World'Gates of Hell will open': Katz' ultimatum to Hamas in hostage crisisA UN agency said plans to seize Gaza City will have 'a horrific humanitarian impact'.23 Aug 12:48 AM
Markets with MadisonBehind Australia's $3.3b counter-drone company – and CEO's Christchurch connectionDroneShield is making millions selling drone guns and detection systems to militaries. 21 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldSecurity guarantees: Zelenskyy seeks support before talks with Russia'We need to understand which country will be ready to do what at each specific moment.'21 Aug 06:51 PM
WorldNetanyahu orders start of immediate talks to release Gaza hostagesNetanyahu: 'Defeating Hamas and releasing all our hostages go hand in hand.'21 Aug 05:54 PM
World'Permanent war': Macron's warning after plan to conquer Gaza City approvedIsrael's Defence Minister approved plan to conquer Gaza and called up 60,000 reservists.20 Aug 07:48 PM
WorldIsraeli minister approves plan to conquer Gaza, call-up 60,000 reservistsA proposed truce includes prisoner exchanges and aid entry into Gaza.20 Aug 07:53 AM
WorldTrump says Ukraine peace deal may help him 'get to heaven'Trump's press secretary said 'the President was serious' about the comment.19 Aug 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The world is failing its frontline humanitariansAid workers face increasing attacks globally, with 265 killed this year.19 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDon't go there: Former Defence Minister urges young fighters to avoid UkraineDozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonGaza and the Government: How to 'grow a spine' – Simon WilsonOPINION: Even the horrors of war haven't stopped the Act tail wagging the Government dog.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour, Peters distance themselves from Luxon's Netanyahu 'lost the plot' remarks'It's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself.'19 Aug 03:05 AM
WorldPutin and Zelenskyy set for peace summit after Trump talksThe White House meeting comes days after Trump held a summit with Putin in Alaska.19 Aug 12:53 AM
WorldZelenskyy dons military jacket to meet Trump amid suit controversyTrump complimented Zelenskyy on his outfit during their Oval Office meeting.18 Aug 09:02 PM
WorldZelensky set to return to Oval Office after tense exchange with TrumpThe pair will have a one-on-one before they are joined by European leaders.18 Aug 03:25 AM
WorldIsraeli military actions in Gaza kill at least 40, civil defence saysIsrael plans to push civilians from Gaza City for a new offensive.17 Aug 06:57 PM
World'De facto demands': Trump supports Putin's plan for Ukraine's DonbasThe US President is backing Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede Donetsk to end the war.17 Aug 12:56 AM
WorldTrump shifts stance, pushes for full peace accord post-Putin summitUkraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to hold talks with Donald Trump in Washington tomorrow.16 Aug 07:50 PM
WorldTrump seeks US-Russia-Ukraine summit after Putin meeting fails to secure ceasefireUkraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump in Washington.16 Aug 10:55 AM
WorldTrump and Zelenskyy to meet after failed peace talks with PutinThe Ukrainian leader said they would discuss 'ending the killing and the war'.16 Aug 09:35 AM
WorldUkraine wary as Putin pushes to seize Donetsk amid Alaska talksThe area Moscow covets is rich in coal, iron and other minerals.14 Aug 07:21 PM
AnalysisSudan’s calamity and ‘the end of the liberal world order’Analysis: The war and its suffering is an indictment of a faltering international system.14 Aug 01:15 AM
WorldTrump eyes three-way meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy'If the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one,' the US President says.13 Aug 06:47 PM
WorldEU, US leaders hold talks ahead of key Trump-Putin meeting on UkraineTrump and Putin's meeting on Friday local time excludes Zelenskyy, raising concerns.13 Aug 07:02 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark accuses Israel of blocking life-saving Gaza aidFormer PM alleges Israel blocking aid into Gaza at the Rafah crossing.13 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandKiwi doctor severely injured after standing on mine in UkraineMultiple New Zealanders have joined Ukraine's Foreign Legion and been killed and injured.10 Aug 11:24 PM
World'Will achieve nothing': Zelenskyy warns against summit without UkraineThe Ukraine President says his country won't surrender land for peace.09 Aug 08:54 PM
WorldTrump, Putin to meet in Alaska amid Ukraine war tensionsPutin consulted the leaders of China and India ahead of the Alaska summit.09 Aug 01:30 AM
WorldNetanyahu seeks full control of Gaza amid mounting pressure'We want to have a security perimeter. We don’t want to govern it,' the Israeli PM said.07 Aug 06:01 PM
WorldPotential Trump-Putin summit to end Ukraine warTrump may meet Putin next week after envoy’s talks in Moscow.06 Aug 09:40 PM
WorldTrump envoy meets Putin as US steps up pressure with new India tariffsSteve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for three hours in Moscow.06 Aug 06:49 PM
WorldUkrainian soldier escapes on e-bike delivered by droneThe soldier, call sign 'Tanker', was stranded for four to five days behind enemy lines.01 Aug 02:14 AM
WorldThailand and Cambodia agree to a truce after five days of fightingThe ceasefire aims to de-escalate tensions over territory with ancient temples.28 Jul 06:49 PM
WorldTrump slashes Russia ultimatum to '10 or 12 days'The US President demanded Russia end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions.28 Jul 06:19 PM
WorldThailand and Cambodia truce talks due but strikes continueAt least 35 people have died and over 200,000 displaced in the five-day conflict.28 Jul 05:40 AM