WorldMoscow car blast kills Russian general as Ukraine peace talks stallThe blast came as US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators held talks in Miami.22 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldThailand strikes building in Cambodia's border casino hubThe Poipet strike hit a busy casino hub and key border crossing point.18 Dec 07:25 PM
WorldThe Nato-style security guarantees designed to stop Putin striking againAmerican jets and missiles based in Nato states could strike if Russia breaches a truce.17 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHigh stakes Florida talks seek path to end warUkrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov says talks are about the future of his country. 30 Nov 05:32 PM
WorldUS set to back Russian control of Crimea and other occupied Ukraine landThe revised 19-point plan from Geneva still hints at US recognition offers.28 Nov 08:59 PM
WorldZelenskyy removes top negotiator after corruption raidUS–Ukraine peace talks will now be led by the military, diplomats and spies.28 Nov 08:52 PM
WorldKremlin signals hope but warns peace still distantUS envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow next week for further negotiations.26 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldInside the fragile push to end the Ukraine war on Trump’s termsTalks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi focused on redrawing key points of the 28‑point plan.25 Nov 08:25 PM
WorldUS upbeat but hurdles remain in bid to end Ukraine warKyiv says the US plan would force Ukraine to give up Donetsk and Lugansk.25 Nov 05:21 PM
WorldUS, Ukraine move closer together on peace plan after lengthy talksVolodymyr Zelenskyy resisted any deal conceding occupied Ukrainian land.25 Nov 04:11 AM
WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldRubio defends US-authored peace proposalA leaked 28-point plan would force Ukraine to cede land and limit its military.24 Nov 12:32 AM
WorldTense talks in Geneva edge closer to breakthrough on Ukraine war planDonald Trump set a November 27 deadline for Ukraine to accept the peace plan.23 Nov 05:25 PM
WorldZelenskyy cool on Trump peace proposal as US, European envoys head to GenevaDonald Trump's 28-point plan would see Ukraine cede land and restrict its military.23 Nov 05:20 AM
WorldZuma’s daughter linked to recruiting Africans for Russian warCyril Ramaphosa has ordered a probe into South Africans fighting for Russia.19 Nov 08:54 PM
WorldRussian spy ship 'tried to blind' RAF pilots with lasers off ScotlandBritain is ready if Yantar vessel travels south this week, Defence Secretary warns Putin.19 Nov 07:21 PM
OpinionGeoffrey Miller: As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s NZ’s strategy for the Gulf?OPINION: New Zealand’s relations with the Gulf have waxed and waned over the years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldTrump 'open' to considering lifting Iran sanctionsIran’s economy has struggled under US sanctions reimposed in 2018.07 Nov 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: How NZ’s ‘woman in Washington’ shaped Luxon’s US successOPINION: She twice came out of retirement at Winston Peters’ request to serve in DC.31 Oct 08:00 PM
WorldUS hits Russia’s oil giants after Trump cancels Putin peace meetingOil prices rose almost 3% after the US and EU unveiled sweeping new measures.23 Oct 07:21 AM
WorldUS slaps heavy sanctions on Russia, says Putin wasn't 'honest'EU also imposes sanctions, and Kyiv gets fighter jet deal as Russia’s attacks intensify.22 Oct 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters addresses House two years into Israel-Hamas conflictThe family of the trio detained were in tears asking for the Govt to bring them home.07 Oct 12:43 AM
AucklandPeters insists Kiwis detained in Israel 'can find their own way home', taxpayers won't foot flightsThe family of the trio detained were in tears asking for the Govt to bring them home.06 Oct 10:37 PM
WorldTrump says Gaza truce talks could take daysMarco Rubio urged Israel to halt bombing to allow safe hostage releases.05 Oct 05:33 PM
WorldNetanyahu hopes to bring Gaza hostages home within days as negotiators head to CairoDonald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to help broker the agreement.04 Oct 09:14 PM