Ceasefires are often presented as moments of relief – pauses in violence that open the door to diplomacy. But sometimes they reveal something more consequential: who has actually gained from the war.

Gareth Evans, who served as minister for foreign affairs, was the first to apply the term “gold standard” to the Hawke ...

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Maintaining the military mission in Lebanon gives Benjamin Netanyahu the ability to say this war, Operation Roaring Lion, is ongoing and Israel hasn't capitulated. On Wednesday night, Mr Netanyahu ...

Even if the ceasefire holds, it won’t magically resolve the oil crisis. Tightness of supply will persist for months. The war has effectively removed about 11 million barrels a day from the market – ...

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The central bank's forecasting inflation will surge to 4.2 percent this quarter. Governor Anna Breman says it could come in higher or lower, depending on fuel prices and supply chain disruptions. She ...

Taumua Lui Naeata signed with the Highlanders last season - and played two games, before criminal charges were laid. He'd previously played for Otago, and professionally in Japan. The 32-year-old's ...

Police say surface flooding is also affecting other areas of Rotorua and Eastern Bay of Plenty and people should take care if they absolutely need to travel.

According to the Otago Daily Times, St Kevin's College's Jo Walshe wants to limit coverage during internal disciplinary processes, to protect students' privacy and wellbeing. A 'waterboarding' ...