LifestyleHarry and Meghan meet teenage victims of Middle East warsThe couple met Gaza teens like Jaber, 17, whose legs are still in metal frames.25 Feb 11:29 PM
WorldGazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by warOnce holding about 20,000 books, the library now has fewer than 4000 left.24 Feb 05:54 PM
WorldWhy the Pope is staying off Trump’s Gaza peace boardVatican’s top diplomat says the United Nations should be managing global crises.19 Feb 01:32 AM
WorldIran closes Strait of Hormuz for first time since 1980s as US military builds up in Arabian Sea17 Feb 07:11 PM
WorldChina executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compoundsChina has repatriated thousands over cyberscams as global networks expand.29 Jan 05:07 PM
New ZealandFormer Foreign Minister says NZ must stand up to Trump, defends WHO workNew Zealand pays about $2.25m a year plus extra voluntary WHO funding.26 Jan 03:21 AM
OpinionTrump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higherUS control of more Greenland sites could tilt global space surveillance power.24 Jan 07:00 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
WorldIsrael begins demolitions at UNRWA headquarters in east JerusalemUN officials say the demolition violates UN immunity and international law.20 Jan 06:38 PM
WorldIran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrenderRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed amid the crackdown.19 Jan 07:46 PM
WorldAllies tepid on Trump ‘peace board’ with $1.7b permanent member feeFrance warns the plan risks undermining the authority of the United Nations.19 Jan 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 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
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
WorldMacron accuses US of 'turning away' from allies, breaking rulesFrench President cited the seizure of Maduro and talk of taking Greenland by force.08 Jan 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Venezuelans may have reasons to be cheerful after Trump’s actionOPINION: UN should protect today’s generation and AI fears are distracting from reality.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDeposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives for first US court appearance after captureMaduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face narcotrafficking charges in the US.05 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldUN chief urges Israel to lift Gaza aid ban on major NGOsIsrael has barred 37 foreign humanitarian agencies from entering Gaza under new rules.03 Jan 03:03 AM
WorldIsrael confirms ban on 37 NGOs in GazaIsrael says the NGOs refused to share full staff details to clear security checks.01 Jan 05:25 PM
WorldStudents join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protestStudents rallied at seven top universities in Tehran and Isfahan on Tuesday.30 Dec 08:03 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocate for blind and low-vision Māori awarded ONZMChrissie Cowan has become an international leader in indigenous eyecare advocacy.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Gisborne teacher and human rights commissioner made MNZMKāren Johansen recognised in New Year Honours for services to education and human rights.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThe wondrous, short-lived dream of the MVP1 toiletA shared vision to end poverty has fractured. The fate of one project shows the fallout. 29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldOver 10,000 people displaced in 3 days in Sudan: UNFighting has split Sudan in two, with rival forces ruling different regions.28 Dec 07:23 PM
