Conflict
Calls for inquiry into NZ spy agencies' role in Gaza conflict
A group of lawyers is calling for an inquiry into whether New Zealand spy agencies are helping Israel's war in Gaza, with the group penning a letter to the Inspector-Genral of Intelligence and… Audio
Is NZ intelligence helping Israel wage war in Gaza? Lawyers call for inquiry
In a letter to the inspector-general of intelligence and security, they said the country was in danger of aiding international crimes.
UN Palestinian refugee agency says six staffers killed in two air strikes in Gaza
It is the highest death toll among its staff in a single incident, UNRWA says.
In Kyiv, US and UK diplomats offer aid but no breakthrough on strikes into Russia
The visit was interrupted by air raid warnings and unveiled new support but no breakthrough on the long-range strikes into Russia that are desperately wanted by Ukraine.
Israel closes land border crossings with Jordan after deaths
Tensions remain high in the occupied West Bank after three Israeli civilians were shot dead at key border crossing with Jordan on Sunday. Tel Aviv correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Kentucky highway shooting suspect being hunted in rugged forest area
A US man suspected of opening fire on cars travelling along Interstate 75 in rural Kentucky was at large on Sunday night after a day-long manhunt by multiple law enforcement agencies through rugged…
Australian links revealed in global defence company scandal
An American weapons company made illegal technology transfers to Australia at the same time some of its staff members breached strict US regulations by taking their work laptops containing sensitive…
Tensions rise over campers living at abandoned golf course
A camper living at the course has threatened visitors with a weapon, locals say, but the men camping there say it's them being harassed.
Protests grip Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza
It comes as frustration mounts with the country's leadership for failing to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.
Israel finds six hostages' bodies in Gaza, including US citizen
Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had just turned 23 and "planned to travel the world", President Joe Biden says.
Musket Missionary: the story of Thomas Kendall (part 1)
Early Missionary Thomas Kendall facilitated the sale of hundreds of muskets to Ngāpuhi Māori, helping to enable the bloodiest wars in New Zealand history. But there's more to Kendall's story. He was… Audio
UN food agency vehicle fired on in Gaza
It said at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint.
Russia launches attacks across Ukraine
At least six people have been killed after Russia launched a massive attack across Ukraine. Explosions rocked several cities including Kyiv, wiping out some power and water supplies. BBC Ukraine… Audio
Villagers win subdivision fight against prominent wine grower
It started with a subdivison in a small alpine village. But when one landowner and his family tried to subdivide it further, a protracted legal battle began,
Hezbollah chief says attack on Israel went 'as planned'
The leader has denied statements by the Israeli military that its pre-emptive strikes had stopped a wider attack by the group.
Why some Democrats think a 'boneheaded mistake' could threaten Kamala Harris' chances
Why some US Democrats think a political misstep at the party's convention could threaten Kamala Harris' election chances.
Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Cairo, as suffering worsens
Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations have discussed new compromises between Israel and Hamas as malnutrition soars in the Palestinian enclave, where polio has been discovered.
Ukraine says it hits pontoon bridges in Russia with US-made weapons
It is Kyiv's first official statement acknowledging its use of the weapons during its incursion.
Doctors strike in India to protest brutal rape of medic
Hospitals and clinics across India are turning away all but emergency patients during a 24-hour shutdown to protest the brutal rape and murder of a doctor in the eastern city of Kolkata.