BusinessMiddle East hot for Pumpkin PatchPumpkin Patch says it could open up to 40 more stores across the Middle East, a lucrative region for children's clothing retailers where big families are the norm.08 Apr 04:15 PM
RoyalsTeam NZ's royal showdownTeam New Zealand skipper Dean Barker will join forces with the Duchess of Cambridge against her husband, Prince William, and Grant Dalton in two match races.08 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandTop 10 stories to read todayHere are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.08 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandHollywood studios to sue DotcomKim Dotcom's NZ lawyer says court papers regarding legal action by seven major Hollywood movie studios against the internet mogul are yet to be served.08 Apr 03:10 AM
OpinionLee SucklingLee Suckling: Why the Royals are worth itFrom the perspective of a bona-fide New Zealand monarchist, the Cambridges are more relevant to New Zealand today than Royals have been for decades.08 Apr 03:01 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Memories of HenareTau Henare had the 'X-factor' and will be missed by Parliament, writes NZ Herald political editor Audrey Young.08 Apr 02:00 AM
SportDaily Shorts: Which sportsman drinks 12 Cokes a day?From a 12-a-day diet Coke habit to the coach sacked twice by the same team, Daily Shorts looks at the light-hearted side of sport.08 Apr 01:20 AM
EntertainmentSix Thoughts on ThronesSix Game of Thrones fans give their thoughts on last night's epic and extremely stabby fourth season opening episode. Warning. There are spoilers. So don't complain.07 Apr 10:00 PM
RoyalsRoyal tour: 'Infantile prank' a misquoteA London-based Kiwi, whose controversial Maori cultural advice to British newspapers was branded an ``infantile prank'' in his home-country, is reportedly ``quite upset'' his comments were misconstrued.07 Apr 08:40 PM
Royals'Cheeky' challenge feeds media frenzyA tattooed and bare-bottomed Maori warrior left the Duchess of Cambridge grinning and proved an international hit with his key role in a welcome ceremony.07 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldQuiet park becomes site of brutal deathKurilpa Park is a small oasis on the banks of the Brisbane River. It was here a French student was beaten to death so badly it took three days to confirm her identity.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandHospital bans stillbirth helpersParents of stillborn babies have been banned from allowing volunteers who provide keepsakes of the children into Waikato Hospital as part of tightened building access.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandClaim pregnancy cost jobA petrol station attendant believes she was let go from her job when a new lessee took over because she was pregnant.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandTop 10 stories to read todayHere are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.07 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne ring to bind them allIt's a story about a precious engagement ring lost in the surf on a Northland beach and found by an honest Metal detectorist six years later.07 Apr 03:16 AM
SportHockey player loses his headFrom a possibly decapitated ice hockey player to a popcorn aided baseball catch, Daily Shorts looks at the light-hearted side of sport.07 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionDylan Cleaver: Should Elliott be the only one to go?The 37-6 loss was appalling. It was incompetent, writes Dylan Cleaver. It spoke of a team that was either not getting the message from their coach or had stopped listening.06 Apr 11:26 PM
EntertainmentPrepare for Thrones' returnCan't wait for tonight's fourth episode premiere of Game of Thrones? Then pass the time by checking off every item on our list of 10 things you need to do before show time.06 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde rocks 40,000 BraziliansLorde has played the biggest show of her short career - performing for 40,000 people in Brazil.06 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I can't believe I survived that fall'The moment Matt Stewart clicked his safety harness on to the line, he realised his mistake. It very nearly cost him his life.06 Apr 10:25 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Dr Doom tips markets to tumbleGiven economist Noriel Roubini's track record it would be foolhardy to write him off as just another overly pessimistic grump, writes Liam Dann.06 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldFlood victims left without water, shelterThe condition of about 12,000 people crammed into Solomon Islands evacuation centres is of grave concern, says a Unicef sanitation specialist.06 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSpotlight on holiday highwayPlans for one of the country's most expensive transport projects - a $760m extension of Auckland's motorway network - will go under the microscope today.06 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandCity events attract the crowdsA beautiful day in Auckland yesterday brought a great turnout at some big events around the city.06 Apr 04:15 PM
RoyalsTopless claim 'infantile prank'Claims in the British media that topless Maori female performers have been asked to cover up during the royal tour been rubbished by New Zealand officials.06 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandRise of the 'granny nannies'Granny nannies are on the rise as parents seek out more experienced carers - in some cases to fill the role of absent grandparents.06 Apr 04:15 PM
AirlinesAir NZ unveils first DreamlinerAir New Zealand's first Dreamliner rolled out of the hangar in Seattle today - a stunning debutant meeting the public eye in sheer black with a huge white fern draped along her side.06 Apr 07:31 AM
LifestyleRead all about it - onlineThe world used to be found between crisp magazine pages with remarkable images delivered through the mailbox. But times have changed, and with it, the popularity of print-based subscriptions.05 Apr 04:15 PM
RoyalsRoyal stylists pick local labelsThe sharp fashion money is on Kate Middleton stepping out in items from top NZ labels Emilia Wickstead, World or Karen Walker this month.05 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandA courageous mother at GallipoliGallipoli means more to New Zealanders than words can convey. But when the names of Mary and Doug Hill were drawn from the ballot this week for places at the 100th Anzac Day, the moment was especially poignant.05 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleDo these women look like lardos to you?They are fit, healthy, look fantastic - and all weigh more than 72kg.05 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandProtesting legal highsAuckland teenager Rose started smoking synthetic cannabis with a friend two years ago just to "hang out".04 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Sheriff has guns to end Wild West cultureAfter returning to NZ I remember putting the phone down after an interview and saying out loud to myself, "this is the Wild West", writes Diana Clement.04 Apr 03:15 PM
