WorldDesmond Tutu burgled while he was at Mandela funeralBurglars broke into the Cape Town home of South African peace icon Desmond Tutu when he was away speaking at Nelson Mandela's memorial.11 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandJohn Key an 'unidentified guest'He may be well known at home but according to major US paper, John Key was just an "unidentified guest" at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.11 Dec 12:27 AM
PoliticsTaxpayers pay for Harawira's tripTaxpayers are footing the bill for Hone Harawira's trip to attend Nelson Mandela's memorial service in South Africa.10 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Mandela is dead and still we sleepNelson Mandela at least had the satisfaction of living long enough to see his life's work vindicated, even by many of those who opposed him, writes Bryan Gould.10 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandMemorial service farewells MadibaNelson Mandela the peacemaker has achieved something in his death that had not been seen before. A US President shook hands with a President of Cuba.10 Dec 06:25 PM
WorldObama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul CastroUS President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela, a simple gesture that signalled possible thawing between the leaders of two Cold War foes.10 Dec 06:13 PM
WorldObama thrills crowd as he honours MandelaObama exhorted the world to embrace Nelson Mandela's universal message of peace and justice, electrifying tens of thousands of rain-lashed spectators and prompting a standing ovation.10 Dec 06:02 PM
WorldZuma booed at Mandela's memorialSpectators at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela jeered at South Africa's leader Jacob Zuma, embarrassing him and reflecting the ANC's current challenges.10 Dec 05:47 PM
WorldPhotos: Memorial service for Nelson MandelaFormer South African president Nelson Mandela is remembered at a memorial ceremony at Johannesburg's Soccer City stadium. 10 Dec 08:40 AM
New ZealandNZ's Mandela delegation cutThree members of New Zealand’s delegation will not be able to attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral after the South African government imposed a strict two-person limit.10 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandFitzpatrick's Mandela tributeAll Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, saying meeting him and playing in South Africa was a dream come true.08 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandKey stands by Mandela funeral decisionPM John Key says a 'good blend' of people will represent NZ at Nelson Mandela's funeral - despite criticism anti-apartheid campaigner John Minto's not one of them.08 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandMandela's last hours detailedNelson Mandela wasn't on life support and had many family members and doctors close by in his final hours, a family friend who was at his bedside said today.08 Dec 08:59 PM
New Zealand'Like the sun came out'News that New Zealand's anti-apartheid protests brought hope to Nelson Mandela on Robben Island is likely the most important memory New Zealanders have of the leader, activist John Minto says.08 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandPraise from Mandela's jailerHe was with Nelson Mandela during all those years the anti-apartheid icon was imprisoned on Robben Island. And, like millions around the world, he has been hit hard by Mandela's death.07 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldA farewell like no other for unifierS Africa will say goodbye to Nelson Mandela over 10 days of mourning culminating in a state funeral likely to be attended by world leaders including David Cameron, Barack Obama and Pope Francis.07 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPapers mark the death of MandelaNewspapers and websites around the world have marked the death of one of the great political figures of the twentieth century.06 Dec 09:23 PM
World'Let there be peace for all'In his inspiring inauguration speech on 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of S Africa, speaks of liberty, justice, human dignity, hope — and forgiveness.06 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldMourners salute MandelaAs the news of Mandela's death spread, residents of Soweto gathered in the streets near the house where he once lived, singing and dancing to mourn his death and celebrate his life.06 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Mandela - a leader even greater than his legendOnce a shadowy figure whose imprisonment personified the shackles of his apartheid-bound people, a free Mandela brought political calm to a S Africa that had become far more savage since he was jailed.06 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldSouth Africans celebrate an amazing lifeHundreds of people rushed to Nelson Mandela's home, singing and shouting 'Viva Mandela' after hearing of his death.06 Dec 06:12 AM
WorldWhat you might not have known about Nelson MandelaThe world knows Nelson Mandela as a man who forever changed the course of modern history and who will surely continue to leave his mark long after his death at the age of 95.06 Dec 01:22 AM
WorldTributes flow for Nelson MandelaSouth Africa's archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu has lauded Nelson Mandela as the man who taught a deeply divided nation how to come together.06 Dec 12:43 AM
WorldMandela rememberedAs the world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela, nzherald.co.nz remembers the life of the anti-apartheid campaigner and the first black President of South Africa. He was imprisoned for 27 years, controversial for much of his life, he received international acclaim for his anti-colonial and anti-apartheid stance. He was held in deep respect within South Africa, and has been described as "the father of the nation". Watch06 Dec 12:35 AM
WorldZuma's full address on Nelson MandelaFull text of President Jacob Zuma's address to the nation on the death of former President Nelson Mandela.05 Dec 10:27 PM
WorldHighway toll takes toll on ANCAfter years of delay, protests and legal action, a tolling system finally came into force on a large part of the freeway network of South Africa's richest province, Gauteng.03 Dec 03:33 PM
New ZealandRich-lister's big game killsGun in hand, Kiwi millionaire Mark Gunton stands proudly over the corpse of a fallen African elephant.30 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelCape Town's brooding wonderPK Stowers scales the heights of one of the seven wonders of the natural world.20 Nov 12:30 AM
