Inside Big Ben, a London icon that’s been ringing since 1859
By Europe bureau chief Mazoe Ford in London, ABC News Elizabeth Tower, in London, has a starring role…
Exploring Penang: From rainforests to record-breaking waterslides with families
The garden at the Shangri-La Golden Sands in Penang, Malaysia. Photo / Tim Roxborogh But in 1989, just…
Two pilots killed after helicopters collided in New Jersey are identified
Authorities on Tuesday identified two pilots who died after their helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey. Kenneth…
Herald afternoon quiz: December 30
NZ Herald 30 Dec, 2025 02:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Family who helped save an elderly lost tramper praised by police
The elderly hiker was in the Kauaeranga Valley when he got into trouble.. Photo: Supplied/DOC. Police are looking…
Corrupt ex-council manager filed late appeal to protect parole chances
Goel’s offending included awarding a contract to build a $7 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef to…
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
By James Edgar, with Isabel Kua in Pingtan and Amber Wang in Taipei for AFP A Taiwan Coast…
Scientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’
Photo: Supplied / Professor Steve Trewick Researchers are investigating “hotspots” of a venomous spider throughout the country this…
Liam Lawson tests out Australian Supercar
Shane van Gisbergen and co driver Richie Stanaway win the 2023 Repco Bathurst 1000. Photo: Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics…
Man dies after being hit by car in Napier
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has died in hospital after being struck by a car in…
Hirepool posts $13.5m loss, directors push out debt refinancing deadline
In preparing the financial statement, Hirepool’s directors considered several uncertainties facing the business and its ability to continue…
Passengers fly home after cruise ship grounds off Papua New Guinea
Efforts are under way to refloat an ill-fated cruise ship that grounded off Papua New Guinea, with passengers…