New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.Watch06 Feb 06:52 PM
World‘The most racist thing’: Trump slammed over video showing Obamas as monkeysThe video has been deleted, but showed Barack and Michelle Obama with monkey bodies.06 Feb 05:53 PM
WorldCanadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she diedPiper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.06 Feb 06:52 AM
World‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigationItaly’s Ministry of Culture has tightened approval rules for future work.06 Feb 04:21 AM
World‘Devastated’: Missing 4yo's grandparents break silence after bombshell Aussie police updateHis disappearance is now being investigated as a major crime.06 Feb 03:21 AM
WorldEpstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham PalaceEmails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.05 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldKing heckled over Andrew's ties to EpsteinA protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.05 Feb 07:41 PM
WorldSon of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyonePolice say images and videos show Hoiby raping women who could not resist.05 Feb 06:55 PM
WorldRussia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talksTalks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.05 Feb 06:33 PM
WorldRussian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crashJudge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.05 Feb 06:05 PM
WorldBritish PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiascoSecurity vetting began only after Sir Keir Starmer had announced the appointment.05 Feb 05:28 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldAhead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrificationMillionaires and billionaires now account for one in every 12 residents of Milan.05 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldHow China is turning Africa’s ports into a global strategic edgeBeijing’s military-ready ports, linked to rail projects, encircle the continent.05 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRayner leads UK Labour MPs in revolt against StarmerBritish PM’s authority in doubt after former deputy forces rapid about-turn on scandal.05 Feb 05:45 AM
World'Bad Boy,' 'Little Pablo' and Mordisco: The men on a US-Colombia hitlistColombia produces about 70% of the world’s cocaine, and the US is the largest consumer.05 Feb 04:13 AM
WorldAustralia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deathsHospitals are warning deaths are ten folding and hospitalisations tripling.03 Feb 04:38 AM
Official Cash RateRBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressureThe Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85%. 03 Feb 04:11 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announcedThe All Blacks will open the 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile.02 Feb 09:45 PM
TalanoaNZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violenceAnalysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.02 Feb 09:05 PM
WorldEpstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham PalaceEmails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.05 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldKing heckled over Andrew's ties to EpsteinA protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.05 Feb 07:41 PM
WorldRussian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crashJudge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.05 Feb 06:05 PM
WorldTrump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement endsThe expiry of New START lifts the last limits on US and Russian warheads.05 Feb 09:39 PM
WorldEpstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham PalaceEmails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.05 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldKing heckled over Andrew's ties to EpsteinA protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.05 Feb 07:41 PM
WorldRussia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talksTalks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.05 Feb 06:33 PM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldWoman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’Police warned the couple they could face charges if more accidents happen.05 Feb 01:07 AM
WorldDraco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrationsThe Harry Potter character's Chinese name links the words for horse and fortune.04 Feb 08:18 PM
World'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakesHis office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virusLike Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.30 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdownWatch04 Feb 02:53 AM
WorldAussie police declare 4yo's disappearance a 'major crime'Police have formed Task Force Horizon in their search for the boy in South Australia.05 Feb 04:10 AM
WorldUS seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with alliesChina currently mines about 60% and processes 90% of the world's rare earths.05 Feb 03:40 AM
WorldForeign tourists unknowingly crash Thai funeral reception, look for restaurant menusThe deceased's family invited them to stay, serving them iced milk and deep-fried treats.05 Feb 03:35 AM
World'We want to hear from you': News anchor tearfully pleads with kidnappers for mum's life'We need to know without a doubt she is alive and you have her,' Savannah Guthrie said.05 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldFrench Navy seizes over four tonnes of cocaine in South PacificThe Navy seized almost five tonnes of cocaine, believed headed for Australia last month.05 Feb 03:06 AM
WorldFour dead men: The cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling starHitmen claim instigator of 2002 abduction was Tour of Spain winner Luis 'Lucho' Herrera. 05 Feb 02:46 AM
WorldWatch: 'Dude, we're calling your parents' – Police catch teen driving almost 200km/hThe young driver was issued multiple fines, and his licence was automatically suspended.05 Feb 02:31 AM
WorldWoman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’05 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandGraves of 20 NZ soldiers killed in WWI and WWII bulldozed by IDF at Gaza cemetery 04 Feb 10:04 PM
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