New ZealandBluebird day expected for Waitangi Day events in Hawke’s BaySun set to shine on celebrations, where unity and pride will be on show.03 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Part of history': Māori wardens' vital role in Waitangi eventsThis year marks the first with Māori wardens working 24/7 at Waitangi.03 Feb 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand94 years after quake: The heroic nurses inside a makeshift tea kiosk hospitalBetween 1.30pm and 10pm, 60 operations were performed.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest homes up for sale, after refreshOne of Napier's oldest homes is up for sale for the second time in three years.28 Jan 10:57 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
TravelForget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buffEasily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.28 Jan 06:00 AM
Politics‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles BillMore than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.26 Jan 07:21 PM
New Zealand‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearingSubmitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.26 Jan 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Donald Trump 2.0's frenetic paceOPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldKennedy assassination theories resurface with speculation on killers' identitiesPresident Donald Trump has vowed to declassify files relating to the assassinations.24 Jan 11:56 PM
WorldTrump declassifies JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files'Everything will be revealed,' US President told reporters. 23 Jan 10:09 PM
TravelThe little-known resort village that's home to one of Japan's must-see attractionsBelieved to have inspired the film "Spirited Away".21 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandHistoric warbirds dazzle at Classic Flyers Aero Day eventTexan, Spitfire, and Mustang inspire crowds at Classic Flyers Aero Day.20 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I talk about it in my sleep': 100-year-old gardener still digging lifeGardening is one of her two tips for a long life.16 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty’s historic sites mapped on website'Grassroots' resource connects community to heritage.16 Jan 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The issues leaving the race debate in their dustOpinion: Much attention follows Treaty Principles Bill, but voters tell a different story.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeel St Bridge, a symbol of growth, opened in 1923 and remains a key historic site.Gisborne's Peel Street Bridge marks 100 years of local history08 Jan 02:00 AM
KahuFree open day offers glimpse into Doubtless Bay's bicultural historyIf offers a unique chance to explore local history.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless BayExcavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.06 Jan 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Question of arming police on duty raised againOPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThey lost their land over $221 of unpaid rates – then the new owners gave it backDocuments show a historic pā was taken from Māori in the 1970s for 'European hands'.05 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelSingapore turns 60 in 2025: 8 locals spill the secrets no guidebook will tell youAn insider's guide to Singapore, by the people who know the city best.03 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldPublishing of Nazi collaborator names divides the NetherlandsThe decision has drawn criticism from descendants of the accused and families of victims.03 Jan 09:07 PM
New ZealandMy sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In CrimeJonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.02 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nobody knows who we are': The dying profession that can earn roughly $45 an hour'You get to be an extraordinary part of someone’s life, even though you never meet them.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyardNorthlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland26 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe island that disappeared in Napier: 'They took it'Taape Tareha dived into hundreds of pages of court notes and found an unusual theft.26 Dec 05:00 PM
KahuNew Whanganui Journey shelters merge culture and functionalityThree new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua’s Tamaora Walker only pounamu carver finalist in sculpture awardsWalker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.23 Dec 09:00 PM
Kahu‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trusteesOne new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.19 Dec 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' report: Council land acquisition from mana whenua detailedGisborne adopts a new strategy after revealing historical land disputes.19 Dec 04:00 AM
WorldA stone tablet engraved with Ten Commandments has sold for US$5 millionA stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for US$5 million at auction. Video / AFPWatch18 Dec 09:02 PM
World'Rife with fakes': Experts question Ten Commandments tabletRare tablet missing commandment fetches $5m amid authenticity doubts.18 Dec 08:57 PM
