World Politics
Israel outlines its plans for Gaza after war
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has outlined proposals for the future governance of Gaza once the war between Israel and Hamas is over.
NZ joins call for end to Red Sea attacks on container ships
New Zealand and 11 other countries have are calling for an immediate end to attacks on container ships in the Red Sea.
Trump challenges decision to bar him from state's primary ballot
Donald Trump has appealed a decision disqualifying him from the state's Republican presidential primary ballot.
South Korea opposition chief stabbed by autograph-seeker
South Korea's opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern port city of Busan on Tuesday.
Trump foes hope Constitution's 'insurrection' ban will keep him off 2024 ballot
Maine yesterday became the second US state to bar Donald Trump from a Republican presidential primary ballot, part of a flurry of legal challenges to his eligibility to run for president in 2024.
Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK
Pro-democracy activist Tony Chung has breached a supervision order by fleeing to the UK from Hong Kong. He has claimed asylum, saying he was under constant scrutiny in his home country.
US military secret spaceplane launches into space
The US military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane blasted off from Florida on Thursday night on its seventh mission.
Margaret Thatcher was 'shattered' by Spycatcher memoir
A former spy's memoir in the 1980s left then-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher "shattered", according to newly-released files.
Michigan supreme court rejects Trump election ban bid
The former US president can stand in next year's presidential primary in the battleground state.
Police, FBI probe threats to Colorado judges
Colorado authorities are investigating possible threats against state Supreme Court justices.
Xi vows to prevent anyone 'splitting Taiwan from China'
President Xi Jinping has vowed to resolutely prevent anyone from "splitting Taiwan from China in any way", the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia's Navalny found at 'Polar Wolf' prison in Arctic
The opposition politician's supporters raised the alarm when they hadn't heard from him since 6 December.
Anti-war challenger barred from running against Putin in election
Former TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova planned to run on a platform of opposition to the war in Ukraine.
Russian ambassador will not be expelled, Winston Peters says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's better to talk to people whatever the circumstances, despite previous calls from his coalition partners for the ambassador's expulsion.
Luxon 'exploring' non-nuclear part of AUKUS pact
The PM has returned from Sydney, using stronger language about defence cooperation with Australia.
NZ and Australian ministers to meet over security and defence issues soon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed interest in exploring AUKUS pillar two, and says Australian and NZ defence and foreign affairs ministers will be meeting soon.
Space race puts pressure on New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand is in a group of allies the US has asked to stump up more money for military satellites.
Luxon to focus on defence, security in first talks with Albanese
The prime minister said his priority "first and foremost" was being a good security partner in the region.
Trump continues to claim immigrants 'poison the blood', echoing Nazi rhetoric
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential frontrunner, said on Saturday that undocumented immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country," repeating language that has previously drawn criticism…
Enemies are 'driving people to our shores' - Rishi Sunak
The British PM is pushing for global reforms to the asylum system and warned the threat of growing number of refugees could "overwhelm" parts of Europe.
