World'Why the servility?': Helen Clark blasts Govt response to Iran strikes as 'disgrace'The former PM says the strikes on Iran breached international law and its sovereignty.01 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldHong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal in fraud caseThe fraud convictions for Jimmy Lai and Wong Wai-keung were fully quashed.26 Feb 09:56 PM
WorldIran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a weekTrump has warned Tehran it has 15 days to reach a deal or face potential strikes.26 Feb 09:02 PM
WorldOusted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison19 Feb 10:08 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so much18 Feb 04:00 PM
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WorldCourt rules UK ban on Palestine Action breaches free speech rightsJudges said only a handful of the group's actions met terror laws.13 Feb 08:41 PM
OlympicsZelenskyy blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmetZelenskyy says banning Vladyslav Heraskevych helps Russian propaganda efforts.12 Feb 05:37 PM
WorldIran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threatRights groups say nearly 7000 people have been killed in the ongoing crackdown.11 Feb 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUzra Zeya: Why is a retired NZ judge still on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal?OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.11 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian author faces jail over child abuse novelLauren Mastrosa wrote the 210-page novel under the name Tori Woods.10 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandAhmed Zaoui freed from Algerian prison after 28 months behind barsThe NZ refugee was jailed for hosting a political meeting at his home.10 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldVenezuela Opposition figure freed, then rearrested after calling for electionsHis detention comes as lawmakers prepare a key amnesty vote for political foes.09 Feb 09:06 PM
WorldSydney police pepper spray protesters during rallies against Israeli president's visitPolice arrest 15 people at Sydney rally as Isaac Herzog remembered the Bondi massacre.09 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldIran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talksIran has jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who now faces up to 17 years.09 Feb 07:07 PM
WorldHong Kong sentences pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jailThe 78-year-old British citizen faces effectively 18 more years in jail.09 Feb 05:52 PM
WorldExplainer: What to know about Iran-US talksThe Muscat talks are the first US–Iran meeting since the protest crackdown.04 Feb 11:42 PM
WorldTrump pulls 700 agents from Minnesota after fatal protester shootingsThe federal force in Minnesota swelled from 150 to about 2000 officers.04 Feb 04:58 PM
WorldIsraeli military tech start-ups cash in on two years of warIndustry experts predict the trend will continue as Nato countries boost defence budgets.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear dealTalks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.02 Feb 06:55 PM
WorldJudge ordered 5-year-old released, but data shows ICE is detaining more kidsAt least 3800 minors, including 20 infants, were detained in 2025.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldVenezuelan activist ends ‘1675 days’ of suffering in prisonJavier Tarazona's release marked the latest step to free political prisoners in Venezuela.02 Feb 12:57 AM
WorldIran’s missiles pose deadly threat, Gulf allies warn, as Trump weighs strikesA Gulf ally’s assessment finds key parts of Iran’s missile arsenal intact or rebuilt.01 Feb 11:12 PM
WorldTrump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional warAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.01 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldTrump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against IranIran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.30 Jan 03:59 AM
WorldIran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designationThe EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.29 Jan 07:27 PM
PoliticsAct Party's lack of support for modern slavery bill sees National team up with LabourThis is the first time such a rule has been used in Parliament.28 Jan 10:56 PM
WorldTrump says 'time running out' as Iran threatens tough responseA rights group says more than 6200 people died in protests since late December.28 Jan 05:52 PM
WorldUS deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackThe USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has now entered Middle East waters.26 Jan 07:42 PM
