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Editorial: Restive China-US relations
Opinion: Our editorial on military posturing during diplomatic talks in Singapore.
Four storeys high: The biggest waves recorded around NZ this year
A "one-in-3000 year" wave near Napier has been among the biggest recorded.
Why Dame Jacinda was 'in two minds' about accepting honour
The self-described republican accepted it as 'a way to say thank you' to supporters.
Dame Jacinda Ardern, Sir Wayne Smith, Queen Camilla lead Honours list
More than 180 honoured, including former PM, All Blacks coach, investigative journalist.
Editorial: The importance of paying attention and voting
With elections, people need to make informed choices and take part.
Tragic milestone: NZ on verge of reporting 3000th Covid-19 death
Epidemiologist says coronavirus is on track to claim twice as many lives as flu in 2023.
Solo travel: Top tips from a man who's seen every mishap imaginable
Allianz Partners’ CEO Kevin Blyth wants to keep you and your belongings safe.
NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
It comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
James Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.
The world's longest bar: For once, the bar is longer than the queue
Take a seat (there are 202) and the bartender (17 in total) will be with you soon.
Editorial: Vapes - the panacea that became the problem
Opinion: Our editorial on the unfettered rise of a tobacco prevention measure.
Duel of the AI chatbots: Why did the All Blacks cross the road?
Is a ginga PM more electable? Should I move to Oz? Will buying a home make me rich?
How to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBD
Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.
Kiwi starving in Bali jail nightmare after 'drug scam', son calls for help
Tony de Malmanche was arrested in Bali in 2014 after allegedly smuggling 1.7kg of meth.
‘Wanted to be a good wife’: Woman sentenced for suicide pact after husband’s death
A letter warning their electricity was being disconnected sparked a plan to die together.
Australians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZ
NZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.
One of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt it
Magnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.
Editorial: Little progress in tit-for-tat politics
Opinion: Our editorial on Labour and National sparring for the attention of votes.
Covid-19 numbers: 14,371 new cases, 49 deaths in past week
The total number of deaths from the disease is now 2942.
Editorial: Simple joy, struggle and teamwork behind famous feat
The conquering of Everest 70 years ago and the mountain today.
Pensioner fleeced of $134k strikes settlement with bank
Two women believed to be involved are already in jail, the Herald understands.
Emergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence test
The alert went off at 6.17pm today.
There's a hot new destination and it begins with Zzzz ...
Sleep tourism is taking off in a big way.
Shock age of Phillip Schofield's 'much younger' man revealed
New claims have revealed how old the "much younger employee" really is.
Watch: 'Disgraceful' - Kiwi vet's horror after live roosters dumped in sealed plastic bags
Roosters lucky to avoid becoming a snack for her dogs, who love a bit of "KFC on the run".
Closures for the forseeable future: DoC report lays out effects of severe weather
Campsites across the country took 23 per cent fewer bookings this past summer.
Rescuers abseil down 150m after car goes off bank
The victim has been flown to hospital with moderate-to-serious injuries.
Editorial: Nats part ways on housing
Opinion: Our editorial on a perceived break in the neck-and-neck political polls.
One dead, five injured in crash, major highway closed
The crash involved a motorbike and a car, police say.
Watch: School students' narrow escape as car drives along footpath
The students ran to safety as the car swerved and jumped the footpath.
Policeman makes special delivery after mum in labour stuck in traffic
The dad missed the hospital exit but a police officer came to the rescue.
New study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road trip
Some of those surveyed are so keen, they'd be open to spontaneous travel on NZ roads.
'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propeller
The diver recalls being yanked underwater by his umbilical cable before blacking out.