WorldUkraine peace talks end in acrimony after two hoursMilitary negotiators say they are close to a plan to monitor any ceasefire.18 Feb 07:53 PM
WorldUS wants organised crime gangs to form Gaza police forceSenior US and European commanders warn the strategy risks fresh violence.18 Feb 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so muchOPINION: It's time we took our sovereignty and the values underpinning it more seriously.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warnsThe April 2024 strain was first found in five dead skuas in Antarctica.17 Feb 11:48 PM
World'Unwavering belief in justice': US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84Jackson marched with Martin Luther King jnr and became a key US civil rights leader.17 Feb 06:07 PM
WorldTrump says change of power in Iran would be ‘best thing’US President is sending the world's largest warship to join a second carrier in the Gulf.14 Feb 01:44 AM
WorldPrince William’s charity dragged into Epstein scandalUS files show Jeffrey Epstein called billionaire businessman a 'close personal friend'.14 Feb 01:38 AM
WorldAustralia's Liberals elect net zero opponent as new leaderThe switch comes as polling shows the party slipping behind One Nation.13 Feb 03:21 AM
WorldKim Jong Un chooses Gucci-wearing teen daughter as likely heirAnalysts say Ju Ae could be elevated to First Secretary at the party congress.13 Feb 02:32 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
OpinionLukasz Swiatek: Worried AI means you won't get a job when you graduate? Here's what the research saysOPINION: Experts urge students to build AI fluency and durable skills like creativity.09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJapan puts faith in first female prime ministerExit polls suggest Sanae Takaichi’s LDP will secure 316 of 465 seats.08 Feb 10:42 PM
WorldNuuk option: Canada, France open consulates in Greenland in Trump rebukeExperts say the move boosts Greenland’s autonomy and long-term sovereignty.06 Feb 10:12 PM
WorldIn show of support, Canada, France open consulates in GreenlandCanada and France, whom both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland, open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital in a show of support for locals.Watch06 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldHuman Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’HRW says masked ICE agents have carried out hundreds of violent US raids.04 Feb 06:46 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
WorldTrump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oilWashington says the oil funds Russia's invasion of Ukraine.02 Feb 10:02 PM
OpinionTrump's UAE chip deal is a national security riskSheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly bought 49% of World Liberty.02 Feb 08:43 PM
WorldIran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear dealTalks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.02 Feb 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on NZ-India FTA; critical minerals; and asset salesThe Prime Minister joined Ryan Bridge to discuss the big topics of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 07:10 PM
WorldTrump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh coldKyiv faces temperatures as low as minus 30C with power and heating crippled.30 Jan 05:37 AM
WorldFive-year-old detained by ICE 'not eating and asking for his mother'Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, has stopped eating and is asking for his mum.29 Jan 10:55 PM
WorldBritain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's XiThe new deal halves tariffs on UK whisky exports to China from 10% to 5%.29 Jan 07:35 PM
World‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarryScientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.29 Jan 01:29 AM
WorldFBI executes search warrant seeking ballots from Fulton County’s 2020 electionAgents searched Fulton County's 2020 ballots stored under a court order.29 Jan 12:57 AM
LifestyleKing Charles warns world ‘going backwards’ in climate fightThe Amazon Prime film Finding Harmony premieres globally on February 6.28 Jan 10:08 PM
WorldTrump warns of 'very bad things' as protests continue around the worldPop Star Nicki Minaj has endorsed US President Donald Trump as protests continue in Minnesota and around the world to stop his invasive actions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 09:52 PM
WorldRubio upbeat on Venezuela cooperation but wields stickMarco Rubio says any US troops in Venezuela would be limited to Marine guards.28 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsNZ borrowing costs rise as bond yields follow offshore trendNew Zealand 10-year bond yields have climbed to about 4.6% from 4% in October.27 Jan 03:46 AM
WorldEU opens probe into Musk's Grok over sexual AI deepfakesEU officials say Grok helped create an estimated three million sexualised images.26 Jan 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionE. J. Dionne jnr: Trump is engineering regime change – in the USOPINION: The danger now is not alarmism but complacency – New York Times.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRafah crossing: Israel plans ‘limited reopening’ of Gaza link with EgyptThe move hinges on Hamas helping recover the body of hostage Ran Gvili.26 Jan 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump's comments about Afghanistan veterans are disgracefulOPINION: More than 3500 New Zealand Defence Force personnel were deployed to Afghanistan.25 Jan 04:00 PM