Conflict
EU's most Russia-friendly leader meets Putin in Moscow
Hungary PM Viktor Orban's visit to Russia has been heavily criticised by EU leaders and Ukraine.
Aid flows into Kharkiv as city endures renewed Russian attacks
The city of Kharkiv, on the frontline of the Ukraine war has seen a barrage of attacks since Russia renewed their offensive on the region in May. New Zealand-founded organisation ReliefAid has been… Audio
Tens of thousands flee Khan Younis amid evacuation order
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been fleeing the southern city of Khan Younis. The Israeli military has issued an evacuation order, telling civilians to immediately leave a wide sweep of land… Audio
The flood of globably displaced people hasn't changed our trickle of refugees
Shirking our fair share - why hasn't New Zealand upped its game when it comes to welcoming refugees? Audio
How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament
An Australian senator says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood.
Bolivia's president accused of plotting a coup to boost popularity
Bolivia's president is facing accusations that he plotted a coup attempt against himself to boost his popularity. The attempt, which took place last week, lasted just three hours - during which time… Audio
ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright on the ground in Ukraine
Aucklander and ReliefAid founder Mike Seawright is on the ground in Ukraine where he is overseeing aid distribution operations in Kharkiv. Audio
17 arrested in attempted coup that shook Bolivia
Bolivia's government says a total of 17 people have been arrested after an attempted coup that shook the economically troubled country.
Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt
Bolivian police have arrested the leader of an attempted coup, hours after the presidential palace in the capital La Paz was stormed by soldiers.
US shocked by video of wounded Palestinian tied to Israeli military jeep
The US State Department says a video of a wounded Palestinian man strapped on a military jeep by Israeli forces is "shocking" and urged a swift investigation to hold those responsible to account.
Figures released of amount of deaths during Hajj pilgrimage
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about major attacks across Gaza over the weekend, fears of an all-out war up on Israel's northern border with Lebanon brewing and offical… Audio
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian power grid
Ukrainian energy facilities have come under a massive attack from Russia, in the latest onslaught targeting the country's power grid, officials say.
Gaza's broken water system crippling children with sickness
Palestinian children are ending up severely ill from dehydration and drinking contaminated water.
Chinese coast guard ram and puncture Philippine military boats in disputed shoal
The Philippine military chief demanded China pay for damage in an assault he likened to an act of piracy in the South China Sea.
How did North Korean soldiers wander across world's most heavily guarded border?
Don't believe the name: The Demilitarised Zone between the two rival Koreas might be the most heavily armed place on earth.
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Israel to pause daytime fighting to increase Gaza raid
The "tactical pause" applies to about 12km of road in Rafah and will take place every day until further notice.
Some Russians make the cut for Olympics but others fail vetting
The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at the Olympics, but others have failed a vetting process over the war in Ukraine.
Putin lays out his terms for ceasefire in Ukraine
Ukraine immediately branded the Russian president's proposals "offensive to common sense".
US backed Gaza ceasefire deal in limbo
A US-backed Israeli proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal appears to be in limbo, with neither side publicly committing to the plan. CNN's Paula Hancocks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
