World‘Abhorrent and cruel’: UN slams Hamas' handover of hostages' remainsHamas handed over four hostages' remains in a public ceremony in Khan Yunis.20 Feb 06:37 PM
WorldHamas hands over coffins in transfer of Bibas family and elderly hostage bodiesMock-up missiles placed by coffins bore the inscription: 'They were killed by USA bombs'.20 Feb 08:54 AM
World‘Ready to release’: Hamas official on next steps in Gaza truceHamas is ready to release all hostages in one batch during the second phase.19 Feb 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWinston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey YoungWinston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race. 19 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandIsraeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupiedIsraeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.Watch18 Feb 10:56 PM
World‘Nobody wants war’: Lebanon pushes for Israeli troop departureLebanese leaders are urging US and France to press Israel for full withdrawal.18 Feb 09:06 PM
WorldWhy six hostages' release is pivotal in Israel-Hamas negotiationsHamas and Israel agreed to release six living hostages from Gaza on Saturday.18 Feb 07:59 PM
New ZealandIsraeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.Watch17 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldIsraeli minister demands Hamas surrender, leave Gaza amid truce talksBezalel Smotrich demands that Hamas surrender arms and leave Gaza immediately.17 Feb 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith fighting stilled, Palestinians face new trauma: Searching for their deadNew York Times: Families face fresh horrors as they search the rubble.17 Feb 12:44 AM
World‘Must be disarmed’: US calls for action against HezbollahProtests erupted after Lebanon blocked Iranian flights from landing.16 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandHealth sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are downThe NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.Watch14 Feb 07:43 PM
WorldThreats of intense new war if Hamas hostages not releasedThe current truce is strained, with both sides accusing each other of violations.12 Feb 06:46 PM
World‘No more games’: Israel urges action as hostage deadline loomsHamas has delayed hostage release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms.11 Feb 09:13 PM
World‘Complete violation’: Hostage talks collapse amid tensionsThe next release, set for February 15, is delayed indefinitely.10 Feb 08:47 PM
WorldTrump: Palestinians will not return to Gaza after US takeoverUS President heralds 'big real estate site' as he vows to demolish what is left of Strip.10 Feb 08:11 PM
WorldNetanyahu praises Trump’s ‘revolutionary, creative’ Gaza plan amid backlashTrump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage.10 Feb 02:07 AM
World‘Complete withdrawal’: Israeli troops vacate strategic Gaza roadIsraeli troops withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor on Sunday, easing tensions.09 Feb 07:52 PM
World‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in GazaAbbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.09 Feb 04:57 PM
World‘The death bunker’: Three Israeli hostages freed in truce swap with HamasThe men were held captive in the Gaza Strip for 16 months.08 Feb 09:35 PM
WorldIsrael orders military to prepare for ‘voluntary departure’ of Gaza residentsTrump’s controversial proposal was the United States would 'take over' the Gaza Strip.06 Feb 05:21 PM
WorldTrump’s controversial Gaza proposal sparks widespread rejection worldwideIsraeli PM, however, supported the proposal, calling it a chance to 'change history'.05 Feb 07:47 PM
WorldTrump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'President Donald Trump says the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addresses reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.Watch05 Feb 02:03 AM
World'We’ll own it': Trump says US will take over the Gaza StripHe suggested Palestinians move to countries like Egypt and Jordan, sparking rejection.05 Feb 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: National’s evidence-based promises unravelOPINION: Some decisions, like cancelling ferries, defy evidence.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsIsraeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston PetersThe story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.02 Feb 09:11 PM
World‘Brutal scene’: Palestinian ministry condemns West Bank actionsIsrael is unapologetic for the latest attack on 'terrorist infrastructure' in Jenin. 02 Feb 09:05 PM
PoliticsNZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.01 Feb 10:23 PM
World‘Shocking scenes’: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners after chaotic hostage exchangeIt is the third hostage-prisoner exchange under a January 19 ceasefire deal.30 Jan 05:57 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate threatening social media message after ‘genocide hotline’ launchedThe campaign was launched for the public to report sightings of Israeli soldiers.29 Jan 06:56 AM
WorldTrump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US militaryUS President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.28 Jan 11:55 PM
WorldIsrael defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWASupported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.28 Jan 08:23 PM
New Zealand‘Track them down’: Fury over campaign to hunt down Israeli soldiers holidaying in NZJewish groups have slammed the hotline, saying it has 'crossed the line'. 27 Jan 09:00 PM
World‘We will not leave’: Palestinians slam Trump’s idea to ‘clean out’ GazaThe US President has floated a plan to move citizens out of the war-battered territory.27 Jan 01:07 AM
