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Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".
‘Barbarism that belongs in the Middle Ages’: Why NZ's travel ban on Israeli ministers matters for Gaza aid crisis
The Gaza blockade has lasted 11 weeks, cutting off crucial aid supplies.
Israel vows to stop aid ship with Greta Thunberg aboard from reaching Gaza
New York Times: Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan are aboard the Madleen.
‘Things are going to get less predictable’ - ANZ geopolitical expert
Cameron Mitchell on the trade war risk and how to live with uncertainty.
36 killed after Israeli troops fire near aid centre
Israeli forces killed 36 Palestinians; six of them near a US-backed aid centre.
'Brutally murdered': Thai hostage's body retrieved in Gaza
He was a Thai worker abducted during the October 7 Hamas attack.
Terri Irwin warns crocodile-culling bill will increase risk to humans
Irwin opposes safari hunting on Indigenous lands, calling it disastrous.
Chad suspends visas for US citizens in response to travel ban
The African Union stated the ban harms diplomatic and commercial ties with the US.
'Unacceptable': UN decries deaths in Gaza as potential war crime
27 dead after Israeli troops opened fire near a US-backed aid centre.
ITUC: Workers' rights 'in free fall' worldwide
Eighty-seven percent of countries violated the right to strike in 2025.
Ukrainian grandmother's daring mission to rescue grandson from Russia
Olena Matviienko’s journey to find Illia crossed four international borders.
UN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely alive
Officials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.
US says Israel backs new Gaza ceasefire, Hamas rejects proposal
The new proposal includes a 60-day truce and hostage exchanges.
Fifty Palestinians shot as aid delivery chaos unfolds in Gaza
UN officials said 50 people were shot near a distribution site in Rafah.
Netanyahu claims key Hamas leader killed
Mohammed Sinwar presumed to have taken over command after the death of his brother.
On The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's Bay
The Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.
Netanyahu vows to retrieve all hostages amid deadly Gaza strikes
Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in Gaza, including 33 at a school.
Thirteen killed as Russia launches record drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.
Red Cross workers killed in Gaza strike, urgent ceasefire appeal made
The ICRC appealed for a ceasefire after the deaths of their colleagues.
'An orgy of corruption': Trump criticised for crypto event with top investors
Trump hosted a private dinner for 220 memecoin investors at his golf club.
Man charged with murder after two Israeli embassy staff killed in US
Elias Rodriguez, 30, shouted 'Free Palestine' as police arrested him.
UK agrees deal over Chagos Islands despite court challenge
Keir Starmer signed a deal returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Netanyahu open to Gaza ceasefire amid global pressure and aid crisis
Israel's Prime Minister says he is ready for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages.
EU pressures Israel over Gaza aid as civilian toll rises
Strikes killed 44, mostly children and women, officials say.
'Basic amount': Israel allows aid into Gaza as ground operations intensify
At least 50 people were killed in weekend air strikes.
Israeli air strikes kill 33 in Gaza, half were children, officials say
Israeli air strikes killed at least 33 people, more than half said to be children.
100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.