New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Chaplain's courage inspired many77: Father James Joseph McMenamin served selflessly and paid the ultimate sacrifice as a Catholic chaplain to the Armed Forces in the Great War.18 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldAl-Qaeda 'angels' and Isis 'demons'The Independent investigates how Isis jihadis govern every aspect of life within the territories they control.17 Mar 10:55 PM
WorldInside Isis: Former militant tells all'The scenes terrified me': Meet the former jihadi who deserted Isis rather than take part in executions, beheadings and rape.16 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Tough man fought sporting wrong and won, but succumbed in battle76: Charlie Savory was one tough rooster. He had a reputation for never taking a backward step in not one, but two, rugby codes.15 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldPolice sorry for failure to warn families of Isis girls about schoolfriend's flightPolice have apologised to the families of three London girls who flew to Turkey to join Isis (Islamic State) in Syria after it emerged that officers failed to alert them that a schoolfriend of the trio had left to join the militants.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Official artists came late in war75: It was late in the day before New Zealand appointed war artists to document the conflict.11 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldBlossoms hide awful truthIt is spring in Tokyo, but Toshiko Takagi cannot bear to see office workers sitting beneath cherry blossom in the parks that dot the Sumida district where she lives.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: If NZ is entering Isis conflict, let's accept more refugeesOne of the lesser-noted points in Prime Minister John Key's speech last year on the New Zealand response to the crisis caused by Isis was that "we will be looking at further assistance to meet....09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Drama on voyage to theatre of war74: Conditions on board the troopship SS Arawa were stifling.08 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldIsis influence grows as Boko Haram joinsThe Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has announced it is joining Isis by apparently releasing an audio statement swearing allegiance.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Medals should remain in NZThe Protected Objects Act plays an important role in safeguarding this country's heritage. But there will be times when the ministry should not be straitjacketed by the act.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldiers commemorated in UK tributeThe bravery of 14 NZ soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross during WWI have been commemorated by the UK government.06 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandGovernment should buy war medalsLabour is calling on the Government to buy the war medals of Kiwi “Dambusters” veteran Les Munro to keep them in New Zealand.05 Mar 12:09 AM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Dambuster's medals could inspire our young KiwisLes Munro's World War II medals could prove a visual inspiration and reminder to all young New Zealanders of the stuff that real heroes are made of, writes Peter Bromhead.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Russia with thanks to brave Stan'It's not every day you get a note on behalf of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin.' Service medal arrives for brave Stan.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand100 Kiwi Stories: Kiwis chalked it up to experience73: A legacy of New Zealand's wartime presence in England is still visible on the Salisbury Plains.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDambuster's medals auction hits a snagA protector of New Zealand heritage has stepped into the plans of Kiwi "Dambusters" veteran Les Munro to auction his war medals.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Dam Buster' medals auctionedOne of only two Kiwis to take part in the famous "Dam Busters" air attack during World War II is to auction his medals to raise money.02 Mar 09:40 PM
WorldJihadi John's mother: 'That's my son!'The mother of Mohammed Emwazi realised seven months ago that her son was the masked killer known as Jihadi John but failed to tell the authorities.02 Mar 07:45 PM
New ZealandWar criminal claim checkedPrime Minister John Key says he is not aware of any suspected war criminals from the former Yugoslavia in New Zealand but says "I'm sure someone will look into it".02 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionKate Shuttleworth: Israel on hunt for acolytes of IsisA Palestinian family of six sleep in one bedroom in a cramped, damp and mouldy three-room home.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Sniper's nation has its blind spotsSomehow the word 'American' makes it not only acceptable but epic, admirable, even glorious and certainly ordained by a Christian God, especially given that Clint Eastwood directed.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM plays down claim war criminals are living in NZPrime Minister John Key says he is not aware of any suspected war criminals from the former Yugoslavia in New Zealand.02 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandAir strikes make sense - LittleLabour leader Andrew Little told Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in their private meeting that Australia's air strikes against Isis in Iraq make sense.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldMove on Mosul may cause mass flightAs many as one million people could flee Mosul in northern Iraq if the Iraqi Army, backed by US air strikes, seeks to recapture the city this year, aid agencies have said.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Horror of war hard to fathom from idyllic NZIf the PM handed me a gun and asked me to ship out to the Middle East to do my duty for this great land, I know exactly what I would do, writes Matt Heath.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldJihadi John linked to UK bombing plot"Jihadi John" was able to flee the scrutiny of the security services despite being a member of a terrorist cell known to have links to the failed 21/7 attacks on London in 2005.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTennis great killed by 'Ypres express'72: An illustrious New Zealand sportsman, winner of four Wimbledon singles titles, a dashing figure who was dating an American silent screen star, killed by a hit from a "Jack Johnson".01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIsis: How did it come to this?New Zealand troops are preparing for a two-year tour in Iraq to help the fight against Islamic State. This is what they are up against.28 Feb 07:17 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Troops to Iraq - There are many ways to show gutsBad news, peaceniks. If you oppose the deployment of NZ troops to Iraq, you are gutless, a coward, at least in the estimation of the Prime Minister, writes Toby Manhire.26 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: The backlash against warThere’s been widespread sceptism and outrage in response to the Government’s announcement that New Zealand troops will be sent to Iraq, writes Bryce Edwards.26 Feb 02:37 AM
OpinionProfessor Rober Ayson: We need regional leadershipIn November Prime Minister Key referred to ISIL as a ‘game changer’ for New Zealand. I wasn’t convinced, especially as the government was focusing on the domestic aspect in seeking to justify increased surveillance powers.26 Feb 01:23 AM
