EntertainmentStephen King, Jodi Picoult among most-banned authors in US schoolsOverall, PEN America tracked 6870 book bans between July 2023 and June 2024.01 Oct 06:36 PM
WorldWhat's affected by the US Government shutdownNational parks stay open for hiking but monuments and museums are closed.01 Oct 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS Government shuts down: How it happened and what it means for AmericansAbout 4 million people could lose health cover if subsidies lapse.01 Oct 05:05 AM
WorldUS Government enters shutdownGovernment funding will run out and lawmakers do not have a bipartisan solution.01 Oct 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Winston Peters shows courage abroad, but must show it at homeOPINION: It will take courageous leadership to avert a debt crisis.30 Sep 11:00 PM
WorldMilitary leaders absorb highly partisan presentation from Trump, HegsethUS President touted his domestic political agenda.30 Sep 08:25 PM
WorldFunding clock runs down: US edges towards first shutdown in 6 yearsFunding runs out at midnight with no deal reached between Democrats and Republicans.30 Sep 06:56 PM
WorldMilitary leaders voice concern over Hegseth’s new Pentagon strategyIt has exposed a divide between the Pentagon’s political and uniformed leadership.30 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldUS shutdown nears as Trump plans to meet leaders in CongressRepublicans and Democrats remain steadfastly opposed to the other party’s plan.29 Sep 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Marjorie Taylor Greene reflects an emerging Maga splitNY Times: Congresswoman has strayed from Trump and operating as a powerful free agent. 29 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldNew York Mayor Eric Adams ends re-election bidAdams had been running as an independent, even though he was elected as a Democrat.28 Sep 07:28 PM
WorldTrump shutdown plan would cut agencies, fire thousands of federal workersThe plan could eliminate 114,000 federal jobs while boosting border hires.28 Sep 05:36 AM
WorldGustavo Petro visa revoked after calls for US soldiers to disobey Trump ordersThe visa move comes days after the Colombian President rebuked Trump at the UN Assembly.27 Sep 05:20 AM
WorldVenezuela on alert as US warships heighten fears of conflictUS warships and a nuclear submarine are now stationed off Venezuela’s coast.27 Sep 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Trump is not a doctor. Listen to the expertsOPINION: It's not the first time the President has strayed into the field of medicine.26 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTrump says he won’t allow Israel to annex the West BankIt creates space for Arab nations to consider plan for ending the war and rebuilding Gaza.26 Sep 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShooting part of string of violence over detentions NY Times: US campaign has adopted confrontational tactics in bid for 3000 daily arrests.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi held in US detention centre, MFAT providing assistanceA second New Zealander has been detained in a US detention facility since August.25 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldTheo Von disavows Homeland Security deportation videoThe Homeland Security clip showed Von joking: 'Heard you got deported, dude.'25 Sep 12:40 AM
New Zealand'UN needs serious reform': Luxon supports change after fiery Trump speechDonald Trump questioned the point of the UN in a speech to the organisation.24 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
OpinionThe Kimmel saga reveals a Maga strategy – and its defenceOPINION: What the Kimmel confrontation told us about the state of US politics.23 Sep 07:53 PM
New ZealandPolitical panel: Karen Chhour and Ricardo Menéndez MrchACT Minister karen Chhour and Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March discuss a special immigration case, proposed Holiday Act changes and new residency visas. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the AOC and Mamdani allianceNY Times: Privately, Ocasio-Cortez initially questioned Mamdani’s experience, viability.23 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldAntifa: Who are they and is there an overall group?Experts say 'Antifa' is a movement or an ideology, not an organisation with a hierarchy.23 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandThe mood in New York as the UN General Assembly comes to townPolitical Commentator Danielle McLaughlin joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations General Assembly and US opposition to various nations recognising Palestine as a state.Watch23 Sep 01:06 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters speaks after attending UN conferenceForeign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.Watch22 Sep 11:42 PM
Herald NOWWill NZ recognise Palestine as an individual state? The UN meets todayFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations and New Zealand's planned statement on recognising a state of Palestine.Watch22 Sep 10:57 PM
WorldUS signals support as Milei seeks to steady Argentina's economyJavier Milei faced a run on the peso after his party’s provincial election loss.22 Sep 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about painkillers, vaccines, genes and autismNew York Times: For decades, researchers have looked for links.22 Sep 09:59 PM
AnalysisMany of the Kirk memorial eulogies were calls to the barricadesEvent showed how the line that used to separate religion and politics may no longer exist.22 Sep 07:31 PM
WorldTrump says slain US conservative Charlie Kirk 'a giant of his generation''That young man, I forgive him,' Erika Kirk said of her husband’s alleged murderer.22 Sep 12:14 AM
AnalysisTricky path: Why Democrats are holding firm on demands ahead of shutdownAnalysis: Party is using its limited leverage to highlight GOP spending priorities.21 Sep 10:56 PM
WorldDonald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral serviceDonald Trump and Erika Kirk speak at Charlie Kirk's funeral service in Arizona this morning. Video /Watch21 Sep 10:46 PM
