TravelViking Grand European river cruise by numbersThe longship carries just 190 guests, creating a relaxed, small-group atmosphere.07 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldHow the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader built a global property empireMojtaba Khamenei has amassed sprawling international investments.04 Mar 06:13 AM
WorldTrump talks Middle East conflict in meeting with German ChancellorUS President hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war. Video/AFPWatch03 Mar 07:49 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourse26 Feb 10:39 PM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sex18 Feb 05:30 AM
WorldZelenskyy labels Putin a 'slave to war'Ukraine's leader called for air-defence systems, days before the war's fourth anniversary.14 Feb 10:37 PM
New Zealand‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration MinisterNew settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.13 Feb 04:50 AM
WorldNato launches 'Arctic Sentry' mission after Greenland crisisThe Arctic Sentry mission will unite all Nato operations under one command.11 Feb 07:50 PM
OlympicsSki-jumpers accused of enlarging penises to enhance performanceWada is weighing whether penis injections could breach anti-doping rules.05 Feb 08:12 PM
WorldForeign tourists unknowingly crash Thai funeral reception, look for restaurant menusThe deceased's family invited them to stay, serving them iced milk and deep-fried treats.05 Feb 03:35 AM
WorldRussia vows to act 'responsibly' as nuclear pact ends with USRussia and the US hold more than 80% of the world's nuclear warheads.04 Feb 09:08 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdownThe Russia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdown. Calls for Trump to step into Iran and take action also begin to be heard.Watch04 Feb 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand and Germany build closer tiesWinston Peters meets German counterpart at exclusive lodge in Bay of Islands. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Zuru's $250m global property portfolio spanning London to LA'We have offices in all these countries so it's better to own them': Nick Mowbray.02 Feb 08:38 PM
WorldTrump says 'time running out' as Iran threatens tough responseA rights group says more than 6200 people died in protests since late December.28 Jan 05:52 PM
WorldGerman Chancellor says ‘level of violence’ in US ‘worrying’German Foreign Ministry warned travellers to the US to be 'vigilant' and exercise caution.26 Jan 08:07 PM
New ZealandFinding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's BayNearly 18% of Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, Census data shows.25 Jan 12:00 AM
WorldGermany arrests woman accused of spying for RussiaThe suspect 'gathered information on ... drone tests and planned deliveries to Ukraine'.21 Jan 08:38 PM
TravelThe horrible history of Germany's Rhine Gorge castles"This time, he aimed right at Siebold’s throat.” 20 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldIcebergs on the Elbe: Spectacular ice blocks clog up German riverFloes have accumulated at Geesthacht, near the river-port of Hamburg.19 Jan 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this yearFrom Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year. 18 Jan 07:01 PM
WorldEurope hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland'Tariffs undermine transatlantic relations and risk a downward spiral,' a statement said.18 Jan 04:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand policeTwo Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldEuropean military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'Seven European nations have joined Denmark's Nato exercise in Nuuk.15 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandDNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dadA family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldStorms Goretti and Elli wreak havoc across Europe, leaving at least 13 deadStorm Goretti left nearly 50,000 homes in England and Wales without power.09 Jan 09:08 PM
WorldHeavy wind, rain, snow to batter EuropeStorm Goretti will enter Europe with 160km/h winds and heavy snow.08 Jan 06:58 PM
WorldRussia slams Western peacekeeping plan for UkraineRussia warns any Nato peacekeepers in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets'.08 Jan 06:44 PM