WorldEisenhower Library boss exits after King Charles sword gift spatTodd Arrington says he was told to 'resign – or be fired' over the dispute.03 Oct 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Winston Peters shows courage abroad, but must show it at homeOPINION: It will take courageous leadership to avert a debt crisis.30 Sep 11:00 PM
World'Presidenta! Presidenta!': Crowds rally behind Sheinbaum after first year in officeClaudia Sheinbaum marks her first year as Mexico's first female president.30 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUN sanctions snap back on Iran after failed nuclear talksIran recalled its envoys from Britain, France and Germany after the sanctions took effect.28 Sep 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Shame on us': Ex-Race Relations Commissioner slams Govt's 'torturous logic' on PalestineWinston Peters told the UN that NZ is 'not ready' to recognise Palestinian statehood.28 Sep 01:00 AM
World'Legally void': Iran vows never to bow to pressure over nuclear sanctionsUN watchdog's inspectors resume visits to Iranian nuclear sites after months of pause.27 Sep 02:12 AM
WorldSecurity fears over China’s proposed London ‘super-embassy’Critics warn its location near the City raises risks of spying on financial hubs.25 Sep 11:28 PM
PoliticsPeters 'brassed-off' to miss Trump dinner as New York streets blockedWinston Peters was blocked from Donald Trump’s UN reception for a second year.24 Sep 10:24 PM
New Zealand'UN needs serious reform': Luxon supports change after fiery Trump speechDonald Trump questioned the point of the UN in a speech to the organisation.24 Sep 04:30 AM
WorldUS bans Iran diplomats from Costco hotdogs, Hermes handbagsThe ban comes as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly.24 Sep 12:52 AM
WorldTrump snubs Albanese again as UN handshake loomsTrump says recognising Palestine is 'rewarding Hamas' and fuelling conflict.23 Sep 12:26 AM
PoliticsUN 'weakest it has ever been', former PM and UN aid agency boss Helen Clark warnsClark says NZ looks 'odd' as allies move to recognise a Palestinian state.22 Sep 08:37 PM
WorldFrom prison to freedom: How diplomacy ended British couple's Taliban ordealTheir release was secured after Qatari mediation and British diplomatic pressure.20 Sep 02:41 AM
World'Very productive': Trump claims progress after Xi phone callTrump says Xi will host him in China next year after their latest call.19 Sep 08:32 PM
World'Unprecedentedly brazen': Nato scrambles jets to intercept Russian warplanes over EstoniaEstonia's Foreign Minister said the latest incursion 'is unprecedentedly brazen'. 19 Sep 07:40 PM
New Zealand'Pretty unusual': Expert says China has outed itself over spyingAnne-Marie Brady says the Chinese Embassy's statement effectively 'dobbed itself in'.17 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandChina warns citizens to 'remain vigilant' as it blasts NZ over treatment of travellerOfficials were accused of engaging in 'harassment and interrogation without cause'. 17 Sep 03:47 AM
WorldRubio backs Israel in goal to eradicate HamasRubio will head next to Qatar, a key mediator hosting US forces in the region.15 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cabinet turns its focus today to recognition of PalestineOPINION: These are the four broad options that New Zealand could take.14 Sep 08:49 PM
WorldHolding firm: Mandelson defies calls to give up Lords seatSir Keir Starmer dismissed Lord Mandelson from his Washington role this week.13 Sep 04:25 AM
WorldLabour MPs break ranks to demand Mandelson sackingKim Johnson noted that Mandelson once called Epstein his 'best pal' in a birthday note.11 Sep 02:17 AM
PoliticsFate of NZ funding for China-backed island nation still up in the airNew Zealand launched a review into its funding for Kiribati in January.10 Sep 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBritish diplomat welcomes NZ's higher defence spend amid ‘radical instability’High Commissioner Iona Thomas is speaking in Christchurch today. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldIraq's PM, Trump announce release of kidnapped academicThe Princeton University doctoral student was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023.09 Sep 10:10 PM
WorldRussia launches massive drone and missile attack on KyivDrone strikes damaged several high-rise buildings in the capital.07 Sep 06:18 PM
WorldPutin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be 'legitimate targets'France and Britain lead 26 countries pledging a reassurance force.05 Sep 08:02 AM
WorldKim Jong-un takes his daughter to China - and fuels succession chatterJu Ae, about 12, joined Kim at a military parade, sparking succession rumours.03 Sep 08:19 PM
WorldPutin vows not to back down in UkraineRussia launched over 500 drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight.03 Sep 06:22 PM
World'We were screaming': 23 killed, EU mission hit, in Russian strikes on KyivAt least four children were killed in the second largest bombardment of the war.28 Aug 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRobert MacCulloch: Chumocracy is threatening NZ's futureOPINION: After the 2023 election, Sir John Key-era politicians got top jobs again.26 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldTrump's cryptic remarks shake South Korea visitThe US President says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un again.25 Aug 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLand for peace? Ukrainians weigh frozen front line to placate RussiaWashington Post: Villagers are divided over whose hands Donetsk should be in.24 Aug 02:48 AM
WorldUS peace efforts stall as Russia-Ukraine summit hopes fadeThe Russian Foreign Minister said no Putin-Zelenskyy meeting was planned, stalling talks.23 Aug 02:14 AM
WorldRussia says it must be a part of Ukraine security guarantees talksKremlin also tempers hopes for peace deal by downplaying chance of summit with Zelenskyy.20 Aug 08:09 PM
