EntertainmentFirst trip to kingdom: Prince William set for three-day Saudi visitThe visit marks his first official overseas trip of 2026 as Prince of Wales.22 Jan 05:55 PM
WorldTrump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at DavosThe US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.22 Jan 05:24 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia, Qatar, seven others accept Trump 'Board of Peace' inviteIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has also accepted the invitation.21 Jan 11:09 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rules19 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt a price: $1.74b in cash buys a permanent seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’NY Times: Charter’s failure to mention Gaza fuels speculation body will push wider mandate18 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldLimited internet returns in Iran after protest blackoutRights group says security forces have killed more than 3400 protesters.18 Jan 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSyrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashesThe army now holds Tabqa and Syria's largest dam on the Euphrates.18 Jan 05:12 AM
WorldIran ‘plans permanent break from global internet’Fears the Islamic Republic will capitalise on communications blackout to crush protests.17 Jan 06:26 PM
WorldGaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved issues Donald Trump is to chair a new ‘Board of Peace’ overseeing the transition.16 Jan 01:47 AM
WorldTrump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdownRights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.15 Jan 07:54 PM
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
WorldSyrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of AleppoSyria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.13 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldUS takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab worldThe US will freeze Muslim Brotherhood assets and criminalise any dealings.13 Jan 08:38 PM
World‘There are rivers of blood’: The true horror of Iran’s protest massacresSenior officials privately fear the true toll could now run into thousands.13 Jan 07:57 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
WorldArmed protesters fight back against Iranian regimeHuman rights groups say at least 648 protesters have died nationwide.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest tollRights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.12 Jan 05:16 PM
AnalysisIran’s rulers are not just facing a clamour from withinAnalysis: The protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink?11 Jan 10:09 PM
WorldMore than 500 dead as bodies pile up in Iran’s protest crackdownSurging death toll follows a significant regime backlash over past days.11 Jan 08:20 PM
World‘Massacre’: Hundreds feared dead as Iran tries to crush protestsThe Trump administration considers military options in response to the demonstrations.11 Jan 06:49 PM
WorldUS military warns Trump against Iran strikesUS commanders say they must bolster bases and defences before any Iran strike.11 Jan 05:13 PM
WorldIran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackoutA rights group says at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.10 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe key signs the Islamic Republic is about to fall Donald Trump has warned he will 'hit them very hard' if Iran massacres protesters.09 Jan 09:39 PM
WorldSyria bombs Kurdish areas in city of AleppoSome 16,000 people have fled two Kurdish districts in Aleppo in three days.08 Jan 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesLatent demand returns: Big dairy price lift buoys hopes of market turnMiddle East buyers nearly doubled their share of GDT volumes to 21%.07 Jan 12:53 AM
