WorldTwo Israelis saved, over 60 Palestinians killed in Gaza hostage rescueIsraeli forces rescued two hostages in a densely packed town in the Gaza Strip.12 Feb 08:52 PM
World'Clear violation': Dutch court orders jet parts exports to haltHuman rights groups argue that providing the parts makes the country complicit in the war.12 Feb 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'The bombing was everywhere': Palestinians describe ‘night full of horror’New York Times: Palestinians describe night of fear as Israeli strikes pummelled the area.12 Feb 07:45 PM
WorldIsrael says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza StripIt says both men were kidnapped by Hamas militants from Kibbutz Nir Yizhak on October 7.12 Feb 04:49 AM
World'They are shooting at us': Fleeing Gaza family killed alongside medics sent to save themThe ambulance that went in search of a fleeing family has been found, blackened and burnt.11 Feb 07:27 PM
WorldNew Zealand joins global warnings against Israel’s planned Rafah invasionGlobal warnings of disaster and repercussions if Israel launches ground invasion in Rafah.11 Feb 06:17 PM
WorldIsrael claims it has found tunnels Hamas used under Gaza's UN headquartersIsrael says it discovered tunnels under the headquarters of Gaza's UN agency.11 Feb 08:23 AM
WorldJoe Biden order attaches conditions to military aid, easing Democratic riftLawmakers praise cutting off military aid to nations that violate protection of civilians.10 Feb 11:51 PM
WorldIsrael strikes kill 44 after Netanyahu says ground invasion is comingAn Israeli announcement of a ground invasion set off panic and warnings from diplomats.10 Feb 09:25 PM
WorldIsrael seeks to evacuate Palestinians ahead of expected southern Gaza invasionThe announcement comes after heavy international criticism of Israel's ground offensive.09 Feb 08:04 PM
WorldStartling images show the ongoing war’s impact to this small area in GazaRafah is the next target in Israel's military offensive against Hamas.09 Feb 02:48 AM
WorldTwo US brothers have been detained in Israeli raid in GazaUS officials were aware of the situation and are following up with Israeli authorities.08 Feb 11:44 PM
WorldIsrael starts bombing Rafa, kills 13Israeli airstrikes have killed over a dozen people overnight in Rafah.08 Feb 08:28 PM
WorldBlinken: Hamas-Israel deal still possible though the sides remain far apartIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier rejected a detailed plan by Hamas.07 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'From the river to the sea': Swarbrick attends HRC mediation over controversial chantThe Green Party declined to clarify its position with regard to the use of the phrase.07 Feb 10:17 PM
World'Only absolute victory': Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ ceasefire dealThe PM says giving in to Hamas' demands will give it opportunity for another massacre.07 Feb 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat Israeli soldiers’ videos reveal: Cheering destruction and mocking PalestiniansNew York Times: Analysis of footage shows rare and unsanctioned window into the war.06 Feb 09:47 PM
WorldHamas gives 'positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposalThe Qatar PM says Hamas’ reaction to the latest Gaza ceasefire plan has been positive.06 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with policeFour men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.06 Feb 07:12 PM
WorldMore than half of Gaza’s population crammed into border townIsrael’s evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip now cover two-thirds of the territory.06 Feb 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe eight days that roiled the UN’s top agency in GazaNew York Times: The crisis threatens the future of the main United Nations agency in Gaza.05 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOrphan, mother, photojournalist, child burn victim: Portraits of Gaza residentsNew York Times: The lives ripped apart in one of the deadliest wars of the 21st century.04 Feb 10:35 PM
WorldWhat to know about the situation in the Middle East this weekMiddle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.04 Feb 10:24 PM
WorldIsraeli minister blasts Biden, sparks anger at sensitive time for US tiesAn Israeli minister said Donald Trump would give the country more freedom to fight Hamas.04 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandImitation body bags, fake blood outside Auckland city train station for Gaza protestOrganisers have promised to march every Sunday in Auckland until a ceasefire is declared.04 Feb 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Case against Israel has more bark than biteOPINION: How the limits of international law are being exposed once again.04 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldHamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of GazaSigns of a Hamas revival will directly challenge the Israeli army's aims for Gaza.03 Feb 07:15 PM
WorldGunmen take hostages at US company’s Turkish factoryPublic feeling against Israel and its main ally the US has risen in Turkey.01 Feb 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom opposite sides of the Israel-Hamas war, a hunt for elusive factsNew York Times: The conflict hs produced a prodigious amount of disinformation.01 Feb 05:00 AM
WorldUS pins blame for deadly drone strike on Islamic ResistanceThe US has cast blame on the Islamic resistance for a drone attack that killed 3 soldiers.31 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandPolice reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassyPolice were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.31 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon corrects himself on Gaza statementHours after Police Minister was forced to correct the record, PM has had to do the same.31 Jan 10:03 AM
OpinionHow should NZ respond to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza?OPINION: NZ will have to take stock of what the ICJ has ordered in the case of Gaza.30 Jan 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe war the world can’t see: The life-threatening challenges of reporting from GazaNY Times: From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp.30 Jan 08:16 PM