WorldIsraeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before FridayThe announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.23 Nov 02:06 AM
WorldEx-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rantStuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.22 Nov 10:35 PM
New Zealand'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticisedJewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.22 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostagesUnder the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.22 Nov 01:32 AM
World'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefireBenjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.21 Nov 09:30 PM
RoyalsQueen Camilla condemns abuse of female journalistsThe royal hailed women as among the ‘bravest reporters of all’.21 Nov 01:17 AM
WorldIsrael battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousandsIsraeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.20 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandJewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffitiIt comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.20 Nov 06:47 AM
WorldDozens of Israeli hostages may be freed ‘within days’The ambassador to US says he is hopeful a breakthrough deal with Hamas can be reached.19 Nov 08:08 PM
Cricket World CupSecurity slammed after pitch invader manages to touch Indian star KohliThe World Cup final was stopped briefly due to a protester.19 Nov 07:27 PM
World'Act of terror': Houthi rebels hijack Israeli-linked ship in the Red SeaYemen’s Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a Red Sea shipping route.19 Nov 07:12 PM
Politics'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another weekThe caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.19 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 daysThe Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.19 Nov 10:55 AM
New ZealandProtesters descend on Wellington and Auckland streets to decry Gaza conflictAn estimated 5000-7000 were gathered in Aotea Square to call for a ceasefire.19 Nov 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe BidenDamien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.19 Nov 03:00 AM
World'Not on the agenda': Ukrainians fear war fatigue as world’s attention is on GazaMoney continued to come in steadily - then the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.19 Nov 02:38 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
WorldFrench Holocaust survivors recoiling from new war-linked anti-Semitism100,000 people marched through Paris last week to denounce anti-Semitism.19 Nov 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas WarOPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?18 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldPatients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital 'at gunpoint'Israeli soldiers forced doctors, patients and civilians to leave al-Shifa.18 Nov 09:14 PM
World‘I am stunned’: Thousands of bodies lie buried in rubble in GazaSome streets are now more like graveyards and the smell is sickening.17 Nov 07:53 PM
WorldHamas terrorist who killed Shani Louk is dead, says mumLouk's mother is now urging Israel to make a deal and bring the hostages back alive.16 Nov 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana Wichtel: 'Talking about the events of the last weeks has felt impossible'OPINION: A letter from a friend inspires consideration and contemplation.16 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldCommunications 'cut-off' in Gaza endangers already stricken civiliansInternet and telephone services have collapsed across the Gaza Strip for lack of fuel.16 Nov 08:51 PM
WorldBody of Israeli hostage found near Gaza hospitalYehudit Weiss was abducted on October 7 from the ravaged Kibbutz Be’eri.16 Nov 08:01 PM
KahuMāori journalists condemn death toll of journalists in Gaza'These things that are happening are simply not right.'16 Nov 04:15 PM
WorldIsrael considers proposal from Hamas to release 50 hostagesIsrael is considering a proposal that would free at least 50 women and children.16 Nov 12:33 AM
WorldYemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza warHouthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.15 Nov 10:15 PM
World'Who will take care of them?': Supplies not enough to help stricken Gaza patientsHealth officials said supplies and equipment don't solve the question of safe evacuation.15 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandDame Jacinda Ardern calls for 'humanity approach' to Israel-Hamas war“It’s very hard to find peaceful resolution at the midst of violence and grief,” she said.15 Nov 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDesperate effort under way to evacuate young cancer patients from GazaNew York Times: The youngest is not even a year old; the oldest is 14.14 Nov 10:55 PM
World'Cut them off': US implements new sanctions against HamasAntony Blinken: “We will continue to work to disrupt Hamas’ terrorist financing channels.”14 Nov 08:24 PM
WorldBattles around Gaza hospitals leave newborns strandedHundreds of patients and displaced people remain at Shifa Hospital.13 Nov 07:19 PM
WorldUK PM brings ex-leader back to government in unusual moveFormer British Prime Minister David Cameron was named foreign secretary.13 Nov 10:30 AM
