World'Rest now, my sweet one': Mourners farewell Israeli hostage Guy Iluz at funeralIluz was 26 when Hamas abducted him from the Nova music festival on October 7.15 Oct 08:06 PM
WorldThunberg claims she was tortured, beaten and starved by IsraelThunberg said guards mocked, hit and threatened to ‘gas’ detainees.15 Oct 07:28 PM
World45 Palestinian bodies returned to Gaza authoritiesThe latest handover brings the total number of bodies returned to 90.15 Oct 06:23 PM
WorldIsrael set to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing, Israeli public broadcaster saysThe reopening would follow Hamas returning four hostages' remains today NZT.15 Oct 07:04 AM
WorldTrump says US will disarm Hamas if it does not do so itselfIt is a potential vulnerability in a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.14 Oct 10:54 PM
AnalysisWhy Netanyahu may have a delayed reckoning with votersIsraeli PM faces choices that will define his fate, and the public may want a fall guy.14 Oct 10:16 PM
WorldUnexploded bombs 'enormous' risk in GazaUndetonated bombs, grenades and bullets have become a common sight in the Gaza Strip.14 Oct 08:27 PM
WorldHostages reveal horror of two years in Hamas captivityFamilies say some hostages were tortured and starved in tunnels for months.14 Oct 06:04 PM
WorldPublic executions after Trump leaves Hamas in control of Gaza as Israeli forces pull-outDonald Trump said he gave Hamas ‘approval’ to take control after the pull-out.14 Oct 05:36 PM
New ZealandWhat Trump’s Gaza peace plan means - and why it could still failRobert Patman is with The Front Page to discuss whether this actually is, as Trump says, the “historic dawn of a new Middle East”.Watch14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still failAbout 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump turns focus to Ukraine peace talks, threatens Tomahawk supplyTomahawk missiles could hit Russian targets up to almost 2500km from Kyiv.13 Oct 11:39 PM
WorldTrump eyes Mideast transformation as Israel, Arabs stay far apartUS President made separate stops in Israel and Egypt on peace deal trip.13 Oct 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump takes a victory lap, but avoids questions about what’s nextNew York Times: Trump hasn't talked about what it will take to rebuild Gaza.13 Oct 07:56 PM
Herald NOWTrump’s Gaza Peace Push: Will it work?International relations expert Robert Patman unpacks the global response to Trump’s surprise appearance at the Gaza summit - and what it means for the Middle East.Watch13 Oct 06:25 PM
Herald NOWInside Israel: Journalist Steve Linde on the Gaza ceasefireJournalist Steve Linde joins us from Israel with on-the-ground insights into the fragile ceasefire and what could come next in the region.Watch13 Oct 05:52 PM
WorldTrump celebrates Gaza peace breakthroughBenjamin Netanyahu called him Israel’s ‘greatest friend’ before the Knesset.13 Oct 05:22 PM
WorldWatch: Hostages return to Israel as world leaders sign ceasefire agreementHamas will not attend, but Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will join leaders.13 Oct 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe lost chances to reach a ceasefire months agoNew York Times Analysis: Why the hostage release and truce is happening now.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSeven Israeli hostages released to Red Cross in GazaHamas released the first seven of twenty Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza. Video / AFPWatch13 Oct 07:02 AM
World‘Welcome home’: Israel celebrates release of final surviving hostages from GazaA huge crowd gathered in Tel Aviv erupted in joy at the reports.13 Oct 06:15 AM
WorldTrump heads to Middle East for peace summitIsrael plans to release 2000 Palestinian detainees once the hostages are freed.12 Oct 09:58 PM
WorldHostage deal on knife-edge as Israel, Hamas haggle over prisonersIsrael insists prisoners will be freed only after all 20 hostages return.12 Oct 07:25 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Kiwis vote on rate hikes and Hamas expected to release hostagesNZ Herald Morning News Update | Hamas expected to release hostages, methane target cut welcomed and food prices show early signs of easing.Watch12 Oct 06:56 PM
WorldHostage release expected Monday ahead of Egypt summitHamas wants Israel to include seven senior Palestinian leaders in the swap.12 Oct 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA memo in a bunker, intercepted communications and Hamas’ October 7 plansNew York Times: Document and intercepts broaden what's known of Hamas’ Oct 7 attack plans.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump peace plan: Hamas to begin Israeli hostage release on MondayIsrael will free 250 prisoners and 1700 detainees in the first exchange.11 Oct 10:41 PM
World‘The hard way’: Netanyahu warns Hamas as ceasefire countdown beginsUS troops led by Admiral Brad Cooper will help build a stabilisation force.10 Oct 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: The Greens have lost their wayOPINION: Cotterill warns political respect is collapsing amid rising activism.10 Oct 10:00 PM
World'Tears of joy': Families await return of hostages in Gaza truceHamas has 72 hours to release 47 remaining hostages under the US deal.10 Oct 09:14 PM
New Zealand'How do we keep them alive?' Aid worker's diary reveals brutal truth about GazaUnicef diary entries portray daily life in hospitals and camps for homeless families.10 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHow famine and fear are shaping children’s lives in GazaTess Ingram reports from Gaza hospitals as famine grips children. Video / UNICEFWatch10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Immensely proud': Father welcomes son home after Israel detentionGreta Thunberg joined the flotilla seeking to breach Israel’s Gaza blockade.10 Oct 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPalestinians and Israelis both cheer and worryNY Times: Relief at a truce is tempered by the fact a secure future has to be worked out.10 Oct 02:11 AM
