WorldAt least 8 dead after trains collide in eastern IndiaA cargo train rams into a passenger train in India’s eastern state of West Bengal.17 Jun 09:03 AM
TravelLadies first: Women get special seat selection on this airlineThe feature has received praise from women and men.05 Jun 08:46 PM
WorldModi claims victory in India’s election but needs coalition supportMore than 640 million votes were cast in the marathon election held over six weeks.04 Jun 11:14 PM
World14 dead after scorching Indian heat waveTemperatures soar up to 49.9C in parts of India this week.01 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandVirtues of a 'simple, peaceful life' marked on 100th birthdayHer secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.30 May 12:30 AM
WorldFire at a baby care centre in New Delhi kills seven infantsFive newborns survived the blaze and are being treated for smoke inhalation.26 May 10:07 PM
WorldFire breaks out at popular amusement park in India, killing 27The park is usually packed with families with children.25 May 09:38 PM
TravelWhere to go in India to avoid the well-trodden tourist routeMost people travel India's Golden Triangle — but you're not 'most people' are you?24 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandGrounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'21 May 02:53 AM
TravelSee the world’s wonders with these hot dealsFrom the Great Barrier Reef to the Taj Mahal, these deals are full of the world's marvels.21 May 12:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: What it’s like to be an Asian journalist working in mainstream media"Journalism is about highlighting narratives often neglected by mainstream media."19 May 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Huge billboard collapses during raging storm, at least 14 deadRain and high winds caused the large billboard to fall over a petrol station.14 May 08:16 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch14 May 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelIndia isn't as chaotic as you think, if you know where to lookFind a quieter side in Kerala.12 May 06:00 AM
Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandFamily of missing Northland fisherman keep faith as search continuesFerzil Babu’s family remember him as a loving husband and a great dad.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJamie Dimon cautions over soft landing for ‘unbelievable’ US economyFinancial Times: Dimon says he’d ‘love to be president, but you’d have to anoint me’.23 Apr 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Shame on the family': Man's descent into violence, porn, adultery after marriageThe couple were only married for a month when the violence began.21 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWhat you need to know about the world’s largest democratic electionIndia has a population of over 1.4 billion people and close to 970 million voters.20 Apr 12:36 AM
WorldIndia begins world’s largest election as Modi seeks third termNearly 970 million people will vote — more than 10 per cent of the world’s population.19 Apr 07:16 AM
TourismBig jump in late-summer visitors to NZ from a year agoOverseas visitor numbers up, but still not at pre-pandemic levels.14 Apr 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsColin Munro Q&A: Why he turned down the Black CapsThe Kiwi master blaster has had incredible highs in the shortest form of the game.13 Apr 04:00 AM
TravelFirst time to India? Why a luxury cruise is the best way to travelColourful, chaotic and complex: What it's really like to visit India by cruise ship.09 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelHow the super-rich travel in Asia - 9 extravagant train journeys you never knew existedWelcome to a world of onboard massage rooms, Champagne on tap and claw baths.09 Apr 06:00 AM
Freight and logisticsUber rival Ola looks set to stop NZ rideshare operations this weekThe rideshare company has puts the skids on local operations.08 Apr 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFood inflation across rich nations drops to pre-Ukraine war levelsFinancial Times: Inflation across industrialised nations down to 5.3% in February - OECD.07 Apr 09:12 PM
New ZealandFrom rat-infested tip to a thing of beauty: The story of Hamilton GardensPeter Sergel tells the history of the world-renowned attraction.04 Apr 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe brutality of sugar: Debt, child marriage and hysterectomiesNY Times: Coke and Pepsi have profited from a brutal system of labour that exploits kids.30 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelWoman slammed for 'promoting poverty' in holiday videoViewers called out the 24-year-old for her 'insensitive' video.20 Mar 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIndia’s navy frees ship hijacked by Somali piratesFinancial Times: Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender.17 Mar 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'That's a win-win': Winston Peters sees path to trade victories after India tripPeters returns from India touting wins on direct flights, trade, and security.13 Mar 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands downHe talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.13 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeFed-up shopkeeper went out swinging with hockey stick as he was stabbed to deathJanak Patel's last moments have now been revealed.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarming to football: New Napier City Rover an ex-NZ age-grade and World Cup repA young Kiwi footballer's travels have taken him around the world and now to Napier.12 Mar 08:00 PM