New Zealand10 bizarre items seized at airportsToday we look at 10 bizarre items confiscated by airport security around the world - from a live chameleon to a dead body.27 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered over messagesA teacher who sent a 16-year-old student suggestive messages on social media, despite the student's attempts to stop him, has been deregistered.27 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver reached 170km/h - policeA motorist who was snapped driving at 170km/h on a north Waikato road then blew over twice the legal alcohol limit when he was pulled over, police allege.26 May 10:50 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: The most legendary NZ TV momentsNZ On Screen have pulled together some of the best moments of TV with the help of the public. With the results tallied, Paul Casserly uncovers just what makes good telly.26 May 09:00 PM
AirlinesAirport confiscates expensive cosmeticsA woman had her expensive cosmetics binned in front of her at the airport without an explanation - despite the goods being under the 100ml carry-on limit.26 May 08:00 PM
RoyalsPrince keen to get back into the airIt was only a year ago that he gave up his wings as a Royal Air Force rescue pilot, but it appears the lure of the skies may be just too tempting for Prince William to resist.26 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleMust-have ball accessory: lots of cashBall season has arrived - and so have the costs, which can approach $2000 once the dress, shoes, spray tan, hair, makeup, nails and tickets have been paid for.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa hack attack from China IP addressPrime Minister John Key last night confirmed that an attempt to hack into a supercomputer at the nation's weather forecasters was from an IP address in China.26 May 05:00 PM
RetailTopshop style for Queen StNew premises for Topshop and Topman in the Q&V Building opposite Whitcoulls in Queen St were leased to the business when the building was sold last year.26 May 05:00 PM
Business$1.67m villa - with sweetenersA done-up Ponsonby villa that was auctioned with more than $100,000 of extras to sweeten the deal pulled a top bid of $1.67 million.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking down and achievement upPasifika people are drinking less, staying away from crime and doing better at school.25 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLove story with a differenceDozens of dancers, music and a couple of young lovers - the ballet's come to town.25 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWould you like lamb brain with that?If lambs' brain tacos, sharing plates of bone marrow and a pig's head terrine sound more Fear Factor than restaurant fare - think again. The "forgotten cuts" are staging a comeback.24 May 08:08 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Take the All Blacks to SamoaThe Samoan Rugby Union requested a test when it celebrated its 50th anniversary but apparently the NZRU said its dance card was full, writes Kerre McIvor.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour starting to look like contenderIt must surely be tempting fate to mention it, but there are definite signs that Labour has finally emerged from its long bleak winter, writes John Armstrong.23 May 08:26 PM
Sport100 greatest All BlacksOver the past month the Herald's Wynne Gray has been naming his 100 Greatest All Blacks. The list culminated with his naming of the First XV - the top 15 players from Kieran Read to his favourite ever All Black Jonah Lomu.23 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand40 years of famine a $72m charity feastThose savouring a barley sugar during this weekend's 40 Hour Famine can thank cautionary advice received when the now iconic charity event was just a brave concept.23 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment11 of the world's best jobsToday we look at 11 of the best jobs in the world - including two that are still accepting applications.23 May 05:51 AM
EntertainmentFive weird things in NZ musicIf you look hard enough, there are some strange things that have happened in New Zealand music. Leonie Hayden takes a brave look at five of them.23 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFairyfly Tinkerbell discoveryA "ghost snail", a tiny fringed fairyfly named Tinkerbell and a pale yellow sea anemone that is at home under a glacier are on an international list of the 10 top species discovered last year.22 May 11:35 PM
LifestyleNZ's best icecream revealedA team of experts have declared New Zealand Natural’s English Toffee and Rush Munro’s Maple Walnut ice creams as the supreme tastes in the 18th National Ice Cream Awards.22 May 09:55 PM
OpinionEditorial: Wrong time to remove our welcome matEditorial: In theory, Labour's policy of managing immigration seems eminently sensible. 'Steady, moderate flow." In reality, however, such an approach is impractical.22 May 05:00 PM
TourismCampaign's 100% Pure revampThe long-running 100% Pure New Zealand brand campaign is in for a revamp, emphasising Maori culture.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde meets celebrity palsYesterday she was rubbing shoulders with former Prime Minister Helen Clark, 64, at the United Nations in New York.22 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWork backlash for Muslims?Employers find it okay to employ Buddhists and Hindus but are wary of hiring Muslims, an AUT study has found.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandComplaint laid over Collins' pistol picA photo op of Justice Minister Judith Collins firing a pistol has led to a complaint to the police watchdog.22 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
