PoliticsMitchell reflects on new accord to be signed by NZ Muslim, Jewish leaders to fight hateParties to the new NZ Harmony Accord are meeting in Auckland today.21 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Yemen port amid rising tensions with Houthi rebelsIsrael struck Hodeida port for the second time in a month, targeting Huthi areas.21 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldNZ among 25 nations saying Gaza conflict 'must end now'Deir el-Balah faced intense shelling amid Israel's expanded military operations.21 Jul 07:00 PM
World39 killed, over 100 injured near food centres in GazaIsraeli fire killed 39 near aid centres, Gaza's civil defence agency says.20 Jul 01:50 AM
WorldIsraeli attacks kill 26 near two aid centres, Gaza civil defence saysOne witness said he went to get food when 'Israeli soldiers' started shooting.20 Jul 12:42 AM
BusinessUnited Airlines profits dip, company says world getting 'less uncertain'Revenues rose as airline pointed to a turnaround in its performance at key airport.17 Jul 12:19 AM
New ZealandIsrael bombs Syrian army's headquarters in DamascusIt came after Israel warned Syria to leave its Druze minority alone. Video / AFPWatch16 Jul 06:21 PM
WorldSyrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikesThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Syrian government forces and their allies had executed 19 people in and around Sweida. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Jul 09:45 PM
WorldElmo’s hacked X account shares anti-Semitic, anti-Trump postsThe hacked posts labelled the US President a 'puppet' of Israel's PM.14 Jul 10:18 PM
WorldRain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.Watch11 Jul 08:02 PM
WorldHamas agrees to release 10 hostages in Gaza ceasefire talksIslamist group says negotiations with 'intransigent' Israel have been difficult.09 Jul 10:20 PM
WorldFive Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza combat amid intense conflictFive Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.09 Jul 12:05 AM
WorldBrics leaders to challenge US tariffs at Rio summitThe Brics aim to address global trade concerns amid rising US tariffs.06 Jul 01:49 AM
World'Ready to engage': Hamas signals openness to US-backed ceasefireHamas ally Islamic Jihad supports talks but demands guarantees from Israel.04 Jul 10:08 PM
WorldTrump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visitIsrael agreed to conditions for the ceasefire, the US President announced online.02 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandPonsonby homicide investigation; Trump claims progress on Gaza ceasefire | NZ Herald News UpdateTrump claims progress made on Gaza ceasefire, Green Party say tackling poverty is best response to shoplifting, and homicide investigation in Ponsonby. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch02 Jul 01:36 AM
WorldTrump administration: Harvard violated civil rights law on anti-SemitismHarvard is accused of not protecting Jewish students from discrimination.30 Jun 07:32 PM
World'Death to America': Iran holds state funeral for 60 scientists and commanders killed by strikesThousands of mourners chanted 'Death to America' during the funeral.29 Jun 01:32 AM
WorldBBC under fire for airing anti-IDF chants at GlastonburyPolice are reviewing footage of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury comments.29 Jun 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: Why Trump deserves the Nobel Peace PrizeOPINION: Hate him for everything else, but there’s no doubt he's made the world safer.26 Jun 05:00 PM
LivePoliticsWatch: Winston Peters welcomes ‘positive signals’ of potential US-Iran ceasefireIt comes as the Finance Minister is watching how fuel prices here could be impacted.24 Jun 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ongoing consequences of Trump's actions awaited with dreadOPINION: A reader worries what might happen after the US joined Israel in its Iran attack.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updatesIsrael briefly closed its airspace following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.23 Jun 06:42 AM
PoliticsUS attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PMLabour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.23 Jun 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump's high-stakes gamble on Iran's nuclear sitesNew York Times: Trump ordered B-2 bombers to target Iran's nuclear sites early on Sunday.22 Jun 05:43 AM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain worldOPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Jewish communities facing increased threatsOPINION: We know what happens when people lose capacity for critical thought.19 Jun 09:00 AM
Airlines Israel to begin bringing back citizens stranded abroadAll of Israel’s commercial aircraft were sent outside of the country.18 Jun 01:39 AM
WorldIsraeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian televisionAn Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.Watch16 Jun 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.16 Jun 03:31 AM
WorldIsraeli cities struck by Iranian missiles, 10 dead, many injuredIsraeli airstrikes in Tehran targeted sites linked to nuclear weapons projects.15 Jun 06:24 AM
WorldOne reportedly dead as Iran launches more missiles, Israel targets TehranThe exchange of fire has scuppered plans for a new round of Iran-US nuclear talks.14 Jun 11:11 PM
