OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
WorldGreenland leader tells people to prepare for possible invasionJens-Frederik Nielsen urged households to stock food for five days.20 Jan 07:33 PM
AnalysisTrump has just handed Putin the prize he's always wantedThe President has put tariffs on allies over their resistance to US plans for Greenland.19 Jan 08:38 PM
WorldSyrian deal on Kurdish rights strains after Sharaa-Trump call and fragile truceThe deal hands Deir Ezzor and Raqqa to Damascus and ends Kurdish control there.19 Jan 07:58 PM
WorldAllies tepid on Trump ‘peace board’ with $1.7b permanent member feeFrance warns the plan risks undermining the authority of the United Nations.19 Jan 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: In election year, Christopher Luxon plays it safeOPINION: The Prime Minister dialled down the ambition in his year-opener.19 Jan 03:10 AM
WorldSyrian president announces deal with Kurds, including truceThe 14-point deal folds Kurdish-led forces into Syria's state security.18 Jan 05:39 PM
WorldLimited internet returns in Iran after protest blackoutRights group says security forces have killed more than 3400 protesters.18 Jan 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRebekah Armstrong: When the people of Iran ask you to stand with them, this is what they meanOPINION: Millions of Iranians are risking arrest, torture and death to defy their regime.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at front line for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThousands protest over Greenland as Trump threatens UK, European nations with tariffsTrump escalates quest to acquire Greenland, accuses Europe of playing 'dangerous game'.17 Jan 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, January 17, 2026. US and European tensions rise as Trump threatens tariffs on opposition. Soundspalsh kicks off in Raglan this weekend.Watch16 Jan 06:54 PM
WorldGaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved issues Donald Trump is to chair a new ‘Board of Peace’ overseeing the transition.16 Jan 01:47 AM
WorldUS says it has seized another oil tanker in CaribbeanThe Veronica has been under US sanctions since 2022 for Venezuela ties.15 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldTrump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdownRights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.15 Jan 07:54 PM
WorldEuropean military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'Seven European nations have joined Denmark's Nato exercise in Nuuk.15 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandWhy the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their speciesA bumper rimu fruit crop means conservationists expect over 50 chicks.15 Jan 01:26 AM
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
WorldGaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US saysThe 15-member technocratic committee will be led by former minister Ali Shaath.14 Jan 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCommon sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expectedThe minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.14 Jan 08:00 PM
EntertainmentSinger Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staffThe complaint, filed in Spain on January 5, details alleged 2021 abuses.14 Jan 06:56 PM
WorldUS suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countriesThe pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.14 Jan 06:33 PM
WorldAt least 32 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in ThailandItalian-Thai Development has faced multiple deadly construction accidents.14 Jan 05:37 PM
WorldPlanet's temperature: 2025 was third hottest year on record, EU, US experts saySome 770 million people lived through record annual heat where they are.14 Jan 05:25 AM
Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
Politics'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figureThe Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.14 Jan 01:52 AM
PoliticsNZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against TrumpAnna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.13 Jan 11:12 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGraham Redding: Confronting antisemitism, Islamophobia - and the fear of pluralismOPINION: At the heart of the issue is a confusion between relativism and pluralism.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barredLouise Adler quit after the board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's event.13 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldKevin Rudd to leave US ambassadorship in MarchRudd will leave Washington on March 31, about a year earlier than planned.12 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldNational day of mourning announced for victims of Bondi Beach terror attack Flags will fly at half mast on all Commonwealth buildings across Australia.12 Jan 10:53 PM
WorldWildfires spread to 15,000ha in Argentine PatagoniaMore than 500 firefighters and support staff are battling the blazes in Argentina.12 Jan 03:22 AM
