WorldHow volcanoes upend the story of what sparked the Black DeathEvidence is drawn from ice cores, ancient tree rings, accounts of famine and grain trade. 07 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEurovision hit by boycotts after Israel cleared to competeNew voting rules have also been agreed after fears of the public vote being manipulated.04 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandHow close is Europe to conflict?James Headley breaks down Russia’s strategy and what could happen next.Watch04 Dec 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Trump's choices on the Ukraine war talksNY Times: Does he increase pressure on Russia or Ukraine, or walk away from US efforts?04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldStakes high, Europe races to save its financing plan for UkraineNY Times: Plodding decision-making creates big risks at this geopolitical moment.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing backRussia wants Ukraine barred from Nato and its army cut by half in any deal.04 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldRussia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talksRussia says Nato membership for Ukraine remains a 'key' unresolved issue.03 Dec 05:05 PM
World‘No compromise’: Putin digs in on territory as US peace push hits wallPutin told Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff some US ideas remain unacceptable.03 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldPutin: 'If Europe starts a war, Russia is ready'The Russian President accused continental leaders of trying to scupper his peace talks.02 Dec 07:05 PM
WorldFrom Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never beforeHis public interventions break with past US practice of some covert election moves.02 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHigh stakes Florida talks seek path to end warUkrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov says talks are about the future of his country. 30 Nov 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisZelenskyy loses both a negotiator and an enforcerNY Times: It's the highest-level political realignment in Ukraine since Russia's invasion.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiledDevelopers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.28 Nov 05:39 AM
WorldFarage under pressure as school racism allegations resurfaceMore than a dozen Dulwich College classmates have detailed claims to the Guardian.27 Nov 09:31 PM
World'A source of stability': Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visitThe 70-year-old pontiff is on his first overseas trip since his May election.27 Nov 09:20 PM
WorldTwo escape Dijon jail using bed sheets and sawed barsThe Dijon prison holds 311 inmates in space officially built for 180.27 Nov 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe question hanging over Ukraine peace talksNew York Times analysis: It will all come down to what Putin is willing to accept.26 Nov 08:34 PM
WorldKremlin signals hope but warns peace still distantUS envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow next week for further negotiations.26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldWitkoff ‘coached Russians on how to pitch peace plan to Trump’US envoy also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine.26 Nov 07:29 AM
WorldItaly’s landmark move to confront gender violenceLast year, Istat recorded 116 female victims among Italy's 327 homicides.25 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The virtuous, calamitous reality of Western civilisation OPINION: A recent Herald column celebrated the virtues of the West. Here's a response. 25 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldFor the first time, an acceptable end to this war is in sightSeven reasons why this US plan, fine-tuned by Europe, might succeed in ending Ukraine war.25 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldScientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuasNearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.24 Nov 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDemocracy in action: A region in Belgium is turning to its people for adviceNew York Times: Citizens are being recruited to help create policies. Here's how it works.24 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDenmark offers lessons as UK toughens up on immigrationNew York Times: Britain's Government is taking notes from strict migration model, Denmark.24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsraelis are moving abroad in record numbers due to fear and discontentThe brain-drain is raising concerns in Israel over economic and social consequences.23 Nov 08:46 PM
WorldEurope agrees to invite Putin back into G8Moscow’s return to world stage among concessions in Europe's counter-deal on Ukraine war.23 Nov 07:49 PM
WorldArchaeologists puzzle over Viking woman’s graveTwo scallop shells placed over her mouth appear to be a burial mask.23 Nov 06:14 PM
WorldZelenskyy's greatest challenge since Russia's invasionUkrainians want overhaul of a system that allowed corruption to flourish as they suffer.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump offers a Ukraine peace plan the Kremlin can loveNew York Times analysis: The Europeans think of any deal in terms of containment of Putin.23 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNot a final offer: Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks on Trump's plan to end war'We’re trying to get it ended. One way or the other, we have to get it ended,' Trump said.22 Nov 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid NZ outpaces global growth as travel firm eyes $1.15b milestoneThe company plans to carry more than 10,000 Kiwi travellers this year.21 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the ‘America first’ president keeps looking abroadNew York Times: Trump’s foreign policy is about extracting commitments to invest in the US20 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldUS pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits KyivPlan appears to repeat Russia’s maximalist terms, which Ukraine has consistently rejected.20 Nov 02:47 AM
