WorldPutin threatens nuclear response amid Zelenskyy's UN address on UkraineZelensky warns of Russian attacks on nuclear plants, urging global pressure on Moscow.25 Sep 11:42 PM
WorldRussia updates nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine missile tensionsAn attack on Russia with the help of a nuclear power will be seen as ‘joint strike’.25 Sep 10:48 PM
WorldLebanon’s deadliest dayLebanon suffered its deadliest day in two decades after Israeli air strikes killed 558 people. Video / AFPWatch24 Sep 11:13 PM
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WorldUkraine strikes Russian depots; Zelenskiy seeks more US supportVolodymyr Zelenskyy issues almost daily pleas to Ukraine's Western allies for weapons.22 Sep 10:43 PM
WorldIsrael’s clash with Hezbollah strains US effort to prevent wider warWashington’s grip on the crisis appears more tenuous than ever.20 Sep 02:58 AM
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WorldLebanon pager attack origins hunt widensBulgaria and Norway have become new focal points of a global hunt.19 Sep 09:34 PM
WorldWhat we know about the Hezbollah pagers attackIsrael Defence Forces declined to comment on whether it was responsible.17 Sep 11:39 PM
WorldHamas chief says group is ready for ‘long war’ in GazaHamas claims to have enough resources to keep fighting indefinitely.16 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldKiwi photojournalist who was banned from Russia sneaks in with Ukranian troopsA frontline view of the war from inside Russian territory.15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldRussia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swapUkraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.14 Sep 11:32 PM
WorldUN staff members among those killed in Israeli airstrikesAt least 18 people were killed and 18 injured in the attack at the al-Jaouni school.12 Sep 08:24 PM
WorldPresident Joe Biden ‘outraged’ by US activist’s death'Israel must do more to ensure that incidents like this never happen again.'11 Sep 08:40 PM
WorldThe Philadelphi Corridor: An Israel-Gaza ceasefire obstacle explainedA narrow strip of no man’s land has become the chief sticking point in ceasefire talks.04 Sep 11:54 PM
World'Take it or leave it': US takes tough stance on ceasefire talksThe deal, once it comes, could mark the end of US-led negotiations if not taken.02 Sep 12:42 AM
WorldSix hostages' bodies found in Gaza, Biden 'devastated'US president vows Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead in Gaza.01 Sep 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Stolen valour': Former RSA president accused of wearing medals he didn’t earnThe former president was photographed at official events wearing medals he had not earned.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soarFinancial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.26 Aug 07:14 PM
WorldHezbollah's latest strike hits a 'humble chicken coop'A revenge attack involving missiles and drones from Lebanon has come to nothing.26 Aug 01:07 AM
KahuTe Arawhata: NZ’s Liberation Museum in France receives boost but needs more supportKiwi philanthropist Andrew Barnes kicks in $50k and will match other donations.22 Aug 07:53 PM
WorldGrief and anger in Israel as recovered hostages are laid to restFunerals for six hostages have been held in the kibbutzim they were abducted from.22 Aug 12:12 AM
WorldBlinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges HamasThere are few signs of conciliation on the ground and fears of wider war.20 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldBlinken arrives in Israel to push ceasefire dealNegotiators are hoping to conclude ceasefire discussions this week.18 Aug 10:34 PM
WorldRussia sentences US woman to 12 years for Ukraine donationRussian court jails Ksenia Karelina for treason weeks after major prisoner swap.15 Aug 09:41 PM
World'More than 40,000' killed in Israel’s war in GazaGaza's health system near collapse, complicating accurate death toll in ongoing conflict.15 Aug 08:26 PM
World'Ceasefire still possible': Hamas to skip next round of talksHamas will not be involved in the next round of ceasefire talks.15 Aug 12:42 AM
New Zealand‘How many kids did you kill?’: Labour MP publishes pro-Palestinian protest video, chanting at LuxonDuncan Webb has courted controversy on social media before.07 Aug 04:20 AM
World'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessaryIran has promised 'severe' revenge after the leader of militant group Hamas was killed.04 Aug 04:30 AM
WorldUS fighter jets sent to Middle East over Iran-Israel war fearsUS President Joe Biden says American warplanes will help protect Israel from attack.02 Aug 09:24 PM
SportIs Russia at the Olympics and what is ‘AIN’?The issue of Russia and Belarus athletes at the Olympics remains a contentious subject.02 Aug 01:56 AM
New Zealand'We're going to die up here': SAS hero on siege and survival in KabulAn ex-soldier's explosive new book opens up on New Zealand SAS operations in Afghanistan.01 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWagner fighters killed and Russian helicopter destroyed in Mali ambushAl-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility for Wagner convoy attack.29 Jul 12:04 AM
WorldPutin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisisRussian and US diplomats say relations are worse than they have been in decades.28 Jul 09:41 PM