Premium news

'So cliche and so bad': Woman at centre of Coldplay concert scandal speaks for first time

NYT: She was caught on camera with her boss at a concert. Then came the death threats.

‘Don’s best friend’: How Epstein and Trump bonded over the pursuit of women

New York Times: Inside Trump’s long, complex friendship with Epstein.

Venezuelan Navy escorts vessels after Trump’s blockade threat

New York Times: US law enforcement last week seized an Asia-bound sanctioned tanker.

Six high-fibre foods to boost your gut health this Christmas

Telegraph: Plus easy recipes to turn your festive leftovers into tasty, healthy meals.

'The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview

Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.

Multimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hear

Christchurch car yard supremo Paul Kelly sits down with Mike Thorpe.

Real growth or 'hollow recovery'? Economists pick the big issues for 2026

The economy is growing again, but can it last, and what should we watch out for?

Hosking v Campbell new rivalry; TVNZ, Sky TV ripe for new owners? 26 hot takes for NZ media in 2026

The best-read and most engaging Media Insider stories of past 12 months and more CEO Q&As.

Matthew Hooton: Could 2026 finally make Winston Peters Prime Minister?

OPINION: Winston Peters now ranks a clear third as preferred Prime Minister with voters.

‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami

Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.

Richard Prebble: Why Luxon’s India trade gamble could decide the next election

OPINION: My forecasts for the year ahead.

Audrey Young: Who would lead if Luxon couldn't?

There are a couple of likely scenarios – and a bold scenario.

From fortress to fragile: How Auckland FC's home aura has started to fade

Auckland FC have already dropped eight points at home this season.

Inside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport

More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.

Paul Lewis: Bazball has failed to save test cricket, it is helping to ruin it

OPINION: Two of the first four Ashes tests ended inside two days, slashing revenue.

Kiwi sports rich list: Ranking the top 10 Kiwi earners

Steven Adams, Ben Stokes and Joseph Parker feature among NZ's top earners.

The key to their 50-year marriages and close-knit families? Friendship

New York Times: How a secret mothers’ group became a 44-year lifeline.

A teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blame

A teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.

How to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot and light outside

Telegraph: Are summer nights affecting your sleep? Here’s how to get the rest you need.

What your skin reveals about your health, from itchiness to cracked lips

Telegraph: If your skin looks or feels different, it may be time to book a GP appointment.

First, the frogs died. Then people got sick

Washington Post: New research uncovers a surprising link between nature and human health.

NZ Herald’s top 20 Premium stories of 2025

Catch up with 20 of the best-read Premium articles from the year.

Take On Me has been stuck in our heads for 40 years. Here’s how it got there

Full story of how A-ha emerged from the Norwegian tundra with the ultimate ’80s pop song.

One man’s obsessive quest to uncover Brazil’s buried Nazi past

Stories of Brazil's fugitive Nazis are clouded by conspiracy. One man seeks the truth.

'It’s prime stuff': Over 500 more homes in pipeline for Havelock North

One developer says there appears to be a 'gross oversupply' of planned subdivisions.

Multimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hear

Christchurch car yard supremo Paul Kelly sits down with Mike Thorpe.

Editorial: Napier’s orca a pod of big ‘fish’ in a small pond

OPINION: Since 1840 more than 5000 whales and dolphins have stranded.

Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant

Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.

First, the frogs died. Then people got sick

Washington Post: New research uncovers a surprising link between nature and human health.

Ukraine did not target Putin’s home, CIA finds

NY Times: Russia had used the claim of an attack as a threat to harden its stance on talks

The separation: Inside the unravelling US-Ukraine partnership

New York Times: This is the chaotic, previously untold story behind the past year.

The tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feuds

New York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.

'The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview

Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.

'Exhausting': Carol Hirschfeld's unexpected return to the screen

The voice of Shayne Carter's doco has more in common with the singer than you'd think.

This ’90s teen star has come a long way

NY Times: Thirty years after Casper, Devon Sawa has made peace with his heartthrob era.

How Chloé Zhao made the year’s most powerful film

Washington Post: The Hamnet director asks big questions in the emotional film.

Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar

Savvy travellers are adding these 11 destinations to their must-visit lists.

NZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE party

The rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.

From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

Four luxurious New Zealand lodges where the scenery is the star

New York Times: Spots that offer luxury with a sense of place.

Operation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in Auckland

Customs found 174kg of methamphetamine inside a shipping container from Mexico.

Drug crisis: 'Big step forward' in new strategy to combat gangs, organised crime

Government to explore new agency for organised crime, Minister to drive cohesive approach

Alleged Kiwi drug kingpin 'El Diablo' arrested in Mexico after DEA investigation

Andre Francis James, known as 'El Diablo', is also wanted in NZ for drug trafficking.

Exclusive interview with Ms Z, the woman at the centre of the Jevon McSkimming saga

Ms Z says she was 'bullied into silence'; McSkimming hits back at 'untrue' allegations.

Auckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter

Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms.

Cecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaround

OPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.

Private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped

A Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.

Inside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West Auckland

The school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths.

How to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot and light outside

Telegraph: Are summer nights affecting your sleep? Here’s how to get the rest you need.

What your skin reveals about your health, from itchiness to cracked lips

Telegraph: If your skin looks or feels different, it may be time to book a GP appointment.

Shadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holiday

OPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.

What I do every day to stay fit and healthy at 73

Telegraph: How this 73yo is rewriting the rules on ageing, fitness and staying shape.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 22 - 28

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

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

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Guy Body’s cartoons: December 1 - 22

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Editorial: Napier’s orca a pod of big ‘fish’ in a small pond

OPINION: Since 1840 more than 5000 whales and dolphins have stranded.

Elliot Royce: Why NZ’s mid-market succession gap is fuelling a dangerous brain drain

OPINION: Many founders give senior managers only vague, distant promises of ownership.

The Ex-Files: How do I get my share of the family home when it’s owned by a trust?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from The Ex-Files with Jeremy Sutton.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Sudoku - test yourself

The best fun with numbers! Sudoku is simple to learn but the challenges never end.

Crosswords

Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our classic crosswords

Cryptic crossword

Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our cryptic crosswords

Wordsearch

Wordsearch puzzles are solved by finding words hidden in a grid of letters.