A look at Diego Garcia, island with U.S.-U.K. base targeted by Iran
LONDON — Iran has launched missiles at Diego Garcia, an Indian Ocean island that is home to a strategic U.K.-U.S.…
The islands off Iran’s southern coast are key to its economy and security. What to know about them
JERUSALEM — Iran’s parliament speaker warned on Thursday that attacks on the Persian Gulf islands that form Iran’s southern maritime…
Why Europe’s far right has split with Trump over Greenland
NUUK, Greenland — One year ago, days before Donald Trump reclaimed power, the head of Denmark’s People’s Party took a…
Weather: MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain for the South Island
Some storms could bring localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm an hour and hail larger than 20mm, along…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts lower North Island early Boxing Day
More than 2180 people have reported feeling the tremor, with many saying they were jolted awake because of…
Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
Facial recognition report shows teenagers are worst threat to South Island supermarkets
“While six out of the top 10 offenders are minors across the FSSI store network, no minors or…
Donald Trump sparks Denmark’s anger by appointing US envoy to Greenland
US President Donald Trump has appointed a special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and the…
Human remains found on Coppermine Island off Northland coast
RNZ 20 Dec, 2025 04:11 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Govt orders 5-year crayfishing ban on North Island’s upper east coast
“Rock lobsters play an important role in the marine ecosystem by helping keep kina numbers in check. The…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…