NewsTourist vandalises Pompeii house by carving initials into wallThe tourist now faces a big fine after defacing the popular Unesco World Heritage site.08 Aug 08:02 PM
World'A crime against humanity': UN staff fired for helping HamasNine staff are accused of aiding Hamas in the attack that started the war in Gaza.05 Aug 08:43 PM
WorldIsraeli settlements in Palestine 'illegal', says International Court of JusticeUN's top court says Israel should evacuate Palestinian settlements and pay reparations.20 Jul 03:12 AM
World16 dead after students and police clash in BangladeshAuthorities cut mobile internet services to quell anti-quota protests.18 Jul 11:24 PM
WorldIsraeli air strike on UN school in Gaza kills 13The school was in a refugee camp where hundreds of displaced people had sought shelter.14 Jul 09:33 PM
KahuMāori to the front of leading indigenous peoples rightsWahine Māori named UN chair to further indigenous rights10 Jul 07:03 PM
WorldUkraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack on children's hospitalDeadly strike on Ukrainian children’s hospital was likely direct hit from Russian missile.09 Jul 10:07 PM
New ZealandMP Carl Bates opens NZ Model UNMP welcomes to Parliament 450 young people from Kiwi high schools.05 Jul 01:53 AM
LiveAgribusinessPM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North KoreaChristopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.18 Jun 03:47 AM
WorldIsraeli military announces ‘tactical pause’ in attempt to increase flow of aid into GazaIt says the 11-hour pauses for Gaza aid are to take place every day until further notice.16 Jun 04:39 AM
Talanoa'We saw people still digging in the rubble trying to find their loved ones'Just over two weeks have passed since the devastating landslide killed up to 670 people.10 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUN will declare both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rightsThe UN secretary-general will say both Israel and Hamas are exposing children to danger.08 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters says New Zealand will continue UN paymentsThe annual payment of $1 million to UNRWA will take place as scheduled.07 Jun 01:08 AM
WorldSecond landslide 'major concern' for devastated PNGThe mass of debris that devastated Yambai has become less stable with recent rains.28 May 09:50 PM
WorldIsrael must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank, says EU foreign chiefEU chief says Israel must end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.27 May 02:37 AM
World'Catastrophic': UN court order isolates Israel ally USThe military operation in Rafah faces mounting international condemnation.25 May 08:37 PM
WorldIsrael ordered to halt Gaza offensive by top UN courtRuling by judges also calls for immediate increase of humanitarian aid to the region.25 May 12:10 AM
WorldEgypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to GazaBut it is unclear if aid will be able to enter the territory as fighting rages in Rafah.24 May 09:56 PM
WorldUN halts all food distribution in RafahNo aid has entered via a pier set up by the US for sea deliveries for the past two days.21 May 08:23 PM
WorldAid trucks rolling at US pier in Gaza but delivery challenges far from solvedTrucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built US pier.18 May 03:22 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.14 May 12:36 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand backs Palestine’s bid for UN membershipNZ was among 143 countries that supported the resolution. Nine voted against.10 May 11:22 PM
WorldPalestinians ordered to evacuate Rafah signalling Israeli ground invasionIsrael described Rafah as the last significant Hamas stronghold after seven months of war.06 May 06:54 AM
WorldThere’s progress in truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending warA top UN official says there is full-blown famine in northern Gaza.04 May 09:18 PM
WorldIsrael briefs US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah invasionThat's according to US officials familiar with the talks who requested anonymity.04 May 05:11 AM
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
