Travel newsDetained and deported: What Kiwis need to know about travelling to the US In the wake of Kiwi travellers being detained at the border, here's what you need to know.22 Aug 06:16 AM
WorldDocuments show NZ's unease over 'unprecedented' Chinese flotilla in South Pacific'They didn’t come this far south to see the penguins.'22 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandSeymour ran UN letter past Goldsmith before sending, documents revealThe Treaty Negotiations Minister reviewed the draft before Seymour sent it in July.16 Aug 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updates23 Jun 06:42 AM
LiveNew ZealandListen: Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran conflict as NZ deploys plane to Middle EastPM Chris Luxon hasn't yet stated his position on the US actions in Iran.22 Jun 07:36 PM
PoliticsPM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding PM Christopher Luxon is set to meet China's President in Beijing.18 Jun 07:51 PM
PoliticsTwo New Zealand embassy staff, families evacuated from TehranThe New Zealand embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed.18 Jun 07:30 PM
PoliticsPeters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalatesNew Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.16 Jun 12:19 AM
Politics'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on IranThe Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe. 13 Jun 01:11 AM
New ZealandSoldier won't be dismissed after filming woman without consent during sexJudge and panel opt for a lesser sentence for corporal, including a formal warning. 12 Jun 12:19 AM
New ZealandFacing dismissal: Soldier's career on the line after filming woman without consent during sexA panel began deliberations this morning at Burnham Military Camp.11 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandPM unaware how Aussie ship knocked out NZ internet accessTwo former PMs questioned NZ's alignment with the US over China relations.09 Jun 12:45 AM
New ZealandMissing Wellington nurse found safe and well in BangkokVanron Ngoun was previously last heard from in Naples, Italy, on May 27.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Overwhelmingly painful': Friends fear for 'kind, caring' nurse reported missing overseasVanron Ngoun was last heard from in Naples, Italy on May 27.08 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'He was saving lives': Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine in grenade attackImages of the soldier’s body have been shared on Russian Telegram channels.29 May 06:32 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leaderThe NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurgeThe Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi caught allegedly smuggling cocaine into Thailand remains detainedMFAT says it is providing consular assistance to the detained man.30 Apr 04:50 AM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorBongbong to von der Leyen: The world leaders Luxon is talking to in free trade 'fight'The Prime Minister scored calls with major names. 11 Apr 04:03 AM
CrimeKiwi arrested in Thailand after cocaine found in passportThe suspect, 24, allegedly had 0.18g of the drug hidden in a small bag.10 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandGovt allows Chinese ship to undertake research in NZ watersResearchers from eight countries, including NZ, joined the 56-day expedition.02 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandImmigration scam: Fake squash players from Pakistan caught applying for NZ visasThe group claimed to be playing in the 2025 New Zealand Open Junior Squash Championship.30 Mar 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Near miss’: Concerns raised after Wellington wind damages $275m building projectUnbolted steel beams at MFAT's new headquarters collapsed in strong winds in October.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News UpdateHeathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.Watch21 Mar 07:53 PM