New ZealandObituary: Advocate Sir Robert Martin paved path for disability rightsSir Robert Martin is remembered as a trailblazer for the disabled community.02 May 10:16 PM
WorldUN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitalsThe UN's human rights chief said he was 'horrified' by the discovery of mass graves.24 Apr 12:05 AM
WorldUS vetoes UN resolution to give Palestine full membershipThe vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour.19 Apr 12:58 AM
WorldUN appeals for $4.7 billion as Gaza famine loomsUN says facing looming Gaza famine requires food, sanitation, water, and health facilities17 Apr 07:14 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters delivers hard-hitting speech at UN: ‘Gaza is an utter catastrophe’Winston Peters says civilians must not pay the price of defeating Hamas.08 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldGermany accused at UN court of 'facilitating genocide' with IsraelThe UN is hearing a case that seeks an end to German military and other aid to Israel.07 Apr 11:31 PM
WorldUN orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into GazaSouth Africa sought more provisional measures, Israel urged court not to issue new orders.28 Mar 07:26 PM
Talanoa'Be prepared to seize every opportunity at any given time'Eseta Rasmussen, 16, travelled to New York for a UN conference on women empowerment.27 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUN Security Council calls for ceasefire; US abstains from voteIsrael's PM accused the US of 'retreating' from a 'principled position'.25 Mar 05:57 PM
WorldUN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid, calls starvation an outrageUN Secretary General says the starvation inside Gaza is a 'moral outrage'.23 Mar 08:06 PM
WorldMoscow concert attack: 133 people killed, four suspects arrested11 people have been detained after gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow.23 Mar 06:17 PM
WorldUN Security Council to vote on resolution demanding Ramadan ceasefireUnited States warns the measure could hurt negotiations to halt Israeli-Hamas hostilities.23 Mar 05:59 AM
KahuMāori rights to face global spotlight as UN sends special envoy to Aotearoa'Indigenous rights are human rights, and we must work together to protect them.'20 Mar 06:11 PM
New ZealandHamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challengesLieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.16 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk's giant charity keeps the money close to homeNew York Times: The owner of Tesla and SpaceX gave far less than required in some years.10 Mar 07:57 PM
WorldIsraeli settlements in Palestinian areas amount to a ‘war crime’, UN rights officeSettler violence and settlement-related violations have reached shocking new levels.09 Mar 02:20 AM
WorldDonald Trump hails ‘greatest victory’ against Nikki Haley on Super TuesdayBut the Former UN Ambassador did score a surprise win.06 Mar 07:35 AM
World'Please help us': Hundreds of inmates flee after armed gangs storm Haiti’s main prisonThe jailbreak marked a new low in Haiti’s downward spiral of violence.03 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandNorthlander to attend UN forum despite Te Papa protest chargesCatherine Murupaenga-Ikenn is representing Māori indigenous rights at the UN forum.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldClaims of Israeli sexual assault of Palestinian women are credible: UN panelUN experts say they have credible allegations of sexual assault cases.23 Feb 10:16 PM
WorldPalestinian diplomat asks UN court to declare Israel's occupation illegalIsrael captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war.20 Feb 02:16 AM
WorldUS says it will block new ceasefire resolution at the UNThe US says it hopes to broker a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement.18 Feb 07:14 PM
WorldIsrael has not presented evidence Hamas diverted UN aid deliveries into GazaIsrael claims Hamas is diverting UN aid into Gaza but hasn't provided evidence.17 Feb 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHelen Clark and Don Brash: We must not abandon our independent foreign policyOPINION: NZ's relationship with the United States and China has changed.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Case against Israel has more bark than biteOPINION: How the limits of international law are being exposed once again.04 Feb 02:00 AM
OpinionHow should NZ respond to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza?OPINION: NZ will have to take stock of what the ICJ has ordered in the case of Gaza.30 Jan 08:32 PM
PoliticsGovt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on IsraelNew Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.28 Jan 10:43 PM
WorldUN chief calls for countries to continue Gaza aid funding after allegations of militant tiesAppeal comes after employees of the UN agency were accused of taking part in October 7.28 Jan 08:09 AM
WorldNetanyahu says Israel will press offensive for ‘complete victory’Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on until complete victory.27 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldBritain suspends funding for UN aid agency implicated in October 7 attackForeign Office says it is ‘appalled’ by claims UN workers were involved in Hamas massacre.27 Jan 08:06 PM
WorldWhy is South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide?The key element of genocide is intent — the intent to destroy, in whole or in part.27 Jan 07:52 PM
WorldUS pauses funding to UN agency after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attackAid groups say Israeli restrictions have made deliveries to northern Gaza difficult.26 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldTop UN court orders Israel to prevent Gaza genocide - stops short of ordering ceasefireIsrael is ordered to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and acts of genocide.26 Jan 06:03 PM
World'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observersKenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.26 Jan 04:34 AM
