Syrian government has intensified shelling of eastern Ghouta suburbs.

Three years of war have left 22 million people in Yemen needing aid and protection.

Latest twist in a long-running saga between Palestinian family and Israeli authorities.

Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?

COMMENT: Diplomacy is a two-way street, and in NZ it's rude not to take an extended hand.

GRAPHIC: They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Julie Bishop says it is important not to "undo" efforts to stop people-smuggling.

Fifteen staff are jobless and 145 international students have to move to another school.

The NZDF was part of an international naval coalition that helped seize 915kg of heroin.

Remember when some people thought sport and politics shouldn't be mixed? How about music?

The new US embassy in London -- iron fist in a green glove

EDITORIAL: Trump has set a new low with his attempt at swaying a UN vote with foreign aid.

Palestinian killed as diplomatic fallout over Trump's Jerusalem decision continues.

Donald Trump is preparing to do something no other president has been willing to risk.

Three memorials have been planned for Yasmine Ryan, a Kiwi journalist working in Istanbul.

Father of Kiwi journalist Yasmine Ryan flies to Turkey to bring her home.

Donald Trump's son-in-law was once his right-hand-man, but he could be a potential risk.

Ardern refused to back down on Manus Island, saying she had to do what was right.

Stephanie Holmes stays at a working winery in the middle of the Israeli desert.

An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.

Trump is talking big, but there is one thing holding him back.

Hospitals in rebel-held Idlib province in Syria have been hit, says a human rights group.

At least one world leader thought Trump absolutely nailed one of his biggest speeches yet.

Trump has slammed UN "mismanagement" and bragged about Trump World Tower.

An ex-St Kentigern student reflects on his gap year spent preparing for the Israel army.

MFAT never got legal advice about the risks of a Saudi sheep deal, new documents show.

A heartbreaking picture of a 5-year-old girl is creating a very powerful reaction.

Stephanie Holmes checks into a hotel in the heart of high street shopping heaven.

They live next to one of the most dangerous places on Earth yet they still live in luxury.

Youth worker invited the All Black via Twitter but no one thought he'd really show up.