11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (505+ words) A former Race Relations Commissioner has slammed the Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling yesterday’s announcement at the United Nations mere political expediency. “To refuse to provide a symbol of hope and promise during these dark days is…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (408+ words) A march to support the Jewish community and oppose antisemitism will take place on Sunday from 3pm in central Auckland. The Auckland March Against Jew Hatred, starting in Aotea Square, has been organised in response to the terrorist attack in Sydney…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (885+ words) A man has been charged in relation to a crowbar attack on Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ home in Auckland. The incident saw one of Peters’ windows smashed while his partner Jan Trotman was at home, also leaving shards of shattered…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (850+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was disarmed and the Palestinian territory demilitarised. His declaration came as Hamas’ armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over the remains of two…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (496+ words) A trio of protesting priests have chained themselves to a Cabinet minister’s electorate office to call out the Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood. Two Anglican priests and a Catholic deacon are sitting in at Minister of Education Erica…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (487+ words) MPs are debating whether New Zealand should get involved in securing and opening up the Strait of Hormuz to shipping again. Labour is arguing that the Government was too quick off the mark signing an international statement which expressed New…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (404+ words) If you watched Winston Peters speech in New York late Saturday morning you can see why he did so well last week in the Herald's boardroom feedback. For the bloke who has been the epitome of aggro and grumpiness, in…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (100+ words) Newstalk ZB Live: Ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon under threat of collapse Wild weather on the way with heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms set to hit country 'Excessive and unnecessary force': Pub investigating alleged assault of youth by bouncers Morning…...

11+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (963+ words) Hamas handed over the first seven of 20 surviving Israeli hostages to Red Cross representatives in Gaza on Monday, sparking cheers of joy in Tel Aviv where a huge crowd was gathered to support hostage families. Under a ceasefire agreement brokered…...