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
WorldAfrican leaders criticise Israel's military campaign in GazaAn African leader describes the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable.20 Jan 08:36 PM
WorldSouth Africa tells the UN top court Israel is committing genocide in GazaSouth Africa says the Gaza war is part of a decades-long oppression of the Palestinians.11 Jan 08:00 PM
World'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attackThe assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.10 Jan 09:17 PM
WorldExtremists attack UN helicopter, killing one passenger and abducting fiveThe extremists burnt the helicopter after confiscating what they thought was important.10 Jan 08:25 PM
WorldHumanitarian catastrophe: ‘Arbitrary' Israeli inspections slow vital aid delivery into Gaza amid hunger crisisOne in four Palestinians in Gaza is starving.07 Jan 08:41 PM
TravelMachu Picchu open to additional 700 a day after year of protestsThe raising of the cap on visitors has received mixed reactions from tour operators.21 Dec 10:30 PM
WorldMore than 570,000 people in Gaza are now ‘starving’'I have never seen something at the scale that is happening in Gaza', says UN economist.21 Dec 07:10 PM
WorldCop28 agrees ‘transition away’ from planet-warming fossil fuelsPresident says the move is historic, despite critics' worries about loopholes.13 Dec 08:03 AM
New ZealandLuxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.08 Dec 02:46 AM
WorldHeavy fighting in Gaza halts aid delivery and leaves few safe placesUN Secretary General invokes Article 99 of UN Charter in rare move.06 Dec 08:22 PM
KahuHere I am, a Gizzy girl fresh off the plane and attending an event with the KingOPINION: Kiwi COP28 delegation meets climate warrior King Charles.03 Dec 05:44 PM
WorldMore than 100 countries sign up for new major energy pledgeOver 100 countries at UN talks have promised to triple world renewable energy by 2030.03 Dec 02:54 AM
PoliticsNZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark saysNZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.01 Dec 04:24 AM
World'Catastrophic': Russia effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark rulingThe court labelled the LGBTQ movement as 'extremist' and banned it.30 Nov 09:28 PM
KahuMāori leader puts pathway to intergenerational healing on map at UN summitKim Eriksen-Downs talks about the power of indigenous healing.26 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldUN chief gives interview from melting AntarcticaAntarctica regulates the planet’s climate because its ice drives major ocean currents.24 Nov 09:31 PM
WorldPressure rises on Israel to pause fighting as battles intensifyIsraeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants.02 Nov 10:09 PM
WorldPalestinians plead ‘stop the bombs’ at UN meeting'Stop the bombs and save lives!' Palestinian ambassador pleaded at UN meeting.27 Oct 09:41 PM
WorldUN General Assembly calls for ‘humanitarian truce’ in GazaMeanwhile aerial attacks continue to bombard Hamas tunnels and other targets.27 Oct 05:43 PM
OpinionAs Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.27 Oct 03:30 AM
WorldIsrael and the United Nations: A toxic 76-year relationshipHow the relationship between the UN and Israel became a marriage of abuse and rancour.26 Oct 12:12 AM
World'They failed the test': Israel accuses UN chief of justifying terrorismIsraeli officials outraged over UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres’ latest comments.25 Oct 10:18 PM
WorldGaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assaultIsrael’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.20 Oct 12:27 AM
WorldUS vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in warUS says it's too early to craft an appropriate Security Council response to the crisis.19 Oct 01:43 AM
World9000 people killed after six months of war in SudanSudan war has created 'one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history'.16 Oct 01:09 AM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN saysIsrael says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.13 Oct 03:25 AM
WorldSatellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to RussiaRecent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the border.08 Oct 09:07 PM
WorldTense UN encounter that almost happenedUkrainian President and Russian Foreign Minister avoided staring each other down.20 Sep 09:45 PM
WorldZelenskyy questions why Russia still has a place at UNThe world body needs to answer for allowing Russia a seat at tables of power, he says.19 Sep 02:40 AM
