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
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
