WorldTatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, dies at 35Tatiana Schlossberg’s family announced her death in a social media post shared by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.Watch30 Dec 09:32 PM
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PremiumPremiumPoliticsWorking for Families at 20: Inside the creation of the biggest welfare reform of the 21st CenturyHalf of all families with children get hundreds of dollars a week thanks to the scheme.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinnyFather and son estimate it took 45 minutes to reel in the 'electric blue' fish.30 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldChina's military releases footage of live-fire drills near TaiwanChina says it is carrying out live-fire drills on maritime targets north and southwest of Taiwan, involving destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and drones.Watch30 Dec 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Herald’s top 20 Premium stories of 2025Catch up with 20 of the best-read Premium articles from the year.30 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPractice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil healthYear in Review: Nicky's healthy soil struck a chord with readers in September 2025.30 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandTales of The Hat: City slicker amazed by farmer's legendary appetiteOPINION: Hunter Wells' fond memories of a hungry farmer was a popular read of 2025.30 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocate for blind and low-vision Māori awarded ONZMChrissie Cowan has become an international leader in indigenous eyecare advocacy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYear in Review: Barbie's woollen dog bed businessThe tale about Barbie's search for a new owner proved popular on The Country in 2025.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow to dodge a debt hangover from Christmas and back-to-school billsThe season of festive joy and relaxation can also come with financial stress for many. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen Clark farewells father George, 103, after life spanning a century of changeOPINION: George Clark lost three uncles in World War I before he was even born.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGlobal educator recognised with ONZMProfessor Dr Jens Mueller has been appointed an ONZM in the New Year 2026 Honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy every garden needs a persimmon treeThis persimmon piece was the second most-read "Kem Ormond's vegetable garden" in 2025. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026Sporting, science and community icons have been recognised in this year's prestigious list.Watch30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Gisborne teacher and human rights commissioner made MNZMKāren Johansen recognised in New Year Honours for services to education and human rights.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard work but rewarding': Aphasia advocate Katharine Milford honouredAbout 30,000 New Zealanders live with aphasia, many undiagnosed.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hotline to honours: Farmer receives New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup helped raise more than $3m for farmers after Cyclone Gabrielle.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I use my voice unapologetically’: Julie Hart honoured for family violence workHastings-based family violence advocate made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter whose dedicated life to helping communities honoured with King's Service Medal'It became my profession, and it became part of what I am.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New year, new you. Again.OPINION: Why your New Year’s resolutions fail – and how to finally make them stick. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cheers for small businesses, a lower road toll and private schools OPINION: Small business operators are what make NZ unique and give the country its heart.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeart-surgery hero tackles first TRYathlon!Reporter Lily meets Jake, who shares his inspirational journey from a major heart operation, to race day victory at the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlonWatch30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a shock': Gisborne historian humbled by King’s Service MedalSheridan Gundry worries there is no-one ready to record Tairāwhiti's next 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Teacher and sports coach recognised with KSMDel Whyte retired from teaching four years ago, but still yearns for school cricket wins.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for serviceChris Sharp was a search and rescue volunteer for 60 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
