WorldPutin vows 'significant' response to 'Europe's militarisation'Russian President accused Europe of stoking 'hysteria' to excuse rising military spending.02 Oct 07:40 PM
World'What was it for?': Ukrainian village mourns family wiped out in drone strikeA pregnant mother, her husband, and two young sons were killed in the strike.01 Oct 11:36 PM
WorldEU plan to counter swarms after Russian incursions raise alarmThe project could stretch from Finland to Bulgaria as Europe’s defence ramp-up.01 Oct 07:39 PM
WorldUkrainian nuclear plant's longest stretch on backup power raises alarmThe outage is the 10th – and longest – of the war.01 Oct 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the changing business of warGlobal venture capital in defence tech hit $53.5b last year, up 33% on the previous year.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Earthquake or heartquake': NZ host's viral moment wins global fansThe clip of Ryan Bridge has drawn nearly 910,000 views on TikTok.01 Oct 07:00 AM
WorldZaporizhzhia nuclear plant off grid for 7 days, Zelenskyy warns of dangerIt is the longest outage at Zaporizhzhia since Russia seized the site in 2022.30 Sep 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMind-blowing opulence, 'terrifying' owners: The secret world of NZ superyacht workersPrivilege, romance, and dark secrets are all part of life above and below deck.30 Sep 12:27 AM
WorldPro-EU party tops Moldova poll as Kremlin accused of disinformation campaignWith 95% of ballots counted, PAS led with 48.3% against 25.5% for nearest rivals.29 Sep 03:23 AM
WorldDenmark bans civilian drones from airspace ahead of EU summitThe ban carries penalties of fines or up to two years in prison.28 Sep 10:35 PM
Herald NOWThe Herald NOW panel Phil Goff and Louisa WallFormer Auckland mayor Phil Goff and former Labour MP Louisa Wall join Ryan Bridges on Herald NOW.Watch28 Sep 08:06 PM
New ZealandWhy Rocket Lab may benefit from Trump’s Golden Dome projectJudith Collins says NZ is ‘open for business’ but is steering clear of the project.28 Sep 07:10 PM
WorldNato to deploy drone defences on eastern flankEuropean ministers met to discuss new defences after Russian airspace incursions.28 Sep 06:55 PM
WorldPoland scrambles jets after massive overnight strikesPoland scrambled fighter jets after suspected Russian airspace violations.28 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldRussia launches hundreds of missiles and drones in overnight Ukraine assaultPoland scrambled fighter jets overnight to secure its border with Ukraine.28 Sep 05:43 PM
WorldMoldova votes as country plots a path to EuropeRussia wants ex-Soviet state back in its sphere of influence while EU membership beckons. 28 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUN sanctions snap back on Iran after failed nuclear talksIran recalled its envoys from Britain, France and Germany after the sanctions took effect.28 Sep 05:51 AM
WorldRussia hit by panic queues as fuel shortages worsen after Ukraine strikesUkrainian drones have struck 16 of Russia’s 38 oil refineries since August.28 Sep 12:30 AM
World'Legally void': Iran vows never to bow to pressure over nuclear sanctionsUN watchdog's inspectors resume visits to Iranian nuclear sites after months of pause.27 Sep 02:12 AM
WorldDrone threats pose growing problem for airportsDanish airports were forced to close after drones breached their airspace.26 Sep 02:41 AM
WorldDanish airports shut after fresh drone sightings raise security fearsDefence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen called the incidents a ‘hybrid attack’.25 Sep 11:10 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters drops 'a truth bomb' at UN function on big four emittersPeters told UN leaders that four nations produce 60% of global emissions.25 Sep 07:26 PM
PoliticsPeters 'brassed-off' to miss Trump dinner as New York streets blockedWinston Peters was blocked from Donald Trump’s UN reception for a second year.24 Sep 10:24 PM
World'Russia is a real bear': Kremlin pushes back at Trump remarksDonald Trump made the remarks after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations.24 Sep 08:06 PM
World'Paper tiger': Trump brands Russia weak as he backs Ukraine fightThe US President met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York before his remarks.23 Sep 07:27 PM
WorldWatch: 'Going to hell': Trump blasts UN and Europe in fiery speechLeaders sat in silence as Trump took aim at migration and a climate change 'con job'. 23 Sep 06:10 PM
WorldMacron backs Palestinian recognition ahead of UN summitIsrael vows no Palestinian state as far-right ministers call for West Bank annexation.22 Sep 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump takes a page from the world’s autocratsNYT analysis: 'Few [authoritarians] have a sense of humour [or] can laugh at themselves'.21 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldZelenskyy to meet Trump at UN as Russia escalates missile and drone strikesRussia launched 40 missiles and 580 drones in one of its biggest attacks.20 Sep 08:07 PM
World'Unprecedentedly brazen': Nato scrambles jets to intercept Russian warplanes over EstoniaEstonia's Foreign Minister said the latest incursion 'is unprecedentedly brazen'. 19 Sep 07:40 PM
WorldMI6 launches dark web portal Silent Courier to recruit spies against RussiaThe portal is MI6’s first official presence on the dark web. 19 Sep 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Incredibly upsetting': Macron lawyer on first lady being forced to prove identityTelegraph: US commentator is being sued for claiming Brigitte Macron was born male.19 Sep 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Hazardous tsunami waves' possible after eastern Russia quake, no threat to NZHazardous tsunami waves possible within 1000km of epicentre, says US Geological Survey. 18 Sep 07:27 PM
WorldTrump turns on Putin after UK talks with StarmerStarmer clashed with Trump over UK plans to recognise a Palestinian state.18 Sep 06:38 PM
