Three scientists have been awarded the 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry for discovering a new form of molecular architecture: crystals that contain large cavities.

Police say serious injuries are likely for a number of people.

Mediators say Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the US-proposed Gaza peace deal that would see a pause in fighting and the release of at least some hostages and prisoners. Israeli ...

New Zealand’s land animals are not well protected when land is developed for new uses. Recent and proposed policy changes risk putting many species at further risk, and native lizards are particularly ...

The US vice-president, J.D. Vance, recently declared that he “doesn’t give a shit” if the Trump administration’s strike on a ...

The session featured two red flags - one for a timing malfunction and the other when Chaz Mostert slammed his car into a tyre wall front-on. There's a total of SIX hours of practice before Sunday's ...

Quantum mechanics describes the weird behavior of microscopic particles. Using quantum systems to perform computation ...

Emergency services were called about 3.20pm, with at least one person trapped. The Highway's blocked between Windermere and Swamp roads.

After mixing up their skippers during the recent series win over South Africa, New Zealand will have Karin Burger as captain and Kelly Jackson as vice-captain for the upcoming Constellation Cup and ...

Police were conducting enquiries - when fire broke out at a west Auckland property of interest. Fire crews were already near, when the house reportedly exploded. Herald reporter Jaime Lyth says locals ...

A 17-year-old arrested in Napier this morning has been charged with thefts and demands with menace. He's due to appear in Youth Court next week.

The group gathered two days ago following the news that coach Dame Noeline Taurua would be sidelined for the rest of the season, after failed mediations with Netball New Zealand over the team's high ...