PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: ‘Woke’ and other idiotic political terms, decodedFinancial Times: A brief guide to today’s most nonsensical words and phrases.08 Jun 10:47 PM
PoliticsNew Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in NZIt's his first visit since winning last year’s election.05 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldRussia says it thwarted large Ukrainian attack in DonetskIt’s unclear if this was the start of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.05 Jun 06:26 AM
WorldUkraine keeps up pressure after Russian declaration of victory in Bakhmut“We fight for every tree, every trench, every dugout.”04 Jun 08:59 AM
WorldChina defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan StraitLi Shangfu says so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols are a provocation to China.04 Jun 07:45 AM
TalanoaSurvey finds sextortion major issue in the PacificPacific women reported corruption was on the rise and sextortion is widespread.01 Jun 08:50 PM
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TalanoaPNG Prime Minister James Marape tells Australia new security pact is delayedPNG Prime Minister says proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed.31 May 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS-China tensions have upended global order, Jamie Dimon warnsFinancial Times: The situation is worse now than during the Cold War, says JPMorgan boss.31 May 07:42 PM
WorldNato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo to help quell violent protestsThe Nato-led peacekeeping mission currently consists of almost 3800 troops.31 May 05:51 AM
WorldBeluga whale once linked to Russia now in Swedish watersWhite mammal believed to have come from a military facility nicknamed 'Hvaldimir'.30 May 06:40 PM
WorldIncumbent Erdogan claims victory in TurkeyErdogan, 69, could remain in power until 2028.28 May 06:32 PM
WorldRussia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war beganThe attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.28 May 08:41 AM
TalanoaNative land lease policy reinstated in FijiThe former FijiFirst government removed the policy.25 May 10:16 PM
WorldPoem penned for Joe Biden's inauguration banned by US schoolA Florida school banned the Youth Poet Laureate's work after one parent complained.25 May 12:23 AM
TalanoaPapua New Guinea signs new United States defence pactPNG has advanced a security pact with the US in spite of calls for more transparency.23 May 01:00 AM
WorldFBI probe: Prosecutor ends Trump-Russia investigationJohn Durham ends four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct.15 May 08:27 PM
WorldTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to a runoff election that will decide who will leadTurkish President will face rival to decide who will lead the struggling country.15 May 07:58 PM
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WorldRishi Sunak, Boris Johnson push Zelensky's right to speak at Eurovision finalPair say Ukrainian president should speak as he would have at home as host nation.12 May 09:20 PM
World‘This is news to me’: US Republican Congressman George Santos facing federal chargesSantos has resisted calls to resign and recently announced he was running for re-election.09 May 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKremlin quiet on 'Putin assassination attempt' for 12 hoursNew York Times: Kyiv and Moscow are angrily blaming each other for blasts at the Kremlin.04 May 09:39 PM
TalanoaEmani Haile Fakaotimanava-Lui among six newcomers to ParliamentEmani Haile Fakaotimanava-Lui ecstatic upon hearing the election results.03 May 10:19 PM
WorldZelenskyy denies sending drones to strike KremlinRussia claimed it foiled an overnight assassination attack.03 May 06:52 PM
WorldWorld powers pull their citizens as violence roils SudanWorld powers evacuated more people from Sudan in complex international operations.26 Apr 09:04 PM
WorldAustralia plans major overhaul of defences as China risesChina’s military buildup 'is now the largest and most ambitious of any country'.24 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldUkrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculationWashington-based think tank says forces have crossed the wide Dnieper River.23 Apr 07:33 PM
WorldIran bans film stars who backed protests from leaving countryDozens of famous Iranians have been penalised for supporting the women’s rights protests.22 Apr 12:01 AM
EntertainmentMic drop: Rapper running for US president - and it's not KanyeHe follows in the footsteps of rapper Kanye West, who ran in the 2020 election.21 Apr 09:40 PM
WorldPresident Biden set to announce 2024 re-election campaignBiden, 80, has repeatedly said he intends to run for a second term.20 Apr 10:45 PM
WorldG7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'18 Apr 05:33 AM
WorldPutin hails navy’s performance in Pacific Ocean drillsPutin hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills in Pacific Ocean.17 Apr 08:37 PM
New ZealandDeputy PM downplays China tensions at start of Pacific tourCarmel Sepuloni flew out to the Solomon Islands to strengthen relations with the nation.17 Apr 12:34 AM
WorldPentagon leak: Suspect taken into custodyProbe intensifies over classified military documents about Russia-Ukraine war.13 Apr 07:10 PM