PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Winston Peters shows courage abroad, but must show it at homeOPINION: It will take courageous leadership to avert a debt crisis.30 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Govt reveals its outright cowardice on PalestineOPINION: New Zealanders' response has been swift and angry, says Green Party co-leader.30 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldTrump says Israel will withdraw from Gaza in phases under a deal negotiated with NetanyahuPresident Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.Watch29 Sep 07:16 PM
PoliticsLabour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand wouldn't recognise Palestine now.29 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandNZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine, says Helen ClarkHelen Clark says NZ has aligned with the US in not recognising Palestine.29 Sep 12:33 AM
New ZealandPriests chain themselves to minister Erica Stanford's office over Palestine decisionThe group was 'deeply grieved at the failure to recognise Palestinian statehood'.28 Sep 11:40 PM
Herald NOWThe Herald NOW panel Phil Goff and Louisa WallFormer Auckland mayor Phil Goff and former Labour MP Louisa Wall join Ryan Bridges on Herald NOW.Watch28 Sep 08:06 PM
Herald NOWLuxon on New Zealand not recognising Palestinian statehoodPrime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Ryan Bridge to discuss New Zealand’s stance on Palestinian statehood.Watch28 Sep 07:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Government criticised and less funding for rising prison populationNZ Herald Morning News Update | Government criticised for not recognising Palestinian statehood and Auckland Mayor concerned over government secrecy.Watch28 Sep 06:13 PM
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
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
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
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
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
New ZealandThe mood in New York as the UN General Assembly comes to townPolitical Commentator Danielle McLaughlin joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations General Assembly and US opposition to various nations recognising Palestine as a state.Watch23 Sep 01:06 AM
WorldTrump snubs Albanese again as UN handshake loomsTrump says recognising Palestine is 'rewarding Hamas' and fuelling conflict.23 Sep 12:26 AM
Herald NOWWill NZ recognise Palestine as an individual state? The UN meets todayFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark joined Herald NOW to discuss the United Nations and New Zealand's planned statement on recognising a state of Palestine.Watch22 Sep 10:57 PM
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
PoliticsUN 'weakest it has ever been', former PM and UN aid agency boss Helen Clark warnsClark says NZ looks 'odd' as allies move to recognise a Palestinian state.22 Sep 08:37 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
World'We shouldn’t just be numbers': Palestinians react to recognition moveMore than 550,000 people have fled Gaza City amid intensified Israeli assaults.21 Sep 06:33 PM
WorldBritain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state in major shiftMahmoud Mardawi called the international move a 'victory' for Palestinians.21 Sep 06:22 PM
WorldUK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian stateMore than 140 of 193 UN member states already recognise Palestinian statehood.21 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters complains to PM about Seymour as Palestine tensions riseOPINION: Seymour is straining coalition ties by mouthing off about NZ's position on Gaza.18 Sep 12:57 AM