World‘Exploited and abused’: UN judge’s shocking modern slavery convictionLydia Mugambe forced a young woman to work as her maid for free.13 Mar 06:01 PM
WorldICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for AprilIsrael blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.12 Mar 11:57 PM
World‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killingsThe UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.09 Mar 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should the Black Caps boycott Afghanistan? How to send a stronger messageOPINION: NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsWhy Black Caps continue to play country run by ‘terrorist’ regimeNZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.07 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s visionThe reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.04 Mar 11:10 PM
AnalysisFarming co-ops can get bad rap on green scale but can also be a force for goodAnalysis: The United Nations named 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives.04 Mar 02:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: World Children’s Day – NZ must spend more on foreign aid for young peopleOPINION: 2024 was a horrific year for many of the world’s children.02 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Blatant violation’: Hamas accuses Israel as prisoner release stallsHamas released six hostages on Saturday; Israel postponed the prisoner exchange.23 Feb 09:23 AM
World‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.23 Feb 02:35 AM
World‘Abhorrent and cruel’: UN slams Hamas' handover of hostages' remainsHamas handed over four hostages' remains in a public ceremony in Khan Yunis.20 Feb 06:37 PM
WorldUN expert: Russia holds 2000 political prisoners a year after Navalny deathAlexei Navalny's death highlights repression and erosion of human rights in Russia.17 Feb 08:21 PM
WorldIsrael defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWASupported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.28 Jan 08:23 PM
WorldWFP accuses Israel of firing on aid convoy in GazaWFP: Israeli forces fired on marked convoy in Gaza, endangering staff.06 Jan 06:56 PM
WorldDesperation in Kabul: 35,000 women face education banUN warns ban could lead to 'unnecessary suffering, illness, and possibly deaths.'09 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandCop29 deal faces criticism from vulnerable nations and activists The Cop29 climate change conference has wrapped up with a controversial deal.25 Nov 04:00 PM
World'Suicide pact for the rest of the world': Outrage as climate talks reach new US$300b finance dealWealthy nations say it is politically unrealistic to expect more money.23 Nov 10:18 PM
WorldUS vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UNUS says there 'has to be a linkage between a ceasefire and the release of hostages'.20 Nov 05:54 PM
OpinionOpinion: After 1000 days of war, Ukraine needs NZ to share our belief in victory – ambassadorOPINION: If Ukraine had been a Nato member 1000 days ago, it would not be at war.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie MortonAnalysis: How will NZ efforts stack up at this year’s big climate change summit?NZ is among nearly 200 nations discussing climate change in Baku. How do we compare?16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why UN climate summits still matter – what to expect from Cop29OPINION: SB60 set the scene for two weeks of fractious negotiations in Baku.13 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why don't we get to vote? How the US election result will affect us allOPINION: Four ways for President Kamala Harris to make a difference to climate change.04 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUN chief ‘shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction’ in north GazaIsrael launched a major air and ground assault in northern Gaza on October 6.27 Oct 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Could NZ's foreign policy be Trumped? Why the Govt will be hoping for Kamala Harris winOPINION: The current National-led coalition inherited close relations with the US.12 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldTwo UN peacekeepers injured as Israeli strikes escalate in south LebanonOvernight, 22 people were killed and 139 wounded in a strike in Beirut, Lebanon's capital.11 Oct 08:51 PM
WorldUN peacekeepers injured as Israeli troops fire near headquartersUS warns Israel: Protect UN peacekeepers; Iran vows retaliation with missile strikes.10 Oct 08:36 PM
WorldThousands flee after Haiti gang kills at least 70The Gran Grif gang is accused sweeping through a Haitian town and shooting at residents.04 Oct 11:24 PM
KahuUN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breachesThe letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.30 Sep 05:35 AM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe satellite spectrum battle that could shape the new space economyFinancial Times: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is pushing to loosen limits on transmissions.28 Sep 12:00 AM
PoliticsPeters skewers Russia in UN speech, blames both Hamas, Israel for ‘misery’Speaking about the 'abuse' of the veto power, Peters made explicit reference to Russia.26 Sep 10:46 PM
PoliticsWatch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”26 Sep 05:58 AM
New Zealand"Keep quiet", Peters told others in the roomIrritated Winston Peters calls for quiet while giving United Nations speech. Video / United NationsWatch26 Sep 05:48 AM
PoliticsPeters meets Palestinian Authority PM ahead of major UN speechesIt comes at a critical time in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.24 Sep 11:06 PM
