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Peace in the Middle East seems further away than ever. The assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, the threat of Iranian retaliation against Israel, and the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza have all put the region on a knife edge.

Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand wins gold in the women's keirin final, showcasing exceptional strategy and skill in a thrilling track cycling event.

Liberal senator suing Brittany Higgins over social media posts she claims damaged her reputation

The removal of Maori phrases from an invitation to an Australian official sparks discussions in New Zealand, highlighting debates on language and culture.

The laws of war might seem of limited relevance in relatively peaceful New Zealand. But our soldiers participate in coalitions fighting wars abroad, and the often flagrant violation of humanitarian law in ongoing conflicts reminds us not to be complacent.

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New Zealand and the United States are the only high-income countries to allow unrestricted direct-to-consumer advertising of branded medicines, including the name of the drug and the condition for which it is prescribed.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon had insinuated Australians are stupid in a joke in parliament.

Familiarisation trails in the River Seine for the marathon swimming events went ahead as planned Wednesday after more delays over water pollution. This came as a New Zealand swimmer said he was sick with E.coli-like symptoms after swimming the river for the triathlon last week.