Conflict
Attack on airport damages Russian transport planes
The attack by Ukrainian drones occurred hours after the funeral service for Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Haitians shelter in sports center as fresh attacks displace nearly 9000
Residents began moving out of neighborhood of Carrefour-Feuilles en masse in mid-August, when armed gangs mounted their attacks on the area.
New residence pathway for Special Ukraine Visa holders in NZ
The government has announced a new residence pathway that will be available to some holders of Special Ukraine Visas.
New Zealand embassy in Moscow not evacuated during June's Wagner rebellion
Officials considered the risks as Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner group marched on Moscow were not sufficient, but have since reviewed what events would trigger an evacuation.
Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report
Saudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Explainer: Why is China so angry about the Taiwan vice president's US trip?
Here are the key issues in Taiwan-US, China-US and Taiwan-China relations, and why China is so upset about Taiwan Vice President William Lai's visit to the United States.
West African bloc meets Niger's ousted president, junta leader in Niamey
The delegation has met ousted president Mohamed Bazoum and held talks with junta leader General Abdourahmane Tiani.
Child among seven dead in missile strike on Ukrainian theatre
Fifteen children were among 144 people wounded, the interior ministry said.
US allows allies to give Ukraine F-16 war planes
The US has approved the transfer to Ukraine of American-made F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands when Ukrainian pilots are fully trained to operate them.
Troop deaths, injuries in Ukraine war nearing 500,000 - US media report
The number of troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reports.
Drone smashes into building in central Moscow
Russian air defences shot it down, disrupting air traffic at all the civilian airports of the Russian capital.
West African bloc says 'we are going into Niger' if all else fails
The West African bloc ECOWAS stands ready to intervene militarily in Niger should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail, a senior official told army chiefs in Ghana.
Pakistan crowd vandalises churches after blasphemy accusation
A Muslim crowd attacked a Christian community in eastern Pakistan, vandalising churches and setting houses on fire after accusing two members of desecrating the Quran, police said.
Rodents beware: AI device being developed in NZ to kill invasive species
Rats, stoats, and possums, you have been warned, deadly AI may be becoming more of a reality than science fiction. In a ground-breaking evolution in pest control, a new device being developed here in… Audio
Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way north.
Why making NZ's security threat assessment public is the right move
Opinion - The release of the threat assessment by the SIS is the final piece in a defence and security puzzle that marks a genuine shift towards more open and public discussion, Alexander Gillespie wr…
New sanctions against those supporting Russia's attacks on Ukraine
The government has announced new sanctions on Belarusian entities and military actors that support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gisborne council sees 40 percent increase in abuse against staff
Show some kindness, our people are people. That's the message from Gisborne District Council following an almost 40 percent hike in abuse and threats against staff. Incidents range from physical… Video, Audio
Japan marks Hiroshima bombing anniversary
About 50,000 participants in the outdoor memorial ceremony including ageing survivors observed a moment of silence.
Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader's jail term extended to 19 years
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has told supporters not to lose the will to resist, after his jail term was extended to 19 years.