WorldNew Zealand joins global warnings against Israel’s planned Rafah invasionGlobal warnings of disaster and repercussions if Israel launches ground invasion in Rafah.11 Feb 06:17 PM
WorldIsrael claims it has found tunnels Hamas used under Gaza's UN headquartersIsrael says it discovered tunnels under the headquarters of Gaza's UN agency.11 Feb 08:23 AM
WorldJoe Biden order attaches conditions to military aid, easing Democratic riftLawmakers praise cutting off military aid to nations that violate protection of civilians.10 Feb 11:51 PM
WorldIsrael strikes kill 44 after Netanyahu says ground invasion is comingAn Israeli announcement of a ground invasion set off panic and warnings from diplomats.10 Feb 09:25 PM
WorldIsrael seeks to evacuate Palestinians ahead of expected southern Gaza invasionThe announcement comes after heavy international criticism of Israel's ground offensive.09 Feb 08:04 PM
WorldIsrael starts bombing Rafa, kills 13Israeli airstrikes have killed over a dozen people overnight in Rafah.08 Feb 08:28 PM
WorldBlinken: Hamas-Israel deal still possible though the sides remain far apartIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier rejected a detailed plan by Hamas.07 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'From the river to the sea': Swarbrick attends HRC mediation over controversial chantThe Green Party declined to clarify its position with regard to the use of the phrase.07 Feb 10:17 PM
World'Only absolute victory': Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ ceasefire dealThe PM says giving in to Hamas' demands will give it opportunity for another massacre.07 Feb 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat Israeli soldiers’ videos reveal: Cheering destruction and mocking PalestiniansNew York Times: Analysis of footage shows rare and unsanctioned window into the war.06 Feb 09:47 PM
WorldHamas gives 'positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposalThe Qatar PM says Hamas’ reaction to the latest Gaza ceasefire plan has been positive.06 Feb 08:28 PM
WorldMore than half of Gaza’s population crammed into border townIsrael’s evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip now cover two-thirds of the territory.06 Feb 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe eight days that roiled the UN’s top agency in GazaNew York Times: The crisis threatens the future of the main United Nations agency in Gaza.05 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOrphan, mother, photojournalist, child burn victim: Portraits of Gaza residentsNew York Times: The lives ripped apart in one of the deadliest wars of the 21st century.04 Feb 10:35 PM
WorldWhat to know about the situation in the Middle East this weekMiddle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.04 Feb 10:24 PM
WorldIsraeli minister blasts Biden, sparks anger at sensitive time for US tiesAn Israeli minister said Donald Trump would give the country more freedom to fight Hamas.04 Feb 10:08 PM
WorldExplained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in YemenBritish forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.04 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldHamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of GazaSigns of a Hamas revival will directly challenge the Israeli army's aims for Gaza.03 Feb 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom opposite sides of the Israel-Hamas war, a hunt for elusive factsNew York Times: The conflict hs produced a prodigious amount of disinformation.01 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldUS pins blame for deadly drone strike on Islamic ResistanceThe US has cast blame on the Islamic resistance for a drone attack that killed 3 soldiers.31 Jan 11:57 PM
OpinionHow should NZ respond to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza?OPINION: NZ will have to take stock of what the ICJ has ordered in the case of Gaza.30 Jan 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe war the world can’t see: The life-threatening challenges of reporting from GazaNY Times: From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp.30 Jan 08:16 PM
WorldIsraeli document spells out 'abhorrent' allegations against UN staffersThe allegations against the UN prompted Western countries to freeze vital funds.29 Jan 08:21 PM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military actionProtesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.28 Jan 11:40 PM
PoliticsGovt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on IsraelNew Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.28 Jan 10:43 PM
WorldUN chief calls for countries to continue Gaza aid funding after allegations of militant tiesAppeal comes after employees of the UN agency were accused of taking part in October 7.28 Jan 08:09 AM
WorldUS sees progress on potential ceasefire and hostage release dealUS negotiators are making progress on a potential deal in which Israel.28 Jan 04:22 AM
WorldNetanyahu says Israel will press offensive for ‘complete victory’Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on until complete victory.27 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori calls UN Gaza genocide court order a ‘significant step’ for justiceDebbie Ngarewa-Packer has welcomed the International Court of Justice ruling.27 Jan 05:47 AM
WorldUS pauses funding to UN agency after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attackAid groups say Israeli restrictions have made deliveries to northern Gaza difficult.26 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldTop UN court orders Israel to prevent Gaza genocide - stops short of ordering ceasefireIsrael is ordered to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and acts of genocide.26 Jan 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPlans for Gaza’s ‘day after’ seem ever distantNew York Times: The idea there will be a clear line between war and peace is misleading.26 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldIsrael accused of shooting civilians waiting for aid'We were going to get flour ... young people were martyred.'26 Jan 02:00 AM
WorldIsrael vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza’s southern border, fuels tension with EgyptIsrael and Egypt are engaged in an increasingly public spat over a narrow strip of land.26 Jan 12:59 AM