WorldTrump wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements in exchange for continued US supportPost-war security offered for $500b of minerals and metals.12 Feb 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Look past Elon Musk’s chaos - there’s something more sinister at workNYT OPINION: Why Musk's antics are a smokescreen for strategic takeovers.12 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
EntertainmentDisney ditches trigger warnings amid backlash to ‘woke’ DEI agendaThe entertainment giant has removed disclaimers on beloved classics in a major shift.12 Feb 07:15 PM
BusinessUS releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZPart of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel. 12 Feb 07:05 PM
World‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine warTrump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.12 Feb 06:13 PM
GolfDonald Trump involvement ‘positive’ for LIV-PGA deal'He’s a lover of the game and hopefully will be very helpful.'12 Feb 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk’s business empire scores benefits under Trump shake-upNew York Times: Trump's return is reshaping regulatory challenges for Musk.12 Feb 01:49 AM
World‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talksUkraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.12 Feb 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump’s media crackdown echoes Nixon’s Watergate-era tacticsNYT: Trump's heavy-handed approach has hallmarks of attempted crackdown 50 years ago.11 Feb 09:57 PM
World‘No more games’: Israel urges action as hostage deadline loomsHamas has delayed hostage release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms.11 Feb 09:13 PM
World‘All hell’: Trump’s ultimatum on Gaza hostage situationTrump set a Saturday deadline for hostages to be released from Gaza.11 Feb 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump muses about a third term, over and over againNew York Times: Trump suggests he may seek to stay in office beyond constitutional limit.10 Feb 09:14 PM
World‘Complete violation’: Hostage talks collapse amid tensionsThe next release, set for February 15, is delayed indefinitely.10 Feb 08:47 PM
WorldTrump: Palestinians will not return to Gaza after US takeoverUS President heralds 'big real estate site' as he vows to demolish what is left of Strip.10 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandTrump says US will own Gaza StripUS President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White HouseWatch10 Feb 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEarly crypto traders had speedy profit on Trump coin as others suffered lossesSome traders made tens of millions off a new cryptocurrency launched by President Trump 10 Feb 07:51 PM
BusinessWhite South Africans clamour for US resettlement after Trump orderDiplomatic row emerges over land expropriation act.10 Feb 06:24 PM
WorldTrump tells US Treasury to stop minting new penniesPrices might be rounded to the nearest five cents if pennies are removed.10 Feb 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket Watch: Share markets are rattled, but here’s why one fund manager remains optimisticLiam Dann talks tariff turmoil with Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor.10 Feb 03:00 AM
World‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cutsMusk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.09 Feb 06:57 PM
World‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in GazaAbbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.09 Feb 04:57 PM
BusinessTech Insider: Size of four rugby fields – Amazon buys more Auckland landAmazon expands its data centre presence in West Auckland.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessElon Musk says he has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operationsThe tech billionaire has not put a bid in.09 Feb 01:04 AM
Royals‘He’s got enough problems with his wife': Trump says he won’t deport Prince HarryHarry's visa status has been up in the air since admitting to substance use in his memoir.08 Feb 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Many people are starting the new year in debtOPINION: The Prime Minister needs to set the standards in Parliament.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Musk’s power play to reshape the US federal governmentNYT: Musk's moves represent an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouWe should examine whether privatisation is a good ideaOPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South AfricaTrump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.08 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandSkyCity admits 'huge toll' of NZICC, hospital delays and global stoppages | NZ Herald News UpdateSkyCity admits the 'huge toll' the NZICC has taken on them, the hospitals continue to be full or delayed as Trump holds up thousands of global aid projects. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Feb 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Trump's tariffs and why we can't lose sight of basic economic conceptsOPINION: You would think the world wouldn’t have to relearn basis economic lessons today.07 Feb 04:00 PM
GolfTrump asked to intervene in PGA-LIV merger for ‘good of the game’Talks have dragged on 14 months past an original deadline.07 Feb 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ MPs get behind-the-scenes DeepSeek warningMany countries ban the Chinese AI app, NZ still assessing threat.07 Feb 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrevor McKewenSports Insider: Why NZ Rugby needs Wallabies revival as much as Australia doesOPINION: The All Blacks need strong rivals across the Tasman.06 Feb 11:00 PM