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'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond
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Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern
Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
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From a cell in Europe, Duterte is set to win an election in the Philippines
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Business
Opinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rules
The minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.
Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?
Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.
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PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.
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Politics
Editorial: We’re up for the debate on social media restrictions
OPINION: The Govt must have been encouraged by the public reaction to the member's bill.
Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern
Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.
Collins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bosses
A draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.
Sport
First XV's budgie smugglers: How Feilding's new undies improve performance
An initial batch quickly sold out, prompting more orders from supporters.
The key advice from Dan Carter for Auckland FC's playoff debut
It was an idea hatched some time ago, to help offer the team a different perspective.
Papali’i v Savea: Blues man's chance to reignite All Blacks prospects
OPINION: Last month, Papali’i limited Savea’s impact in a game against the Blues.
Lifestyle
The six definitive rules of office lunch etiquette
How to handle eating at your desk, sharing a kitchen, hosting a celebration and more.
Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?
New York Times: What is metformin and why are people experimenting with it?
The sleep trends experts think you should (and shouldn’t) try
New York Times: Mouth tape, melatonin, “worry journals” - do they actually help?
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USA: 4000 miles, 6 small towns: a whistle-stop tour of America
New York Times: A rare, rolling perspective on America’s quieter corners.
Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.
The flight of the butterflies: Photographer Deborah Kelland's emotional journey through loss
'It’s like being in a snowstorm.'
The man who made a nation cry: One Day’s David Nicholls heads to NZ
'To sit by myself in a pub a long way from home and read a book, that’s a kind of bliss.'
36 Hours in Singapore
New York Times: Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee as a thriving city-state.
Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it
Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.
The big read
How property traders made millions flipping homes: Inside 71 Auckland real estate deals
The Herald reveals gains and losses on $60m of homes flipped by Hills Real Estate traders.
Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.
Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave
Three days before the largest papal conclave ever, campaigns and intrigues are swirling.
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Jesse Mulligan: Where to find private dining rooms and a romantic birthday dinner
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New owners take the helm at Kol Ponsonby, promising continuity and fresh energy
Sid and Chand Sahrawat will hand over the reins to a new hospitality duo.
Nonnas: How a star-studded cast brings Italian cuisine to life
Four legendary actresses on playing cooks in a new film and ageing in Hollywood.
National
Daron Parton’s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Opinion: China not the US is undermining NZ's security
Nicholas Khoo and Reuben Steff say that the US balances China’s assertiveness.
Editorial: We’re up for the debate on social media restrictions
OPINION: The Govt must have been encouraged by the public reaction to the member's bill.
World
From a cell in Europe, Duterte is set to win an election in the Philippines
New York Times: Former president faces international charges of crimes against humanity.
USA: 4000 miles, 6 small towns: a whistle-stop tour of America
New York Times: A rare, rolling perspective on America’s quieter corners.
Editorial: Pope Leo has unique opportunity to help heal American divide
OPINION: The Chicago-born Pope has opposed radical Christianity and Trump policy.
Entertainment
Auckland Writers Festival special: Uncovering a life at the end of the world
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
P Diddy’s path From Harlem to stardom, and now court
NYT: After years of accusations and few consequences, Sean Combs is to stand trial.
Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it
Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.
Travel
Secrets of the Splendor: Inside the nerve centre of one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships
Meet the man responsible for the safe passage of a floating luxury art gallery and hotel.
USA: 4000 miles, 6 small towns: a whistle-stop tour of America
New York Times: A rare, rolling perspective on America’s quieter corners.
36 Hours in Singapore
New York Times: Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee as a thriving city-state.
Crime
Police deputy quits after porn allegedly found on work computer - sources
Pornography allegedly found while high-ranking officer suspended in separate inquiry.
Drugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sport
Officials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people
'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regions
Homes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.
Education
Editorial: Getting CRL greenlit may be Key's lasting Auckland legacy
OPINION: We must build to grow, a belief our Governments should be reminded of.
Editorial: When tech billionaires restrict their kids' social media use, why shouldn’t we?
OPINION: Catherine Wedd's member's bill shouldn't be left to the biscuit tin.
Editorial: If we start to permanently lose our top performers, we all suffer
OPINION: If our best and brightest aren’t staying, our international reputation suffers.
Health
Can metformin actually slow the ageing process?
New York Times: What is metformin and why are people experimenting with it?
The sleep trends experts think you should (and shouldn’t) try
New York Times: Mouth tape, melatonin, “worry journals” - do they actually help?
Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.
Cartoons
Daron Parton’s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Opinion
Opinion: Nicola Willis should challenge the RBNZ on prudential rules
The minister should interfere in RBNZ regulation, say Simon Jensen and Andrew Body.
Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?
Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.
Daron Parton’s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
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