Israel strikes at Hamas tunnels
Hostilities enter second week with Israel vowing to step up attacks.
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70-year-old map at the heart of Israel-Palestine conflict
Violence erupted in Gaza this week, but the conflict's origins go back decades.
'Horrific' scenes in Gaza as death toll climbs to 116
A reporter says there has been "sudden and huge wave of Israeli attacks".
China accused of massive crimes against Uighur minority
The Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
'Heavy price': Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza as tensions rise
Israeli PM tells Hamas: "We will not tolerate an attack on our territory."
Covid-19: Seven new community cases detected as Fiji prepares for worst
Fiji's Government has deployed a multi-agency response to face the Covid-19 outbreak.
Parliament condemns 'severe human rights abuses' against Uighur in China
Meanwhile the Government has been for removing 'genocide' from the motion.
Draft Cabinet paper revealed over Māori self-determination report
Ardern says Māori self-determination is not something 'to be afraid of'.
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Discussion over Māori self-determination report 'disappointing' - author
"It is sad it has been used to create fear, the objective was the opposite."
PM responds over Māori self-determination report
The Government has been under pressure to respond to report recommendations.
'Two systems by stealth': National urges Govt response on report
The Māori Party meanwhile wants a mature national conversation rather than 'race-baiting'.
Act to call for declaration of 'genocide' in Xinjiang, China
The motion would ask MPs whether human rights abuses in Xinjiang amount to genocide.
Finns perplexed by happiest nation tag
New York Times: Nordic nation tops the World Happiness Report for the fourth time.
NZ climate refugee case leads to US action
Kiribati man's refuge case in New Zealand leads to UN ruling and the US considers action.
Military says Chad's president killed on battlefield, appoints son as interim leader
Chadian President Idriss Deby has died after more than three decades in power.
'Racist tropes and stereotypes': Devastating critique of UK race report
New York Times: Boris Johnson commissioned report absolves UK of institutional racism.
Greta Thunberg calls out nations for hoarding vaccine
Climate activist says 'unethical' high-income nations are vaccinating young and healthy.
David Shearer exit interview: South Sudan needs to hold elections
Former Labour Party leader has high hopes for the region.
Iran accuses Israel of attack on nuclear site
Media report a cyberattack cut power to the Natanz facility.
NZTE job for North Korea export sanction breach boss
Extensive experience in business of exporting cited as consideration in job offer.
The Iran nuclear talks, explained
New York Times: Both Iran and the US insist they want to return to the 2015 deal.
'Nuclear terrorism': Suspicion falls on Israel for Iran attack
If Israel was responsible, it further heightens tensions between the two nations.
Day of bloodshed: Myanmar forces kill 82 civilians in Bago
Myanmar security forces crackdown on pro-democracy protesters continues apace.
Rebels leave beheaded bodies in streets of Mozambique town
Latest battle expected to drastically worsen humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique.
Myanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continues
UN criticises international community for not doing enough to stop 'mass murder'.
5-year-old boy among 114 people killed by Myanmar forces
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets to protest the February 1 military coup.
Ethiopia 'will be digging up mass graves for a decade': Inside Tigray's dirty war
Financial Times: Involvement by Eritrean troops tips country into fully fledged crisis.
Eritrea to withdraw troops from Tigray, says Ethiopia PM
Witnesses have described Eritrean forces looting, killing and raping civilians.
Major supply delays for UN vaccine
Up to 90 million AstraZeneca doses held up in a major setback for Covax programme.
On a roll: The Kiwi brewery making beer out of unwanted bread
A staggering 140,000 slices of bread have been turned into beer by Citizen brewery.
Has NZ forgotten about Syria after 10 years of war?
Aid agencies call on Government to step up its assistance.
China blasts US 'evil past of genocide' at UN rights body
The verbal attack reflects growing rivalry between the world's top two economic powers.
Teuila Fuatai: NZ needs to step up fight against 501 deportations
OPINION: Proposed Aussie law change means a dire situation is about to get worse.