New ZealandHelen Clark wants to run $5b aid fundHelen Clark described as a reformer as she seeks high-profile aid job.16 Feb 12:08 AM
WorldTrump takes aim at 'un-American' leaksPresident Donald Trump has declared war on his own intelligence agencies over "un-American" and scandalous leaks.15 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldArrest over Kim Jong Nam killingPolice have arrested one of the women suspected over the death of Kim Jong-un's brother, as North Korea objects to an autopsy being performed.15 Feb 05:26 PM
WorldWhy Kim's playboy brother had to goThe older brother of Kim Jong-un has been assassinated at an airport. This is why the North Korean dictator might have wanted him dead.15 Feb 01:05 AM
WorldTruth about battle for AleppoRussian media denied that chemical attacks had taken place, depicting rescue workers as jihadist militants and doctors as propagandist purveyors of "fake news".14 Feb 10:39 PM
WorldKim's half-brother assassinatedIn a plot fit for a spy novel, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother has been killed in Malaysia.14 Feb 06:14 PM
OpinionNZ needs to help Nauru's refugee childrenCOMMENT: NZ should press Nauru and Australia to fulfill their international obligations to refugee and asylum-seeking children.13 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldHideous 'everyday life' in N KoreaFresh insight into secretive kingdom reveals the extent of the regime's use of kids as slaves. Here, two teens tell their stories.10 Feb 05:40 AM
New ZealandAcademics slam 'double-standard' on IsraelKiwi conflict resolution experts have slammed the country's "dangerous double standard" on the Israel-Palestine problem.08 Feb 04:35 AM
WorldTrump blasts 'so called judge'President Donald Trump has tweeted that the ruling of a judge against his travel ban is "ridiculous and will be overturned".04 Feb 07:08 PM
WorldIran 'put on notice' after missile launchA statement from the Trump administration called Iran's missile launch 'provocative', but did not outline any actions it intends to take.01 Feb 07:49 PM
BusinessTech giants take on Trump's banGoogle has donated US$2 million ($2.75m) to refugee causes and hopes its employees will match the gift in response to Donald Trump's travel ban.30 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandThe end of the road for H1 and H2?Helen Clark's departure from the UNDP could spell the end of the 30-year political partnership with policy and political maestro known as H2.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ return unlikely for ClarkHelen Clark's former colleagues Annette King and Phil Goff say Clark is likely to want to take on another international role and a long-term return to NZ is unlikely.27 Jan 03:14 AM
WorldPM's tribute after Clark steps downPrime Minister Bill English has paid tribute to Helen Clark for her work heading the UNDP after Clark's decision not to seek a third term in the role.26 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandNZ reclaims 'least corrupt country' titleNew Zealand is the equal-least corrupt country in the world, according to a global survey.25 Jan 04:00 AM
OpinionDorothy Finlay: Palestinian life not as bad nowCOMMENT: I see the Palestinian Authority as bearing the blame for the perceived hardships suffered by Palestinian citizens.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould this be NZ's first refugee MP?Auckland barrister and Green Party candidate Golriz Ghahraman is hoping to be the first refugee to become an MP in New Zealand.16 Jan 11:39 PM
OpinionRobin Briant: Bulldozers are Israel's main weaponThe Israeli Defence Force (IDF) come in to action, intimidating people and bulldozing a space where they can build their first command post.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionRob Berg: If Israel is bad, look at NZCOMMENT: Israel's settlements are no obstacle to peace, despite what New Zealand's UN Resolution or President Obama say.12 Jan 04:15 PM
OpinionMurray McCully: Why NZ pushed for resolution against IsraelCOMMENT: New Zealanders deserve to know why the issue of settlements has become so challenging, and why it came before the council in December11 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandSummer Science: The battle for our islandsScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to Auckland Uni conservation ecologist Dr James Russell about the challenge to sweep islands clear of pest predators.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle backs UN resolution on settlementsPrime Minister Bill English has defended New Zealand's sponsorship of a UN resolution on Israeli settlements - and has received the backing of Labour leader Andrew Little.09 Jan 01:08 AM
OpinionWakim: NZ must show Israel cost of staying its courseNew Zealand needs to show Israel there is a cost of continuing war, by refusing to accept imports or Israeli visitors from the occupied territories.05 Jan 10:23 PM
EditorialJuliet Moses: Israel vote was an affront to all New ZealandersThe major obstacle to a Palestinian state is not settlements.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMcCully on backlash: 'Not anti-Israel'Foreign Minister Murray McCully has given his first interview since his electorate office was vandalised in protest at a UN resolution against Israeli settlements.05 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandUN Resolution on Israel condemned by KiwisTo the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside 30 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ stance on Israel condemnedHawke's Bay protesters travel to Wellington to vent fury at UN resolution.30 Dec 12:09 AM
WorldKerry's warning angers Israeli PMJohn Kerry, the outgoing US secretary of state, has issued a desperate final warning.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionCouncil stand a crystal-clear rejection of divisive policyCOMMENT: New Zealanders should be proud of the role their country played in getting the Security Council, after years of inaction.28 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldKerry: Israeli settlements threat to peaceUS Secretary of State John Kerry says settlement growth in Israel means the prospects for a diplomatic solution are being "narrowed".28 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandMcCully warned of 'war' by Israel PMMcCully was reportedly warned of a "declaration of war" if the UN Security Council passed a resolution condemning Israel's continued settlements.28 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandIsrael bars New Zealand ambassadorIsrael bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.27 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandMt Albert byelection: National backs offNational Party has waved the white flag in the upcoming Mt Albert byelection, with Labour accusing Bill English of "running scared" and daring him to call an early election.19 Dec 03:40 AM