New ZealandWhy the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their speciesA bumper rimu fruit crop means conservationists expect over 50 chicks.15 Jan 01:26 AM
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
WorldGaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US saysThe 15-member technocratic committee will be led by former minister Ali Shaath.14 Jan 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCommon sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expectedThe minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.14 Jan 08:00 PM
EntertainmentSinger Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staffThe complaint, filed in Spain on January 5, details alleged 2021 abuses.14 Jan 06:56 PM
WorldUS suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countriesThe pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.14 Jan 06:33 PM
WorldAt least 32 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in ThailandItalian-Thai Development has faced multiple deadly construction accidents.14 Jan 05:37 PM
WorldPlanet's temperature: 2025 was third hottest year on record, EU, US experts saySome 770 million people lived through record annual heat where they are.14 Jan 05:25 AM
Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
Politics'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figureThe Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.14 Jan 01:52 AM
PoliticsNZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against TrumpAnna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.13 Jan 11:12 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGraham Redding: Confronting antisemitism, Islamophobia - and the fear of pluralismOPINION: At the heart of the issue is a confusion between relativism and pluralism.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barredLouise Adler quit after the board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's event.13 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldKevin Rudd to leave US ambassadorship in MarchRudd will leave Washington on March 31, about a year earlier than planned.12 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldNational day of mourning announced for victims of Bondi Beach terror attack Flags will fly at half mast on all Commonwealth buildings across Australia.12 Jan 10:53 PM
WorldWildfires spread to 15,000ha in Argentine PatagoniaMore than 500 firefighters and support staff are battling the blazes in Argentina.12 Jan 03:22 AM
WorldTrump hints US could seize Greenland ‘the easy way’ or the ‘hard way’Analysts warn a US move on Greenland could spell the end of Nato unity.11 Jan 12:16 AM
WorldSyria strikes Kurdish area of Aleppo as fighters refuse to evacuateThe clashes threaten a March deal to fold Kurdish forces into the state.10 Jan 02:04 AM
WorldTrump speaks on Venezuela, oil, Iran and Greenland claiming 'easy way or the hard way'US President Donald Trump held a press conference where he spoke on his plans with Venezuela, Iran and Greenland. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 10:32 PM
WorldKyiv police continue assessing damage after overnight Russian strikesPolice in Kyiv work across seven districts to assess damage and assist residents following overnight Russian strikes that damaged at least 20 residential buildings. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 08:25 PM
WorldIran's Government cuts off internet and international phone calls amid protestsIran's Government has cut off the country's internet and international phone calls amid violent night-time protests. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 07:12 PM
WorldRubbish dump collapse: Rescue workers race to find 38 missingThe collapse hit afternoon workers at Cebu's Binaliw Landfill in the Philippines.09 Jan 04:03 AM
WorldWoman killed by ICE in Minneapolis was a mother of 3 and a poetVideo shows an officer firing at her car as it reverses, disputing Trump’s claim.08 Jan 09:54 PM
WorldChina confirms extradition of accused scam boss from CambodiaHis Prince Bank in Cambodia is in liquidation but customers can still withdraw money.08 Jan 07:13 PM
WorldIranians step up protests as death toll mounts, internet cutProtests over Iran's economic crisis have spread to all 31 provinces.08 Jan 06:18 PM
WorldTrump plots to buy Greenland as Nato ally Denmark seethesThe US President is weighing a Greenland purchase to counter Russia and China.07 Jan 07:05 PM
WorldGreenland, Denmark urge quick talks with US after renewed claims on islandTrump says a decision on Greenland could come in about two months.06 Jan 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who holds Trump accountable?OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMilitary remains loyal after Maduro ouster, Venezuelan exiles sayMany in the armed forces have pledged loyalty to interim leader Delcy Rodriguez.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDespot chic: Maduro’s Nike Tech sweatsuit and the thirst for notorietySearches for 'Nike Tech suit' spiked after the arrest images appeared.06 Jan 12:09 AM
WorldVenezuela's deposed Maduro pleads not guilty, calls himself the presidentMaduro and his wife remain in custody until a new hearing date of March 17.05 Jan 08:03 PM
World‘That’s enough’: Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threatsWashington already operates a major military base on the island.05 Jan 05:14 PM
World‘Stop slandering me’: Colombian President rebuffs Trump's threats of military actionGustavo Petro has criticised the US administration’s military action in the region.05 Jan 07:47 AM
