War
'Blood still boiling': NZ Palestinian in disbelief over Peters' UN speech
A Palestinian man is angry at New Zealand's failure to recognise Palestine as a state.
New Zealand says no to recognising Palestine, for now
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
Humanitarian workers targeted in Russia-Ukraine war - NZ charity founder
He says swarms of drones have changed the war beyond recognition.
Netanyahu speech sparks walkout at UN
He accused Palestinian supporters of sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off."
Trump says Gaza deal near, hostages could soon be freed
"It's looking like we have a deal on Gaza. I think it's a deal that gets the hostages back, it's going to be a deal that ends the war."
Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank
Trump addressed the topic after what he described as a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza conflict.
'We're here to answer for ourselves': Peters refuses to be drawn on Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has refused to be drawn over whether New Zealand will join nations taking steps to formally recognised a Palestinian state. New Zealand is among a dwindling... Audio
Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon
Israel military said it killed a Hezbollah member and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals".
Here Now - Sanctions for Mon 22 Sep 2025
More than a quarter of a million people have been displaced from Gaza City in the last month, according to figures from the UN, with tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters… Audio
'Not a race': Luxon tight lipped on Palestinian state
Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify'
Australia, the UK and Canada have all formerly recognised the state of Palestine overnight. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
On the ground in Gaza: Nurse describes desperate scene
On the ground in Gaza, the situation is desperate. Israel is dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structures in attacks that killed at least 60 Palestinians. Australian nurse Narelle Raiss… Audio
Will sanctions work?
Last week, New Zealand upped its ante by lowering the cap on Russian crude oil as part of its sanctions, while about 20,000 people rallied in Auckland calling for sanctions against Israel.
In this… Audio
'Destroyed our hope': Gaza families homeless after tower demolitions
Israel says Hamas uses high-rises as shields - the UN says mass demolitions may amount to ethnic cleansing.
Ardern calls for the end of 'genocide' in Gaza
The former Prime Minister wrote for The Guardian on "women give birth during war".
Latest on Gaza
Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend a UN General Assembly meeting where he will outline New Zealand's position on recognising a Palestinian state. Audio
Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return
Israel has lost any chance of getting its hostages out of the territory - dead or alive - Hamas now says.
Israeli minister suggests a real estate 'bonanza' will follow Gaza war
"We have done the demolition phase, which is always the first phase of urban renewal - now we need to build."
Palestinians flee Gaza City in face of deadly Israeli offensive
Huge numbers of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza City by any means as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes.
Priests end protest outside finance minister's office after 32 hours
Members of the clergy who chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington have ended their protest after 32 hours.
