New ZealandRacist rant: 'Sympathy' for abuserThere is "sympathy" and "forgiveness" within the Muslim community for a man who was caught on camera making offensive comments, a religious expert says.30 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandArrest over racist rantA Lower Hutt man has been arrested after a video of a racist rant on a Wellington bus against two young men who appeared to be Muslim was published online.29 Mar 04:20 AM
New Zealand'This is it, my baby's last chance'A baby fighting for life after swallowing a battery is facing his last chance at survival after being operated on more than a dozen times.25 Mar 11:15 PM
Cricket World Cup55-hour, 34,000km round trip for finalLondon-based Kiwi Peter Thompson is making a marathon trip to see the Black Caps play (and he's only taking one day off work)25 Mar 10:26 PM
Cricket World CupSouth Africa's media reactsHere is how South Africa's press reacted to New Zealand's memorable semi-final win over the Proteas.24 Mar 06:06 PM
WorldSecret Nazi lair found in jungleArgentine archaeologists discover ruins of a hideout built by the Third Reich in case its leaders needed to flee.23 Mar 06:28 PM
Cricket World CupInternational media talk Black Caps' winThe scale of New Zealand's win last night sent shock waves around the cricketing world. Here are some of the reactions.21 Mar 06:02 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: I might be pregnant but I'm not public propertyThe furore over a pregnant woman being denied a glass of Champagne shows nothing has changed when it comes to pregnant women being regarded as public property, writes Kerre McIvor.21 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFleetwood Mac returnsThe rumours are true - Fleetwood Mac is coming to New Zealand.19 Mar 08:42 PM
WorldVanuatu: Stinging attack on aid agenciesThe deputy chairman of Vanuatu's natural disaster committee has launched a stinging attack on NGOs in the cyclone-struck nation.19 Mar 06:14 AM
EntertainmentAnother contestant has a convictionMediaWorks has confirmed another contestant on its TV3 reality TV show The Bachelor has a criminal conviction.18 Mar 07:13 PM
EntertainmentHow this star announced her pregnancyBrooke Fraser has taken to social media to seemingly announce that she's expecting her first child with her husband Scott Ligertwood.18 Mar 06:44 PM
BasketballSteven Adams: Speaking KiwiOklahoma Thunder centre Steven Adams has brought Kiwi slang into the homes of millions of Americans with his latest promotional spot.18 Mar 06:33 PM
EntertainmentX Factor's Joe Irvine: A man who managed to beat the bullies with a calm smileThe most astonishing thing about last night's X Factor wasn't the bullying tirade by Natalia Kills and Willy Moon. No, it was the calm response of the man they had targeted.16 Mar 02:15 AM
New ZealandBreast milk offered after formula scareNorthland mums are offering to express their breast milk for formula fed babies following the 1080 contamination scare.13 Mar 03:26 AM
EntertainmentCampbell's tearful reactionViewers say John Campbell's tearful reaction to a surprise appearance by a musician on his show last night made them cry as well.12 Mar 09:17 PM
EntertainmentWill Top Gear ever return to air?The BBC is refusing to comment on whether Top Gear will ever return after controversial host Jeremy Clarkson was suspended for allegedly throwing a punch at a producer.10 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandDonations to every candidate revealedToday the New Zealand Herald is releasing an interactive visualisation which shows every candidate donation for the last year's election.04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandKiwi nurse helps in life-changing opA Madagascar man walked for three days to have a life-threatening 7.4kg tumour removed from his cheek aboard a Mercy Ship, assisted by Tauranga nurse Sue Clynes.03 Mar 10:50 PM
SportWhat’s been learnt in the Six Nations?England’s Grand Slam dream has been derailed, Ireland are now favourites to retain their title but the Welsh are waiting for them in Cardiff. Chris Hewett assesses where the teams stand - and expects things to get worse for misfiring France.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand*555 calls not connectedUnconnected calls to *555 on Saturday night were because of ''unprecedented demand'', police say.02 Mar 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Heroic' rescue on 90 Mile BeachPolice had no doubt that two small Kaitaia boys, aged around 5 or 6, were in imminent danger of drowning when a former soldier went to their rescue on 90 Mile Beach on Sunday afternoon.02 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandMPs get 5.5 per cent pay riseMPs will get a pay rise of at least $8200 - but the Prime Minister doesn't think politicians really need it.26 Feb 04:32 AM
LifestyleNew HIV pill a 'game changer'A game-changing trial has shown that rates of HIV infection can be slashed by treating actively gay men with an anti-viral drug when they are healthy.25 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandWho gave cash to your MP?The Herald launches an experiment in crowdsourcing following the release of donation details for general election candidates.25 Feb 04:17 PM
New ZealandIslamic militants target WestfieldThe owner of nine New Zealand shopping malls has been singled out in a threatening video released by an Islamic terrorist group.23 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandPolitician sorry for Facebook abuseAuckland councillor and National Party member Linda Cooper has apologised after she called a man a "judgmental little c**k" on the Pride parade Facebook page.23 Feb 02:52 AM
LifestyleUltimate guide on what to eatButter can be good for you but don't fry with olive oil. Anna van Praagh considers the latest findings that flip our food wisdom on its head.16 Feb 07:55 PM
LifestyleTransgender boy's video draws applauseA viral video of a 9-year-old Kiwi asking for support to live as a boy after being born a girl has impressed transgender advocates and prompted an overwhelmingly positive response.15 Feb 04:00 PM
