World'Total chaos': The island nation nearing 'point of no return'UN warns Haiti is near 'total chaos' as gang violence and instability escalate.22 Apr 04:51 AM
WorldIsrael says Gaza medics’ killing a ‘mistake’, to dismiss commanderAn Israeli report admits mistakes led to the deaths of 15 health workers in Gaza.21 Apr 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Urgent international co-operation': Crime rings threaten integrity of NZ sportThe Sport Integrity Commission has sought advice from Interpol on organised crime.20 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsKing Charles praises humanitarian workers in Easter messageThe number of humanitarian workers killed reached a record high in 2024.17 Apr 09:22 AM
WorldUK pledges $158m in aid as global leaders seek peace in SudanBut Sudan's Government has protested that it was not invited to participate.15 Apr 04:19 AM
World'Gaza is a killing field': UN says Israel has opened ‘floodgates of horror’Civilians are in an endless death loop, UN chief says.09 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandSon of UN rep jailed for stabbing elderly man to death in AucklandA stranger had taken Sergio Williams into his home. He overstayed his welcome.08 Apr 12:06 AM
New Zealand‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportationSix-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldVideo shows final moment of aid workers killed in Gaza attack, contradicts Israeli claimsThe footage contradicts Israeli claims about not targeting ambulances.05 Apr 07:41 PM
WorldUN alarmed as 15 medics killed in Gaza, urges war crime probeFifteen medics and aid workers were killed in Gaza after shots hit their ambulances.03 Apr 10:32 PM
WorldSurvivor pulled from rubble after 90 hours trapped as Myanmar quake toll hits 2700The earthquake in Myanmar has killed at least 2719 people, with 441 still missing.01 Apr 05:22 PM
World‘Cannot be any survivors’: Grim search after Myanmar earthquakeMyanmar's junta confirmed about 1700 dead, 3400 injured, and 300 missing.30 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandWhy the UN is urging NZ to reassess its tax policiesA 2023 study found the wealthiest Kiwis pay a 9.4% median effective tax rate.23 Mar 01:36 AM
WorldIsrael launches strikes on Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire, risking ‘new war’Lebanese PM warned the escalation risks dragging the country into ‘a new war’.22 Mar 08:28 PM
WorldNetanyahu warns Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’ amid stalled talksNetanyahu warned future talks with Hamas 'will take place only under fire.'18 Mar 11:19 PM
WorldUN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violencePalestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.18 Mar 09:09 PM
World‘Complete destruction’: Israel resumes Gaza bombing amid hostage crisisIsrael's renewed Gaza strikes killed more than 400, Gaza health ministry reports.18 Mar 08:43 PM
World‘Exploited and abused’: UN judge’s shocking modern slavery convictionLydia Mugambe forced a young woman to work as her maid for free.13 Mar 06:01 PM
WorldICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for AprilIsrael blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.12 Mar 11:57 PM
World‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killingsThe UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.09 Mar 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should the Black Caps boycott Afghanistan? How to send a stronger messageOPINION: NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsWhy Black Caps continue to play country run by ‘terrorist’ regimeNZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.07 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s visionThe reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.04 Mar 11:10 PM
AnalysisFarming co-ops can get bad rap on green scale but can also be a force for goodAnalysis: The United Nations named 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives.04 Mar 02:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: World Children’s Day – NZ must spend more on foreign aid for young peopleOPINION: 2024 was a horrific year for many of the world’s children.02 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Blatant violation’: Hamas accuses Israel as prisoner release stallsHamas released six hostages on Saturday; Israel postponed the prisoner exchange.23 Feb 09:23 AM
World‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiationsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.23 Feb 02:35 AM
World‘Abhorrent and cruel’: UN slams Hamas' handover of hostages' remainsHamas handed over four hostages' remains in a public ceremony in Khan Yunis.20 Feb 06:37 PM
WorldUN expert: Russia holds 2000 political prisoners a year after Navalny deathAlexei Navalny's death highlights repression and erosion of human rights in Russia.17 Feb 08:21 PM
WorldIsrael defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWASupported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.28 Jan 08:23 PM
WorldWFP accuses Israel of firing on aid convoy in GazaWFP: Israeli forces fired on marked convoy in Gaza, endangering staff.06 Jan 06:56 PM
WorldDesperation in Kabul: 35,000 women face education banUN warns ban could lead to 'unnecessary suffering, illness, and possibly deaths.'09 Dec 09:33 PM
New ZealandCop29 deal faces criticism from vulnerable nations and activists The Cop29 climate change conference has wrapped up with a controversial deal.25 Nov 04:00 PM
World'Suicide pact for the rest of the world': Outrage as climate talks reach new US$300b finance dealWealthy nations say it is politically unrealistic to expect more money.23 Nov 10:18 PM
