Politics‘Ups and downs’: Xi Jinping's assessment of China-NZ relationship in Luxon meetingThe Prime Minister has met the Chinese leader in Beijing. 20 Jun 03:03 AM
World'Everyone evacuate': Trump's warning amid G7 Middle East talksG7 leaders have urged a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.17 Jun 07:15 AM
WorldTrump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalateTrump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.17 Jun 02:24 AM
WorldTrump suggests Iran, Israel need 'to fight it out', MFAT advises Kiwis to leave region as death toll risesIranian missile fire killed at least 10 people in Israel overnight, authorities said.15 Jun 11:27 PM
World'We know what's going on': Donald Trump on US-Israel co-ordination ahead of strikesThe US President called for a new nuclear deal while discussing military action.14 Jun 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stagePM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.13 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemmaOPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing, until he spokeOPINION: Plus the expected debacle over the Treaty Principles Bill surprises no one.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics Inside Phil Goff's sacking: Officials sought wife's help to contact himTexts, emails and phone calls reveal a frenzy of activity set off by Goff's Trump remarks.04 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreementThe meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.03 Jun 12:07 AM
WorldUkraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWIIOfficials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.02 Jun 03:14 AM
WorldIran warns of retaliation if EU exploits UN uranium reportIran's enriched uranium stockpile is 45 times over the 2015 deal limit.01 Jun 08:24 AM
WorldUN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely aliveOfficials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.29 May 11:57 PM
WorldRussia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talksKremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.28 May 06:42 PM
PoliticsPM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian warLuxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit. 28 May 03:59 AM
RoyalsKing Charles welcomed in Canada amid US annexation tensionsThe King was given an enthusiastic welcome during his historic visit.27 May 12:04 AM
WorldUkraine and Russia set for first direct talks in three yearsZelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.16 May 08:48 AM
WorldRussia sends low-level delegation for peace talks with UkrainePutin sent a lower-level team, avoiding direct talks with Zelenskyy and Trump.15 May 08:35 PM
WorldPutin snubs Zelenskyy peace talksThe Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.14 May 11:50 PM
WorldWhy Trump's offer to join Turkey peace talks mattersKremlin silent on who will represent Moscow at the negotiations.14 May 07:27 PM
Business'90-day pause': US and China to scale back tariffsThe US and China will cut tariffs for 90 days.12 May 08:05 AM
WorldIndia-Pakistan tensions escalate with drone attacks, 48 deadIndia and Pakistan are accusing each other of launching drone attacks.08 May 09:58 PM
WorldIndia's air strikes on Pakistan escalate tensions in regionIndia struck nine sites in Pakistan, calling it 'justice done'.07 May 12:08 AM
WorldUS to end mediation if Russia-Ukraine talks stall, says RubioUS wants a complete ceasefire, not a brief pause for Moscow’s commemorations.29 Apr 09:28 PM
WorldBrazil calls for diplomacy over Ukraine, Gaza conflicts at key meetingMinisters at Brics summit also discussed climate change and global trade.29 Apr 08:51 AM
World'Maybe he doesn't want to stop': Trump questions Putin's peace effortsTrump met Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Basilica.26 Apr 07:30 PM
WorldIran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in RomeIran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.19 Apr 09:05 AM
WorldU.S. and Iran to hold high-stakes talks on nuclear programmeUS envoy signals flexibility, but insists Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.12 Apr 01:49 AM
PoliticsPhil Goff breaks his silence: Saying nothing about Trump is being complicitPhil Goff says he has no regrets about asking the question that got him fired. 03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80Winston Peters was given a surprise gift by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.25 Mar 05:13 PM
World‘Very good chance’: Trump sees progress in Ukraine conflict talksPutin supports a ceasefire, but has 'serious questions' about its implementation.17 Mar 07:36 PM
World‘Not serious about peace’: Keir Starmer criticises Putin’s stanceUkraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia delayed talks, the UK PM said.15 Mar 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Ex-Trump adviser Chris Liddell has lessons for NZ to survive global turmoilLiddell has been out in the cold until now after his links to the US Capitol riots.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKing sends message as sacked UK High Commissioner Phil Goff prepares to leave LondonGoff is expected to leave the UK this weekend. 13 Mar 12:17 AM