EntertainmentPlaudits flow for 'a great talent'The death of the founder of the band Snapper has prompted an outpouring on social media, and plaudits from local music industry figures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldViking fortress discoveredArchaeologists in Denmark have found a ring-shaped Viking fortress on the island of Zealand, around 50km south of Copenhagen.07 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHow big is a Dreadnought?Weighing more than seven Tyrannosaurus rex, or a modern Boeing 737, and longer than a swimming pool, a newly discovered species of dinosaur would have "feared nothing" scientists say.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKing Dick: supreme populist of God's OwnThe last word Richard John Seddon uttered as he collapsed from a massive heart attack was "Mother!"29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDay NZ took Samoa from GermanyA century ago today, Kiwi soldiers arrived in German Samoa ready for battle. The Herald is live-streaming the national ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe leader who inspires them mostMaori Party founder Tariana Turia and former Governor-General and National Party Prime Minister Sir Keith Holyoake feature prominently as political heroes.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHaunted by the Jukebox KillerThe years have washed away the markings on Paddy Black’s grave at Waikumete Cemetery.24 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandWar education over remembranceA leading war historian believes millions being spent on World War I commemorations will be wasted if it fails to focus on education rather than remembrance.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Soldier recognised as first Kiwi casualty of WWIA young soldier who died exactly 100 years ago has been officially acknowledged as the first New Zealand casualty of WWI.18 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldKing's debauched lifestyleHis daily diet included crane and egret, washed down with a bottle of wine. The reign of Richard III only lasted two years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJackson to show human side of warFilm-maker Sir Peter Jackson says the new World War I museum he is curating will focus on New Zealand soldiers and their experiences, right down to the smell of the dirt in their trenches.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Jackson to create WWI exhibitionFilm-maker Sir Peter Jackson has been enlisted by Government to curate a temporary World War I exhibition in Wellington.14 Aug 11:24 PM
WorldMummification used earlier than thoughtThe ancient Egyptian practice of mummification may be 1500 years older than previously thought, an Australian-led study says.13 Aug 10:19 PM
WorldTomb tied to AlexanderArchaeologists in Greece have discovered a vast tomb that they believe is connected with the reign of the warrior-king Alexander the Great.13 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAncient sinkhole yields jackpotA treasure trove of the remains of hundreds of mammals from the Ice Age has been discovered in a cave in Wyoming.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Rugby talent lost in WWIThe first All Black to die in World War I was Albert "Doolan" Downing, a rangy forward who sported a Ranfurly Shield tattoo on his left arm.10 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPolitician under fire for Hitler praiseThe leader of a right-wing UK party was facing a storm of protest last night after one of his members of parliament was revealed to have coached candidates to emulate Hitler.10 Aug 04:55 AM
New Zealand100-gun salute marks start of WWIOne hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.03 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandSpecial recognition for WWI burial siteThe neglected burial site of Sapper Robert Hislop, mourned a century ago as NZ's first casualty of World War I, is expected to become an official war grave.03 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsA moment in time: Gold medal put on iceSome put their Olympic gold medals under lock and key, Muhammad Ali claimed to have thrown his into the Ohio River after being denied service at a Louisville restaurant and others put it in their sock drawer.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ pauses to recall sacrificeOne hundred years ago on Tuesday, a tense crowd of 12,000 gathered at Parliament to hear confirmation of what they already knew - the young nation of New Zealand was going to war.01 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandFallen deserve military gravesThe family of a young soldier who was given a military farewell as New Zealand's first casualty of World War I wants his neglected burial site honoured as an official war grave.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo joke, Hamilton's 150It's been labelled a bogan town, a cow town, even the "chlamydia capital of NZ". But from today the city will celebrate 150 years of history31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo sides to Anzac storyNew Zealand and Australia have very different takes on the Anzac legend, a prominent historian says.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRyall checks out after 24 yearsHealth Minister Tony Ryall has signed off on his 15-year political career by reminiscing on his role in asset sales, helping former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley roll Jim Bolger and the achievements he was proudest of as Health Minister.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrewe murders: 'They haven't moved on'Major shortcomings are revealed in a review into the Crewe murders investigation, but Arthur Allan Thomas' family have dismissed it for failing to get the truth.30 Jul 04:20 AM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: The first heroes1.One hundred years ago, a day after Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, its loyal dominion New Zealand announced it too was involved in the conflict.27 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTyrannosaurs ran in gangsScientists in western Canada have discovered the fossilised footprints of three tyrannosaurs that suggest these fearsome predators may have hunted in packs.25 Jul 03:11 AM
KahuTuhoe takes lead in homeland's futureThe remote, misty, immense Te Urewera country is a treasured place that no one should own - to own it would be to enslave it, says Ngai Tuhoe.24 Jul 05:00 PM
