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
OpinionAs Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.27 Oct 03:30 AM
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
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
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
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
KahuCoalition of Māori leaders reject Te Pāti Māori demandMāori Party copping criticism over calls to expel Israeli ambassador.25 Oct 05:53 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
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
WorldIn shadow of legal woes, Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela“I don’t mind being Nelson Mandela because I’m doing it for a reason.”24 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandHastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in GazaLeaders of NZ's main parties are looking the other way regarding Israel, organiser says.24 Oct 12:20 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
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
WorldPalestinian death toll in West Bank surgesDeadly violence has been surging in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.22 Oct 10:54 PM
WorldHezbollah and Israel exchange fire amid warnings of a widened warHezbollah has announced the deaths of five more militants as clashes intensify.22 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat is Hezbollah?New York Times: For years, Hezbollah has been a strong force in Lebanon. But what is it?22 Oct 07:45 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war threatens to ignite other frontsIsraeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, as well as two airports in Syria.22 Oct 05:05 PM
WorldTens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in LondonDemonstrators marched in London and other cities to demand Israel stop bombarding Gaza.22 Oct 04:45 AM
WorldFather of US teen freed by Hamas says she is 'doing very good'Uri Raanan spoke to his daughter, saying: 'She's doing good. She's doing very good.'21 Oct 10:08 PM
WorldRocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused deadly hospital explosionThe hospital explosion was most likely caused when part of that rocket crashed.21 Oct 08:42 PM
WorldEgypt-Gaza border crossing opens, letting desperately-needed aid flow to PalestiniansThe border crossing has opened to let in a trickle of desperately-needed aid.21 Oct 05:52 PM
