War
Key, Clark appear at massive Chinese military parade
The former prime ministers' attendance at the event - which also featured Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin - has raised eyebrows.
Kiwi's memoir details close calls as Vietnam War medic
Kiwi Kelvin Davis spent thirteen years in the New Zealand Navy, including as a medic during the Vietnam War and later as a Navy diver. Audio
Hamas rejects reported plan for US takeover of Gaza
"AI-powered smart cities" are part of a planned US takeover of the Gaza Strip, which one local described as "nonsense".
Israel considers annexing West Bank in response to moves to recognise Palestine
Any step toward annexation would likely draw condemnation from the Palestinians, who seek the territory for a future state
White House moves forward with plan for 'Department of War'
The White House gave no further details, but underscored Trump's comments emphasising the US military's offensive capabilities.
Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israeli strike
The prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike on the capital Sanaa.
Russian missile, drone attack kills eight in Ukraine capital
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attack on Kyiv was in clear disregard for peace negotiations.
Israel strikes Yemen after Houthis fire new type of missile
An Israeli air force official, claimed the furthest target was approximately 2000km from Israel.
Israeli strike on hospital in Gaza kills at least 20
Twenty people - including five journalists - have been killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza. Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a Dubai based English language news… Audio
UNICEF warns of escalating famine in Gaza if no ceasefire
Humanitarian groups say the number of people in Gaza trapped in famine will escalate if there isn't an immediate ceasefire. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Spy agencies quiet on reported US blocking of Five Eyes intel sharing
New Zealand spy agencies are refusing to say if they have been blocked from getting intelligence about the Ukraine-Russia peace process.
Ukraine drone hits Russian nuclear plant, sparks huge fire at Novatek's Ust-Luga terminal
A Ukraine drone attack on Russia forced a sharp fall in the capacity of a reactor at one of Russia's biggest nuclear power plants.
Famine declaration will not speed up Palestinian state decision - Luxon
The Prime Minister has not confirmed whether New Zealand will recognise a Palestinian state.
'We threw hand grenades': Russian kids taste military training
The camp involved 83 Russian children aged 8-17.
'Now, now, now': Save the Children NZ urges end to Gaza blockade
Save the Children New Zealand says its medical teams in Gaza are facing famine alongside the people they're trying to help.
Latest from Gaza
A UN-backed body has confirmed there is famine in Gaza City. The report has been labelled an "outright lie" by Israel. Audio
Trump ramps up rhetoric as Russia-Ukraine peace talks stall
The US President appeared to offer a rationale for Ukraine to go on offence against Russia, notable rhetoric as the momentum around peace talks has stalled.
Israel begins first stages of offensive on Gaza city
Israel has begun the first stages of its controversial offensive on Gaza city. The Israeli government believes it is one of the last Hamas strongholds, and where the remaining hostages are thought to… Audio
Donbas: The object of Putin's desire and the crux Ukraine war
As negotiations over a potential deal to end the war intensify, much of the discussion has centred around a part of the country's east.
North Korea's Kim calls for rapid nuclear buildup amid US-South Korea exercises
Kim Jong Un calls US-South Korea drills a war provocation as the North Korean nuclear programme will be discussed at the upcoming South Korea-US summit.
