WorldIsrael to defend itself at UN’s top court against genocide allegationsPM Netanyahu blasts the allegations as hypocrisy that 'screams to the heavens'.12 Jan 06:52 AM
WorldNZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in YemenThe militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.12 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldSouth Africa tells the UN top court Israel is committing genocide in GazaSouth Africa says the Gaza war is part of a decades-long oppression of the Palestinians.11 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldHundreds of people killed after fighting in central GazaHundreds of people have been killed in recent days in strikes across Gaza.11 Jan 12:36 AM
World'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attackThe assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.10 Jan 09:17 PM
WorldAntony Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plansThe US and Israel are united in the war against Hamas but divided over Gaza’s future.10 Jan 02:37 AM
World'Despicable': Pope calls for ban on surrogacy, claims it exploits mother and childCatholic leader referred to surrogacy as 'uterus for rent.'08 Jan 10:13 PM
WorldHumanitarian catastrophe: ‘Arbitrary' Israeli inspections slow vital aid delivery into Gaza amid hunger crisisOne in four Palestinians in Gaza is starving.07 Jan 08:41 PM
WorldVeteran journalist bids farewell to son, Israeli strikes kill five of his family membersWael Dahdouh lost his wife, two other children and a grandson.07 Jan 07:26 PM
WorldIsrael hints it has wrapped up major combat in fourth month of warIsraeli military says it has dismantled the military infrastructure of Hamas in north Gaza07 Jan 05:06 PM
WorldHezbollah, Israel trade cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalationLebanon’s Hezbollah militia has fired dozens of rockets at northern Israel.06 Jan 07:38 PM
WorldIsraeli airstrike kills top Hamas commander - how will it impact the Gaza conflict?Dramatic operations bring on further violence and equally formidable replacements.03 Jan 11:50 PM
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WorldIsrael pulls troops from Gaza, shifting focus to the main southern cityThe significant troop movement could signal a scaledown of the fighting.01 Jan 07:50 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for monthsIsrael says it wants to destroy Hamas’ governing and military capabilities in Gaza.31 Dec 09:14 PM
EntertainmentPop star ‘pulls music video featuring explosions' amid Israel-Hamas warThe star has reportedly pulled a music video worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.31 Dec 03:59 AM
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