World'Take it or leave it': US takes tough stance on ceasefire talksThe deal, once it comes, could mark the end of US-led negotiations if not taken.02 Sep 12:42 AM
World'Devastated and outraged': Protests rage after hostage bodies recoveredThe bodies of six more hostages were recovered by the Israel military from Gaza.01 Sep 10:34 PM
WorldSix hostages' bodies found in Gaza, Biden 'devastated'US president vows Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead in Gaza.01 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
WorldIsraeli assault in the West Bank kills at least nineThe operation was carried out in Jenin, Tubas and Tulkarm.28 Aug 06:16 PM
World'It's indescribable': Hostage taken on October 7 rescued from GazaKaid Farhan al-Qadi was held by Hamas and has been rescued alive.27 Aug 10:08 PM
WorldReleased Hamas hostage says she wants to ‘dance again’ with kidnapped boyfriendNoa Argamani is campaigning for the release of 109 Israelis still held in Gaza.27 Aug 04:44 AM
World'Is that it?' Israel and Hezbollah step back from strikesAfter a short-lived attack, a descent into all-out war is less likely.26 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Mama is in heaven now': Thousands of children in Gaza left orphaned and traumatisedNew York Times: UN estimates 19000 children in Gaza surviving without parents.26 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldHezbollah's latest strike hits a 'humble chicken coop'A revenge attack involving missiles and drones from Lebanon has come to nothing.26 Aug 01:07 AM
WorldIsrael, Hezbollah exchange heaviest strikes in months, raising fears of wider conflict'Every day there are more dead', says resident who woke up to the sounds of explosions.25 Aug 07:07 PM
WorldKamala Harris makes case for ‘new way forward,’ attacks Trump in DNC speechHarris slams Trump in nomination speech, calls for unity and patriotism.23 Aug 05:27 AM
WorldGrief and anger in Israel as recovered hostages are laid to restFunerals for six hostages have been held in the kibbutzim they were abducted from.22 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘There is no childhood in Gaza’: The devastating toll on children caught in Israeli attacksNew York Times: "Gaza remains the most dangerous place for children."21 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldHamas says US President Joe Biden shows ‘blind bias’ toward Israel in ceasefire talksHamas has directly criticised Joe Biden for being 'biased' against Hamas in talks.20 Aug 11:45 PM
WorldBlinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges HamasThere are few signs of conciliation on the ground and fears of wider war.20 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldHamas admits sending suicide bomber to Tel AvivThe attack was a failure and only claimed the life of the bomber.19 Aug 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA family flees and a mother mourns after Israeli settlers attack a Palestinian villageNYT: Palestinian man killed by rampaging settlers in Israeli-occupied West Bank.18 Aug 11:32 PM
WorldBlinken arrives in Israel to push ceasefire dealNegotiators are hoping to conclude ceasefire discussions this week.18 Aug 10:34 PM
WorldUK diplomat resigns, refuses to be 'complicit in war crimes'The diplomat claims the Foreign office keeps selling arms to Israel.18 Aug 09:04 PM
New Zealand'They took me in when all my family was killed': NZ aid workers share their storiesSeven Kiwi aid workers around the world describe why they do their job.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldGaza faces public health crisis with polio case foundIsrael’s months-long war has destroyed key water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza.18 Aug 05:12 AM
EntertainmentMelbourne Orchestra launches review after cancelling pianistThe pianist had performed a solo 'dedicated to the journalists of Gaza'.18 Aug 01:11 AM
WorldIsraeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon kill at least 25, officials sayStrikes come as US and allies race to conclude delicate ceasefire negotiations.17 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandNew human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusationsStephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.17 Aug 03:54 AM
WorldGaza ceasefire talks put on holdTwo days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.17 Aug 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGaza cease-fire talks resume, but hopes are muted amid fears of wider warNew York Times: Increased pressure on negotiations as death toll in Gaza hits 40,000+.15 Aug 11:49 PM
World'More than 40,000' killed in Israel’s war in GazaGaza's health system near collapse, complicating accurate death toll in ongoing conflict.15 Aug 08:26 PM
WorldUS approves large-scale weapons package for IsraelFighter jets and other military equipment in Israel delivery.14 Aug 12:41 AM
World'Swamp of sewage': Health conditions worsen in GazaThe city is a 'health disaster', with diseases running rampant through the ruins.13 Aug 08:54 PM
WorldHamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv after 19 killed in GazaIsraeli air strikes have killed at least 19 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.13 Aug 08:08 PM
WorldHamas: Israeli hostage killed, two woundedThe group blamed the deaths on Israeli 'massacres' against Palestinians.12 Aug 10:54 PM
WorldHezbollah braces itself as conflict with Israel intensifies in southern LebanonTen months after entering the war in Israel, Hezbollah is undeterred by Israeli strikes.11 Aug 11:26 PM
WorldUS joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.10 Aug 11:07 PM
