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UN chief slams ‘unrelenting’ killings in Gaza
Top official said at least 32 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since April.
How new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standards
A new bill follows Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier’s damning inspection of a prison unit.
UN delays vote on authorising force to protect Strait of Hormuz
The Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.
'Unfixable': Dissecting Helen Clark's life one outfit at a time
Pike River writer Fiona Samuel takes on the former Prime Minister in a new comic play.
'Be independent, principled': Meet the MP who wants to be our next Foreign Minister
She has a master’s degree from Oxford in international human rights law.
'No negotiations': Iran minister defiant as US touts peace plan
Iran state television cited an official saying the war would only end on Tehran’s terms.
How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved
OPINION: NZ is among 22 nations weighing a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Pacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support
Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities
The Eid truce follows an air strike that Taliban say killed about 400 people.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul
Pakistan insists it struck only Afghan military and 'terrorist' sites in the city.
US steps up Iran bombing as Trump warns tankers will soon get Navy escorts
Brent crude prices have jumped more than 42% and stayed above US$100 a barrel.
Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job
Iran has hit two cargo ships and warned vessels from US allies to stay away.
Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks
OPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.
UN warns Hormuz standstill will hit world’s most vulnerable
Ship movements through the Strait have plunged from 129 a day to just three.
Russia committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiry
Russia is accused of fabricating evidence and denying fair trials in Ukraine.
'No-brainer': Helen Clark says response to Iran war should have matched her stance on Iraq
The former PM criticised Christopher Luxon's handling of the Govt's response to the war.
Deborah Chambers: Iran and the question international law can no longer avoid
OPINION: When international law fails Iran’s victims.
Oil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widens
US forces say they have hit more than 3000 Iranian targets in the past week.
Iran slams Trump over comments on choosing next Supreme Leader
Ambassador says US President’s comments breach the UN Charter.
56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN
Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.
Iran war: Apparent AI use in fighting raises daunting questions, expert says
The US and Israel have launched thousands of strikes across Iran in days.
Fewer Israeli strikes but also less aid in Gaza as Iran war rages
Israel’s closure of Gaza’s crossings sent food and fuel prices soaring by 200-300%.
Jonathan Ayling: Peace is a goal we must fight to achieve
OPINION: International laws must be grounded in shared beliefs.
Samira Taghavi: When rhetoric ignores reality – an Iranian's response to Helen Clark
OPINION: New Zealand should list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorists.
‘Thank you, madam president’: Melania Trump leads UN Security Council
She used the session to highlight children in conflict while war with Iran rages.
Harry and Meghan meet teenage victims of Middle East wars
The couple met Gaza teens like Jaber, 17, whose legs are still in metal frames.
Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war
Once holding about 20,000 books, the library now has fewer than 4000 left.
Why the Pope is staying off Trump’s Gaza peace board
Vatican’s top diplomat says the United Nations should be managing global crises.
US wants organised crime gangs to form Gaza police force
Senior US and European commanders warn the strategy risks fresh violence.