WorldUS says China balloon was for spying, part of huge aerial programme targeting 40 countriesSimilar balloons have floated over five continents, the US says.09 Feb 05:33 PM
WorldN. Korea leader brings daughter to visit army on 75th anniversaryKim lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military.08 Feb 07:10 PM
Royals'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy visits UK, meets PM, King in push for fighter jetsThe embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.08 Feb 05:54 PM
World‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry endsBut insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.08 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldHope fading as quake deaths pass 11,000, window for survival closesRace on as “statistically today is the day when we’re going to stop finding people".08 Feb 04:31 PM
WorldDeath toll in Turkey earthquake tops 7200, race to find survivors continuesMillions of people affected; state of emergency declared in 10 provinces.07 Feb 10:10 PM
WorldGermany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for UkraineBelgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.07 Feb 06:38 PM
WorldWho is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quakeEngineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.07 Feb 06:04 PM
World'Spy' balloon 'belongs to China', country will ‘safeguard interests’China criticises US for overreacting and shooting balloon down in hardening stance.07 Feb 05:26 PM
WorldUK police officer exposed as serial rapist jailed for lifeDavid Carrick raped and sexually assaulted a dozen women over a 17-year period.07 Feb 04:54 PM
Politics‘I think we’ll get on well’: Hipkins on Albanese meeting; NZ's $1.5m in quake aidChris Hipkins' visit to see Anthony Albanese is his first international engagement as PM.07 Feb 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow much of a threat are Chinese spy balloons?Financial Times: The diplomatic fallout seems far greater than any benefit for Beijing.06 Feb 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: America’s Top Gun moment - taking down a balloonOPINION: Bizarre saga of slow-moving surveillance in the sky.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWhy Chinese companies are investing billions in MexicoNY Times: Mexico attracts Chinese businesses wary of shipping and geopolitical problems.05 Feb 12:30 AM
OpinionExplainer: How 'spy' balloons work and what they can seeTHE CONVERSATION: US shot down suspected Chinese "spy" balloon' - what did it see first?04 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapThe swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.04 Feb 07:21 PM
WorldDozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapElsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.04 Feb 05:24 PM
WorldChina plays down cancelled visit over 'spy' balloon, US says second one spottedChina says neither side had announced visit; US reports 2nd balloon over Latin America.04 Feb 04:56 PM
WorldChina’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over USChina maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.03 Feb 05:39 PM
WorldEU prepares more sanctions against Russia for first anniversary of war in UkraineEU to unveil 10th package of sanctions on Feb 24, the anniversary of Russia's invasion.03 Feb 04:54 PM
RoyalsNo King or Queen: Oz ditches monarch's picture for new $5 noteCentral bank says $5 note will feature indigenous design. Opponents say move is political.02 Feb 08:47 PM
WorldSunak marks 100 days as UK PM as problems mountLeader who calmed financial markets after Liz Truss’ disastrous tenure faces many issues.02 Feb 06:20 PM
WorldUS to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fearIt comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.02 Feb 05:28 PM
WorldIsraeli settler population in West Bank tops half a millionFigure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.02 Feb 04:51 PM
WorldRussia hits more civilian targets, EU officials visit Kyiv5 dead in more strikes in Kramatorsk after apartment building attack killed 3, wounded 21.02 Feb 04:27 PM
WorldHunter Biden on warpath against Trump allies over laptopJoe Biden's son has asked the Justice Department to investigate close allies of Trump.02 Feb 05:12 AM
WorldBrazil’s Bolsonaro applies for six-month US visitor visaJair Bolsonaro has filed a request for a six-month visitor visa to stay in the US.31 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: It’s not going well for Britain’s new Prime MinisterNew York Times: Rishi Sunak entered office with a mountain to climb. He's headed downhill.30 Jan 08:20 PM
WorldDonald Trump opens 2024 run, says he’s ‘more committed’ than everDonald Trump has kicked off his 2024 White House bid.28 Jan 10:42 PM
WorldUN warns Iran can fuel ‘several’ atom bombsWarning comes amid tension, stalled diplomatic efforts as Tehran arms Russia in Ukraine.26 Jan 06:55 PM
WorldDeadly wave of Russian attacks on UkraineAttacks came day after Germany and US said they would send powerful tanks to Ukraine.26 Jan 05:28 PM
WorldUkraine war, nuclear threat puts 'Doomsday Clock' to 90 seconds to midnightWith Ukraine conflict, looming spectre of nuclear war, Earth creeps closer to Armageddon.25 Jan 09:49 PM
WorldEuropean court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 includedMalaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, 2 Kiwis were among dead.25 Jan 07:21 PM
WorldSecret nuke crisis: World was moments from nuclear warEx-high-ranking US official reveals near catastrophic escalation.25 Jan 05:38 PM
