WorldUS wants organised crime gangs to form Gaza police forceSenior US and European commanders warn the strategy risks fresh violence.18 Feb 06:46 PM
WorldIran closes Strait of Hormuz for first time since 1980s as US military builds up in Arabian SeaKhamenei threatens to send US warships 'to the bottom of the sea'.17 Feb 07:11 PM
World'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in AthensThe series focused on a Mossad agent working undercover in the Iranian capital.16 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand 'deeply concerned' about damage to Kiwi graves in two Gaza war cemeteries 11 Feb 03:00 AM
WorldSydney police pepper spray protesters during rallies against Israeli president's visit09 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldIran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talksIran has jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who now faces up to 17 years.09 Feb 07:07 PM
Auckland‘Unity and pride’: Sport team hits back after ‘Mtn Jew’ jersey triggers emergency meeting A jersey featuring Jewish symbols triggered a complaint and an emergency board meeting.07 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldExplainer: What to know about Iran-US talksThe Muscat talks are the first US–Iran meeting since the protest crackdown.04 Feb 11:42 PM
OlympicsItaly foils Russian cyberattacks targeting OlympicsA Russian group says the attacks punish Italy for backing Ukraine.04 Feb 06:29 PM
WorldIsraeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as both sides accuse each other of ceasefire breachGaza’s health ministry says at least 46 were also wounded in the raids.04 Feb 05:29 PM
WorldIsraeli military tech start-ups cash in on two years of warIndustry experts predict the trend will continue as Nato countries boost defence budgets.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldHuman Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’HRW says masked ICE agents have carried out hundreds of violent US raids.04 Feb 06:46 AM
WorldIran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear dealTalks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.02 Feb 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about the Rafah border crossing in GazaNew York Times: Some people will be able to leave for medical care or to return to homes.02 Feb 01:41 AM
WorldIran’s missiles pose deadly threat, Gulf allies warn, as Trump weighs strikesA Gulf ally’s assessment finds key parts of Iran’s missile arsenal intact or rebuilt.01 Feb 11:12 PM
WorldTrump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional warAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.01 Feb 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNetanyahu vows to reduce Israeli reliance on US military aidNY Times: Israel preparing to negotiate with US for a multi-year package of military aid.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIsraeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials sayEgypt condemned the attacks as 'repeated violations' of the fragile truce.31 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandIsraeli cocaine plot ‘foot soldiers’ get jail discounts over Hamas attack traumaThe Crown questioned the 'causative link' between terror attacks and drug smuggling. 30 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldTrump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against IranIran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.30 Jan 03:59 AM
WorldIran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designationThe EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.29 Jan 07:27 PM
WorldUS deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackThe USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has now entered Middle East waters.26 Jan 07:42 PM
WorldIsrael military says remains of last Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili, returnedRan Gvili was a 24-year-old elite police officer killed defending Kibbutz Alumim.26 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosh Sampson: How do we remember the Holocaust as we grow further removed in time? OPINION: Holocaust memorial events will run January 25-27 in five New Zealand cities.26 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRafah crossing: Israel plans ‘limited reopening’ of Gaza link with EgyptThe move hinges on Hamas helping recover the body of hostage Ran Gvili.26 Jan 02:49 AM
WorldIran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talksIran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.22 Jan 07:24 PM
WorldTrump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at DavosThe US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.22 Jan 05:24 PM
WorldIsrael says it has struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by HezbollahMore than 350 people have died in Lebanon from Israeli fire since the truce.21 Jan 08:40 PM