New ZealandPensioner who lost $158k gets bank refund after woman's 'spending spree'Andrew Che Sit Bong, 78, lost his savings due to a single-digit mistake.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in SeptemberRotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.30 Apr 06:00 PM
TalanoaTonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.30 Apr 03:33 AM
Talanoa'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue feverMisiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.28 Apr 06:27 AM
Talanoa'Pain beyond anything': Parents' grief after 12-year-old son dies of dengue fever Misiafa Lene, 12, was medically evacuated to Auckland where he died of dengue fever.18 Apr 04:00 AM
Entertainment'No words, just gratitude': Tinā's record-breaking box office runThe heartwarming drama has officially outsold Sione's Wedding.16 Apr 03:13 AM
TalanoaBad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper posterOscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.08 Apr 10:18 PM
Crime‘Trapped’: Business owner bribed Immigration NZ employees, exploited migrantsMigrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa. 07 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandThe Vimahi family's incredible story, thanks to PolyfestThe Vimahi family has been running a stall at the Polyfest for just over 30 years. They have done this to help themselves raise 9 kids. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Apr 08:43 PM
New ZealandFinal report blames human error for HMNZS Manawanui’s sinkingAutopilot oversight led to $100m Navy ship disaster on reef in Samoa, report says.04 Apr 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brickHe and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swingEvent returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture. 08 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandUnions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workersThere are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.03 Mar 10:51 PM
TravelSamoa’s most famous hotel has officially reopened - here’s what to expectFlash floods and a global pandemic forced its doors shut nearly half a decade ago.20 Feb 05:00 PM
ReviewsKarl Puschmann Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwim, bike, and outlast the ‘territorial dogs’: Samoan athletes starting a triathlon cultureLocals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.18 Feb 08:11 PM
TalanoaMiss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claimsOnline threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.13 Feb 07:15 PM
Talanoa‘I don’t even know’: Samoan judge responds to pageant scandalThe Samoan government is seeking an explanation from Solomon Islands.11 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandNZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warnsThe Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Talanoa‘A complete lie’: Samoa’s health boss slams RFK Jnr’s deadly measles outbreak commentsKennedy claimed tissue samples sent to New Zealand did not show any trace of the virus.30 Jan 08:35 PM
TalanoaHow RFK jnr's Samoa visit reignited vaccine controversy in confirmation hearingRobert F. Kennedy jnr insists his Samoa trip was aimed at helping digitise health records.30 Jan 12:08 AM
TravelSo you’re going to Samoa for the first time?What you need to know about the paradise isle if you've never been before.18 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelFit for a king? What it's really like at a hotel that hosted King CharlesWe check out the unbelievably stunning Samoa spot.17 Jan 06:00 PM
TalanoaSamoa's PM and five ministers ousted from ruling party amid turmoilThe Fast chairman announced the removal of the PM and five ministers from the party.15 Jan 10:12 PM
Talanoa‘Unhelpful and misleading’: Police address speculation in SamoaSpeculation and rumour has been raging in Samoa and online about the case.08 Jan 10:08 PM
TalanoaSon of Samoa returns: The Rock announces trip to motherlandThe wrestler-actor holds one of Samoa's highest chief titles: Seiuli.08 Jan 06:00 AM
TravelFlying Fiji Airways to ... Samoa? Why you should consider this route to the heart of the PacificReview: Fiji Airways is one of the few airlines with a route from New Zealand to Samoa.01 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandMore sampling after high hydrocarbon levels found around HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteThe Samoan Government has implemented a precautionary zone.09 Dec 07:59 AM
TravelIsland time: Relax and unwind at Samoa's revamped beachfront resortThe Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort has reopened after a $17 million renovation.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpert says Manawanui sinking due to NZDF staff's ‘lack of knowledge’ with autopilot systemAn interim report found the autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Selfless leader': 16yo aspiring league star killed in crash driving to tournamentLil-Bouvalu Lyden had won a contract to play club rugby league and study in Australia.01 Dec 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliableOPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
