World'Where was your sense of decency?'A Chicago judge has denied bail for four teens who filmed themselves beating a mentally ill youth, saying she believes they were "a danger to yourself and society".08 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandMoana up for two Golden Globe AwardsThe Disney hit been nominated for best animated motion picture and best original song for a motion picture.08 Jan 05:52 PM
ManufacturingTrump's tweets make shockwavesA week of explosive tweets from the American President-Elect have stoked anxiety, moved markets and altered plans.08 Jan 06:56 AM
Travel10 free things to do in New York CityHaving fun in the Big Apple on a budget? It's easy, writes Shandelle Battersby.08 Jan 12:00 AM
WorldUS shooting: Kiwi 'paralysed with fear'The Florida airport shooting rampage that killed five people, and wounded eight others left a New Zealand traveller terrified.07 Jan 01:09 AM
World'I am the kid that did kill his parents'For the first time in 20 years, Lyle Menendez - who along with his brother killed his parents - has spoken out in a revealing interview with ABC.05 Jan 11:59 PM
WorldPainful end to fishing tripWARNING - GRAPHIC PHOTO: A fishing trip almost had a grim ending for a man, who ended up with a spear through his head.05 Jan 06:36 PM
WorldHollywood sign gets a makeoverLA pranksters were in high spirits on New Year's Eve, as the Hollywood sign was altered to read "Hollyweed".01 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandKudos for Herald snapper<i>Herald</i> photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.31 Dec 11:30 PM
TravelWyoming's national parksWide open spaces, geysers and lofty mountains lend this state's parks unusual grandeur.30 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldWhere little Grace was killed and eaten<strong>Warning: Disturbing content.</strong> It's a pretty house with a pretty name. But the recently sold Wisteria Cottage was a chosen killing ground.29 Dec 10:41 PM
New ZealandMan found dead 2 days after leaving hotelAn American motoryclist was found dead with his crashed motorbike two days after he left a hotel, and failed to turn up for work the next morning.29 Dec 09:36 PM
TravelSouth Carolina's Congaree National ParkThis forested park is crisscrossed with boardwalks, allowing close-up animal encounters.28 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentCarrie Fisher's most difficult roleThe daughter of two of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1950s, Carrie Fisher would lead a life of inescapable fame, and the privilege and chaos that came with it.27 Dec 06:46 PM
TravelThe essential guide to Texas' national parksExplore these wilderness areas and you'll find a staggering variety of animal species.26 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldDonald Trump's forgotten childDonald Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany remains a mystery. But Insta snaps aside, her back story is sad and compelling.23 Dec 07:35 PM
TravelThe essential guide to Acadia National ParkThis park is home to the highest peak on the USA's Eastern Seaboard.22 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldJudge rules pet dogs are not childrenDogs are considered property and have 'no familial rights', a Canadian judge said when rejecting separated couple's application to sort out pets' living arrangements21 Dec 09:06 PM
TravelThe essential guide to Arizona's national parksThis state's national parks will leave visitors' jaws hanging.20 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldFBI: Cops' monumental JonBenet mistakeThe FBI agent who was first on the scene has revealed the terrible mistake police officers made in the JonBenet Ramsey case.19 Dec 03:35 AM
WorldNewborn killed for being 'fussy'Authorities say a Minnesota man threw his newborn daughter four metres across his living room and into the kitchen, fatally injuring her.19 Dec 01:01 AM
WorldCrying toddler leads dad to intruderA father in Arizona went to check on his crying toddler in the early hours of the morning and found a stranger in his house.18 Dec 07:08 PM
WorldToddler killed in road-rage shootingA boy in the United States was killed while out with his grandmother after another motorist got frustrated with her driving.18 Dec 06:09 PM
WorldChina to return seized US droneChina is to return a US Navy underwater drone after its military scooped up the submersible in the South China Sea.17 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandDrug cheat rider Lance Armstrong in NZLance Armstrong has arrived in New Zealand, touching down in Auckland early this morning.17 Dec 06:06 AM
WorldTrump on CIA findings: 'It's ridiculous'Donald Trump has attacked his own nation's intelligence agencies amid a growing furore over Russia's influence on his election victory.11 Dec 11:43 PM
TravelThe Peninsula New YorkPamela Wade follows in Hillary Clinton's footsteps at a famous US hotel.11 Dec 08:30 PM
WorldOil boss tipped to be Secretary of StateA profile of the reportedly likely candidate to serve as the nation's top diplomat.10 Dec 09:45 PM
WorldDog's sad farewell to dying ownerA dying man's beloved dog was brought to his hospital bedside to say goodbye after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.10 Dec 03:15 AM
WorldCaptive wife wrote 'call 911' on parcelA veteran postal driver was hailed as a hero for calling cops after he spotted a woman's desperate plea for help scrawled on a package09 Dec 08:13 PM
EntertainmentMick Jagger welcomes eighth childRolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has become a father again at the age of 73, his publicist said.09 Dec 07:30 AM
TravelWashington Monument closed until 2019The Washington Monument will remain closed for at least the next two-and-a-half years, the US National Park Service says. The 170-metre 09 Dec 02:40 AM
TravelWhat to wear in a polar vortexStaying warm is a serious business if you visit North America in winter.08 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldPolice shoot boy after school knife fightPolice have shot a boy, 14, after he pulled a knife during a school fight in a horrifying scene witnessed by fellow students. Warning: Graphic.08 Dec 04:46 PM
