World|UpdatedTrump ally worried about ‘psychological state’ of ‘dangerous’ president, report saysSlovakia PM Robert Fico and the White House have rejected the Politico report.28 Jan 08:03 PM
WorldBritish Airways flight loses wheel during take-offThe wheel was on the outside rear of the right-hand landing gear. 28 Jan 07:49 PM
BusinessUS Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressureDonald Trump is probing Jerome Powell as he moves to install a more dovish Fed chair.28 Jan 07:30 PM
WorldRules-based trade with US is 'over' - Canada central bank headTiff Macklem warns Canada's 2.25% rate is shadowed by US trade turmoil.28 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldRubio upbeat on Venezuela cooperation but wields stickMarco Rubio says any US troops in Venezuela would be limited to Marine guards.28 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisAlex PowellExplained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 202628 Jan 05:31 PM
BusinessAmazon to cut 16,000 jobs worldwideOffice roles face the bulk of about 30,000 cuts, not warehouse staff.28 Jan 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBrothers charged with sex trafficking wage campaign to shame accusersNYT: Oren, Tal, Alon Alexander on trial charged with running a sex-trafficking conspiracy.28 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldAmerica’s oldest warship, sunk in 1776, is getting a 250th-birthday makeoverIt lay upright in 18m of Lake Champlain water until being raised in 1935.28 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldSouth Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribesKim Keon Hee admitted taking a Chanel bag and Graff necklace as bribes.28 Jan 04:57 PM
WorldFive moments: The red flags US policing experts saw in Pretti shootingOfficers fired 10 shots, some after Alex Pretti lay prone and motionless.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPoland built the EU’s biggest army, but the threat has changedEven as countries build up capabilities, the style of warfare is increasingly hybrid.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBoard of Peace set to hand Trump sweeping powers over GazaNew York Times: Draft resolution reveals some of the plans for the new international body.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBucking a global trend, Spain offers migrants a legal way to stayNew York Times: Many countries have grown increasingly tough on illegal immigration.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldStudy: Nearly two million military casualties in Ukraine warRussia's estimated toll of 1.2 million casualties includes up to 325,000 killed.28 Jan 02:49 AM
WorldUS congresswoman attacked during town hall meeting in MinneapolisIn a livestream, a man walks up and sprays what appears to be liquid at Ilhan Omar. 28 Jan 02:21 AM
WorldTrade shield: EU-India pact seen as buffer against US volatilityThe pact was years in the making but has importance now amid economic and political change28 Jan 12:16 AM
WorldPolice say high school teacher's baby fathered by student she sexually abusedDNA tests led WA Police to seek three further child sex charges.22 Jan 12:22 AM
WorldBritain's upper house approves social media ban for under-16sIt raises pressure on the UK Government to match a similar law passed in Australia.22 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandViolent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housingHoani McIlroy has been jailed for crimes described as gratuitous, callous and degrading.21 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Australia's new hate laws mean for NZ's free speech debateRace Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby is with us to talk about how to tackle this growing issue.Watch21 Jan 03:55 AM
Herald NOWUK high commissioner to NZ fronts after dual citizen changes spark backlashNew UK border rules mean dual citizens can no longer enter Britain on a New Zealand passport or ETA from February. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 07:26 PM
Herald NOWTim Wilson and Sarah Henry join the panel on Ryan Bridge TodayTim Wilson and Sarah Henry join the panel on Ryan Bridge Today. Video / Herald NowWatch28 Jan 07:19 PM
LifestyleBeatrice and Eugenie stand by their father as eviction nearsThe Princesses were said to have snubbed their disgraced dad at Christmas.28 Jan 04:00 AM
BusinessUS Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressureDonald Trump is probing Jerome Powell as he moves to install a more dovish Fed chair.28 Jan 07:30 PM
WorldRules-based trade with US is 'over' - Canada central bank headTiff Macklem warns Canada's 2.25% rate is shadowed by US trade turmoil.28 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldRubio upbeat on Venezuela cooperation but wields stickMarco Rubio says any US troops in Venezuela would be limited to Marine guards.28 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldGreenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe - MacronMacron warns the US-Greenland clash shows Europe must defend Arctic security.28 Jan 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriersNew York Times: Experts say it suggests the country is strengthening its maritime militia.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAmid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgeryChina’s cosmetic market is about $72b, second only to the US.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldInside: China fires top general in purge of senior military commandGeneral Zhang Youxia was China’s most senior military official below President Xi Jinping.25 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandFinding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's BayNearly 18% of Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, Census data shows.25 Jan 12:00 AM
CrimePermanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destressThe successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.24 Jan 05:00 AM
Travel newsFine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in VietnamConsumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover. 23 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFrench ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmakerJoel Guerriau was jailed for drugging MP with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.27 Jan 10:23 PM
AnalysisThis is a prove-it moment for US gun rights activistsAnalysis: Shooting of Alex Pretti has raised fresh questions about US Second Amendment.27 Jan 10:09 PM
WorldBrothers raped victims lured with trips, party invites, US prosecutors sayTwo of the Alexander siblings were successful real estate brokers in New York and Miami.27 Jan 09:29 PM
WorldVideo shows faulty ceiling at Swiss bar weeks before deadly fireStaff had warned of sagging foam panels in the bar in mid-December.27 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldUS population growth slowed last year as net immigration fell by about halfUS population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 2024 and June 2025, census shows.27 Jan 09:04 PM
WorldChina hacked Downing Street phones for yearsUS intelligence says the campaign may still be active, risking Sir Keir Starmer’s team.27 Jan 08:48 PM
World'Too late': Properties lost, residents ordered to leave as bushfires rage in VictoriaTemperatures near 49C have shattered heat records in towns across the state.27 Jan 08:45 PM
World'Lawless killings in cold blood': US sued over deadly missile strike on alleged drug boat27 Jan 08:14 PM
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