EntertainmentThe story behind 'that' kissBritney Spears' longtime manager Larry Rudolph is revealing details of how that infamous VMAs lip lock with Madonna went down.21 Oct 03:00 AM
BusinessCostly menu takes bite out of McD'sWhile McDonald's still offers several items for $1, its menu is quietly getting more expensive, sending diners to its fancier rivals.21 Oct 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWaititi pens Disney's MoanaDisney has revealed plans for a new animated film about a Polynesian princess called Moana, releasing the first artwork for the project.21 Oct 12:00 AM
Sport50 years on: Snell's doublePeter Snell remains one of only two men to complete the 800m-1500m double at the same Olympic Games, writes David Leggat.20 Oct 08:50 PM
EntertainmentBond star dines out in DunedinIt was double-wow for staff at a Dunedin restaurant when James Bond actor Daniel Craig dined in with his Oscar-winning wife.20 Oct 08:45 PM
WorldMum's cancer scam exposedA young English mum faces jail for conning friends and strangers out of thousands of pounds by falsely claiming she had terminal cancer.20 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandLoving Auckland's student lifeWe continue our series showcasing the best Auckland has to offer. Today we ask two students from varied backgrounds about their lives.20 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessHighs and lows of apartment lifeBuying a small apartment can be a good first step on the Auckland house ownership ladder, real estate experts say.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen bare all for charityWomen are bravely showing their bodies in a calendar being made to raise funds for the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust.20 Oct 02:20 AM
EntertainmentLorde banned from radioLorde's hit song Royals has been banned from local radio in San Francisco this week, ahead of the World Series baseball championship.20 Oct 12:00 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks tour squad: SBW is backThe 34-man All Black squad for the four-test Northern Tour has been named. Daniel Richardson takes a look at the five talking points.19 Oct 11:40 PM
EntertainmentSusan Boyle to become mumScottish singer Susan Boyle admits she has always longed to have a family of her own, so she has contacted social services in the UK and has started the adoption process.19 Oct 09:45 PM
EntertainmentSpy: Love match for Max Key?The young Key is one of New Zealand's most eligible bachelors and Spy included him in our "Hot List". So does he have a love interest?19 Oct 09:01 PM
WorldUS space drone: Theories flyIt arrived back at a California air base after dark. Only the eagle-eyed would have spotted the snub-nosed spacecraft gliding out of the black sky.19 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJustin Marshall: Hansen keeps the faith in epic winJustin Marshall writes: Steve Hansen has faith by the truckload and never was it more evident than at Suncorp Stadium when he made a series of extraordinary substitutions.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Companies$2 petrol in sightZ Energy boss Mike Bennetts says the return of $2 a litre petrol could be on the cards if oil prices continue to plummet.19 Oct 04:00 PM
All BlacksWill Slade make the tour?While Slade is absolutely a man the All Blacks want to have, there are some they want more. Today, the All Blacks announce their squad for Europe. Who will play?19 Oct 04:00 PM
Small BusinessFired? What to do nowNavigating job interview questions after being fired from a previous role can be tricky, but here are a few tips to help you get back on track.18 Oct 11:44 PM
LifestyleHeidi Klum - Intimate in NZHeidi Klum, the new face of Bendon, is set to strut her stuff in New Zealand.18 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandBusting the penguin mythsThey’re loveable, cute and raise caring families with their mate for life, right? Wrong. A new book busts the box-office myths.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSecrets from The BlockOn the telly, there's not a thing out of place. It's beautiful, even if you don't agree with the fresh lick of paint or trendy bric-a-brac arranged so perfectly.18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleAl Brown: Biography of a restaurantHe used to be a fine dining chef in Wellington. Then he had an epiphany and moved to Auckland. Greg Dixon meets Al Brown, the man who learned to relax at dinner and made us do the same.17 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldBitten by shark, no big dealAussie teen surfer remains surprisingly unphased by the whole incident, smiling and posing for photos in her ward.17 Oct 04:26 PM
WorldMon Dieu! 'Sex toy' sculpture shocks ParisAn inflatable “Christmas tree” erected in Paris is making passers-by feel a little uncomfortable.17 Oct 04:08 PM
New ZealandIs gourmet food worth the extra dollar?Is gourmet food really worth the extra dollars?17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic interactive: School holidays v term timeINTERACTIVE: Many Aucklanders swear their daily commute is much faster when schools are out. The Herald puts the theory to the test.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Why I find smokers strangely sexyI know a slab of young people who find smoking abhorrent, and a total turn-off. But there is also sizeable chunk of people like me, who are wracked with guilt at finding it attractive.17 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldMeet the real-life SpidermanDuring a trip to Bali, a tropical spider crawled into Australian man Dylan Thomas's skin and burrowed through his body.16 Oct 09:35 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Mild alcoholism? It may be good for the boomersA recent cartoon shows a couple arriving at a dinner party. One of them hands the host a small box with the explanation, "We didn't bring a bottle; we got you these tablets for mild alcoholism instead".16 Oct 09:35 PM
