WorldUS says it supports Israel as ground raids in Lebanon begin, 46 Kiwis affectedIsrael have begun a limited ground assault in Lebanon.01 Oct 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East warNew York Times: Major nations have essentially become onlookers to Mideast events.30 Sep 08:34 PM
WorldIsraeli air strikes on Lebanon continue as they prepare for ground invasionWave of attacks has eliminated Hezbollah commanders; Iran vows to respond.30 Sep 07:07 PM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldLebanon in crisis: Thousands flee as Israeli strikes escalateFamilies flee airstrikes in Beirut, seeking shelter as hospitals overflow with casualties.29 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldHezbollah leader Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike, Israel saysThe military said that they carried out a precise airstrike.28 Sep 08:26 AM
WorldIsrael prepares for ground offensive in Lebanon as Biden warns of all-out warNetanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah until displaced residents can return home.25 Sep 08:06 PM
WorldKeir Starmer's call for release of Gaza 'sausages' goes viralBritish Prime Minister's faux pas at party conference sparks media frenzy.24 Sep 11:58 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
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionExploding pagers in Lebanon: The Mossad operation that shocked the worldAs the death toll from attacks in Lebanon rises, Mossad is living up to its reputation.18 Sep 10:38 PM
WorldWhat we know about the Hezbollah pagers attackIsrael Defence Forces declined to comment on whether it was responsible.17 Sep 11:39 PM
World'Poisoned toothpaste, exploding books': Israel’s inventive killing methodsExploding books and poisoned toothpaste among techniques used to hit targets.17 Sep 09:41 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
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'Striving for destruction': Houthis fire missile into IsraelNine people were injured in the strikes, marking continued escalation.15 Sep 10:04 PM
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
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
World'Shameful': UK restricts arms sales to IsraelThe UK govt says it believes weapons given to Israel could be used for war crimes.03 Sep 09:09 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'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
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
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
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
