Brown his CCO reforms stood to lose $2m for major events
The mayor changed his plans after hearing from tourism bosses.
Editorial: What should PM Christopher Luxon be asking Santa for Xmas?
OPINION: An economic recovery is surely top of wish list for 2025, but what else?
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
'A toll on your body': The reality of trying to conceive in your 40s
More women are becoming mothers after the age of 40, according to recent data.
Rev Glynn Cardy: It’s the time to spread a little Christmas cheer
Whatever we do to try to spread 'a little Christmas' it will be a valued gift.
Letters: Education, and quoting a cockatoo ...
OPINION: 'NZ businesses are inefficient, lack productivity, and show little innovation.'