WorldTrump envoy meets Putin as US steps up pressure with new India tariffsSteve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for three hours in Moscow.06 Aug 06:49 PM
WorldTrump punishes India for buying Russian oil, hikes tariffs on Indian goodsIndia condemned the tariffs, calling them 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'.06 Aug 05:53 PM
WorldDC crime: Trump threatens federal takeover of capital'If DC doesn’t get its act together ... we will have no choice but to take ... control.'06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket steady amid US slump, eyes on Trump's tariffsChorus, Gentrack and KMD Brands had positive gains on the NZX today.06 Aug 06:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goodsOPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.06 Aug 04:00 AM
WorldUS environmental agency to terminate $11.8b in solar grantsThe EPA plans to terminate grants for rooftop solar projects.05 Aug 11:21 PM
WorldHiroshima marks 80 years as US-Russia nuclear tensions riseThe 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing is being marked with a solemn ceremony.05 Aug 11:07 PM
World'They will only bring our brothers back in coffins': Hostage family fearsFreed hostages described the terror of being in Hamas tunnels.05 Aug 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA look inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan lairNew York Times: Epstein renovated and redecorated the mansion in an eccentric style.05 Aug 09:12 PM
WorldClintons called to testify on EpsteinUS lawmakers have subpoenaed Bill and Hillary Clinton for testimony on Jeffrey Epstein.05 Aug 07:09 PM
WorldBrazil's ex-President Bolsonaro under house arrest for social media breachA judge said the judiciary would not allow a defendant to 'treat it like a fool'.05 Aug 01:27 AM
WorldKremlin warns against ‘nuclear rhetoric’ after Trump sub movesPeskov distances Putin from Medvedev's comments on nuclear threats.04 Aug 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real worldOPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It was a shock': NZ trade group warns NZ will be worse off under 15% US tariff regimeThe change will make it harder for NZ to compete with Australia in beef exports to the US.04 Aug 05:00 PM
World‘Strong concern’: Japan uneasy as Russia, China stage naval exercisesFour Chinese vessels, including two destroyers, are participating.04 Aug 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisWhy Trump's tariffs may stick aroundNY Times analysis: Future leaders, from either party, may resist rolling back the tariffs.03 Aug 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWashington Post: Global fact-checking faces challenges as Meta, Google scale back effortsOPINION: Fact-checkers say political fact-checking is in retreat globally.03 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Despite Trump's tariffs, we continue to produce world-class meat, dairy and wineOPINION: If you want to vote, make an effort, argues one reader.03 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump fires labour statistics commissioner after figures show poor job growthFollowing a jobs report showing weak employment growth, US President Donald Trump fired labour statistics chief Dr Erika McEntarfer, calling the report 'rigged.' Video / AFPWatch02 Aug 08:07 AM
World‘You’re fired’: Trump sacks top official, claiming she rigged weak US job dataPresident insists the US economy is booming under his leadership. 01 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM
World'Highly provocative': Trump moves two nuclear submarines closer to RussiaPresident deploys submarines after Russia's critical remarks on sanctions.01 Aug 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Trump’s personal lawyer wound up investigating the Epstein caseBlanche’s law firm was paid $15.6 million by a pro-Trump PAC.01 Aug 04:38 AM
Politics‘Disappointing’: Govt responds to tariff shock as Labour accuses it of ‘major fail’'We will be talking to our friends in the United States about that.'01 Aug 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTerm-limited Trump has $340m political war chestNew York Times: There is no precedent for politicians raising so much without a campaign.01 Aug 03:28 AM
WorldSmithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibitThe Smithsonian says 'a future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments'.01 Aug 01:10 AM
WorldCanada's Palestine stance is complicating US trade talksTrump says it’s 'very hard' to make a trade deal with Canada.31 Jul 09:41 PM
WorldKamala Harris to release memoir on 2024 presidential runThe book, titled '107 Days', offers a 'behind-the-scenes account' of the campaign.31 Jul 09:04 PM
WorldTrump to build ballroom at White HouseConstruction starts in September, aiming for completion within Trump's term.31 Jul 08:41 PM
PoliticsTrump tariff deadline expires today - Trade Minister says 15%, 20% possibleTodd McClay said Trump might impose a 15% or even 20% tariff baseline.31 Jul 08:24 PM
WorldUS envoy holds talks in Israel ahead of critical Gaza visitSteve Witcoff met Netanyahu shortly after his arrival.31 Jul 08:18 PM
Herald NOWTrump launches global tariffs: What's the deal for New Zealand?NZ International Business Forum Executive Director, Felicity Roxburgh talks to Herald NOW about what Trump's tarrifs might mean for New Zealand. Video / Herald NOWWatch31 Jul 08:05 PM
SportConor McGregor loses appeal in $484k rape damages caseMcGregor had been ordered to pay case costs, estimated at around $2.9m.31 Jul 06:06 PM
PoliticsFBI to establish base in New Zealand, after Director Kash Patel visitFBI Director Kash Patel's secret visit was sprung by the Herald.31 Jul 02:02 AM
