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Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court, with 3 key rulings ahead

Washington Post: Tensions are running high – even with the president's own appointees.

The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office

OPINION: It's all about them, the New York Times writes.

Advice: I have autism. Can I tell my best friend that I think she does, too?

New York Times: Is it helpful or intrusive to raise the question of neurodivergence?

A diocese tries to protect its 9m Jesus from Trump’s border wall

New York Times: The diocese says a wall at Mount Cristo Rey would desecrate a holy site.

'Unfortunate human error': Podcast reveals ABs squad seven hours early; Greens tax video lip-sync: MPs' voices dubbed in

Kiwi music start-up Lume, backed by Lorde, reveals start date; to go global from day one.

Market close: NZX trades flat amid global uncertainty, domestic hiring reluctance

Afternoon trading fell away as geopolitical concerns continue to weigh on enthusiasm.

David Jones NZ posts $4.4m loss as auditors warn of financial uncertainty

A $4.25m property lease impairment accounted for most of the loss.

Party time or crunch time as Jetstar takes the fight to Air NZ?

Budget airlines overseas are struggling, but Jetstar is in a bullish mood.

Labour says super is sustainable without changes despite Treasury warning

Treasury has warned sticking with the current approach may cost billions in tax or debt.

Jamie Ensor: National may be playing happy – but here's why senior MPs' futures are at risk

ANALYSIS: There is a reckoning coming for National.

‘Defining axis of social division’: How politics has fed our housing crisis

New book sheds light on long-term challenges undermined by short-term political cycle.

Thomas Coughlan: My verdict on Labour’s ‘hidden bill’ and can you make its spending add up

The Herald has looked into allegations from National that Labour has a hidden bill.

Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad

OPINION: Five Hurricanes could start in the All Blacks' new-look backline.

Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

'Stepped up': How young All Whites defender has taken giant leap at Fifa World Cup

Finn Surman's header against Egypt was only the fifth senior goal of his career.

First XV wrap: Wellington College win twice on same day ... 197km apart

Wellington College won matches in Whanganui and Lower Hutt on the same day.

How online porn has broken sex for young people

Telegraph: Social media bans can't undo the damage already done, experts say.

Advice: I have autism. Can I tell my best friend that I think she does, too?

New York Times: Is it helpful or intrusive to raise the question of neurodivergence?

Divorced Kiwis in their 20s, 40 and 50s on why their marriages ended

'I was more aware of who I was as a person, what I wanted from life.'

Electrolytes are everywhere. Should you be drinking them?

Washington Post: What electrolytes do, who needs them and the potential risks.

A diocese tries to protect its 9m Jesus from Trump’s border wall

New York Times: The diocese says a wall at Mount Cristo Rey would desecrate a holy site.

Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court, with 3 key rulings ahead

Washington Post: Tensions are running high – even with the president's own appointees.

7 unexpected takeaways from the newest research on cannabis and brain effects

Washington Post: Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or later may be critical.

The world's leading deepfake expert no longer trusts his own eyes

New York Times: "Within a year or two, our whole visual system will be utterly useless."

Labour says super is sustainable without changes despite Treasury warning

Treasury has warned sticking with the current approach may cost billions in tax or debt.

'Dreadful people': Cops review death threats to councillors amid rates backlash

Mayor Wayne Brown blamed lobby groups for fuelling the online abuse.

'Severe' and 'ongoing' water leaks at hospital baby unit before upgrade greenlit

Leaks were first reported in December 2024 during heavy rain.

'Preferential treatment': Airport gets secret meetings on Wellington mega roading project, MPs kept in the dark

Documents show airport execs signed NDAs for information as politicians were kept waiting.

A diocese tries to protect its 9m Jesus from Trump’s border wall

New York Times: The diocese says a wall at Mount Cristo Rey would desecrate a holy site.

Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court, with 3 key rulings ahead

Washington Post: Tensions are running high – even with the president's own appointees.

Why did Sir Keir Starmer resign? How PM became so unpopular

Telegraph: Starmer’s huge 174-seat majority masked a weak vote share of just 33.7%.

What changed after almost four months of war? Analysts say not much

New York Times: Why the new Iran deal may change less than Washington hoped.

Brother’s final wish sends Royd Tolkien on journey across New Zealand

Royd Tolkien ticks off his late brother’s bucket list in a moving new documentary.

Is Davida McKenzie New Zealand's next big Hollywood star?

The daughter of Dame Miranda Harcourt is already making waves in the acting world.

Knicks games are a celebrity magnet. They’ve been coming out in spades

Washington Post: The Garden's 'celebrity row' has been filled with A-list celebrities.

After a fire, a director finds a lifeline in Remarkably Bright Creatures

New York Times: How making the story of an octopus helped a director heal.

Is a cruise the place to find wellness? Testing crystals and gongs at sea

Explora Journeys wellness cruise offers yoga, sound baths and stress relief.

'I wanted a lads' weekend. I was sent on a wellness retreat to do yoga'

The swap from meat to plant-based meals proved surprisingly satisfying.

By boat and bike, losing yourself in Dutch tulip country

Spend eight days cycling South Holland, using a 92-passenger boat as your base.

I'm an NZ travel writer. Visiting this Australian city made me want to move

"Maybe I could pack it all in to become a winemaker ..."

'Newmarket money lady' forfeits $3.3m after NZ's biggest money laundering case

Cathay Hua will sell her palatial home in St Heliers as part of a deal with the police.

Cartel 'holiday' ends badly for brothers with $2m cocaine in their pants

The duo from Chile got past Customs at Auckland Airport. But the win was fleeting.

Photos hint at fugitive gang leader’s luxury life as global manhunt continues

Iziah Utai is shown in an Emirates business class cabin in photos tagged Middle East.

How an imprisoned gang boss bought a $3.8m mansion. As well as a bar. And a cafe

Comanchero president in prison worked with accountant to launder drug money.

Auckland school board replaced by commissioner amid police fraud probe

Police are investigating an alleged fraud complaint made at the school in April.

'Sweating bullets': The nightmare that haunts ex-Black Cap turned counsellor

Kerry Walmsley talks about the pain of separation and the joy of mentoring elite athletes.

Police probe launched at Auckland school amid mass board resignations

More than half of the school's board members have resigned.

Auckland school staff allege bullying, fear, broken culture; single out absent principal

The principal's practising certificate has been suspended during a tribunal probe.

'Severe' and 'ongoing' water leaks at hospital baby unit before upgrade greenlit

Leaks were first reported in December 2024 during heavy rain.

Resilience 'stretched': High-profile ex-psychologist under supervision order updates supporters

Karen Nimmo can only practise under supervision following a complaint from an ex-client.

Brother’s final wish sends Royd Tolkien on journey across New Zealand

Royd Tolkien ticks off his late brother’s bucket list in a moving new documentary.

'It hasn’t survived the test of time': Entire Auckland retirement village to be demolished

Apartments, hospital built at height of the leaky building era. All must be demolished.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: June 1-30

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of June 15-21

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of June 8-14

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Guy Body’s cartoons: June 1-30

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad

OPINION: Five Hurricanes could start in the All Blacks' new-look backline.

Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

The secret reason bosses want everyone back in the office

OPINION: It's all about them, the New York Times writes.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: June 1-30

Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

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