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The popularity of spicy romance novels, or smut, has exploded and many new readers are young women.

Analysis - As tensions in the Middle East rise further, New Zealand's approach to the region continues to evolve, Geoffrey Miller writes.

An ultra-wholesome Japanese dating series on Netflix has hooked viewers globally. The Boyfriend is part of a wave of reality shows showing the nuances, and differences, of gay relationships.

Hannah Neeleman beams her idyllic country life to millions of followers, but a recent profile frames her as trapped.

Kymani Hiley-Hetaraka suffered an unsurvivable head injury while ice-skating on a school outing.

The Social Services and Community Committee has been told by state owned media this week that despite fears and perceptions, they’re still alive and well.

"Talk about pinching myself ... I am like what is my life? it's definitely a little bit odd sometimes," Atipa Mobonga says. Audio

A teenager remains in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital from a Christchurch ice-skating rink on Tuesday morning.

The Black Fern says her retirement plans after winning a gold medal include "lounging on the couch, eating Maccas and KFC, and popping out babies".

UK's The Telegraph published Samoa rushing to upgrade a beachside resort for King Charles after reviews condemned its "musty linens, outdated tiles and rattling air cons". Audio

People visiting a place of worship and local businesses are the culprits, Sally Britnell says, and it's forcing her onto roads to get around. Audio

During his darkest moments, the Paris Olympic Games had been Sam Gaze's light.

Analysis - In her first week as a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris has had a smooth ride. But the Trump campaign is already planning how to counter the biggest twist in US politics.

Paris is abuzz as thousands arrive for the Games - but it isn't just the athletes who are generating excitement.

Analysis - politicians have to decide what to do about child abuse, Health NZ is booked in for major surgery and Darleen Tana returns, Peter Wilson writes.

The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution.

The 84 caps-and-counting All Blacks vice-captain says: "I'm gonna give it everything to be better, to grow, to learn, get uncomfortable…to have a good next couple of years." Audio

She's known for her upbeat, dance-filled takes on sustainable living, but real life has been taking its toll on Kiwi influencer Ethically Kate.

Pioneering rapper Chuck D tells Music 101 that pilates workouts are the reason he's still able to belt out rap songs at 63 years old. Audio

Japan's artistic gymnastics team captain has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after she violated the team's code of conduct by smoking.

Anthony Jordan says he "could not with good conscience" continue to work for the agency - but still hopes it can provide better health outcomes for Māori.

Analysis - It's her raw approach to battling mental health "demons", and the decision to return on her terms that may cement Simone Biles as one of the greatest athletes of our time, Amberleigh Jack… Video

Staff demand union leader to be reinstated, but the University of the South Pacific says it "is not at liberty to discuss staff information with third parties".