EntertainmentDavid Hasselhoff’s ex-wife Pamela Bach dies at 62She appeared on Baywatch alongside Hasselhoff, to who she was married from 1989 to 2006.06 Mar 07:51 PM
LifestyleThe Duchess of Sussex’s latest tribute to Princess DianaIt's the latest of many fashion tributes from Meghan and Kate.25 Feb 03:04 AM
EntertainmentSAGs: NZ-born Anna Sawai awarded for Shōgun and all the other winnersDemi Moore, Colin Farrell and more stars are honoured as the awards season heats up.24 Feb 04:17 AM
WorldLA Mayor sacks fire chief over handling of deadly blazesThe fires left at least 29 people dead and vast areas in ruins.22 Feb 12:56 AM
Entertainment‘Do better’: US star faces backlash for lashing out at Amazon delivery driver'Yeah blame an underpaid Amazon worker who is already overworked and stressing.'12 Feb 08:42 PM
TravelReturn to LA: Now is not the time to avoid California, here’s whyMore than 98% of Los Angeles County is unaffected and tourism is key to recovery.06 Feb 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy Kanye and Bianca Censori walked out of the GrammysThe couple walked the carpet together, with Censori in a custom-made see-through dress.03 Feb 08:23 PM
WorldLA fires fully contained after burning for three weeksThe blazes resulted in the deaths of about 30 people and displaced thousands more.01 Feb 10:03 PM
EntertainmentEverything to know about the 2025 Grammy AwardsThe Grammys will take place on Monday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires.31 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the chaos: The 24 hours when LA went up in flamesNew York Times: How missteps fuelled California's fire catastrophe. 30 Jan 11:48 PM
Olympics'Never underestimate Lisa': Why Carrington can add to gold haul in LADame Lisa Carrington will be 39 if she attempts to add to her nine Olympic medals in 2028.30 Jan 03:59 PM
Olympics‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue. 29 Jan 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hitNYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Is the California wildfires insurance gap possible in NZ?OPINION: New Zealand is the second-riskiest country in the world for natural hazards.28 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentStar rapper had only a prop gun in shooting case, lawyer saysA$AP Rocky faces two assault charges involving ex-friend Terell Ephron.25 Jan 04:12 AM
WorldTrump considers letting disaster-hit US states fend for themselvesUS President says he'd 'rather see the states take care of their own problems'.23 Jan 04:15 AM
World‘Get out’: New explosive wildfire erupts near Los AngelesThe new blaze has sparked thousands of evacuation orders.22 Jan 09:59 PM
EntertainmentWho will host the 67th Grammy awards following LA wildfires?The ceremony's host has been confirmed following fears the show would be axed.21 Jan 11:15 PM
WorldCalmer winds help LA firefighters as Trump vows to visitThe fires have claimed at least 27 lives.18 Jan 11:57 PM
WorldKey ‘weakness’ in LA’s wildfire strategy went unaddressed for yearsLA fire chief identified 'one significant area of weakness' two years ago.18 Jan 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeen stranded in LAX after flight home from student exchange cancelledAirline and exchange programme apologise, offer compo, after student stranded.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi cafe offers free coffee to frontline workers amid LA wildfiresThick smoke filled West Hollywood during the Sunset fire last week.15 Jan 09:45 PM
WorldFire-wrecked Los Angeles waits for winds to dropLos Angeles and Ventura counties remain in 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' designation.15 Jan 07:21 PM
WorldWhat is the pink stuff coating fire-ravaged Los Angeles?Air tankers drop bright pink slurry over Los Angeles to combat fires.15 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News UpdateThe funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch15 Jan 06:01 PM
WorldFire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp upFirefighters are on high alert, with 88,000 evacuees eager to return home.14 Jan 09:49 PM
OlympicsWhy LA's 2028 Olympic plans face renewed scrutiny amid wildfiresExperts warn the wildfires highlight some challenges for LA's 2028 Olympics plans.14 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPalisades lost: Residents grapple with wildfire devastationNew York Times: Residents have started sifting through the ruins, and their memories.14 Jan 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLos Angeles braces for ‘explosive fire growth’ as high winds nearFinancial Times: Claims utility group equipment to blame for igniting one of the blazes.13 Jan 09:55 PM
WorldHeartwarming reunion: Man finds dog alive after Los Angeles wildfireWildfire forces LA residents to part with pets; shelters fill with animals.13 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandFire threat in Los Angeles continues and firefighters battle Coromandel fire | NZ Herald News UpdateStrong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch13 Jan 06:19 PM
WorldAt least 24 killed in LA fires as officials warn of incoming windsConditions are set to worsen over the coming days with winds of up to 110km/h.13 Jan 04:38 PM
Sport'A few hours of joy': Football Ferns captain's wedding days after home destroyed in LA fires'It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.'13 Jan 05:23 AM
New ZealandLA fires: Kiwi’s dream house in Malibu turns to rubble in hoursThe woman only bought her house five months ago and watched it burn to the ground on TV.13 Jan 04:29 AM