WorldKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau attend diplomatic lunch in most formal outing yetThe pair were first spotted together in July.05 Dec 09:16 PM
WorldLebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decadesNawaf Salam stressed talks focus on enforcing the truce, not full peace with Israel.03 Dec 06:27 PM
WorldRussia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talksRussia says Nato membership for Ukraine remains a 'key' unresolved issue.03 Dec 05:05 PM
World‘No compromise’: Putin digs in on territory as US peace push hits wallPutin told Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff some US ideas remain unacceptable.03 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldPutin: 'If Europe starts a war, Russia is ready'The Russian President accused continental leaders of trying to scupper his peace talks.02 Dec 07:05 PM
World‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprintUS envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.01 Dec 07:05 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
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
