PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on PalestineOPINION: Sure, the US has the greatest leverage. But leadership comes in many forms.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldUN sanctions snap back on Iran after failed nuclear talksIran recalled its envoys from Britain, France and Germany after the sanctions took effect.28 Sep 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Shame on us': Ex-Race Relations Commissioner slams Govt's 'torturous logic' on PalestineWinston Peters told the UN that NZ is 'not ready' to recognise Palestinian statehood.28 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'My blood is still boiling': Palestinian Kiwi reacts to Govt's Palestine stanceChristchurch man Yasser Abdulal says 55 of his relatives have been killed in Gaza.27 Sep 09:45 PM
PoliticsGovt fears recognising Palestine state will embolden Israel and Hamas for further conflictThe decision puts New Zealand out of step with Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.27 Sep 05:00 AM
Politics'Not at all': PM denies fears of US backlash informed Palestine decisionDonald Trump says he sees recognition of a Palestinian state as a 'reward' for Hamas. 27 Sep 04:40 AM
World'Legally void': Iran vows never to bow to pressure over nuclear sanctionsUN watchdog's inspectors resume visits to Iranian nuclear sites after months of pause.27 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandNZ holds back as allies move on recognising PalestineNZ has said no, but what would Palestinian statehood mean?27 Sep 01:01 AM
Politics'Violence must cease' Peters says NZ won't recognise Palestine until there's peaceForeign Minister Winston Peters has told the United Nations New Zealand is “not ready” to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / United NationsWatch26 Sep 11:58 PM
WorldWinston Peters speaks at the United NationsForeign Minister Winston Peters spoke in front of the United Nations assembly, he gave an update on New Zealand's position in recognising Palestinian statehood. Video / NZHWatch26 Sep 08:48 PM
WorldCheers, walkouts and empty seats at UN as Netanyahu takes the stageThere were cheers, walkouts and empty seats at the UN conference in New York as Netanyahu took the stage to speak about Palestine. Video / AFPWatch26 Sep 07:05 PM
WorldDozens walk out as Netanyahu hits back at Palestine recognition at UNNetanyahu criticised nations for recognising Palestinian statehood.26 Sep 06:48 PM
WorldTrump says he won’t allow Israel to annex the West BankIt creates space for Arab nations to consider plan for ending the war and rebuilding Gaza.26 Sep 01:11 AM
WorldTrump backs Tony Blair bid to run GazaTelegraph: Former UK Prime Minister suggests leading an interim government once war ends.25 Sep 09:18 PM
World Abbas outlines path to Palestinian governanceThe 89-year-old leader was denied a US visa and spoke to the UN by video link.25 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Sanaa after Houthi drone attack on EilatHouthi officials said two people were killed and 48 others wounded in Sanaa.25 Sep 07:15 PM
WorldNetanyahu avoids European airspace on US trip amid ICC arrest warrantThe flight path added 600km compared with the usual direct route over Europe.25 Sep 06:45 PM
WorldUN calls for probe into drone strikes on Gaza aid flotillaItaly sent a navy frigate after alleged drone strikes near Crete raised alarm.24 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldDozens killed as Israeli assault intensifies in Gaza CityGaza’s civil defence says 22 people died in strikes on a shelter for displaced people.24 Sep 06:45 PM
WorldSyria pursuing limited security deal with IsraelSharaa is pushing for Israel to withdraw from Syrian territory occupied in the past year.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was red alert': Kiwi teen on Gaza aid flotilla says boats attacked by dronesEighteen-year-old Sam Leason said nine boats were hit in night-time drone strikes.24 Sep 07:28 AM
WorldActivists in Gaza aid flotilla claim they are being attacked by dronesGerman activist Yasemin Acar said five aid vessels had been targeted.24 Sep 04:15 AM
WorldWatch: 'Going to hell': Trump blasts UN and Europe in fiery speechLeaders sat in silence as Trump took aim at migration and a climate change 'con job'. 23 Sep 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: To solve economic ‘death spiral’, look to the pastOPINION: The PM's stance on Palestine, mental health services and Art History.23 Sep 06:00 PM
World‘Betrayed the homeland’: Hamas executes three Palestinians in GazaFootage showed three blindfolded men being shot dead in a public square.23 Sep 08:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisRecognition or not, a Palestinian state seems more remote than everNYT analysis: Critics question the justice, wisdom, and feasibility of two-state approach.23 Sep 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Shaken and in pain': Parents react as Hamas releases hostage videoNY Times: It was of Alon Ohel, a pianist who had been at the Nova festival when snatched. 23 Sep 12:27 AM
WorldTrump snubs Albanese again as UN handshake loomsTrump says recognising Palestine is 'rewarding Hamas' and fuelling conflict.23 Sep 12:26 AM
WorldFrance recognises Palestinian state in landmark UN moveEmmanuel Macron said recognition would not mean an embassy without a Gaza truce.22 Sep 10:15 PM
WorldIsrael’s war costs seen rising $12.8b on Gaza City assaultIsrael's nearly two-year conflict in the region had cost $104b before the latest phase.22 Sep 08:14 PM
WorldMacron backs Palestinian recognition ahead of UN summitIsrael vows no Palestinian state as far-right ministers call for West Bank annexation.22 Sep 06:05 PM
New ZealandNZ weighs recognition of Palestine as allies push aheadUniversity of Waikato international law professor Alexander Gillespie is with us to explain what recognition means and how it’s not as black and white as we might think.Watch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe pressure grows: Will NZ recognise Palestine this week?Britain, Canada and Australia have already formally recognised Palestine.22 Sep 05:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'It's not a race' - Luxon defends pace on NZ recognising Palestinian stateBritain, Australia and Canada took the step to recognise statehood overnight.21 Sep 08:59 PM
