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Bishop has message on people-smuggling
Julie Bishop says it is important not to "undo" efforts to stop people-smuggling.

'Gestapo' tactics claim in school closure
Fifteen staff are jobless and 145 international students have to move to another school.

Defence Force helps international heroin haul
The NZDF was part of an international naval coalition that helped seize 915kg of heroin.

Israeli leader's son under fire again for strip club banter
Netanyahu's son blames alcohol for boastful and disparaging remarks outside strip club.

Football clash of nations not only at the World Cup
Gulf States are throwing money at the sport to get on top

Editorial: Good Lorde, what a dilemma
Remember when some people thought sport and politics shouldn't be mixed? How about music?

America's new embassy: An iron fist in a green glove
The new US embassy in London -- iron fist in a green glove

Editorial: Trump takes his office to a new low
EDITORIAL: Trump has set a new low with his attempt at swaying a UN vote with foreign aid.

Memorials for journalist who died in Turkey
Three memorials have been planned for Yasmine Ryan, a Kiwi journalist working in Istanbul.

Father of Kiwi journalist killed in fall flies to Turkey
Father of Kiwi journalist Yasmine Ryan flies to Turkey to bring her home.

The shrinking profile of Jared Kushner
Donald Trump's son-in-law was once his right-hand-man, but he could be a potential risk.

Ardern 'not dissuaded' on Manus stand
Ardern refused to back down on Manus Island, saying she had to do what was right.

Juliet Moses: Israel a triumph over imperialism and adversity
COMMENT: Creation of Israel does not dishonour Kiwi soldiers' sacrifice 100 years ago.

Janfrie Wakim: November brings a fateful centenary
Comment: November brings the centenary of fateful decisions for the Middle East.

Carmey Avdat Farm, Israel
Stephanie Holmes stays at a working winery in the middle of the Israeli desert.

Refugee finds identity in calligraphy
An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.

Big problem facing America's military
Trump is talking big, but there is one thing holding him back.

Trump rips into United Nations in debut
Trump has slammed UN "mismanagement" and bragged about Trump World Tower.

Gap year spent in prep for Israel army
An ex-St Kentigern student reflects on his gap year spent preparing for the Israel army.

Saudi sheep deal: No evidence of legal threat
MFAT never got legal advice about the risks of a Saudi sheep deal, new documents show.

Tiny gesture sends photo of 5yo viral
A heartbreaking picture of a 5-year-old girl is creating a very powerful reaction.

Mamilla Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel
Stephanie Holmes checks into a hotel in the heart of high street shopping heaven.

Insane life of luxury next to a war zone
They live next to one of the most dangerous places on Earth yet they still live in luxury.

SBW gatecrashes homework session for refugees
Youth worker invited the All Black via Twitter but no one thought he'd really show up.

Diplomat went home after assault alleged
Kuwait refused to waive diplomatic immunity.

Stay in Abu Dhabi's most luxurious hotel
Emirates Palace is the height of opulence, but it's not as expensive as you'd think.

Remember the day you weren't allow to drive your car?
Drivers had to pick a day of the week on which they wouldn't drive their car.