WorldWith tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via RussiaMessages saying they would not pre-emptively attack exchanged days before protests began.14 Jan 08:18 PM
WorldUS suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countriesThe pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.14 Jan 06:33 PM
WorldIran’s rulers outfox Starlink in high-tech battle to crush protestsUp to 50,000 banned Starlink terminals have been smuggled into Iran.14 Jan 04:00 PM
World'What just hit us?': North Sea crash captain caused 'avoidable death'Jury shown video and audio CCTV of the moments after the collision.13 Jan 09:13 PM
WorldRussia strikes power plant, kills four in Ukraine barrageRussia launched 25 missiles and 293 drones, killing four people.13 Jan 08:36 PM
WorldUkraine’s former commander-in-chief, envoy to Britain and maybe next presidentRetired General Valery Zaluzhny has served as ambassador to Britain since July 2024.13 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWounded Kiwi sniper carried injured brother – former SAS member – through intense rocketfire in UkraineOnce his twin was in hospital the young NZ soldier hitchhiked back to the front line. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldInside the frantic global race to find an escape route for MaduroThere were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.11 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Don’t fall for the myth of the ‘brittle’ strongmanStrongmen have been on the march since Putin breathed new life into the form in 1999-2000.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the digital war Kiwis face when heading to Ukraine front linesRon Mark warns even innocent family posts can expose Kiwis to Russian targeting.11 Jan 04:00 PM
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
WorldRussian strikes leave half of Kyiv's flats without heatingAround 6000 Kyiv apartment blocks have lost heating in the deep freeze.09 Jan 09:42 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
WorldRussia slams Western peacekeeping plan for UkraineRussia warns any Nato peacekeepers in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets'.08 Jan 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based eraOPINION: If international law no longer exists, NZ needs a new approach.08 Jan 04:00 PM
AnalysisHow Trump humiliated Putin on the high seasAnalysis: US President did not so much call Russia’s bluff as dismiss it outright.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump seeks 50% increase in defence budget to $2.5 trillionThe US President wants the 2027 Pentagon budget lifted from $1.7t to $2.5t via tariffs.08 Jan 12:13 AM
WorldTsunamis can travel vast distances before striking, Japan’s researchers warnStudy traced a tsunami spawned by 8.8 quake and found it carried a late kick.07 Jan 09:29 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
WorldUS seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker pursued off the coast of VenezuelaUS forces seized the Marinera in the North Atlantic under a US court warrant.07 Jan 04:53 PM
WorldUS forces killed 55 Venezuelan,Cuban military personnel in Maduro raid: tollsNicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores are now in New York facing drug charges.06 Jan 06:15 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
WorldPopular influencer dies tragically following overseas surgeryThe content creator and mother had more than 73,000 followers on Instagram.06 Jan 06:11 AM
WorldOil tankers flee Venezuela to avoid US troopsShips depart in ‘dark mode’ in attempt to break naval blockade.05 Jan 07:28 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
WorldDeposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives for first US court appearance after captureMaduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face narcotrafficking charges in the US.05 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldMan's stomach ruptures after drinking cocktail with liquid nitrogen at holiday partyGuests reported that they were not warned of the risks of consuming the substance05 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldVenezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in New York jail as Trump says US to ‘run’ VenezuelaUS commandos seized Nicolas Maduro in Caracas after overnight air strikes.04 Jan 04:59 PM
WorldWhy Zelenskyy tapped military intelligence chief to run his officeUkrainian President's choice of General Kyrylo Budanov ticks several boxes.04 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTrump’s big Venezuela oil push runs into $173b, decade-long reality checkVenezuela now pumps about one million barrels a day, under 1% of global oil supply.04 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldUkraine peace plan talks in Kyiv as allies meet on US-backed proposalEnvoys from 15 nations, Nato and the EU met to refine the peace framework.04 Jan 01:35 AM
AnalysisAnalysis: What the capture of Maduro means for China and RussiaShockwaves from Caracas are being felt in Moscow and Beijing. These are the implications.03 Jan 10:02 PM
WorldUkraine peace talks: Zelenskyy hosts security advisers as Russia issues warningAbout 15 nations and EU and Nato representatives will join security talks with Kyiv.03 Jan 06:40 AM
WorldLions and tigers wounded after Russia bombs Ukrainian zooMost of Feldman EcoPark's rare birds were killed when a shell hit their aviary.03 Jan 02:45 AM
