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Matthew Hooton: Trumpism will force nuclear-free policy review
OPINION: Climate change is also a factor in anti-nuclear policy becoming outdated.

‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.

‘People don’t really believe me’: The science of hangover resistance
New York Times: Around 25% of drinkers feel no hangover symptoms after heavy drinking,
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Trump says global trade is unfair. Does he have a point?
New York Times: Trump says countries have been ripping off the US for decades.

‘I’m here! Can you hear me?‘: One family’s story of death in Gaza
NYT: After the ceasefire they thought they could rebuild. Then came more airstrikes.

The White Lotus music will never be the same
New York Times: The composer said he has ooh’ed his last loo-loo.
Business

'Attack lined up': Grenon says he offered compromise but believes NZME board has 'no interest'
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control.

Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.

Matthew Hooton: Trumpism will force nuclear-free policy review
OPINION: Climate change is also a factor in anti-nuclear policy becoming outdated.
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Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.

Audrey Young: ‘Offensive and damaging’ – Swarbrick feels the heat
OPINION: Criticism is coming from all sides over the Benjamin Doyle controversy.

Liberation Day: NZ Govt zeroes in on 20 areas that might anger Trump as tariff day dawns
The Government awaits the US President's tariff announcement.
Sport

Gregor Paul: How Blues players are unfairly tarnished by anti-Auckland sentiment
OPINION: Lazy assumptions about Aucklanders count against top footy players.

After the divorce: Five years of life without South Africa in Super Rugby
This year marks the five-year anniversary without the Springboks.

Editorial: America’s Cup miss highlights need for new national event strategy
OPINION: Auckland won't host the 38th America’s Cup.
Lifestyle

‘People don’t really believe me’: The science of hangover resistance
New York Times: Around 25% of drinkers feel no hangover symptoms after heavy drinking,

Opinion: The six tricks that finally cured my insomnia
Telegraph: From gadgets to pillows and supplements - what actually works?

Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th
And, how to make your first million, according to 'Boss Babe'; event maestro's hospo foray
Canvas

Opinion: How Adolescence highlights the digital dilemma for parents
'Adolescence' depicts the dangers of radicalisation through online content.

The real Queen Camilla and the love story behind the throne
Times: How a posh good-time girl became the most important person in the King’s world.

Unmasking a monster: Ali Mau reveals childhood sex abuse in candid new memoir
‘The shame doesn’t sit with us.’

Van Gogh or faux? Weeding out fakes is starting to take a toll
New York Times: Van Gogh Museum faces lawsuit over art authentication dispute.

‘The story chose me’: Lucy Lawless' directorial debut uncovers the dark, untold story of a fearless Kiwi legend
The Xena star and first-time director takes on real-life warrior princess Margaret Moth.

30 Years of defiance: How one man changed New Zealand dance forever
He wants Black Grace to last for 200 years and he doesn't care what anyone thinks.
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Generation Minecraft: How a pointless video game took over the world
Times: It has retro graphics and no way to 'win' – but the Minecraft juggernaut rolls on.

Ice-skating icons Torvill and Dean still talk every day (and yes, they’re still just friends)
Times: 'We’ve gone through every phase of life together, from childhood to retirement.'

‘Making a mistake’: Signal chat cements JD Vance’s role as sceptic of foreign intervention
Concerns the VP embodies potentially permanent shift in United States' approach to Europe,
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From valpolicella to corvina veronese: Where to start when it comes to Venetian wine
The Venice region has recently become Italy’s largest wine producer.

Step inside Huka Lodge's newly renovated spaces and brand new wellness area
The Taupō luxury lodge has been treated to an extensive refurbishment.

Price over quality: Popular NZ menswear brand Thom Morison closes
The menswear favourite is closing up shop.

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This new 'skin gym' borrows inspiration from across the globe for its world-class beauty treatments
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National

Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.

Letters: Parliamentary protocol persists with a colonial mindset
OPINION: Have taxpayers dodged an America's Cup bullet?

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World

‘I’m here! Can you hear me?‘: One family’s story of death in Gaza
NYT: After the ceasefire they thought they could rebuild. Then came more airstrikes.

‘Mission South Africa’: Why Trump is offering white Afrikaners refugee status
New York Times: The move comes as the US tries to shut down other resettlement programmes.

Why Bangkok’s quake has residents uneasy about skyscrapers
NY Times: The quake emptied Bangkok's streets as buildings swayed and people fled.
Entertainment

The White Lotus music will never be the same
New York Times: The composer said he has ooh’ed his last loo-loo.

Generation Minecraft: How a pointless video game took over the world
Times: It has retro graphics and no way to 'win' – but the Minecraft juggernaut rolls on.

‘The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview
Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.
Travel

How to see New Zealand like a first-time visitor
Ever wondered what a tourist sees when they visit NZ for the first time? Wonder no more.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.
Crime

Du Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?
PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.

Opinion: How Adolescence highlights the digital dilemma for parents
'Adolescence' depicts the dangers of radicalisation through online content.

Rare life sentence for meth haul: Gang mastermind imported nearly 200kg from behind bars
The 'revered' gangster known as 'Plata o Plomo' was already serving a long prison term.
Education

Editorial: Wealth, not race, divides educational opportunities
OPINION: Education in this country is being increasingly divided by class.

‘Run out of stadiums’: Court shortage leaves North Shore kids’ basketball in crisis
About 10,000 fixtures are forced across eight North Shore venues.

Roger Partridge: Why NZ must move beyond grievance to find common ground
The trust index has fallen to 47%, below the global average of 56%.
Health

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland
'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

What the science says about multivitamins, magnesium and 7 other supplements
Spoiler alert: Many claims about the benefits of supplements aren’t backed by strong data.

The science of male middle-age spread and how to get rid of it
Telegraph: Experts have declared waist size crucial for health.
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Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Opinion

Gregor Paul: How Blues players are unfairly tarnished by anti-Auckland sentiment
OPINION: Lazy assumptions about Aucklanders count against top footy players.

Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.

Letters: Parliamentary protocol persists with a colonial mindset
OPINION: Have taxpayers dodged an America's Cup bullet?
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