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Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’

The US President vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money flowing to Cuba.

US military warns Trump against Iran strikes

US commanders say they must bolster bases and defences before any Iran strike.

He was diagnosed with cancer, then won a 38,620km sailing race

Charlie Dalin raced for 64 days while secretly treating a 15cm intestinal tumour.

Trump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy push

US President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.

Karaka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at Ellerslie

Ellerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.

Inside the generals’ gilded fortress, empty streets and mouldy corners

NY Times: Myanmar junta struggles to project image of control over crumbling nation.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 12

Can you get a hat-trick?

Kohli guides India to tense chase over Black Caps

Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301.

Spearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapses

Darren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.

Air NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awarded

Flag carrier says it's on right path to break into global top five for on-time arrivals.

Inside Iran’s protests: How a plunging currency set off wide unrest

New York Times: 'I am tired and exhausted by the fools and idiots that get to govern us'.

'Continual exodus of staff': The best and worst Government workplaces, according to public servants

The sector-wide survey exposed how staff really feel about their public service jobs.

'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepoint

The victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted.

Could a four-day week fix burnout at work? Experts say we should try it

Burnout and high levels of mental stress are entrenched in New Zealand's workforce.

Inside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front lines

Ron Mark warns even innocent family posts can expose Kiwis to Russian targeting.

Letters: St John staff there to help, they shouldn’t be assaulted

OPINION: Ambulance staff should not be at the mercy of 'thugs with an attitude'.

Why Greenland has become a Trump Administration target

New York Times: There are now new shipping routes and Greenland is a geostrategic asset.

Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro

There were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.

Opinion: Don’t fall for the myth of the ‘brittle’ strongman

Strongmen have been on the march since Putin breathed new life into the form in 1999-2000.

Morning quiz: In which year was Joan of Arc burned at the stake?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Ice tactics and training under scrutiny after shooting

Are the immigration agents adequately prepared for street-level encounters?

Search our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestry

Ikea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.

How 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election

The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.

From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy

'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'

High temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showers

Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records today.

NZ Breakers beat Hawks to reignite playoff hopes

After a 103-62 loss on Friday, the Breakers bounced back in a big way.

Fire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton Centre

Owner Dev Senthiya said around 20 firefighters contained the roof blaze.

'Sad sign of the times': Armed police to guard Australian Open after Bondi attack

The tournament is expected to draw more than 1.1 million fans this year.

Loan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-free

Fastest places to become mortgage-free revealed, and how to do it.

Human remains found in Victoria bushfire zone as death probe begins

Human remains were found 100 metres from a vehicle in the Longwood fire zone.

East Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the baches

The big split in the holiday peninsula’s property market.

New year, same you? Why your January reset might be missing the point

Many Kiwis return from summer break feeling flat, not freshly motivated.

‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near miss

The driver of a 4WD gave fellow motorists the finger when they objected the highly dangerous manoeuvre near Omarama. Video / Supplied

Mission complete as Elina Svitolina wins women's ASB Classic title

It was the perfect end to her comeback, after being off the WTA tour since last September.

NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees

Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.

Car flips on roof amid hectic day of crashes across Auckland

Emergency services attended three accidents that disrupted traffic across the city today.

'We just couldn’t get out of the shop': Sea lion strolls into Dunedin fish and chip shop, trapping staff

The sea lion wandered in from nearby St Kilda Beach at about 6pm.

Agents in US immigration crackdown have fired at vehicles at least 10 times

New York Times: At least two people have died in the shootings by federal agents.

Bluebridge cancels all Connemara sailings through to Tuesday

Bluebridge warns more sailings next week may be axed and will contact customers.

'I went out with a fight': Rising Filipino star reflects on ASB Classic run and local support

'It really made the week. It’s different when you have a lot of support on your back.'

Bondi shooting hero reveals his health has ‘declined’ awaiting further treatment in New York

He says his health took a turn after new pain flared in his arm and fingers.

Auckland beach reaches 'vehicle capacity' and is blocked off by council

'We encourage people to explore other locations to find a place to cool off,' council said

Dolly Parton confirms she will miss 80th birthday bash at Grand Ole Opry

She says health issues mean she must stay close to doctors in Nashville.

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

The 78-year-old musician had previously been treated for cancer.

Winning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source

Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated.

Afternoon quiz: In which year were the 1 and 2-cent coins withdrawn from circulation in NZ?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Rallies across US against shooting of woman by immigration agent

Aerial footage shows people taking to the streets in Minneapolis, Denver, and Philadelphia to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother shot dead in her car.

Deadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warning

Two people died in separate water incidents across New Zealand yesterday.

Cyclone Koji crosses coast as Queensland braces for flooding, 130km/h winds

Authorities warn some areas could see over 400mm of rain by Monday.

Liam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to rise

OPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.

Black Ferns legend on surprise pregnancy, slowing down and family support

It was a family affair when Huriana Manuel star discovered her baby surprise.

IVF breakthrough drug Lyvanta could stop eggs ageing for older women

Human egg tests in UK and US clinics are starting this year.

Crash causes delays on key route out of central Auckland

Westbound traffic to Henderson is being diverted onto an alternative route.

Prince Harry in push to reunite with King at Invictus Games

Formal invitations to the royal family will go out closer to the 2027 Games.

MetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 January

MetService afternoon weather update: 11 - 13 January. Video / MetService

Trump hints US could seize Greenland ‘the easy way’ or the ‘hard way’

Analysts warn a US move on Greenland could spell the end of Nato unity.

Minnesota killing sparks 1000-plus 'Ice out' protests across the US

Renee Good is the fourth person killed by federal immigration agents since 2017.

More than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in Northland

Health NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.

US and allies carry out 'large-scale' strikes against Isis in Syria

The strikes come after an attack in December that left three Americans dead. Video / AFP

Trio missing during Victoria bushfires found safe

At least 130 homes and 300,000ha have already been destroyed in Victoria.

Fishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer

Taking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.

A former tobacco factory has been reborn as one of Sydney’s most stylish stays

Built in 1876, the Porter House Hotel blends sleek modern luxury into heritage sandstone.

Editorial: We must acknowledge the risk of having all our personal data online

OPINION: The latest data leak incident gives us a chance to review what we upload online.

The Ex-Files: How would my partner’s large social media following be valued if we separated?

OPINION: Monetised social media accounts can be split as relationship property.

How England's booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided

Players drank heavily in New Zealand and at Noosa as fitness standards slipped.

Iran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackout

A rights group says at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.

Watch: 'Everyone's a critic' - Luxon assesses his leadership as questions mount

The PM has researched leaders since he was a schoolboy - he chooses one per year to study.

Tenant evicted after parties, police callouts and guest scaling apartment building

Rosie Palmer was evicted from Auckland's The Cube after repeated antisocial incidents.