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‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
New York Times: People are concerned about harm to businesses and safety of families.
A $2.6 billion hack: How the biggest crypto heist in history went down
New York Times: “All of the ethereum is gone.”
I was 50, divorced - then I met a hot young lover
Times: When a new boyfriend leads to a wave of support, criticism - and envy.
Business
Media mutiny: Billionaire's battle to sack board of NZ news giant; Who is in line for top TVNZ role
Tinā smashes the box office; Tom Sainsbury's Scandal erupts - from top podcast to TV show.
Billionaire investor says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrow
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Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment
BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.
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Politics
Willis gets advice on overriding controversial RBNZ rules championed by Orr
Finance Minister says some deregulation could boost the economy.
Audrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump comments
OPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment.
‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuring
KiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him.
Sport
Phil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contenders
OPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.
Elliott Smith: Moana Pasifika may have pulled off the heist of the season
Moana Pasifika loose forward could have a big future in the game.
Gregor Paul: Why NZR's billionaire partnerships were doomed from start
OPINION: What rugby decision-makers at NZR should consider is the power of saying no.
Lifestyle
I was 50, divorced - then I met a hot young lover
Times: When a new boyfriend leads to a wave of support, criticism - and envy.
Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment
BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.
Influencers call these medical tests lifesaving - here’s what you may not know
NYT: New research examined 1000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone and cancer.
Canvas
‘You become the lie’: Art adviser opens up on $11m fraud
New York Times: Lisa Schiff drew her clients close. Then she stole millions from them.
‘Time to move on’: Kiwi writer’s moving play tackles silence around Sri Lanka’s past
An old mixtape rewinds history as a family is torn apart by civil war.
Isabella Rossellini: Model, actress, ethologist, Oscar nominee
New York Times: a scene-stealing role brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72
Scott Turow: Why I had to write a sequel to Presumed Innocent
Times: The prosecutor-turned-author was drawn to revisit his lead character Rusty Sabich.
Helen Fielding: ‘I want Bridget Jones to smash the idea of a sexual sell-by date’
Times: Straight-talking author on dating age-gaps and her friendship with Renée Zellweger.
‘Divorce diva’ Lady Deborah Chambers KC on why you should (or shouldn’t) go through with it
Inside tips from an expert as 'divorce season' gets into full swing.
The big read
I was 50, divorced - then I met a hot young lover
Times: When a new boyfriend leads to a wave of support, criticism - and envy.
‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
New York Times: People are concerned about harm to businesses and safety of families.
‘Pretty disruptive’: Inside the delays and power plays behind the controversial Waitangi Tribunal appointments
One member was penciled in for reappointment, but dropped. She suspects coalition politics
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The most influential women in food and drink in NZ named
Judith Tabron is this year's Supreme Woman at the Women in Food & Drink Aotearoa awards.
The heirloom tomato and burrata dish you order at the wine bar? It’s just as good homemade
With ingredients like this, dinner is fancy, but no fuss.
The Viva team test drive the newest wave of hair tools. Here are which ones are worth the money
From wide plate straighteners to do-it-all stylers - we try, before you buy.
Beat the breeze with these 12 beautiful long skirts
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Dr Libby: How to embrace your 40th birthday
Step into this decade with the wisdom, strength and self-respect that only time can bring.
Menopause care products are everywhere, but are they essential?
Must-have or marketing hype? Ashleigh Cometti surveys the menopause care category.
National
Hinewai Ormsby: The case for a dam for Heretaunga and why HBRC can’t afford to do nothing
We need to think about the Hawke’s Bay our children and their children will inherit.
‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rules
People fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.
World
‘People are going silent’: Fearing retribution, Trump critics muzzle themselves
New York Times: People are concerned about harm to businesses and safety of families.
In mass child sex abuse case in France, early warnings went unheeded
New York Times: Inside the trial of France's most notorious paedophile surgeon.
King Charles III, a quiet diplomat, is stepping up
New York Times: The king is sending a message to the world.
Entertainment
Dolly Parton’s late husband, and the ‘terrible crush’ that gave us Jolene
Carl Dean was the inspiration behind one of Parton's greatest hits, Jolene.
Malcolm Gladwell’s new ‘Tipping Point’ book has been panned. Does he care?
Times: To some the best-selling writer is a genius, to others he's a showman.
Jodie Whittaker: ‘I didn’t fit the mould for Doctor Who’
Times: The first female Doctor reveals how she weathered a furious backlash.
Travel
Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled
OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.
Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.
Secrets from Air NZ crew: Behind the scenes on an Auckland-to-NYC flight
A flight attendant and pilots share what happens while passengers sit back and relax.
Crime
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.
Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.
NZ gang member pleads guilty to FBI charges, facing lengthy US prison sentence
Shane Ngakuru, 45, was a key distributor of ANOM network secretly controlled by FBI
Education
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years
The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks
What does $56k-a-year get you? Inside NZ’s most expensive private school
Mike Thorpe gets a tour of Christ's College ahead of 175th anniversary events.
Health
Influencers call these medical tests lifesaving - here’s what you may not know
NYT: New research examined 1000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone and cancer.
Body weight v weights: How to build strength without a gym
New York Times: You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment.
Audrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump comments
OPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment.
Cartoons
Daron Parton’s cartoons: March 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Opinion
Phil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contenders
OPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.
Elliott Smith: Moana Pasifika may have pulled off the heist of the season
Moana Pasifika loose forward could have a big future in the game.
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