Travel7 best European islands to beat the crowdsYou'll find music festivals, volcanos and serene bays on these lesser-known islands.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: NZ's renewed standing with NatoOpinion: Our editorial on the Foreign Minister's meeting with Nato in Brussels.04 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldNetherlands train crash: One dead and many injuredA train partially derailed near the Dutch city of The Hague.04 Apr 07:08 AM
New Zealand'Logical fit': Expert claims NZ's relationship to Nato is getting strongerForeign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta to attend Nato meeting in Europe this week.03 Apr 12:04 AM
TravelMajor Parisian attraction closes amid pension protestsThe popular tourism spot was a site of demonstrations for unionised action.29 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelTikTok videos reveal street fires and protests in top tourist destinationVideos of the alarming scenes have amassed millions of views.27 Mar 07:53 PM
TravelWaitress trashes European tourists for shocking tip act“I f**king hate Europeans,” the waitress fumed26 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandKane Te Tai, ‘extraordinary’ Kiwi killed in Ukraine, is coming home, says familyBody of slain NZ soldier being escorted home by an uncle.26 Mar 06:14 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war: Putin makes surprise visit to occupied territory of MariupolRussian President lands by helicopter and drives himself around city at night.19 Mar 06:17 PM
WorldFrance’s Macron faces no-confidence vote that could topple governmentA majority of people are unhappy with the government’s decision to skip a pension vote18 Mar 05:38 AM
TravelHollywood hot spots: Famous TV and film spots found on AirbnbIf the Oscars had you excited, these might be the holiday stays for you.17 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldHas Putin's assault on Bukhmut stalled?Fighting believed to be at a standstill in eastern Ukrainian city.12 Mar 05:53 PM
TravelEurope’s ‘longest cycle tunnel’ set to open in NorwayThe colourful construction is car-free and bike-friendly.10 Mar 07:00 PM
TravelWomen can swim topless at public pools in this European cityLeave your bikini top at home when swimming in this liberal city.09 Mar 07:26 PM
WorldUkraine nuclear power plant reconnected after massive missile strikeUN nuclear watchdog head slams “complacency" amid spectre of catastrophe again.09 Mar 05:44 PM
WorldWhy are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?Illegal asylum seekers have been trying to enter British shores for years to find work.08 Mar 09:04 PM
WorldWomen’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.08 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldGermany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reportsMedia reports claim pro-Ukraine group sabotaged fuel supply.08 Mar 05:43 PM
WorldUK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.07 Mar 06:49 PM
WorldExtraordinary images from ‘paralysed’ cityIrate farmers have brought a major city to a standstill, staging an epic tractor protest.06 Mar 11:28 PM
WorldCivilians flee embattled Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout loomsAnalysts say it seems preparations are under way for Ukrainian withdrawal from key city.04 Mar 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelOne thing that could ruin your European holiday this yearNew York Times: What to know before heading to Europe this summer.03 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldBelarus jails Nobel Peace Price winner for 10 yearsAles Bialiatski and 3 colleagues jailed in crackdown on dissent by Russian ally Belarus.03 Mar 06:53 PM
RoyalsKing Charles picks France, Germany for first state visitsVisits an effort to build bridges with Europe after strained relationships over Brexit.03 Mar 05:22 PM
WorldUS, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasionUS Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.02 Mar 07:40 PM
WorldPutin claims Ukraine troops storm across border into RussiaBut Ukraine says Moscow is being provocative and staging a "false flag" attack.02 Mar 04:47 PM
WorldUkraine residents cling on as troops repel new front at VuhledarFrontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretches over hundreds of kilometres.26 Feb 05:57 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war, a year on: Children’s horrifying ‘new normal’ - and how NZ Herald donors have helpedHerald readers donated $1.9m for Ukraine last year — here's the impact of your donation.24 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDrone footage shows scale of Bakhmut’s destruction in UkraineOn the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion, footage shows Bakhmut now a ghost town.24 Feb 12:00 AM
PoliticsGovt announces further Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasionNZ has sanctioned 1000+ individuals, 300 entities, taken trade measures against Russia.23 Feb 08:33 PM
WorldUkraine's year of 'pain, filth, blood, death' - and nation buildingA year ago, February 24, 2022, Russia launched its bloody war against Ukraine.23 Feb 07:36 PM
TravelHogwarts, is that you? Stay on the medieval marvel of Mont Saint MichelLike something plucked from a book, this is the kingdom you can step inside.22 Feb 08:00 AM
TravelWhy this popular European country wants to change its nameThe central European country wants a more casual name to become the norm.21 Feb 09:47 PM
World'Attempt to destroy Wagner': Owner accuses Russian military chiefs of 'treason'Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of shadowy Wagner Group, has laid into Russian military chiefs.21 Feb 07:46 PM