WorldLose a limb or risk death? Tough decisions for Gaza’s war woundedThe Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says amputations have become commonplace.26 Dec 09:10 PM
WorldCommunication cut, refugees ordered to evacuate as Israel expand Gaza ground offensiveIsrael’s offensive is one of the most devastating military campaigns in recent history.26 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldEgypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas warThe Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.25 Dec 08:05 PM
World'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peacePope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.25 Dec 06:34 PM
WorldAt least 68 killed in one of deadliest strikes on GazaPalestinians carried dead and wounded, including children, following the deadly strike.24 Dec 10:44 PM
WorldMan arrested over alleged theft of Banksy artworkThe artwork was stolen less than hour after its reveal.23 Dec 10:49 PM
WorldMother of Hamas victim on facing first Christmas without her daughterShe returned alone to her family home in Germany without her daughter for Christmas.23 Dec 10:20 PM
WorldMore than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes; hundreds detainedThe Israeli offensive is continuing to create obstacles for humanitarian aid.23 Dec 10:18 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war’s death toll reaches grim milestoneOver 20,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during Israel’s war with Hamas, officials say.23 Dec 05:10 AM
WorldIsrael blows up ‘subterranean city’ in Gaza where it claims Oct 7 massacre was hatchedIDF says it destroyed an underground Gaza network of tunnels, hiding places and offices.23 Dec 03:41 AM
World'Entirely toothless': UN approves watered-down resolution on GazaThis comes after numerous delays in providing aid to Gaza citizens.22 Dec 09:56 PM
WorldNow you see it, now you don't: Banksy artwork taken from London street soon after it appearsLatest artwork by Banksy stolen less than an hour after he confirmed it was his.22 Dec 06:43 PM
WorldUN again delays vote on Gaza aid resolutionA call for 'the urgent suspension of hostilities' to allow humanitarian aid in was dumped.22 Dec 06:43 AM
PoliticsActivist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in WellingtonIt's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.22 Dec 02:56 AM
WorldIsrael’s military campaign among the most destructive in historyDeath toll approaches 20,000 and one-third of structures across Gaza destroyed.21 Dec 10:14 PM
WorldMore than 570,000 people in Gaza are now ‘starving’'I have never seen something at the scale that is happening in Gaza', says UN economist.21 Dec 07:10 PM
CricketAussie cricket star reprimanded for pro-Palestine messageUsman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council.21 Dec 05:09 PM
WorldHamas leader visits Cairo for talks over another Gaza ceasefireUp to 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, and 1.9 million left homeless.20 Dec 07:27 PM
KahuSeven times more Israelis than Palestinians have NZ visas approvedExact number of visas dished out by Immigration NZ since start of conflict revealed.20 Dec 08:17 AM
Travel'We saved every cent': Kiwi traveller trapped with unusable $900 policyA Kiwi is stuck with an unusable $900 policy after his plans were disrupted by war.20 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldIsrael delivers deadly airstrikes in south Gaza and raids a hospital in the northIsraeli forces raided one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza’s north.19 Dec 08:03 PM
OpinionChristmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real lifeOPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI was a doctor in Iraq. I am seeing a nightmare play out againNew York Times: "The world must not stand for the targeting of the sick and dying."19 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldGaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world newsFrom the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhat's inside Hamas' tunnel network?Anyone moving in from the light becomes a perfect silhouette deep in the Hamas tunnels.17 Dec 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMore than 100 members of this Gaza clan have been killed in warNew York Times: Family trees have been dismembered, and whole branches obliterated.17 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldIsrael faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarmIsrael’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.17 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandNo more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - MfatOne citizen left overnight via the Rafah crossing into Egypt, says Winston Peters.17 Dec 04:56 AM
WorldCommunications blackout and spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza StripInternet and telephone lines are still inaccessible two days after going down, says group.16 Dec 07:34 PM
WorldIsraeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military officialAnger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.16 Dec 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crimeOPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schoolsNazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.15 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldIsraeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages in GazaIsraeli troops found the hostages and erroneously identified them as a threat.15 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldGaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.14 Dec 11:07 PM
