WorldOne year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting historyLast year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.06 Oct 07:06 PM
WorldAt least 21 killed by Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosqueIsrael said the site was being used by Hamas to plan attacks.06 Oct 04:50 AM
World'Very violent': Huge explosions reported in BeirutFive Israeli strikes reportedly hit south Beirut and its outskirts.06 Oct 12:10 AM
WorldIsrael may launch ‘significant’ attack as anniversary of October 7 massacre nearsMilitary 'preparing' major onslaught in response to Iranian missile barrage.05 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMiddle East at war: 12 key momentsFT: Recent events are pushing the region towards the most dangerous crisis in decades.03 Oct 10:18 PM
WorldIsrael strike suspected near Russian airbase in SyriaAbout 30 missiles triggered huge explosions near Russia's Khmeimim base.03 Oct 09:51 PM
World'Terrible experience': Israel says woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivityIraqi ministry confirms Yazidi woman's return after rescue from Gaza by Israeli soldiers.03 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOil surges after Joe Biden’s comments on Israeli retaliationFinancial Times: US officials expect a response measured enough to avoid escalation.03 Oct 07:26 PM
WorldBugging device found in my bathroom after Netanyahu visit, claims Boris JohnsonFormer UK PM's team found listening equipment after Israel's PM used his personal toilet.03 Oct 07:23 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Beirut, orders evacuation of 70 towns in southern LebanonOver 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes continue to escalate.03 Oct 06:11 PM
New Zealand'This is home': Kiwis in Israel determined to stay despite MFAT warnings, threat of regional warIran shot nearly 200 projectiles at Israel early on Wednesday NZ time.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA wider war in the Middle East, from Hamas to Hezbollah and now IranNew York Times: The long-feared “wider war” in the Middle East is here.03 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldBiden works to limit conflict as Mideast edges closer to all-out warIsraeli officials have signalled they may not launch a huge attack on Iran.03 Oct 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shockFinancial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.03 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandWellington councillors asked staff not to remove pro-Palestine graffitiCouncil officials have warned councillors against 'deliberately taking sides'.02 Oct 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter missile attack, Israel may be ready to risk all-out war with IranNew York Times: Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct conflict.02 Oct 09:25 PM
WorldIsrael considers retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil and nuclear sitesBenjamin Netanyahu is expected to exact a “heavy price” from Iran for its missile attack.02 Oct 07:16 PM
WorldEight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates'We are at the height of a difficult war against Iran’s Axis of Evil' - Israeli PM02 Oct 05:30 PM
WorldState media report Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, '90%... hit their targets'Sirens could be heard across Israel as people took shelter.02 Oct 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be foundNYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.02 Oct 01:28 AM
WorldIran's missile strike on Israel claims life of Palestinian in West BankA man in the West bank has been killed by Iran's missile attack on Israel.01 Oct 11:58 PM
WorldIran launches missile attack on IsraelIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran "made a big mistake" and "will pay for it". Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Oct 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePetrol price risk: Oil spikes after Iran’s missile attack on IsraelFinancial Times: Sustained price increases likely if a wider regional war breaks out.01 Oct 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael’s invasions of Lebanon: How the last three conflicts endedFinancial Times: The land offensive follows multiple invasions over the past 50 years.01 Oct 08:33 PM
WorldConflict in the Middle EastMissiles follow Israeli ground operation in Lebanon as sirens sound across Israel.Watch01 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandDargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.Watch01 Oct 06:37 PM
WorldHabib Battah on the latest developments in the Middle EastJournalist and founder of the Beirut Report Habib Battah updates Heather du Plessis-Allan on the latest developments in the Middle East. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch01 Oct 11:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsraeli military begins first ground incursion into Lebanon in nearly two decadesNew York Times: Israel warns of a significant escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah.01 Oct 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
WorldLebanese army retreats as Israel readies for possible ground incursionIsraeli airstrikes hit Beirut, killing at least 95, amid fears of a ground invasion.30 Sep 11:07 PM
WorldSupreme Court: Israel can keep bodies for hostage negotiationsWalid Daqqa, detained for 38 years, died from cancer in April.30 Sep 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East warNew York Times: Major nations have essentially become onlookers to Mideast events.30 Sep 08:34 PM
WorldIsraeli air strikes on Lebanon continue as they prepare for ground invasionWave of attacks has eliminated Hezbollah commanders; Iran vows to respond.30 Sep 07:07 PM
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