Up to 80 New Zealanders have been linked to the extremist group Islamic State, with half of them on a government watch list, Prime Minister John Key has revealed. In a major speech on national security in Wellington this morning, Mr Key said agencies had a watch list of between 30 and 40 people who were "of concern in the foreign fighter context". "These are people in, or from New Zealand who are in various ways participating in extremist behaviour".
The English media feel that the All Blacks v England test this Saturday is rehearsal for a World Cup final in 2015. New Zealand Herald rugby scribes Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are in London giving their expert opinion and analysis.
England's increasing willingness to run the ball - which almost brought them dividends in Dunedin in June - is good not only for them and the game but also the All Blacks, according to Kieran Read and Julian Savea.
Watch Prime Minister John Key address to Parliament outlining his proposed plans for New Zealand defense and involvement.
Twenty-one surviving whales from a mass stranding at Whakatane have been successfully refloated and are back at sea. DOC staff and volunteers at Ohope Beach had initially been waiting for high tide at 6pm tonight to attempt the refloat. However the conditions changed and around 11am they were able to successfully refloat the pilot whales and they had headed out to sea. The refloat followed 30 other whales who were refloated last night.
This timelapse video was taken by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst as he flew over New Zealand on the International Space Station at around 400 km altitude. The nighttime video shows an aurora that occurs when Earth’s atmosphere interacts with solar radiation. The International Space Station travels at 28 800 km/h meaning that it only takes 90 minutes to circle Earth completely. Footage: European Space Agency
The All Blacks attended a wreath laying service at the New Zealand Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, London with Sir Lockwood Smith and other New Zealand representatives who paid their respects to New Zealanders who died in World War 1. Those who lost their lives lost their lives in World War I included 13 All Blacks; Albert Downing, Henry Dewar, Frank Wilson, Robert Black, George Sellars, James Baird, Reginald Taylor, James McNeece, Dave Gallaher, ‘Jum’ Turtill, Eric Harper, Ernest Dodd and Alex Ridlan
Mark Stafford from the TAB is joined by Hayley Holt from "The Crowd goes Wild", Lotto man Jordan Vandermade. and Silver Fern Kayla Cullen. They give their picks and thoughts for the Melbourne Cup.
When 24-year-old aspiring actress Shoshana Roberts was filmed with a hidden camera walking around New York in a plain T-shirt, jeans and trainers she received 108 "catcalls". Here's what happened when the Herald carried out the same experiment in Auckland.
80's pop icons Spandau Ballet were in NZ to promote the release of their new, greatest hits album and recently released documentary, Soul Boys of the Western World. Herald writer Alan Perrot had the opportunity to find out what was behind the making of the true pop legends. Watch the trailer: Soul Boys of the Western World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwx333QIwcs
Soldier Field. 62,000 people. That's all you really need to know. The All Blacks came to America. They conquered. Hear from returning All Black stars Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams as they look ahead to England and reflect on the AB victory.
Hear from the All Blacks captain Kieran Read and coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks were suddenly forced into thermals and beanies at today's captain's run in Chicago after the temperature plummeted and brought snow flurries with it.
The first of the HERO4: The Adventure of Life in 4K series. New episode every Tuesday. The GoPro production crew travel to the Marum Crater on Ambrym Island in Vanuatu to join adventurer photographers Geoff Mackley and Bradley Ambrose, the first people to set foot at the edge of a boiling lava lake, and stare into the lifeblood that connects our home planet. Shot 100% on the HD HERO4® camera from http://GoPro.com. Watch the behind the scenes - http://youtu.be/A-vUJ0_GSE0 Music: Lorn, “Debris” Link to buy: http://goo.gl/VzVwL1 William Ryan Fritch, "Distance" “Isolation” “Tend” "Percussive Pizzicato" Link to buy: http://goo.gl/niaoOD http://www.williamryanfritch.com Get stoked and subscribe: http://goo.gl/HgVXpQ
A male had a fatal cut to his throat during a fight involving approx 40 people on the streets of Grey Lynn, Auckland last night.
