PremiumPremiumWorldSteven Pinker on Donald Trump, fascism, the climate and free speechNZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson sits down with Cognitive Psychologist & Psycholinguist Steven Pinker to unpack some of the themes discussed in Pinker's new book.Watch19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor named as Labour candidate for NapierAlex Hedley wants to reclaim the seat for Labour from National's Katie Nimon.15 Dec 12:52 AM
WorldUS helped me escape: Machado details high-risk journey from hiding to NorwayThe Nobel laureate backs US military moves and vows to return to Venezuela.11 Dec 05:44 PM
WorldWave of killings: Third Peruvian journalist slain amid rising gang violenceFernando Nunez was a Kamila TV reporter known for probing city corruption.08 Dec 04:46 AM
World‘Signalgate’ report contradicts Hegseth’s claim of ‘total exoneration’The Pentagon watchdog found Pete Hegseth’s Signal chat posed real security risks.04 Dec 11:30 PM
WorldEpstein files release could jeopardise my freedom bid: Ghislaine MaxwellThe socialite argues a biased 2020 juror and legal errors mean she deserves a retrial.04 Dec 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Rate caps and the art of avoiding responsibilityOPINION: The Government’s policy to ban rate increases is a dumb idea.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Deliberative democracy and the golf course - what happens if we stop shoutingOPINION: A remarkable exercise in deliberative democracy delivers insights and dignity.02 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCourt rules Trump pick Habba unlawfully appointed top New Jersey prosecutorThe ruling may affect similar Trump-era interim prosecutor appointments.01 Dec 06:01 PM
EntertainmentEvil on trial: Director James Vanderbilt on bringing 'Nuremberg' to the screenThe film began with a six-page proposal that left James Vanderbilt ‘floored’.28 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - OpinionOPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.27 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: The lanyard class and the limits of legitimacyDozens of elected councillors could be replaced under the new reforms.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe new 'bomb squad': What to make of Govt's regional council plan?OPINION: 'Your regional councillors are for the scrap heap. Dead folk walking.'25 Nov 09:22 PM
WorldJury trials to be axed for most crimes under UK's proposed court overhaulAs many as 75% of trials could be heard by a judge sitting alone.25 Nov 05:33 PM
New ZealandIwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery huiMore than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.24 Nov 12:58 AM
WorldBolsonaro arrested after alleged bid to flee before 27-year prison termPolice say he tried to break his ankle monitor before dawn in Brasilia.22 Nov 11:26 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Two swords and the soul of liberal democracyNew Zealand must defend both faith’s voice and civic freedom.19 Nov 03:58 PM
WorldFrance, Ukraine sign deal for up to 100 Rafale fighter jetsDrone and interceptor production is set to begin before the end of this year.17 Nov 06:51 PM
WorldParis marks 10 years since Bataclan and cafe terror attacksPresident Emmanuel Macron led tributes at each of the Paris attack sites.13 Nov 06:27 PM
WorldFrance marks decade since harrowing Paris attacksA new museum opening in 2029 will preserve 500 personal objects from victims.13 Nov 09:42 AM
New ZealandOusted Te Pāti Māori MP says expulsion a 'joke'Tākuta Ferris says his expulsion from Te Pāti Māori was a 'joke' and flawed.13 Nov 04:49 AM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell seeks Trump pardon as Democrats urge rejectionMaxwell's 2021 appeal was rejected, leaving clemency as her final legal option.10 Nov 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: The art of saying something while doing nothing in NZ politicsOPINION: Each new Government simply rebrands old ideas with fresher language.09 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMystery man: The curious case of the city councillor who came in from the coldBenedict Ong says two strangers he met on the street nominated him.07 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldTrump reignites anti-Semitism row with attack on Jewish voters in NYC raceThe President has threatened to cut federal funding to New York.04 Nov 07:34 PM
WorldTanzania President sworn in as opposition says hundreds killed in protestsAn internet blackout cut Tanzania off for days after the disputed vote.03 Nov 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: The problems with our electoral system and what's needed to fix themOPINION: One proposal would expand Parliament to 170 MPs to improve representation.29 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We should be proud': Two Kiwis awarded Ukrainian Order of Merit“I initially thought it was some kind of fake thing."28 Oct 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremesOPINION: Why New Zealand needs a bipartisan path.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPeters accuses courts of overreach over Treaty and tikanga in debateHis attendance at the debate followed those of David Seymour and Willie Jackson.24 Oct 02:23 AM
WorldSeventy years on, Ruth Ellis case returns to haunt Britain’s justice systemThe 28-year-old was hanged in 1955 after shooting racing driver David Blakely.22 Oct 04:00 PM
