World33 Colombian soldiers freed after capture in guerrilla-controlled areaThe soldiers were freed after being held captive for three days.29 Aug 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Scene straight out of a movie': Serial fraudster sentenced after global hotel scams, fake ambulance actJoshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.29 Aug 01:22 AM
World'Endless catalogue of horrors': Guterres on Gaza crisisAt least 31 people were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Thursday.28 Aug 06:40 PM
WorldSudanese lay first bricks to rebuild ravaged capitalRebuilding begins in Khartoum amid ongoing challenges.27 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldTrump to host talks on Gaza's future amid conflictA truce proposal has been accepted by Hamas, awaiting Israel's response.27 Aug 06:28 PM
WorldIsraeli protesters demand hostage deal as Cabinet meetsDemonstrators call for a deal to return hostages from Gaza.27 Aug 02:17 AM
WorldUN says 25 countries have suspended postal services to USItems over US$100 will face tariffs; exempted items get extra checks.26 Aug 09:25 PM
WorldJournalists among dead in Gaza hospital strikeReuters, AP, and Al Jazeera mourned their slain contributors.25 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandLuxon signals ‘total rethink’ on major events to stimulate economyThe Prime Minister is keen to set up a pipeline of activity to get NZ buzzing.24 Aug 09:08 PM
Politics Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision The Government is set to decide next month whether to recognise a Palestinian state. 24 Aug 05:12 AM
World'Far too late': Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in GazaPeople scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Saturday.24 Aug 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortagesSave the Children's teams are facing an overwhelming tide of hunger and disease in Gaza.23 Aug 07:43 AM
World'Gates of Hell will open': Katz' ultimatum to Hamas in hostage crisisA UN agency said plans to seize Gaza City will have 'a horrific humanitarian impact'.23 Aug 12:48 AM
WorldFamine declared in Gaza, Fonterra farmers future unknown | NZ Herald News Update: August 23, 2025Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.Watch22 Aug 08:21 PM
WorldUN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle EastExperts say 500,000 people are facing 'catastrophic' hunger. 22 Aug 09:36 AM
WorldIsrael enters first stages of Gaza City invasion, military confirmsIDF soldiers have taken control of the outskirts of the city. 21 Aug 06:18 PM
WorldAfghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 78Children were among those killed in the crash in Herat.20 Aug 07:02 PM
WorldVenezuela demands return of children held in USMillions of Venezuelans have fled their home but the US is cracking down on immigration. 19 Aug 10:33 PM
WorldNetanyahu accuses Albanese of abandoning Australia's Jews Albanese announced Australia will recognise Palestine at the UN.19 Aug 07:30 PM
WorldHamas accepts Gaza ceasefire terms - Hamas officialThe deal proposed a 60-day truce and partial hostage release.18 Aug 06:07 PM
WorldIsraeli military actions in Gaza kill at least 40, civil defence saysIsrael plans to push civilians from Gaza City for a new offensive.17 Aug 06:57 PM
New ZealandSeymour ran UN letter past Goldsmith before sending, documents revealThe Treaty Negotiations Minister reviewed the draft before Seymour sent it in July.16 Aug 04:48 AM
WorldFloods devastate Indian Kashmir mountain village, toll rises to 56It is the second major deadly flooding disaster in India this month.14 Aug 08:09 PM
WorldUkraine wary as Putin pushes to seize Donetsk amid Alaska talksThe area Moscow covets is rich in coal, iron and other minerals.14 Aug 07:21 PM
WorldIsraeli minister backs 3400 homes in West Bank amid tensionsUN chief warns plan would end hopes for a two-state solution to the conflict.14 Aug 07:10 PM
World26 migrants die, 10 missing after boats sink off Italy's coastThe Italian coastguard said that the two boats had left Tripoli, Libya, earlier in the day13 Aug 07:09 PM
WorldIsraeli military approves plan for new Gaza offensiveIt comes days after Israel's security cabinet called for the capture of the city.13 Aug 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Should NZ help save the two-state solution for Palestine?The PM says the recognition of Palestine will take time. Actually it's not that hard.13 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark accuses Israel of blocking life-saving Gaza aidFormer PM alleges Israel blocking aid into Gaza at the Rafah crossing.13 Aug 02:45 AM
WorldIsrael must give UN full access to Gaza to halt starvation, allies sayAid agencies say food is not getting to those most in need in Gaza.13 Aug 12:08 AM
WorldAlbanese confronted Netanyahu over earlier blocking of aid'This just cannot continue into the future without an end point,' Albanese said.12 Aug 02:46 AM
WorldUN condemns Israeli strike killing Al Jazeera journalists in GazaIsrael accused one of the journalists of being a Hamas militant.11 Aug 07:08 PM
WorldFalling aid package kills teen in central GazaFootage shows pallets crashing as Gazans scramble for aid in Nuseirat.09 Aug 11:01 PM
World'Take control': Israel’s plan for Gaza City sparks wave of criticismGermany has halted military exports to Israel, citing concerns over their use in Gaza.08 Aug 07:27 PM
