WorldUS House passes bill targeting non-consensual AI-generated imagesThe bill aims to address the misuse of intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes.29 Apr 06:58 AM
Travel newsUS travel caution: Eight Kiwis detained at border since NovemberTravellers are told to check they meet entry requirements.25 Apr 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Mission critical': Business leaders push for inclusion as NZ demographics evolveMore than 80 business leaders met at Waitangi to discuss workplace inclusion.14 Apr 04:00 AM
WorldChina hits back with 125% tariffs on US goodsFurther American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.11 Apr 10:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffsWeaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.03 Apr 03:35 AM
WorldElon Musk set to exit US government roleMusk's exit strategy was discussed among Trump's closest allies and Cabinet.02 Apr 04:59 PM
WorldUS senator closes in on record with 20-hour marathon anti-Trump speech'I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.'01 Apr 08:41 PM
New Zealand‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'01 Apr 05:05 PM
World‘Attack on our sovereignty’: US letters spark French backlashFrance called US interference in DEI policies 'unacceptable'.30 Mar 12:22 AM
WorldThe reason Donald Trump will not fire Mike Waltz — for nowWaltz criticised the media and praised Trump during a press conference.26 Mar 09:30 PM
World‘Shut it down’: Trump signs order to dismantle Education DepartmentDemocrats and educators plan legal action against the decision.20 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News UpdateWinston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFPWatch18 Mar 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giantOPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMusk called ‘liar’ in White House clash over staff cutsDoge layoffs prompted a heated confrontation at a White House meeting.08 Mar 03:13 AM
WorldTrump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico after market blowback Trump has delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, offering temporary relief.07 Mar 02:55 AM
WorldBooster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship testSpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".07 Mar 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldElon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.02 Mar 11:18 PM
WorldAs Musk polices his own conflicts, some agencies hear sirens going offNASA employees worry Musk's influence might impact safety checks on SpaceX.01 Mar 09:12 PM
WorldUSAid to lay off 1600 US employees in major agency overhaulAbout 1600 US-based employees will be laid-off.24 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldEx-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPACSteve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.22 Feb 03:05 AM
WorldTrump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculationTech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.15 Feb 08:52 PM
WorldMexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name changeTrump's order also changed Denali back to Mt McKinley.13 Feb 04:59 PM
WorldTulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debateSenate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.12 Feb 08:30 PM
World‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cutsMusk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.09 Feb 06:57 PM
WorldTrump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South AfricaTrump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.08 Feb 04:01 AM
WorldChina, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffsCanadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.02 Feb 02:59 AM
World‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to AmericansSenior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.28 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldCIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from labVirus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.26 Jan 01:58 AM
WorldJD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretaryFormer Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.25 Jan 04:36 AM
WorldMexico builds tent city on US border as mass deportations loomTemporary homes will be set up on football fields, empty blocks of land and in gymnasiums.23 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandMayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atomTrump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.20 Jan 08:56 PM
LifestyleWatch: Trump awkwardly attempts to kiss Melania at inaugurationPerhaps that's the way she wanted it, fashion that enforces a little social distancing.20 Jan 08:28 PM