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‘Learned nothing from history’: Star’s powerful remembrance message ahead of Anzac Day
Famed Irish actor Ciarán Hinds digs deep into the psychology of war for his new role.
'More relevant than ever': Jailed journo's powerful message as biopic released
Actor Richard Roxburgh stars as Peter Greste, depicting his 400-day ordeal in Egypt.
Missile strikes hit Kyiv as air defence responds to latest attack
Air raid alerts were also issued for the Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.
Ryan Bridge: Trump’s tariffs a gamble on US manufacturing revival
OPINION: Donald Trump's tariffs challenge global stability.
Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over energy site strikes
Zelenskyy and Putin both discussed alleged violations with US officials.
'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issue
He gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.
Russia rejects US-backed truce proposal, escalates attacks on Ukraine
Russia bombed civilian sites after rejecting a US-backed ceasefire.
Netanyahu warns Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’ amid stalled talks
Netanyahu warned future talks with Hamas 'will take place only under fire.'
UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.
Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
‘Fire of hell’: Gazans plunged back into chaos as Israeli strikes resume, 400 killed
Gaza struck by intense Israeli air raids as ceasefire collapses
Obituary: Nigel Marple - one of NZ’s finest photojournalists
Nigel Marple went from Napier to Sarajevo, confronting tragedy, triumph through his lens.
‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine support
Harriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.
The Faces of War: Artist Paints Forgotten Lives of NZ Soldiers
Portraits highlight soldiers' pre-war lives on show at Jack Morgan Museum.
Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in ceasefire talks
Militant group has accused Israel of keeping troops in the strategic Philadelphi Corridor.
‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.
Israel says it’s cutting off Gaza electricity
The power cut affects the territory's main desalination plant, vital for 600,000 people.
Donald Trump threatens new ‘large-scale’ sanctions on Russia
'Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now', Trump writes.
‘Ready for peace talks’: Zelensky seeks new US talks after Trump meeting
Ukraine plans talks with the US after intelligence sharing paused.
China says it is ‘ready for war’ with America
China boosts defence spending by 7.2%, warns US it is prepared to 'fight until the end'.
Hamas to hand over bodies of four Israeli hostages in ceasefire deal
Israel will release 602 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the bodies.
Grenade explosion kills two Cambodian toddlers while they played in the dirt
The 2-year-old cousins were playing when they triggered the grenade.
Remains of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas identified, family confirms
Hamas blamed a possible 'mix-up' for the initial misidentification of remains.
Statue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027
The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.
Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.
‘14 years undone’: Syria’s dire economic outlook revealed
Syria needs more than 50 years to regain pre-war economy: UN agency
‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meeting
Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.