Conflict
Hipkins slams govt over refusal to recognise Palestine
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Audio
Trump hopeful for Gaza peace deal after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Audio
Seyour defends government stance on Gaza
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour defends the Government's position on the issue of acknowledging Palestinian statehood. Audio
Anglican clergy protest outside Erica Stanford's office
Four members of the Anglican Church have spent the night chained together outside Erica Stanford's office in Auckland - the Rev. Philppa Young spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Henry Riley reports from the UK
Henry Riley reports from the UK Labour Party's conference in Liverpool Audio
Pragmatism over protest: Govt risks backlash on Palestine
Analysis: Many will be outraged over the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, as the humanitarian catastrophe on the ground in Gaza worsens.
'Many expected a more robust response' on Palestinian state - academic
New Zealand's reputation could take a hit on the global stage over the government's decision not to recognise Palestine as a state at this time, an international relations expert says.
Russia pounds Ukraine from the sky
Russia spends the weekend pounding Ukraine's cities from the sky - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Sweden Audio
Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
Al Gillespie: Unpacking Peters’ announcement on Palestine
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Saturday that New Zealand will not yet be recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
UN sanctions set to be reimposed on Iran
Iran have been accused of violating a 2015 nuclear deal, but it denies seeking nuclear weapons entirely.
Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestinian state at this time
The Prime Minister said the Gaza conflict would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine.
Abbas: Israel committing ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
The Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has told the United Nations Israel is carrying out a crime against humanity in Gaza. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from the UN .
…Gaza's few remaining hospitals are being overwhelmed
Gaza's few remaining hospitals are being overwhelmed, Alex Baird reports from Doha Audio
'Pretty scary time': NZ teen describes drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla
Sam Leason says he started his night shift as drones dropped "bombs ... and other liquids" onto some of the boats. Audio
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory from Russia, in sudden shift
The US President says Ukraine should act now with Russia facing "big" economic problems.
Is the world's largest humanitarian crisis going unseen?
The world's largest hunger and displacement crises has been created amid a war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces, which has left tens of thousands of people dead and 12 million…
France announces recognition of Palestinian state at UN summit
French President Emmanuel Macron told the UN summit "France recognises the state of Palestine."
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Israel military said it killed a Hezbollah member and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals".
'Not a race': Luxon tight lipped on Palestinian state
Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio