WorldHouthi rebels say PM killed in Israeli air strikeThe Houthis vowed to avenge the death, calling it a treacherous attack.30 Aug 07:24 PM
World'Endless catalogue of horrors': Guterres on Gaza crisisAt least 31 people were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Thursday.28 Aug 06:40 PM
EntertainmentWhy the Venice Film Festival is drawing both stars and protestsVenice Film Festival opens with star-studded premieres and pro-Palestine protests.28 Aug 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortages23 Aug 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe trauma of childhood in GazaNew York Times: After 22 months of war, childhood in Gaza hardly exists.22 Aug 03:14 AM
WorldNetanyahu orders start of immediate talks to release Gaza hostagesNetanyahu: 'Defeating Hamas and releasing all our hostages go hand in hand.'21 Aug 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘We can’t take it anymore’: Palestinians in Gaza fear looming Israeli operationNew York Times: Israel's plan to invade Gaza City has forced more displacement.20 Aug 10:33 PM
World'Permanent war': Macron's warning after plan to conquer Gaza City approvedIsrael's Defence Minister approved plan to conquer Gaza and called up 60,000 reservists.20 Aug 07:48 PM
PoliticsSeymour, Peters distance themselves from Luxon's Netanyahu 'lost the plot' remarks'It's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself.'19 Aug 03:05 AM
WorldHamas accepts Gaza ceasefire terms - Hamas officialThe deal proposed a 60-day truce and partial hostage release.18 Aug 06:07 PM
WorldIsraeli minister backs 3400 homes in West Bank amid tensionsUN chief warns plan would end hopes for a two-state solution to the conflict.14 Aug 07:10 PM
New ZealandLuxon responds after Israeli minister attacks 'lost the plot' Netanyahu comment'You don't really need an army because your most deadly enemy is a possum or a cat.'14 Aug 05:28 AM
WorldIsraeli military approves plan for new Gaza offensiveIt comes days after Israel's security cabinet called for the capture of the city.13 Aug 06:20 PM
PoliticsWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick ordered to leave House again after refusing to apologise'Free Palestine,' Swarbrick said as she left the chamber.13 Aug 01:58 AM
WorldUN condemns Israeli strike killing Al Jazeera journalists in GazaIsrael accused one of the journalists of being a Hamas militant.11 Aug 07:08 PM
PoliticsLuxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standardsThe New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.10 Aug 03:22 AM
WorldFalling aid package kills teen in central GazaFootage shows pallets crashing as Gazans scramble for aid in Nuseirat.09 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Protests in Tel Aviv and Greens aim highNZ Herald Morning News Update | Protesters in Tel Aviv march in opposition to the Israeli government's occupation plan, and the Green Party aim high for the next election.Watch09 Aug 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Stanford’s masterclass resets story but Govt faces tough decisionsThe Government has had a good week but a challenging course is ahead. 08 Aug 08:00 PM
World'Take control': Israel’s plan for Gaza City sparks wave of criticismGermany has halted military exports to Israel, citing concerns over their use in Gaza.08 Aug 07:27 PM
WorldIsraeli army will ‘take control’ of Gaza City: PM statementIsrael plans to take control of Gaza City, says Netanyahu's office.08 Aug 04:50 AM
WorldNetanyahu seeks full control of Gaza amid mounting pressure'We want to have a security perimeter. We don’t want to govern it,' the Israeli PM said.07 Aug 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIona Thomas: Palestinian recognition isn't a reward. It's a rescue planOPINION: The UK calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian access and a political horizon.07 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldWhy Israel's strategy on Gaza is sparking internal debateThe Israeli military must execute government decisions on Gaza, says the defence minister.06 Aug 07:48 PM
WorldIsraeli court blocks Cabinet's dismissal of attorney generalThe court will hear more petitions against the sacking in 30 days.04 Aug 06:30 PM
WorldThousands of pro-Palestine protesters march across Sydney Harbour BridgeWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was among the tens of thousands of demonstrators.03 Aug 06:04 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM