Lifestyle'He's not scary, he's a little boy'A mother fed up with cruel comments about her son - who suffers from a rare disorder- penned this touching tribute to him. She shares it with us.07 Oct 12:00 AM
TelecommunicationsCustomers left fumingCustomers who pre-ordered Apple's latest model iPhone are angry at being kept waiting - and one says he was offered a Samsung Galaxy as an alternative.06 Oct 09:09 PM
Aged careBlackout: Why did it happen?Vector has warned recently restored power users to expect to be 'dropped' from the system during peak times today, as a former chairman criticises the company.06 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandSad truth about kiwi numbersThe brown fluffy bird with the oversized beak is part of New Zealand's culture, but with 27 kiwis dying each week they could die-off in about 50 years.30 Sep 04:00 PM
EmploymentWhere are the highly paid women?One of the main trends coming through from this year's pay survey is the lack of women in the list of top-paid chief executives. So where are they?29 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: 'Moment of Truth' just sinking in nowDotcom’s distractions couldn’t derail democratic process, and the resulting backfire left perpetrators puzzled and the victim victorious26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCheck out this act of kindnessWhen Whangarei Pak'nSave checkout operator Rebecca Mclean, 18, helped an elderly customer pay for her groceries last week she did not intend to tell anyone.22 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandPM's strict line: Don't get arrogantJohn Key yesterday began his third term as Prime Minister with a strict warning to National MPs and ministers: don't get arrogant.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucy's next job - help Iron ManLucy Lawless is heading back to the United States and straight back to work after two months of lending support to the Greens.20 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAs it happened: Victory for NationalRolling coverage of the results of the New Zealand 2014 election as they come in, with reaction and analysis of the vote.20 Sep 11:44 AM
EntertainmentHip Op-eration CrewTheirs is an unlikely story: a bunch of senior citizens from Waiheke — ranging in age from 65 to 95 — who formed a hip-hop dance crew then went to the world champs in Vegas. They talk to Alan Perrott about moonwalking, twerking and feeling alive again.19 Sep 11:27 PM
LifestyleMeat industry reply to '5 foods to always avoid'Want to stack the nutrition odds in your favour? The key is good food so here are five things to never let into your shopping trolley.17 Sep 03:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientists to examine intact colossal squidScientists will soon examine an intact colossal squid for the first time in six years.15 Sep 08:01 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Liberty under threat?Will tomorrow's Dotcom/Greenwald revelations about state surveillance change anything in the lead up to polling day? Bryce Edwards rounds up the political action.14 Sep 01:59 AM
TravelWant to get bumped up? Here's howThat frisson of excitement as you step onto a plane and turn left rather than right, knowing you haven't paid full whack, can be better than the holiday itself.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDominic Corry: Arnie drops another stinkerDominic Corry examines Arnie's fall from grace in his latest film.11 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWho won the leaders' debate?John Key and David Cunliffe faced off in round three of their debates tonight, but who came out on top? The Herald's top political correspondents make their picks.10 Sep 10:00 AM
Entertainment'Why weren't there naked selfies of me?'Dame Helen Mirren has told how she was 'insulted' not to have been a victim of the iCloud hacking which saw 101 female celebrities have their explicit photos leaked.08 Sep 05:00 AM
CompaniesFrantic Auckland buyers rushing inSome Auckland house hunters under pressure to find the right property are making snap purchase decisions after viewing their new home for less than 30 minutes.07 Sep 05:20 PM
New ZealandPoll: Dirt doesn't stick to NatsNational's polling has barely flickered in the three weeks since the Dirty Politics book was launched the latest Herald-Digipoll reveals.04 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandCCTV captures shooting buildupChilling new details have emerged about the terrifying moments when three women were shot at Ashburton's Work and Income office.02 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandWho won the second leaders' debate?Prime Minister John Key and Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe faced off in round two of the pre-election debates this evening, but who came out on top?02 Sep 08:57 AM
New ZealandTry our inequality calculatorUse our interactive to find out how much you earn compared to everyone else – and how much better (or worse) off you are.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldLego clicks into place for thievesCriminal gangs across the world are pursuing a new, lucrative and almost untraceable commodity - Lego.25 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldExplainer: How do satellites orbit the Earth?Satellites in orbit are routinely used for communication, imaging and navigation - yet many people don't understand how these satellites remain in space.25 Aug 04:40 AM
OpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: My history with Cameron SlaterSenior reporter David Fisher writes about having Cameron Slater as a contact and why he decided to cut ties with the Whale Oil blogger.25 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldChef killed by decapitated cobraA chef preparing a dish made from cobra flesh died after the snake bit his hand - 20 minutes after he had severed it from its body.24 Aug 01:09 AM
EntertainmentMKR villains bullied and brokeThey were the team everyone loved to hate. But <i>My Kitchen Rules</i> finalists Kelly Ramsay and Chloe James say it's gone too far.21 Aug 01:00 AM
LifestyleBad news for Nutella loversChocolate makers and fans of hazelnut-filled products including Nutella spread may need to brace themselves for price rises, after poor weather devastated hazelnut crops.17 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandTop 100 election tweetersTwitter has made everyone a political pundit - but who is really worth following for the election campaign?16 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandYouth bare all for politicsYouth organisation RockEnrol are trying to put "sexy" into the election with a nude photo shoot.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHager's tell-all chaptersHave our politicians reached a new low in gutter tactics? Nicky Hager picks five crucial parts of his book and invites you to make up your own mind.16 Aug 05:00 PM
