WorldDisplaced Palestinians flood southern Gaza town as Israel expands offensiveThe influx adds more pressure to an already overwhelmed area of the embattled territory.29 Dec 06:47 PM
Entertainment'Nightmare': Scream VII director announces sudden departureThe director's departure comes after two of the film's leading ladies left the production.27 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldGaza ground offensive expands into urban refugee campsThe Israeli military says it has expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.27 Dec 05:16 AM
WorldLose a limb or risk death? Tough decisions for Gaza’s war woundedThe Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says amputations have become commonplace.26 Dec 09:10 PM
WorldCommunication cut, refugees ordered to evacuate as Israel expand Gaza ground offensiveIsrael’s offensive is one of the most devastating military campaigns in recent history.26 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldEgypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas warThe Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.25 Dec 08:05 PM
World'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peacePope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.25 Dec 06:34 PM
WorldMother of Hamas victim on facing first Christmas without her daughterShe returned alone to her family home in Germany without her daughter for Christmas.23 Dec 10:20 PM
WorldMore than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes; hundreds detainedThe Israeli offensive is continuing to create obstacles for humanitarian aid.23 Dec 10:18 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war’s death toll reaches grim milestoneOver 20,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during Israel’s war with Hamas, officials say.23 Dec 05:10 AM
World'Entirely toothless': UN approves watered-down resolution on GazaThis comes after numerous delays in providing aid to Gaza citizens.22 Dec 09:56 PM
PoliticsActivist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in WellingtonIt's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.22 Dec 02:56 AM
Cricket'Makes no sense': Khawaja will fight ICC over reprimandUsman Khawaja will fight his ICC reprimand for wearing a black armband in the Perth test.22 Dec 01:21 AM
CricketAussie cricket star reprimanded for pro-Palestine messageUsman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council.21 Dec 05:09 PM
WorldHamas leader visits Cairo for talks over another Gaza ceasefireUp to 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, and 1.9 million left homeless.20 Dec 07:27 PM
KahuSeven times more Israelis than Palestinians have NZ visas approvedExact number of visas dished out by Immigration NZ since start of conflict revealed.20 Dec 08:17 AM
Travel'We saved every cent': Kiwi traveller trapped with unusable $900 policyA Kiwi is stuck with an unusable $900 policy after his plans were disrupted by war.20 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldA Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago in Gaza, is killed in an Israeli airstrikeHer family named her al-Amira Aisha — “Princess Aisha”.20 Dec 02:27 AM
OpinionChristmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real lifeOPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world newsFrom the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhat's inside Hamas' tunnel network?Anyone moving in from the light becomes a perfect silhouette deep in the Hamas tunnels.17 Dec 10:26 PM
WorldIsrael faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarmIsrael’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.17 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandNo more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - MfatOne citizen left overnight via the Rafah crossing into Egypt, says Winston Peters.17 Dec 04:56 AM
WorldIsraeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military officialAnger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.16 Dec 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crimeOPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schoolsNazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.15 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldGaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.14 Dec 11:07 PM
World'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nineThe Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.13 Dec 09:10 PM
WorldNZ backs UN General Assembly vote for ceasefire in GazaThe vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.12 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes leave it and the US increasingly isolatedIsraeli forces have carried out strikes over Gaza overnight, despite calls for ceasefire.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand, Australia and Canada call for pause in fighting in Israel-Hamas conflictThe three countries support urgent international efforts toward a 'sustainable ceasefire'.12 Dec 06:10 PM
World'It happened on his watch': Israel PM fighting on two frontsIsrael’s prime minister faces the anger of citizens whose lives will never be the same.11 Dec 09:51 PM
World'We will defend ourselves': Israel refuses to back down from fightIsrael has signalled the current phase in Gaza could stretch on for weeks.11 Dec 08:44 PM
WorldIsrael presses ahead with renewed US military supportHeavy fighting is raging across Gaza, including in the devastated north.10 Dec 07:14 PM
