CrimeNZ fraudster loses US extradition battle over 400kg Hells Angels cocaine plotHe says he didn't know the drugs would go through US, despite undercover agent's accent.01 Sep 02:35 AM
WorldSpaceX answers critics with successful Starship test flightThe upper stage of the rocket successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean.27 Aug 02:06 AM
WorldSpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setbackThe launch was called off 15 minutes before lift-off in southern Texas.25 Aug 07:22 AM
World'Tremendous opportunity': Trump hails new Texas electoral mapTexas Senate passed the map 18-11 after hours of heated debate.24 Aug 02:08 AM
WorldCalifornia pass first bills for Democrat-leaning congressional mapsThe maps aim to add up to five blue seats in response to changes in Texas.22 Aug 01:05 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Car crashes into restaurant sending glass flying as influencers film videoThe pair were eating sliders when the impact suddenly forced the table back. 19 Aug 07:18 AM
New ZealandNZ musician General Fiyah detained, deported from USHe missed his scheduled performance at Polyfest in Washington.17 Aug 07:03 PM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldDemocrats call border agents' presence an 'intimidation tactic'Immigration agency shows up outside Governor's rally on redistricting in California.15 Aug 02:41 AM
WorldCalifornia takes on Trump and Texas in election map battle'Donald Trump, you have poked the bear, and we will punch back,' Gavin Newsom said.14 Aug 09:13 PM
WorldUS soldier charged with trying to share tank secrets with RussiaTaylor Lee, 22, was charged under the Espionage Act in Texas.07 Aug 10:33 PM
AnalysisDemocrats take off the gloves on redistricting — but could it backfire?Analysis: Party used to argue 'gerrymandering' was a critical threat to US democracy.06 Aug 01:03 AM
WorldMaxwell moves to minimum security prison, victims voice outrageBritish socialite's transfer follows a meeting with a Justice Department official.02 Aug 02:03 AM
Entertainment'You guys can claim me': Dallas Cowboys cheerleader proud of Porirua rootsHer New Zealand nationality may even have helped her secure a spot in the famous team.24 Jul 02:48 AM
WorldExtreme weather misinformation 'putting lives at risk' study warnsResearch found that verified accounts posted most of the misleading content.23 Jul 01:25 AM
Lifestyle'Dream job': Meet the first-ever Kiwi to make the Dallas Cowboy CheerleadersShe’s one of six rookies in the 36-member squad for this NFL season.18 Jul 07:32 AM
WorldTexas woman accused of plotting ex-husband's murder with poisoned chocolatesPamela Stanley, 63, was charged with attempted murder using fentanyl.17 Jul 03:31 AM
World'Chaos': Camp faced deadly flood with delayed evacuation, poor commsRichard Eastland delayed evacuation for more than an hour after receiving a flood warning.14 Jul 11:50 PM
WorldTrump visits Texas as flood response faces scrutiny and criticismEvacuation alerts in Kerr County were reportedly delayed by several hours.11 Jul 11:03 PM
WorldRain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.Watch11 Jul 08:02 PM
World'On biblical grounds': US state senator cites holy book for divorceIt comes as Ken Paxton tries to unseat a Texas senator in a Republican primary.11 Jul 12:12 AM
WorldFears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.09 Jul 07:25 PM
WorldTexas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continuesKerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.08 Jul 11:23 PM
WorldTexas disaster adds to US flood costs since 1980 that exceed $330bThe Texas floods last week killed over 100 people and dozens more are missing.08 Jul 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Three key questions after the Texas floodsNew York Times analysis: Scrutiny will fall on whether job cuts had an impact.08 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: House floats down river in Texas flash floodVideo shows a whole house floating down the river during the deadly floods.08 Jul 01:41 AM
WorldTexas flash flood toll passes 100, including 27 at summer campForecasters have warned of more flooding as rain falls on already saturated ground.08 Jul 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTexas floods: Officials feared risk to youth camps but rejected warning systemNew York Times: Officials debated over 10 years adding sirens and early flooding monitors.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA family of six was swept away. Now relatives wait and hopeThe survivor was pulled 25km down the river for six hours, through three dams.07 Jul 02:04 AM
WorldTexas family seeks 'spiritual asylum' in Russia for conservative lifestyleRussia offers a 'shared values' visa to individuals from 47 countries.07 Jul 12:39 AM
WorldHow a heroic camp director risked it all to save campers in Texas floodCamp directors Dick Eastland and Jane Ragsdale died trying to save others.07 Jul 12:11 AM
World68 confirmed dead as Texas flash floods hit county, including riverside summer campThe Guadalupe River surged by 8m, reaching treetops and cabin roofs.06 Jul 06:14 PM
WorldHow extraordinary rainfall caught Texans by surpriseIn the Texas region, four months' worth of rainfall came down in four hours.06 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGirls aged 8 and 9 among at least 27 people killed in Texas flash floodingDozens remain unaccounted for after the Guadalupe River rose nearly 8 metres in minutes. 05 Jul 07:39 PM
