New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: New Zealand Government providing $5m towards humanitarian aidThe money will address urgent humanitarian needs in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.17 Oct 03:48 AM
World'Bring me home': Hamas release hostage video of woman taken from music festivalThe woman was taken from a musical festival where hundreds were killed.17 Oct 02:00 AM
KahuPink’s poi flag controversy raises cultural concerns, claims of ‘something sinister’Māori are questioning the superstar's on-stage cultural antics.17 Oct 12:48 AM
World'Gaza is running out of life': Hospitals on the verge of collapse in latest strikeHospitals in Gaza faced collapse on Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion.16 Oct 11:39 PM
WorldFrom swift incursion to global war: Six scenarios for the endgame of Israel’s invasion of GazaLeaders contend with the risk of the conflict becoming a war on more than one front.16 Oct 09:38 PM
World'We are just humans': Palestinian boy murdered in 'brutal' hate crime in USA 71-year-old Illinois man has appeared in court on murder and hate crime charges.16 Oct 09:05 PM
WorldGaza’s crowded hospitals near breaking point as Israeli ground invasion loomsMore than a million people have fled their homes in the Gaza Strip.16 Oct 09:47 AM
WorldUS landlord charged with killing Muslim boy in alleged hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas warA woman had called 911 to report that her landlord had attacked her.15 Oct 11:47 PM
Markets with MadisonIsrael-Hamas war: The major risk for marketsA central bank advisor explains what would need to escalate to scare markets.15 Oct 10:09 PM
World'Sorry for his death': Journalist killed in Lebanon by Israeli shelling laid to restAbdallah was killed on Friday in Lebanon when an Israeli shell landed on journalists.15 Oct 07:22 PM
WorldGaza hospitals warn thousands could die if supplies run out as Israeli ground offensive loomsGaza’s 2.3 million civilians face a deepening struggle for food, water and safety.15 Oct 05:19 PM
WorldWater runs out in Gaza; medics fear for patients as Israeli ground offensive loomsIsrael has laid siege to Gaza, pounding neighbourhoods with airstrikes.15 Oct 05:16 PM
New ZealandPro-Palestinian supporters 'black out' Auckland Museum after it lights up in support of IsraelThe lights have now been turned off at the museum15 Oct 10:21 AM
WorldIran’s foreign minister warns Israel to stop Gaza attacks or risk ‘huge earthquake’Israel should stop its attacks on Gaza as soon as possible, says Amirabdollahian.15 Oct 03:13 AM
WorldLack of water worsens misery in besieged GazaIsrael cut off water and electricity to the Gaza Strip as it intensified air attacks.14 Oct 11:52 PM
World'We don’t deserve this': Palestinians in Gaza flee their homes'We left the house without food, without water and without clothes.'14 Oct 08:52 PM
World'A frightening scene of devastation': Palestinians struggle to evacuate GazaPalestinians are struggling to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military.14 Oct 08:32 PM
World'They are completely unprotected': Violence grows in Gaza, West BankSettler violence had already soared under Israel’s far-right government.14 Oct 07:38 PM
Sport'I'm for justice': SBW addresses comments on war in Middle EastWilliams’ post included a “100 per cent” and a praying emoji.14 Oct 03:24 PM
WorldPalestinians flee within Gaza after Israel orders mass evacuationUN warns of untold human suffering and calls on Israel to reverse the directive.14 Oct 07:38 AM
WorldExperts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fightThe attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.14 Oct 12:52 AM
WorldPalestinians flee from northern Gaza after Israel orders 1m to evacuateOrders sent panic through civilians and aid workers already struggling under airstrikes.13 Oct 11:56 PM
WorldHamas posted video of mock attack weeks before Israel border breachHamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.13 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.13 Oct 03:00 PM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN saysIsrael says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.13 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What more must the children of Gaza suffer?NYT: The international community must do everything to ensure kids can live in safety.13 Oct 12:21 AM
TalanoaTongan Government organises aircraft to evacuate Kiwi-Tongan church groupKiwi-Tongan church members praise Tongan officials for helping get them out of Israel.12 Oct 10:25 PM
WorldMorgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensifyMedics in Gaza are facing a problem as the casualties mount — where to put the bodies.12 Oct 06:33 PM
WorldAs desperation in Gaza grows, Israel won’t allow aid until Hamas releases hostagesInternational aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.12 Oct 05:37 PM
TalanoaGrowing concerns for NZ Tongan church group trying to flee Israel amid warThe group is attempting to flee by bus with the Tongan Consulate's help before lockdown.12 Oct 03:48 AM
TalanoaFijian nationals flown out of Israel on emergency repatriation flightMore than 200 Fijian nationals have been flown out of Israel on an emergency flight.12 Oct 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Barely slept': Kiwi mum recounts son's evacuation from IsraelThe Kiwi teen described missles and rockets exploding as he made his way to the airport.12 Oct 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel’s feared security services failed to stop Hamas’ attackNew York Times: Operational and intelligence failures led to breach of Israeli defences.11 Oct 08:58 PM
LiveWorld'Failure of intelligence': Egypt warned Israel three days before Hamas attackIsrael's PM: Every member of Hamas is a 'dead man'.11 Oct 08:40 PM