Winston Peters refuses to repeat Bob Carr China remark after defamation threat

The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.

Sarah’s story: death of a 7-year-old seeking asylum in the UK | BBC News

A 7-year-old girl, Sarah, was among five people who died in an overcrowded small boat in the English Channel, as they tried to reach the UK.The BBC has spoke...

BBC reporter reveals emotional toll of covering war in Gaza | BBC News

For months BBC reporter Adnan El-Bursh reported on the war in Gaza while living in a tent, eating one meal a day and struggling to keep his wife and five chi...

BBC exclusive: US doctor’s shocking video from frontline hospital in Gaza | BBC News

The United Nations human rights director has said Israel may be using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. More than 70% of the population in northern G...

BBC witnesses tragedy as 7-year-old and four adults die trying to cross English Channel | BBC News

A seven-year-old girl and four adults have died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat. They’re the latest migrants to have lost th...

Farmers in Horizons region warned to look out for ‘painful’ Chilean needle grass

'If you think you’ve found it, we want to know straight away.'

Ukraine has “chance of victory” with multi-billion dollar aid package | BBC News

Ukraine’s President Zelensky said his country had a “chance of victory” after the US House of Representatives finally approved billions of dollars in new US ...

Israel missile strike near Iran nuclear facility fuels fears of escalation | BBC News

World leaders have called for restraint in the Middle East, after a missile strike on Iran at a site close to nuclear facilities. It took place at Isfahan...

BBC research reveals 50,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine | BBC News

A BBC investigation suggests more than 50,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war in Ukraine. Researchers from the BBC and the independent Russian websi...

Israel’s top general says Iran faces retaliation despite calls for restraint | BBC News

Israel’s top general has given the clearest indication that the country will retaliate against Iran, following its mass missile and drone attack.General Herz...

BREAKING: Iran launches “mass drone and missile attack” on Israel | BBC News

In a dramatic escalation of the crisis in the middle east, Iran has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Israel..Retaliation by Iran has been widely p...

Doctor’s video diary shows reality inside Gaza hospital | BBC News

After 6 months of war in Gaza, medical services there have all but collapsedThe European Gaza Hospital in the city of Khan Younis is one of the last function...

Weather: Flash flooding, slips expected for North Island, West Coast residents poised to evacuate

Restrictions likely as the Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.

Champions League matches will go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat

Threats have been called for attacks at the four stadiums.

Is bird flu coming to people next? Are we ready?

NY Times: H5N1 is back in the news after cows and a farm worker were infected in the US.

Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to White House

As Trump seeks presidency again, people who served in his administration speak out.

Sydney suburbs face flooding as drenching low moves south

The NSW State Emergency Service received more than 4000 calls in the last 24 hours.

Hacking: Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer

Hackers are getting better at breaking into government files.

The next pandemic is coming. Will we be ready?

FT: WHO member states are deadlocked over a global treaty to deal with the next Covid-19.

Indian election: muslim minority fear violence and persecution | BBC News

India’s prime minister Nahrendra Modi and his BJP party are widely predicted to win next month’s general election.But his second term in power has been marke...

Evidence that Israel is using starvation as weapon of war in Gaza says UN | BBC News

There is plausible evidence that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war, according to the United Nations' most senior human rights official. Volker T...