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
WorldWarnings before devasting Libya floods went unheededExperts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.18 Sep 05:55 AM
New ZealandMayor, officials on $50,000 Asia tripTory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.18 Sep 05:05 AM
PoliticsHelen Clark joins distinguished international groupHelen Clark is now one of The Elders, a group set up by Nelson Mandela.15 Sep 12:48 AM
WorldLibya flooding death toll soars to 11,300, 10,100 reported missingA UN official said that most casualties could have been avoided.14 Sep 09:36 PM
WorldKim Jong Un departs for extremely rare Vladimir Putin meeting, Western concerns riseThe meet sparks Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.11 Sep 11:56 PM
WorldDrone attack kills at least 43 in Sudan’s capital as rival troops battleSudan has been rocked by violence since mid-April.10 Sep 09:22 PM
WorldAt least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat in MaliThree days of national mourning have been declared after Al-Qaeda-linked attack.08 Sep 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPutin warned to 'stop using food as a weapon'OPINION: UN official warns we will all pay for the end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.02 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldUN says it has been forced to cut food aid to millionsThe World Food Program has seen cuts to assistance in 38 of 86 countries.29 Jul 10:48 PM
KahuHuman Rights Commission gives NZ mixed report cardKaitahutahu Rangatahi said there has been progress towards tino rangatiratanga.24 Jul 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking outOPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldAid workers blocked from area of Ukraine dam collapseUN workers can’t go to southern Ukraine because fighting in the war makes it unsafe.20 Jun 01:03 AM
