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How a salary figure changes everything in Materialists
NY Times: New film reflects modern dating realities in a way rom-coms rarely have before.

Unpredictable Trump: US strike has given China more to think about
NYT analysis: US leader is a wild card for China in scenarios of how the US would respond.

Ending healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac Davison
A new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries.

New York result sets off Democratic Party infighting
Analysis: Zohran Mamdani's popularity has sparked clashes between moderates and liberals.

How Netanyahu’s move against Iran gives him room to manoeuvre on Gaza
Analysis: He successfully persuaded the US to strike Iran's nuclear sites.

Bombing of Iran may teach unwelcome lessons on nuclear weapons
NYT analysis: One conclusion might be a bomb is the only protection in a dangerous world.

Inside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?
ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.

Intel report upends victory lap Trump hoped for at Nato
NYT analysis: The leak was particularly damaging because it came from inside the Pentagon.

Trump’s approach to military action: A hard punch and a fast exit
Analysis: US President wanted to see a sharp turn towards diplomacy with Iran.

Even with more upheaval to come, the Mideast is radically changed
The status quo has been shattered, with Israel ascendant as the Mideast military power.

Liam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measures
OPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.

Analysis: Trump buys himself time, and opens up new options
New York Times analysis: It frees Trump from operating on a schedule driven by Netanyahu.

‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing
The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.

Trump’s Iran choice: Last-chance diplomacy or a bunker-busting bomb
New York Times: US President has to decide whether to help Israel destroy Fordow facility.

What we know about the Air India crash and the 787 Dreamliner's past
ANALYSIS: An Air India 787 crashed after take-off in Ahmedabad on June 12.

Israel strikes on Iran test Trump’s ‘forever war’ promise
ANALYSIS: President's populist base is sceptical, fearing involvement in another conflict.

Super Rugby: How the Blues can beat the Crusaders
ANALYSIS: The scrum will be crucial in the Crusaders-Blues semifinal showdown.

Gregor Paul: Behind the strategic timing of Mark Robinson's resignation
Robinson's tenure saw record revenue of $285m and $175m in reserves.

Inside Economics: GDP growth forecasts brighten ... and will Chinese deflation send cheap EVs our way?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Blowouts and surprises: Magic outshine Stars in unpredictable season
The Magic defeated the Stars 71-54 in Auckland on Monday night.

'American justice': US faces scrutiny over deportation case
New York Times: Kilmar Abrego Garcia was returned to the US to face criminal charges.