WorldMushroom suspect says she's no 'evil witch', victim's dying words passed to policeErin Patterson has slammed her treatment by the media.15 Aug 10:04 PM
World'No need to rebel': Taliban plan to stay in power indefinitelyThe ban was the first in a flurry of restrictions that keep Afghan women from education.15 Aug 09:04 PM
World'Buzz, buzz and the fire was blazing': Downed powerlines may have caused deadly wildfireDowned power lines apparently sparked some of the early blazes in the Maui wildfires.15 Aug 08:58 PM
World'I shot my teacher': Mum of young shooter pleads guilty to child neglectDeja Taylor will face up to six months in jail for her part in the shooting.15 Aug 08:32 PM
New ZealandRecord meth bust, breakthrough cancer therapy and Trump’s fourth indictment | Focus Morning Bulletin August 16, 2023A South Auckland raid leads to record meth bust, breakthrough cancer therapy steps up a gear and Donald Trump faces his fourth indictment in less than five months. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / APWatch15 Aug 07:27 PM
WorldHawaii works to identify 99 killed in wildfiresCrews using cadaver dogs have scoured about a quarter of the razed town.15 Aug 07:21 PM
WorldLatest Donald Trump indictment may be the biggest yetThis is wider-ranging than a federal indictment for similar activities earlier this month.15 Aug 06:37 PM
WorldMassive explosion at gas station in Russia kills 35115 people were injured in the blast and subsequent fire.15 Aug 10:51 AM
WorldTrump indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddlingIt’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president.15 Aug 06:21 AM
WorldMushroom poisoning case: The lie ex-wife told police after deadly mealShe initially told police one story. Now a written statement tells another version.15 Aug 04:08 AM
World'Black Godfather' of entertainment diesClarence Avant was a man of lasting and wide-ranging influence.15 Aug 03:47 AM
WorldRed question mark captured in space in new pictures of the galaxyThe universe appears to have a question for us.15 Aug 02:48 AM
WorldTaliban settle as rulers, women and girls pay the priceThe Taliban face no significant opposition that could topple them.15 Aug 02:44 AM
World'All found alive': Miracle rescue for missing surfersBad weather hampered the search - but young surfers are safe.15 Aug 01:55 AM
WorldDistrict attorney may become first in US to indict a former presidentFani Willis may become the third person to levy criminal charges against Trump.15 Aug 12:06 AM
World'Absolutely unacceptable': Robbers used bear spray to ransack US storeCriminals incapacitate security guards before stealing luxury goods in the US.14 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldCouple whose racing husky killed their baby in her pram spared jailKyra King suffered fatal injuries when she was mauled by one of her parents’ 19 sled dogs.14 Aug 10:39 PM
World'Hearts are aching': Race to find surfers missing during dream holidayFamily say they are holding out hope as search continues.14 Aug 10:27 PM
World'I belong here': Woman hits back after being ordered off exclusive College lawnThe lawns at King's College in the UK are now at the centre of a sexism row.14 Aug 10:12 PM
World'Driving into a death trap': Maui residents had moments to make life-or-death choicesThe worst-affected area, Lahaina, resembles a war zone.14 Aug 09:17 PM
WorldThe top five most deadly fires in US historyWildfires on Maui have killed 96 people. But this isn't the worst US fire in history.14 Aug 09:07 PM
WorldMaui wildfires: Some of the lives lost in Lahaina'The magnitude of our grief is indescribable'.14 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandParental leave promise, Lauren Dickason trial and football fans rate NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15, 2023Labour’s makes election offer to new parents, the jury continues deliberation in the trial of Lauren Dickason and football fans rate the New Zealand FIFA experience. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 07:55 PM
WorldDonald Trump attacks judge after she warned him to stopFormer president blasts judge as 'highly partisan' and 'very biased and unfair'.14 Aug 07:18 PM
WorldHawaii wildfires toll expected to rise by up to 20 a dayTen to 20 more dead may be found each day as crews go street to street.14 Aug 06:45 PM
WorldMan arrested in 'emergency incident' after plane returns to Sydney Airport'Are you a slave of Allah?' the man can be heard yelling, clutching a bag to his chest.14 Aug 09:03 AM
WorldMushroom deaths mystery: Woman claims she bought fungi from grocer, says kids ate leftoversErin Patterson said she was admitted to hospital after eating the dish.14 Aug 07:29 AM
World13-year-old survives 30m fall at Grand CanyonThe teenager was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of nine broken vertebrae.14 Aug 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe exclusive Italian beach town where half the population is in exileFT: What do Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have in common? Forte dei Marmi.14 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldPopular weight-loss drugs may raise risk of complications under anesthesiaPatients may face potentially deadly problems if they need surgery.14 Aug 05:27 AM
Travel'Heartbreaking': Tourists urged to avoid MauiAbout 46,000 people have flown out of Maui since the devastation at Lahaina.14 Aug 12:59 AM
World'Sad, sad day': Five people found dead after explosion destroys three housesFifty-seven firefighters were treated at the scene for minor issues.14 Aug 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSaved by the ocean: Bank worker's incredible escape from Maui infernoNew York Times: Lisa Francis was trapped in traffic when the firestorm caught up to her.13 Aug 10:59 PM
OpinionK2 death shows 'unsavoury side' of professional mountain climbingOPINION: Top climber defends walking past a dying Sherpa in pursuit of a climbing record.13 Aug 10:34 PM
