WorldTrump warns Hamas to stick to Gaza truce dealHis remarks followed new violence threatening the Gaza ceasefire deal.20 Oct 07:14 PM
WorldWhy ‘the key to a two-state solution’ is languishing in an Israeli jailFive prisoners claim guards beat Marwan Barghouti unconscious on September 14. 20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael says halting Gaza strikes, 45 people reported killedHamas has freed 20 hostages but returned only 12 of 28 confirmed dead.19 Oct 05:28 PM
WorldTrump warns Hamas after US claims group plotting new Gaza assaultA fragile ceasefire deal last week ended Israel's assault and freed hostages.19 Oct 04:27 AM
WorldHamas hands over bodies of two more hostages under ceasefire dealHamas has so far located 10 of 28 deceased hostages promised under the deal.18 Oct 11:14 PM
WorldGaza war not over until Hamas disarms, Netanyahu saysHamas is handing over the bodies of two further Israeli hostages.18 Oct 11:04 PM
WorldHamas gives Israel another hostage body, vows to return restAn 81-member Turkish rescue team awaits Israeli clearance to enter Gaza.17 Oct 08:59 PM
WorldInside Hamas crackdown on rival Gaza clans in power struggleTrump’s ceasefire deal leaves Hamas running Gaza as phase-two talks loom.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldFull story of couple whose ordeal defined October 7 Hamas attackAvinatan Or was freed after two years held alone in tunnels, reuniting with Noa Argamani.16 Oct 04:00 PM
World Hamas claims all bodies returnedTwo more coffins were transferred to the Red Cross late on Wednesday.15 Oct 09:23 PM
World'Rest now, my sweet one': Mourners farewell Israeli hostage Guy Iluz at funeralIluz was 26 when Hamas abducted him from the Nova music festival on October 7.15 Oct 08:06 PM
World45 Palestinian bodies returned to Gaza authoritiesThe latest handover brings the total number of bodies returned to 90.15 Oct 06:23 PM
WorldIsrael set to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing, Israeli public broadcaster saysThe reopening would follow Hamas returning four hostages' remains today NZT.15 Oct 07:04 AM
WorldTrump says US will disarm Hamas if it does not do so itselfIt is a potential vulnerability in a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.14 Oct 10:54 PM
WorldHostages reveal horror of two years in Hamas captivityFamilies say some hostages were tortured and starved in tunnels for months.14 Oct 06:04 PM
WorldPublic executions after Trump leaves Hamas in control of Gaza as Israeli forces pull-outDonald Trump said he gave Hamas ‘approval’ to take control after the pull-out.14 Oct 05:36 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still failAbout 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump turns focus to Ukraine peace talks, threatens Tomahawk supplyTomahawk missiles could hit Russian targets up to almost 2500km from Kyiv.13 Oct 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThere's relief but little to celebrate for many GazansNew York Times: Despair and hopelessness are pervasive, and many no longer see a future.13 Oct 11:39 PM
WorldTrump celebrates Gaza peace breakthroughBenjamin Netanyahu called him Israel’s ‘greatest friend’ before the Knesset.13 Oct 05:22 PM
WorldWatch: Hostages return to Israel as world leaders sign ceasefire agreementHamas will not attend, but Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will join leaders.13 Oct 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe lost chances to reach a ceasefire months agoNew York Times Analysis: Why the hostage release and truce is happening now.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSeven Israeli hostages released to Red Cross in GazaHamas released the first seven of twenty Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. Video / AFPWatch13 Oct 07:02 AM
World‘Welcome home’: Israel celebrates release of final surviving hostages from GazaA huge crowd gathered in Tel Aviv erupted in joy at the reports.13 Oct 06:15 AM
WorldTrump heads to Middle East for peace summitIsrael plans to release 2000 Palestinian detainees once the hostages are freed.12 Oct 09:58 PM
WorldHostage deal on knife-edge as Israel, Hamas haggle over prisonersIsrael insists prisoners will be freed only after all 20 hostages return.12 Oct 07:25 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Kiwis vote on rate hikes and Hamas expected to release hostagesNZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas expected to release hostages, methane target cut welcomed and food prices show early signs of easing.Watch12 Oct 06:56 PM
WorldHostage release expected Monday ahead of Egypt summitHamas wants Israel to include seven senior Palestinian leaders in the swap.12 Oct 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA memo in a bunker, intercepted communications and Hamas’ October 7 plansNew York Times: Document and intercepts broaden what's known of Hamas’ Oct 7 attack plans.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump peace plan: Hamas to begin Israeli hostage release on MondayIsrael will free 250 prisoners and 1700 detainees in the first exchange.11 Oct 10:41 PM
World‘The hard way’: Netanyahu warns Hamas as ceasefire countdown beginsUS troops led by Admiral Brad Cooper will help build a stabilisation force.10 Oct 11:37 PM
World'Tears of joy': Families await return of hostages in Gaza truceHamas has 72 hours to release 47 remaining hostages under the US deal.10 Oct 09:14 PM
New Zealand'How do we keep them alive?' Aid worker's diary reveals brutal truth about GazaUnicef diary entries portray daily life in hospitals and camps for homeless families.10 Oct 04:00 PM
World'We ended the war': Trump speaks after Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire dealHostages are set to be freed 72 hours after the deal's approval.10 Oct 12:00 AM
