WorldIsrael celebrates Nasrallah's assassination, but warns of future risksNasrallah's death is a 'strategic victory', but concerns remain over Hezbollah's power.29 Sep 08:25 PM
WorldStarmer's call for release of Gaza 'sausages' goes viralA video of Uk Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling on Hamas to return "the sausages" as he urged a peaceful solution to the Gaza war with Israel went viral on Tuesday. Video / AFPWatch24 Sep 11:27 PM
WorldLebanon’s deadliest dayLebanon suffered its deadliest day in two decades after Israeli air strikes killed 558 people. Video / AFPWatch24 Sep 11:13 PM
WorldDeadliest day in Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill 492, including 35 childrenArab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities.23 Sep 08:16 PM
OpinionClark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failureWinston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.23 Sep 12:59 AM
WorldUN warns of Middle East 'catastrophe' as Lebanon strikes send Israelis to sheltersHezbollah rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Sunday.22 Sep 08:44 AM
WorldIsraeli forces raid Al Jazeera office in West Bank, order 45-day closureThe broadcaster said the soldiers did not provide a reason for the closure order.22 Sep 07:06 AM
WorldIsraeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalateIsrael’s military signals it is preparing for a broader offensive.21 Sep 11:29 PM
WorldIsrael claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strikeHezbollah responds with rocket attacks after Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon.20 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldIsrael’s clash with Hezbollah strains US effort to prevent wider warWashington’s grip on the crisis appears more tenuous than ever.20 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel built a modern-day Trojan horse: Exploding pagersNew York Times: Israel didn't tamper with the pagers, officials say – it made them.20 Sep 01:08 AM
PoliticsNZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlementsWinston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.19 Sep 12:20 AM
WorldWalkie-talkies explode in Lebanon day after deadly pager attack; fears of all-out-warThe blasts have put 'Israel and Hezbollah on the brink of all-out war'.18 Sep 07:16 PM
WorldHamas chief says group is ready for ‘long war’ in GazaHamas claims to have enough resources to keep fighting indefinitely.16 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims supermarket blocked him entryAaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.16 Sep 07:51 PM
WorldIsrael admits killing three hostages by mistakeThe three men likely died when Israel bombed a tunnel complex in Gaza.15 Sep 11:55 PM
World‘Bereft and desperate’ : UN staff fear they are targets for strikesIt was the deadliest single incident for the UN in more than 11 months of war.14 Sep 09:14 PM
WorldUN staff members among those killed in Israeli airstrikesAt least 18 people were killed and 18 injured in the attack at the al-Jaouni school.12 Sep 08:24 PM
World'We'll be back': Anti-war activists vow to sustain weapons fightPro-Palestine and anti-war protesters are planning a third straight day of demonstrations.11 Sep 09:14 PM
WorldPresident Joe Biden ‘outraged’ by US activist’s death'Israel must do more to ensure that incidents like this never happen again.'11 Sep 08:40 PM
WorldIsrael strikes camp in Gaza safe zone, dozens killedStrikes have torn a massive crater in a supposedly 'safe' area.10 Sep 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe pivotal decision that led to a resurgence of polioNew York Times: Polio case in Gaza marks first outbreak in 25 years.09 Sep 12:46 AM
WorldCIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine warBurns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.07 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldThe Philadelphi Corridor: An Israel-Gaza ceasefire obstacle explainedA narrow strip of no man’s land has become the chief sticking point in ceasefire talks.04 Sep 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Israel’s rifts widen, Netanyahu remains defiantNew York Times: Netanyahu defies protests by insisting on a hardline stance against Hamas.04 Sep 02:14 AM
WorldNetanyahu digs in on border demands, US readies last ceasefire pushNetanyahu's insistence on keeping troops on the Gaza-Egypt border is hindering talks.04 Sep 01:30 AM
WorldUS charges Hamas leaders with terrorism, citing October 7 attackThe US has accused Hamas of conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction.04 Sep 12:52 AM
New ZealandFinancial stress and Cathedral Cove reopening | Focus Morning Bulletin September 3, 2024Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.Watch02 Sep 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGaza, Lebanon, West Bank: Why is Israel fighting so many wars?New York Times: Why Israel's wars with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran show no end in sight.02 Sep 06:00 AM
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
