PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRob Rattenbury on Israel-Hamas war: I'm worried about where this will end this time'The history of both sides is tragic, to say the least.'29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael sends ground forces into Gaza as PM says war now in 'second stage'Israel's military have sent ground forces into Gaza while increasing air and sea attacks.29 Oct 05:22 AM
World'Nothing is right': Gaza people 'robbed' of funeral rites amid devastationThe constant bombardment of Gaza has taken the dignity of grief from the people.28 Oct 08:09 PM
WorldBlackout keeping aid outside GazaIsrael has sent in tanks and infantry backed by massive strikes from the air and sea.28 Oct 07:01 PM
WorldPalestinians plead ‘stop the bombs’ at UN meeting'Stop the bombs and save lives!' Palestinian ambassador pleaded at UN meeting.27 Oct 09:41 PM
WorldUN General Assembly calls for ‘humanitarian truce’ in GazaMeanwhile aerial attacks continue to bombard Hamas tunnels and other targets.27 Oct 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Hamas started a war it couldn’t win with IsraelThe sickening attack only makes sense as a Palestinian power play.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho is in Israel’s war cabinet?New York Times: Small group will play key role in deciding ground invasion of Gaza.26 Oct 08:28 PM
WorldIsraeli troops raid northern Gaza to ‘prepare’ for full-scale incursionIsraelis “prepare the battlefield” before an expected ground invasion.26 Oct 08:01 PM
New Zealand‘I hope New Zealand will recalculate its path’ - Israeli AmbassadorRan Yaakoby says Israel's response to the Hamas attacks was proportionate.26 Oct 08:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEven in their anguish, these Israeli survivors say invading Gaza won’t helpNew York Times: Some Israelis fear their pain is being used to justify attacks on Gaza.26 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldIsrael and the United Nations: A toxic 76-year relationshipHow the relationship between the UN and Israel became a marriage of abuse and rancour.26 Oct 12:12 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark: 'Punishment of Gaza civilians violation of international humanitarian law''There is a terrible scale of human suffering there'.25 Oct 10:43 PM
World'They failed the test': Israel accuses UN chief of justifying terrorismIsraeli officials outraged over UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres’ latest comments.25 Oct 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe ‘devil’s playground’ of urban combat that Israel is preparing to enterNYT: Invasion could produce some of the fiercest street-to-street fighting since WWII.25 Oct 10:02 PM
World'It has to stop': Biden slams 'extremist' Israeli settlersBiden says settler attacks on Palestinians are adding fuel to the fire.25 Oct 08:44 PM
WorldUN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief missionsThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that it is running out of fuel.25 Oct 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael says it will destroy Hamas. But who will govern Gaza?New York Times: Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas.25 Oct 05:00 AM
Basketball'My friends are at war': Breakers coach on Israel conflictMody Moar grew up in Israel and spent five years serving in the army there.25 Oct 04:26 AM
WorldDevastating reason Gazan parents are writing names on children's bodiesThe bodies of innocent children, both dead and injured, are piling up in hospital.25 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘I went through hell,’ freed Israeli says of subterranean captivity in GazaNew York Times: The grandmother was kidnapped, beaten and held in tunnels for 17 days.24 Oct 11:51 PM
WorldUS shares hard lessons in urban combat with IsraelIsrael's inevitable ground invasion of Gaza has brought back memories for the US.24 Oct 11:19 PM
WorldIsrael launches 400 strikes across Gaza, killing hundredsGaza's health ministry says hundreds of people died in the past day after airstrikes.24 Oct 09:42 PM
World'We don't even live here': Foreign nationals trapped in Gaza desperate to go homeThe devastating Israel-Hamas war has trapped hundreds of foreign nationals in Gaza.24 Oct 09:23 PM
World'They don't care': Freed hostage recounts 'hell' of Hamas captureYochev Lifshitz was among the 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on October 7.24 Oct 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘I love you. I am sorry’: One Jew, one Muslim and a friendship tested by warNew York Times: War has strained relationships. For some it has strengthened their bond.24 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldUS sending defences and advisers to Middle East as Gaza ground assault loomsA ground assault into Gaza is expected in the coming days.24 Oct 03:08 AM
World'Relief she is safe': Hamas releases two hostages, US urges for more talksThe pair being held captive were from the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz.24 Oct 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must not kill Palestinian children to try to protect Israel’s childrenNYT: Acceptance of bombing in Gaza suggests Palestinian kids are lesser victims.24 Oct 12:58 AM
World'We are in a nightmare now': Gaza residents live in hell as war ragesYousra Abu Sharekh is one of millions whose lives have been completely upended by the war.23 Oct 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis Israeli-Hamas war has smashed comforting assumptionsNew York Times: Host of assumptions have defined Israeli-Palestinian conflict for years.23 Oct 08:59 PM
World'Tragic situation': Dozens of premature babies at risk in GazaDwindling fuel supplies are putting dozens of premature babies at risk in Gaza.23 Oct 08:14 PM
WorldSecond aid convoy brings hope to desperate Palestinian civilians in GazaThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees confirmed the arrival of 14 trucks.23 Oct 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Very frightening': Kiwi working for UN in GazaThe UN's headquarters in Gaza was evacuated after Israel called for civilians to leave.23 Oct 02:46 AM