All Blacks Kieran Read and Luke Romano are given a horse riding lesson from the Chicago Mounted Police, outside the team hotel. courtesy allblacks.com
Fans of the iconic Barbie doll can now wake up in Barbie's world. The Hilton Buenos Aires in Argentina has created the first Barbie-themed hotel room in the world.
A Christchurch romeo has organised a flashmob on a tram to propose to his girlfriend.Scott Marshall fitted out a GoPro camera on the tram and got a mate to film the impromptu dance to Jason Derulo’s hit song, Marry me, at the weekend.His girlfriend Olivia Bisseker watched in amazement as Mr Marshall joined in with the dance. She was even more stunned when he went down on bended knee and proposed with a ring. The flashmob dancers cheered as she said ‘yes’ before the couple embraced. Partially Inconvenient/YouTube.
Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he will stay on the All Blacks' Northern Hemisphere tour even if his wife goes into labour. Williams and his wife Alana Raffie are expecting their first child in about a fortnight. Williams has been selected to play at second-five for the All Blacks against the USA Eagles in Chicago this Sunday. It will be his first test for the All Blacks since 2012. Williams only recently returned to rugby after spending two seasons playing in the NRL with the Syndey Roosters. courtesy allblacks.com
Large hail, strong winds, rain and thunderstorms battered the Auckland region overnight, leaving one home with a hole in the roof after reportedly being struck by lightning. Wind gusts of up to 130km/h were recorded as 70 thunderstorms moved across the region overnight, rolling into the city around 11pm, MetService said. About 600 lightning strikes were recorded from Taranaki to Auckland, with 40 of those flashing over central Auckland and Manukau Harbour.
Hear from Luke Crawford, the Maori All Blacks' Kaumatua as he explains some of the history and pride within the team and the special way they do things. Courtesy allblacks.com
The All Blacks took their travelling show to Toyota Stadium yesterday, home of football team the Chicago Fire as the train for Sunday mornings Test match against the USA Eagles. Courtesy allblacks.com
Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, reveals how marriage hasn't changed her dress sense and how she doesn't dish out fashion advice.
Excitement seems to be the in-word for the All Blacks as they build towards Sunday's historic first test against the USA Eagles in Chicago.
Prime Minister’s answers in Parliament today from Labour’s Acting Deputy Leader Annette King about how he talks to blogger Cameron Slater.
Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380 superjumbo has landed at Auckland Airport twenty minutes ahead of schedule as it starts a five-month summer service. The airline hopes the service will become year round, depending on demand.
Air New Zealand have begun the retrofit to standardise their 777 fleet to make a better customer experience. NZ Herald writer Grant Bradley spoke with Viv de Bues, General manager of Aircratf Maintenance about the new upgrades and changes being carried out.
One person has died after a a car and truck collided north of Auckland. It is the first road death of the long weekend. Police said the collision occurred on the corner of Horseshoe Bush Rd and Dairy Flat Highway, shortly before 4.30pm.
Students at West Auckland’s Marina View School – some as young as 7 – are learning to code using robots. Students programme the robots to carry out tasks and complete a set course.
The cast of The Hobbit star in the latest Air New Zealand safety video. Dwarves, orcs and elves star in The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made being screened ahead of the December release of the final film in the trilogy, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
The video, directed by Kiwi film-maker Taika Waititi, also features cameos from the Hobbit trilogy director Sir Peter Jackson, Weta Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor and Waititi himself, who appears as a wizard.
Former Wallabies coach and All Black Robbie Deans talks about the influence that Richie McCaw and Dan Carter has in the All Blacks team.
Sir Ralph Norris took over as chairman of New Zealand’s biggest listed company after Ralph Waters retired. He talks here to Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson.
Prime Minister John Key will look for cross-party support for any Kiwi involvement in military action against Isis, he says the National government is briefing the Labour party of the issues at hand, and he is also waiting for more information himself.
The Green party has written to the National lead government asking for a memorandum of understanding, Prime minister John Key says he will take the offer back to his colleagues in caucus to consider.
Former Australia coach Deans, speaking only days after his successor Ewen McKenzie resigned as Australia coach following the fallout from the Kurtley Beale text scandal, said Cheika, a hard-nosed former No8, might have to change his ways slightly, but he had the ability to handle what appears to be one of the toughest jobs in rugby.