OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour starting to look like contenderIt must surely be tempting fate to mention it, but there are definite signs that Labour has finally emerged from its long bleak winter, writes John Armstrong.23 May 08:26 PM
Sport100 greatest All BlacksOver the past month the Herald's Wynne Gray has been naming his 100 Greatest All Blacks. The list culminated with his naming of the First XV - the top 15 players from Kieran Read to his favourite ever All Black Jonah Lomu.23 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand40 years of famine a $72m charity feastThose savouring a barley sugar during this weekend's 40 Hour Famine can thank cautionary advice received when the now iconic charity event was just a brave concept.23 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment11 of the world's best jobsToday we look at 11 of the best jobs in the world - including two that are still accepting applications.23 May 05:51 AM
EntertainmentFive weird things in NZ musicIf you look hard enough, there are some strange things that have happened in New Zealand music. Leonie Hayden takes a brave look at five of them.23 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandFairyfly Tinkerbell discoveryA "ghost snail", a tiny fringed fairyfly named Tinkerbell and a pale yellow sea anemone that is at home under a glacier are on an international list of the 10 top species discovered last year.22 May 11:35 PM
LifestyleNZ's best icecream revealedA team of experts have declared New Zealand Natural’s English Toffee and Rush Munro’s Maple Walnut ice creams as the supreme tastes in the 18th National Ice Cream Awards.22 May 09:55 PM
OpinionEditorial: Wrong time to remove our welcome matEditorial: In theory, Labour's policy of managing immigration seems eminently sensible. 'Steady, moderate flow." In reality, however, such an approach is impractical.22 May 05:00 PM
TourismCampaign's 100% Pure revampThe long-running 100% Pure New Zealand brand campaign is in for a revamp, emphasising Maori culture.22 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWork backlash for Muslims?Employers find it okay to employ Buddhists and Hindus but are wary of hiring Muslims, an AUT study has found.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde meets celebrity palsYesterday she was rubbing shoulders with former Prime Minister Helen Clark, 64, at the United Nations in New York.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandComplaint laid over Collins' pistol picA photo op of Justice Minister Judith Collins firing a pistol has led to a complaint to the police watchdog.22 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandWintry weekend, especially in southSevere rain and wind warnings and a drop in temperatures have been issued for parts of the South Island and lower North Island this weekend.22 May 06:06 AM
BusinessTwo simple password tricksThis is a post to share two stupid password tricks that will make your online life a little more secure.22 May 03:03 AM
New Zealand$100K ticket left on benchA Tauranga man is $100,000 richer after rediscovering his winning Instant Kiwi ticket, which he had left on the kitchen bench.22 May 02:51 AM
New ZealandBar, stripclub hit with liquor bansAuckland stripclub Calendar Girls and popular Ponsonby bar Grand Central have both had their liquor licenses temporarily suspended.22 May 02:34 AM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: How safe is your KiwiSaver provider?When it comes to KiwiSaver it's only possible to go with one provider, writes Tamsyn Parker. Fortunately this issue is balanced by a number of protective factors.22 May 02:00 AM
World'Happy' Iranian dancers freedSix young men and women in Iran have been released by the country's police, after they were arrested for appearing in a parody video of Pharrell William's hit song Happy.22 May 12:45 AM
EntertainmentExclusive: Don Henley on the Eagles' return to NZThe Eagles' Don Henley talks to Russell Baillie about how life in the fast Lane turned into the long run.22 May 12:00 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Will immigrants become the housing scapegoat?The fight for affordable housing could descend into a populist campaign against immigrants and foreigners, warns Bryce Edwards.21 May 11:31 PM
LifestyleThe healthiest fast foodNext time you're running late and contemplating a fast food fix of burgers, pizza or French fries, check out some of these more nourishing options.21 May 10:25 PM
EntertainmentLorde visits Helen Clark at United Nations (+video)Lorde found time to visit former prime minister Helen Clark in New York - in between winning Billboard awards and launching her own make-up line.21 May 08:40 PM
RoyalsPutin his foot in it? Abdication callPrince Charles is facing calls to ‘abdicate’ from a British Labour MP after he reportedly compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler in relation to his actions in Ukraine.21 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandPolice dismayed by unrestrained babiesA day after a baby died from her injuries after being thrown from her mother's lap in a crash, a woman was seen breast-feeding her child in the front seat of a moving vehicle.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: 'Nasty party' tweets in era of new lowsOne of the first things the new MPs entering Parliament following the election will quickly learn is the necessity of growing a suit of armour, writes John Armstrong.21 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKiss from dark cosmetic queenA Lorde fan got a right royal surprise in New York City yesterday when the purple-lipped singer planted a quick kiss on her cheek.21 May 05:30 PM
RetailMystery shoppers' text twistAuckland-based Customer Radar aims to turn the traditional "mystery shopper" way of rating company performance on its head.21 May 05:30 PM
New Zealand10 most-read stories todayHere are the most read news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.21 May 05:05 AM
LifestyleWhat's really in your makeupEvery day women expose themselves to around 168 different chemicals hidden in products like deodorants, shampoos and cosmetics, which are spread with gay abandon over every inch of skin.20 May 10:50 PM
New ZealandGrave fears for swept away tramper"My teeth were broken, blood came out of my mouth and Jessica was gone." A backpacker has described being unable to save a woman swept away on Milford Track.20 May 10:08 PM
