New ZealandNZ as 'back door' to Aus key issue in refugees dealIt comes as Australia says it wants to prevent them being able to return to Australia.03 Jun 01:44 AM
New Zealand3 ways NZ could help with the Israel-Palestine conflictThe seemingly endless cycle of violence can seem hopeless, but NZ must still respond.25 May 02:33 AM
WorldUS blocks UN-led ceasefire efforts in GazaThe US says international involvement could undermine the chance of de-escalation.20 May 12:53 AM
WorldRocket from Gaza kills 2; Israel destroys 6-storey buildingPalestinians across the region call for a general strike 'to protest Israeli aggression'.18 May 06:09 PM
WorldNZ could play mediating role in Gaza conflict – but does it want to?Geoffrey Miller argues that NZ could be helping mediate for peace in Gaza.17 May 11:12 PM
WorldIsrael strikes at Hamas tunnelsHostilities enter second week with Israel vowing to step up attacks.17 May 06:04 PM
World70-year-old map at the heart of Israel-Palestine conflictViolence erupted in Gaza this week, but the conflict's origins go back decades.14 May 11:38 PM
World'Horrific' scenes in Gaza as death toll climbs to 116A reporter says there has been "sudden and huge wave of Israeli attacks".14 May 01:01 AM
WorldChina accused of massive crimes against Uighur minorityThe Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.13 May 02:37 AM
World'Heavy price': Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza as tensions riseIsraeli PM tells Hamas: "We will not tolerate an attack on our territory."10 May 06:30 PM
WorldCovid-19: Seven new community cases detected as Fiji prepares for worstFiji's Government has deployed a multi-agency response to face the Covid-19 outbreak.07 May 07:51 AM
New ZealandParliament condemns 'severe human rights abuses' against Uighur in ChinaMeanwhile the Government has been for removing 'genocide' from the motion.05 May 05:38 AM
KahuDraft Cabinet paper revealed over Māori self-determination reportArdern says Māori self-determination is not something 'to be afraid of'.04 May 04:39 AM
EducationLocal Focus: Jazz for peaceUnesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuDiscussion over Māori self-determination report 'disappointing' - author"It is sad it has been used to create fear, the objective was the opposite."03 May 08:39 AM
KahuPM responds over Māori self-determination reportThe Government has been under pressure to respond to report recommendations.03 May 05:37 AM
Kahu'Two systems by stealth': National urges Govt response on reportThe Māori Party meanwhile wants a mature national conversation rather than 'race-baiting'.02 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandAct to call for declaration of 'genocide' in Xinjiang, ChinaThe motion would ask MPs whether human rights abuses in Xinjiang amount to genocide.27 Apr 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinns perplexed by happiest nation tagNew York Times: Nordic nation tops the World Happiness Report for the fourth time.25 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandNZ climate refugee case leads to US actionKiribati man's refuge case in New Zealand leads to UN ruling and the US considers action.20 Apr 05:57 PM
WorldMilitary says Chad's president killed on battlefield, appoints son as interim leaderChadian President Idriss Deby has died after more than three decades in power.20 Apr 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Racist tropes and stereotypes': Devastating critique of UK race reportNew York Times: Boris Johnson commissioned report absolves UK of institutional racism.19 Apr 10:56 PM
WorldGreta Thunberg calls out nations for hoarding vaccineClimate activist says 'unethical' high-income nations are vaccinating young and healthy.19 Apr 06:15 PM
WorldDavid Shearer exit interview: South Sudan needs to hold electionsFormer Labour Party leader has high hopes for the region.15 Apr 08:18 AM
WorldIran accuses Israel of attack on nuclear siteMedia report a cyberattack cut power to the Natanz facility.12 Apr 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZTE job for North Korea export sanction breach bossExtensive experience in business of exporting cited as consideration in job offer.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Iran nuclear talks, explainedNew York Times: Both Iran and the US insist they want to return to the 2015 deal.12 Apr 06:53 AM
World'Nuclear terrorism': Suspicion falls on Israel for Iran attackIf Israel was responsible, it further heightens tensions between the two nations.11 Apr 06:08 PM
WorldDay of bloodshed: Myanmar forces kill 82 civilians in BagoMyanmar security forces crackdown on pro-democracy protesters continues apace.10 Apr 08:37 PM
WorldRebels leave beheaded bodies in streets of Mozambique townLatest battle expected to drastically worsen humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique.29 Mar 08:47 PM
WorldMyanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continuesUN criticises international community for not doing enough to stop 'mass murder'.28 Mar 06:44 PM
World5-year-old boy among 114 people killed by Myanmar forcesTens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the February 1 military coup.28 Mar 12:26 AM
WorldEritrea to withdraw troops from Tigray, says Ethiopia PMWitnesses have described Eritrean forces looting, killing and raping civilians.26 Mar 06:01 AM
WorldMajor supply delays for UN vaccineUp to 90 million AstraZeneca doses held up in a major setback for Covax programme.25 Mar 05:11 PM
