WorldThe Iron Dome’s drone flaw – and how to fix itIt appears the air defence system is not designed to deal with drones.14 Oct 08:42 PM
WorldJoe Biden sends missile system and 100 US troops to IsraelThe mission marks the first significant deployment of US troops since the war began.13 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi mother describes harrowing escape from war-torn LebanonThe Dunedin resident received help from the NZ embassy in Cairo.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNowhere to go: How Gaza became a mass death trapNew York Times: “It seems unbelievable that these people…are unable to leave.”10 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldHezbollah's next leader likely killed in Israeli airstrikes, Netanyahu claimsIsraeli airstrikes have killed two successors to Hezbollah's slain leader.08 Oct 11:24 PM
WorldIsraeli PM threatens Lebanon with destruction 'like Gaza'Gaza civilians face dire conditions with many displaced still struggling for basic needs.08 Oct 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe war that won’t end: How October 7 sparked a year of conflictNY Times: As war spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted.08 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldHezbollah fires rockets at Haifa as Israel ramps up Lebanon ground raidsHezbollah said it targeted areas north of Haifa with missiles later in the day.07 Oct 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Gaza’s schools are for learning, not for dyingNYT OPINION: How can trauma be treated when it is never-ending?07 Oct 01:03 AM
WorldHezbollah reeling as Israel escalates attacks, but what's next?For months, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah had been locked in battle.06 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFemale soldiers who predicted October 7 say they are still being silencedThey are the eyes of the military along Israel’s embattled borders.06 Oct 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA ghostly life for those trickling back to villages attacked on October 7New York Times: Reminders of the trauma are inescapable for those who have returned.06 Oct 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNetanyahu: Iran’s regime will fall sooner than you thinkOPINION: Hezbollah crumbles as Israel and Iran face imminent war.06 Oct 09:04 PM
WorldOne year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting historyLast year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.06 Oct 07:06 PM
New ZealandManawanui sinking and rates revolt | Focus Morning Bulletin October 7, 2024Ripple effects hit after Navy ship’s sinking, clean-up efforts get under way in Dunedin and how one Wellingtonian is boycotting the city’s rates increase.Watch06 Oct 06:33 PM
WorldAt least 21 killed by Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosqueIsrael said the site was being used by Hamas to plan attacks.06 Oct 04:50 AM
World'Terrible experience': Israel says woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivityIraqi ministry confirms Yazidi woman's return after rescue from Gaza by Israeli soldiers.03 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA wider war in the Middle East, from Hamas to Hezbollah and now IranNew York Times: The long-feared “wider war” in the Middle East is here.03 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldIran's missile strike on Israel claims life of Palestinian in West BankA man in the West bank has been killed by Iran's missile attack on Israel.01 Oct 11:58 PM
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
