New ZealandMayor defends hobby suggestions for councillorsWellington's mayor has defended a leaked email which suggests councillors learn Te Reo, Mandarin or ballroom dancing to keep 'mentally fit'.16 Jan 10:30 PM
WorldLooking to build hope in a troubled BurmaPro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to the <i>Herald</i> about the future of Burma, her family and why Kiwis can make a difference16 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldTragedy brings back old ObamaAddressing a crowd of 14,000 in a University of Arizona arena, Barack Obama said exactly what you would hope.14 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas:</i> America will continue to pay terrible price for guns14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMMP's support has shot up in a yearMore than half of all voters support keeping MMP, a new poll shows.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldBallot in Sudan for a new beginningSouthern Sudan looks to have voted for secession from the Arab-led north of the country.10 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nicola Lamb</i>: Politics of fear spawn politics of the gunThere was something awfully inevitable about the Tucson shooting, writes the Herald's Foreign Editor Nicola Lamb.10 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial</i>: Rhetoric of violence must be reined inIt would be dangerous to instantly suggest that the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was the product of a poisoned political climate in the United States. 10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDog fee boost makes rebel ratepayer seek breakawayThe Whakatane District Council faces turmoil with the possibility of 10,000 residents defecting to neighbouring Kawerau.02 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Lewis Holden:</i> It's time Kiwis had a say in nation's top jobThe Republican Movement's Lewis Holden says nominations for Governor-General should be made by the public.02 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldPolice batons bludgeon a centuries old legacyProtesters have won countless rights for Britons - now authorities are stifling their voices when they most need to be heard.17 Dec 04:30 PM
