PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Diplomacy offers better shield against Iran–US nuclear brinkmanshipReaders debate Iran's nuclear ambitions, US policy and the legacy of the JCPOA.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New ZealandHe said New Zealand was aware of the 'darkening security environment in the Pacific'.09 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers: Iran and the question international law can no longer avoidOPINION: When international law fails Iran’s victims.08 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumOpinionSamira Taghavi: When rhetoric ignores reality – an Iranian's response to Helen Clark03 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says NZ not 'best placed' to make call on legality of US, Israel attacks02 Mar 06:16 AM
World'Why the servility?': Helen Clark blasts Govt response to Iran strikes as 'disgrace'01 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsTrevor Mallard on lessons learned from Ireland amid a changing world order23 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies for war on IranThe US is amassing carriers and F-35 jets near Iran as it considers a military strike.20 Feb 10:22 PM
WorldAmid threat of US attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthroughTehran wants major sanctions relief in return for limits on nuclear work.17 Feb 09:05 PM
WorldIsrael PM to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agendaBenjamin Netanyahu wants Iran's ballistic missiles tied into any new US deal.10 Feb 07:12 PM
WorldNuuk option: Canada, France open consulates in Greenland in Trump rebukeExperts say the move boosts Greenland’s autonomy and long-term sovereignty.06 Feb 10:12 PM
WorldTrump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement endsThe expiry of New START lifts the last limits on US and Russian warheads.05 Feb 09:39 PM
WorldRussia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talksTalks in Abu Dhabi also enabled the first prisoner swap in four months.05 Feb 06:33 PM
WorldRussia vows to act 'responsibly' as nuclear pact ends with USRussia and the US hold more than 80% of the world's nuclear warheads.04 Feb 09:08 PM
WorldRussia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperaturesThe attack damaged Kyiv's iconic Motherland statue base, officials said.03 Feb 05:16 PM
WorldTrump says US talking deal with 'highest people' in CubaTrump has warned Havana to 'make a deal soon' or face new US penalties.01 Feb 10:40 PM
WorldTrump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional warAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.01 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldBritain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's XiThe new deal halves tariffs on UK whisky exports to China from 10% to 5%.29 Jan 07:35 PM
WorldIran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designationThe EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.29 Jan 07:27 PM
WorldDenmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over GreenlandTalks in Washington this week mark the first senior US-Denmark meeting.29 Jan 05:29 PM
WorldRubio upbeat on Venezuela cooperation but wields stickMarco Rubio says any US troops in Venezuela would be limited to Marine guards.28 Jan 07:00 PM
WorldUS says Russia, Ukraine took 'big step', will meet again next week for peace talksTalks will resume in Abu Dhabi on February 1, with US officials mediating.25 Jan 03:03 AM
WorldUS negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talksRussia wants full control of Donbas while holding about 20% of Ukraine.22 Jan 10:55 PM
WorldEurope relieved but 'vigilant' after Trump Greenland climbdownTrump’s U-turn followed a threat to seize Greenland and hit allies with new tariffs.22 Jan 09:53 PM
WorldAllies tepid on Trump ‘peace board’ with $1.7b permanent member feeFrance warns the plan risks undermining the authority of the United Nations.19 Jan 06:32 PM
WorldTrump says his plan to take over Greenland now motivated by Nobel Peace Prize snubTrump wrote to the Norway PM: ‘I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace’.19 Jan 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldGreenland could cost the US $1.2tNato allies are rushing troops to Nuuk to counter American claims over security.15 Jan 10:01 PM
WorldEuropean military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'Seven European nations have joined Denmark's Nato exercise in Nuuk.15 Jan 07:41 PM
World'Absolutely not necessary': Denmark digs in against US Greenland takeoverDenmark has ordered more aircraft, vessels and soldiers into Greenland.14 Jan 10:19 PM