TravelThe eight greatest holidays to book in 2026 – according to our travel writersFrom Taiwanese ghosts to a $40 train ride in Sri Lanka, these are this year's top getaways05 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentK-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tourThe exact date was revealed in letters sent to paid members of an official fan group.05 Jan 12:59 AM
WorldNorth Korea fires missiles after US operation to oust MaduroKim Jong Un has ordered missile output boosted by 250% at key weapons plants.04 Jan 03:13 AM
CrimeLife sentence for mother's 'calculated' murder of her children she hid in suitcasesThe two children's bodies were only found in 2023, five years after the killings.25 Nov 09:46 PM
WorldMan jailed for life in South Korea’s largest-scale online sex-crime caseKim Nok Wan led an online blackmail ring using the messenger app Telegram.25 Nov 08:21 PM
EntertainmentBTS return seen as turning point for K-PopAlbum sales across South Korea’s top 400 plunged 20% without BTS on tour.18 Nov 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Johnston: How to solve New Zealand's population problemOPINION: New Zealand's fertility rate has fallen to 1.6, well below replacement level.12 Nov 08:00 PM
Entertainment‘It won’t erase the pain’: Victim vows to keep speaking out after actor’s acquittalJudges cited doubt over the victim’s memory in overturning the ruling.12 Nov 02:32 AM
WorldNorth Korea fires missile after Seoul moves on nuclear submarine planThe missile splashed down outside Japan’s economic zone, causing no damage.07 Nov 06:14 AM
PoliticsLuxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meetingThe Prime Minister attended two major international summits.03 Nov 02:40 AM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe art of letting Trump claim a win, while walking away strongerNew York Times analysis: Xi grasped that Trump needed a deal he could sell as a victory.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Don’t want nuclear arms race’: Luxon says NZ would ‘discourage’ Trump’s latest ideaIt comes just days after the pair met for the first time.31 Oct 06:27 PM
WorldTrump stirs tensions with surprise order to test nuclear weaponsThe last US nuclear detonation was a 20-kiloton blast in Nevada in 1992.30 Oct 06:18 PM
Politics‘Benefit to us all’: What Luxon took away from Trump-Xi meeting The Prime Minister has also signalled a desire to strengthen trade with China.30 Oct 04:57 PM
New ZealandInside Apec where Luxon finally came face-to-face with TrumpChristopher Luxon invited Donald Trump to visit New Zealand for a round of golf.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: Inside the room as Luxon - and NZ - won big with TrumpANALYSIS: Donald Trump didn't need to be there. The fact he showed up speaks volumes.30 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Your hair is beautiful': Trump full of praise for Luxon after one-on-one meeting'I like your man from New Zealand'.29 Oct 04:05 PM
Politics'We ...': Winston Peters' account corrects Christopher Luxon's tweet about trade dealThe Foreign Minister's post was deleted soon after it appeared online.29 Oct 12:23 AM
PoliticsLuxon flies into South Korea ahead of Trump dinnerThe Prime Minister is in Gyeongju for Apec.28 Oct 11:37 PM
WorldTrump heads to South Korea for high-stakes Xi summit on trade war truceTrump and Xi will meet in Gyeongju on Thursday for their first talks in six years.28 Oct 10:21 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Luxon could dine alongside TrumpLuxon and Trump are yet to meet in person.28 Oct 07:47 AM
WorldTrump starts Asia trip with trade deals, ceasefire pact and China talks aheadHe co-signed a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire after their deadliest clashes in decades.26 Oct 07:24 PM
WorldTrump makes MidEast pit stop en route to Asia summits, Xi talksHe is due to meet Xi Jinping in South Korea to try to end the trade war.25 Oct 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We will have different views’: Luxon could soon come face-to-face with TrumpThe Kiwi leader will fly to Asia today to push rules-based trade.25 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with XiTrump’s first Asia visit since returning to office includes three key stops.24 Oct 01:57 AM
