WorldHow 'Fat Leonard' cheated the 7th FleetFor Fat Leonard, conning the U.S. Navy was a big piece of cake.28 Dec 02:23 AM
WorldSecret in Xmas massacre picA family photograph taken before a Christmas Day massacre holds a telling clue of why the slaughter took place.28 Dec 12:51 AM
OpinionPaul Charman: Our forgotten islesCOMMENT: Tiny little specks of land hundreds of kilometres from New Zealand may hold key secrets about the future of our planet.23 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandBones found on Northland beachHuman bones were found on a Northland beach yesterday.18 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandFatal shark attack: Swim of terrorIt was Hawke's Bay's only known fatal shark attack, and 120 years on the death of Bright Cooper is still shocking.16 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandWhat's behind these Christmas traditionsA group of AUT academics have joined forces to present the stories behind some of our best-loved but often misunderstood Christmas traditions.15 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuRoyal approval for old paddle's returnThe paddle's original owner, Ngai Te Rangi chief Hori Ngatai (1832-1912) PHOTO/ALEXANDER TURNBULL LIBRARY141216sp02bop.JPG Alfred 14 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTe Papa charity launch draws $1.45m in cash and artKiwi couple donate seven works including pieces by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro at inaugural event.14 Dec 09:17 AM
KahuAncient paddle reunited with Maori hapuPaddle: 131216RK01BOP A paddle gifted by the renowned Maori chief Hori Ngatai to a young English army lieutenant 150 years ago is 13 Dec 07:10 PM
OpinionKeith Locke: Remember those we jailed for seditionCOMMENT: This month marks 100th anniversary of first sedition convictions after the passage of Military Service Act 1916, which brought in conscription.12 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldLost letter shifts blame on Charge of the Light Brigade blunderA letter written by a soldier involved in the disastrous Charge of the Light Brigade has shed light on who was to blame for the military defeat.11 Dec 07:37 PM
WorldAnnie Glenn - force behind the astronautTo John Glenn, the real hero was his wife Annie, conqueror of disability.10 Dec 09:18 PM
CartoonsKurt BayerMinhinnick cartoons up for auctionA series of cartoons by a legendary <i>Herald</i> cartoonist depicting a distinguished Holyoake-era politician will go under the hammer on Monday.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BoxingParker's shot to end 126-year Kiwi droughtThe royal family of Kiwi boxing are calling on Joseph Parker to end a 126-year drought in tonight's world heavyweight title showdown with Andy Ruiz Jr.10 Dec 07:13 AM
WorldDiscovery: Skull reveals king had leprosyA disfigured jaw and nose on the skull of Robert the Bruce show the telltale signs of leprosy, scientists have discovered.09 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandWhat is it about December 12?Monday is Prime Minister John Key's last day in the top job. But it turns out December 12 was also the last day in office for three other NZ prime ministers.08 Dec 08:30 PM
World'I got a lot of shipmates there'Seventy-five years after Japanese warplanes streaked over the hills here thousands gathered on a placid morning to pay tribute to those who died that day.08 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBehind smile lurked sexual sadistBehind his attractive smile lurks a sex monster and sadist with a history of rape and violence towards women and young girls.07 Dec 06:57 PM
WorldMan's ashes to join twin at Pearl HarbourThe ashes of a brother who survived the Pearl Harbour attack will join his twin who was killed 75 years ago when the USS Arizona was hit.06 Dec 07:54 PM
KahuOn way to sainthoodSuzanne Aubert was an inspirational figure in New Zealand history.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistorymaker Aldrin's celestial ambitionHistory-making astronaut Buzz Aldrin has always set his sights on the stars.01 Dec 07:35 PM
WorldSeeking custody - and answersThe sister of the San Bernardino shooter has spent months trying to adopt her niece, but so far is only allowed to see her in six-hour regular visits.30 Nov 07:21 AM
Kahu170-year-old grievances settled in ParliamentThree Treaty of Waitangi settlements worth $225m are being passed into law today.29 Nov 10:20 PM
WorldNazi gold 'protected by war grave'A British diver says he has found Hitler's $100 million stash of gold and precious objects at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.29 Nov 05:14 AM
WorldParents' hope for the missing childrenThousands of children go missing every year. Some never make it home again.28 Nov 07:57 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Remembering Fernando PereiraCOMMENT: The event is worth being reminded of because this sorry chapter shows this country is indeed a blip on the radar screen by the French.25 Nov 01:09 AM
WorldWebsite to open FBI files on D.B Cooper hijackerA website founded by releasing hundreds of FBI investigative documents related to the only unsolved hijacking of a commercial airliner in the US.24 Nov 07:17 PM
New ZealandRainbow Warrior bomber in pic awardsA French spy convicted of the fatal Rainbow Warrior bombing has hit headlines again, as a finalist in a celebrated wildlife photography contest.23 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandMuseum closed to assess cracksCLOSED: The Rotorua Museum remains closed after new earthquake damage was found last week. PHOTO/FILE A_23115sp1.JPG Engineers are 21 Nov 05:00 PM
SportOn this day: Fastest goal was scoredA lot back on the big sporting stories and event that took place on November 17. 1993. It took just 8.3 seconds for Davide Gualtieri 16 Nov 09:42 PM
WorldWWII paratrooper dies on Remembrance SundayA World War Two paratrooper who survived being shot four times in the conflict died on Remembrance Sunday while the Last Post played at 11am.16 Nov 07:53 PM
New ZealandTime stands still in TaradaleTime stood still for the Taradale Memorial Clock Tower on Monday morning, just minutes after the magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit, with 14 Nov 07:00 PM
OpinionClive Bibby: Politicians need to do what they promiseClive Bibby gives his view on Trump's election.13 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandDescendants see their families, face-to-faceFamily links found in Auckland Art Gallery's Lindauer exhibition.11 Nov 11:56 PM
