World Politics

Samuel Leason posted from on board the Sirius saying the boat had been intercepted and he's being taken to Israel. Audio

Three other New Zealanders on the flotilla are to be deported from Israel, but the woman's partner says he has no idea when she will be released.

The flotilla involved dozens of boats carrying 500 people, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.

Hamas has insisted on "no disarmament, keeping Gaza under Palestinian control and tying hostage release to negotiations". Audio

Police say they have arrested at least 442 people at the London protest "for supporting a proscribed organisation".

There is mounting concern that Russia could be behind a growing number of recent drone incursions in the airspace of Ukraine's European allies.

Unaccompanied minors aged 14 and up are being offered cash to return home, sparking backlash from child advocates.

Activists were "forced to kneel with their hands zip-tied for at least five hours, after some participants chanted 'Free Palestine'," an Israeli legal centre says.

It raises the prospect of a government that would boost Europe's populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.

Israel says it's preparing to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza proposal, even as strikes continue.

Hamas said it agreed to releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations New Zealand was not yet ready to recognise a Palestinian state.

A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said they expect any New Zealanders to be treated in a manner consistent with international law. Audio

The US military has blown up at least three suspected drug boats in the past month and killed at least 17 people.