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Shane Te Pou: Why US election is going to go down to the wire
OPINION: I was ready to call the election for Kamala Harris. Now, I’m not so sure.

Letters: Stadium no garden of Eden; Food for thought over school lunches
OPINION: Eden Park in Auckland is not our national stadium.

Diana Clement: Would you pay for goods with your face?
OPINION: Criminals are already finding ways to get around facial recognition security.

Polkinghorne's meth dealer tried to blackmail him after wife's death
Eye surgeon due to be sentenced on meth charges on November 1.

Liam Dann: Classic Kiwi recovery is on its way ... and it’s not good enough
A new report by Westpac outlines the kind of economic recovery we can expect.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Tory Whanau's council is a laughing stock
OPINION: It would have to been hard for Simeon Brown to justify NOT intervening.

Who's watching you? Auckland's surveillance camera network revealed
As new hi-tech equipment arrives, the Herald does a stocktake on the city.

How a gang member masterminded 200kg meth import from behind bars
Operation Brewer cracked encrypted phone messages to unravel the ingenious plot.

Europe’s economy poised to fall further behind US, IMF warns
Financial Times: Fund pins blame on weak productivity and ageing workforce.

Patricia Cornwell: My tough childhood, murder and Nicole Kidman
Times: Bestselling author’s gutsy female pathologist is finally arriving on screen.

Jason Pine: What we learned about Auckland FC
Jason Pine runs through what we have already learned about Auckland FC ahead of game two.

Greg Bruce: Why I traded my iPhone for an android
OPINION: After a lifetime of iPhone use, switching to a Samsung changed Greg Bruce's life.

Why so many All Blacks want to play for Japanese clubs
'They really are ahead of the game,' says Robbie Deans.

41 of the best lifestyle and entertainment interviews of the year so far
While you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2024 so far.

Rebecca Gibney at nearly 60: 'If I don’t start creating my own work, I may not work'
The Under the Vines star says 'If you don’t keep changing, you might as well give up.'

Claire Trevett: Hipkins upped the political attacks game, Peters responded
In a week of Labour attacks it was Winston Peters who put up the counter attack.

'Devastated': Four Northland childcare centres closed amid liquidation and debt
The closure has created uncertainty for employees, parents, and the wider community.

Giving NCEA students confidence: Meet Kiwi maths teacher-turned YouTube star
There’s no black cape, but Subash Chandar K comes out at night to help those in need.

Public service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'
Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.

Could ‘feral 25-year-olds’ win the US election for Kamala Harris?
Financial Times: Both campaigns are using TikTok to try to reach younger voters.

'NZ is our superpower': American CEO on keeping faith in Kiwis
Life after the $1.5 billion firm's NZX delisting.

Sir Brian Roche talks about his new role as Public Service Commissioner
Audrey Young talks to Sir Brian Roche about his new role. Video / Marty Melville

Losing our religion: Why have Kiwis stopped believing in God?
The latest Census shows a majority have no religious faith. We look for the reasons.

'Who is the real Hugh Grant?' The star questions his public persona
New York Times: Grant reflects on his career shift and the darker roles he now embraces.

Is nighttime depression really a thing?
New York Times: There are lots of reasons your mood might tank at night.

My male partner cheated on me with my gay best friend. Now what?
New York Times: Navigating infidelity and compassion in relationships.

Offshore wind developer pulls pin on NZ
Offshore wind farm developer BlueFloat has pulled out of NZ, citing uncertainty.