PoliticsNew Zealand designates Hamas’ political wing a terrorist entityFormer Prime Minister Chris Hipkins requested advice on the designation late last year.29 Feb 01:48 AM
WorldRocket fire reported off Yemen in Red SeaA rocket has exploded off the side of a ship travelling through the Red Sea.28 Feb 10:52 PM
WorldIsrael and Hamas deny ceasefire deal as imminentLeaders played down chances of breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire.27 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandWatch: Pro-Palestine protesters crash Luxon's pool partyProtesters disrupted a pool party accusing the PM of having blood on his hands.27 Feb 04:34 AM
WorldUS airman dies after setting himself alight in Israeli Embassy protestAaron Bushnell, 25, of San Antonio, Texas, died from his injuries.27 Feb 02:11 AM
WorldIsrael-Hamas ceasefire deal could start next week, says USThe agreement is close to being finalised, according to the US.27 Feb 12:04 AM
WorldHuman Rights Watch accuses Israel of blocking Palestinian aidIsrael denies it is restricting the entry of aid, but blames organisations in Gaza.26 Feb 11:19 PM
WorldWhat would a new Palestinian government mean for Gaza?Palestine's PM has resigned his govt in a first step to resolve the conflict with Israel.26 Feb 08:33 PM
WorldUS Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in protestThe man declared that he 'will no longer be complicit in genocide'.26 Feb 09:09 AM
WorldPalestinian PM submits government's resignation, a move that could open door to reformsThe US wants a reformed Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza once the war is over.26 Feb 09:03 AM
WorldIsrael vows to target Lebanon’s HezbollahIsrael’s defence minister vowed to step up attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah.25 Feb 11:17 PM
WorldNetanyahu warns ceasefire deal with Hamas won’t stop Rafah invasionThe US has warned Israel not to go through with its plans to invade Rafah.25 Feb 09:13 PM
WorldTrump’s march towards Republican nomination continues, beating Haley in her home stateIt is yet another major victory in his campaign to take the White House again.25 Feb 12:34 AM
WorldUS and British strike Yemen Houthi sites in response to Red Sea attacksEighteen Houthi targets in Yemen were hit after the militia group struck ships again.24 Feb 11:38 PM
WorldPalestinians cling to life in Rafah, likely Israel’s next focusThe world’s gaze is on Rafah, the once-sleepy town that is likely Israel's next target.24 Feb 08:46 AM
WorldClaims of Israeli sexual assault of Palestinian women are credible: UN panelUN experts say they have credible allegations of sexual assault cases.23 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandThe interview: 'World's most famous hostage' Sir Terry Waite on sweating the small stuff'Life’s been much fuller and much richer because of this experience'.23 Feb 04:58 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Fears mount over humanitarian crisis and West Bank violenceIsraeli strikes killed at least 48 people in southern and central areas of Gaza.22 Feb 10:01 PM
WorldGaza ceasefire efforts gain steam with US envoy visitEfforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are gaining new momentum.22 Feb 09:46 PM
WorldHouthi rebel attack sets cargo ship ablazeYemeni rebels launched attacks on Israel and a ship travelling through the Gulf of Aden.22 Feb 08:29 PM
WorldWhy isn't desperately needed aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza?Since the war began, despite best efforts, the humanitarian situation has worsened.21 Feb 11:24 PM
WorldHamas raped, sexually assaulted victims in October attack - reportVictim identities are unconfirmed as many were murdered after, says rape crisis centre.21 Feb 10:12 PM
WorldIran accuses Israel of sabotaging gas pipelineAn Israeli attack on an Iranian natural gas pipeline has caused multiple explosions.21 Feb 09:10 PM
WorldYemen's Houthi rebels continue attacks on US ships, dronesHouthi rebels are still launching attacks despite a month of US-led airstrikes.20 Feb 11:39 PM
WorldUS vetoes Arab-backed ceasefire resolutionThe United States has vetoed an Arab-backed and widely supported UN resolution.20 Feb 08:03 PM
RoyalsPrince William intervenes in Gaza crisis by calling for end to fightingPrince of Wales warns 'too many have been killed' in Israel conflict.20 Feb 07:05 PM
WorldPalestinian diplomat asks UN court to declare Israel's occupation illegalIsrael captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war.20 Feb 02:16 AM
WorldUS moves to stop Israel’s invasion of RafahJoe Biden is pushing for a United Nations vote calling for a temporary ceasefire.20 Feb 12:15 AM
WorldIsrael vows to 'finish the job' in Rafah by RamadanIsrael has threatened to invade Gaza by the end of the month if hostages are not freed.18 Feb 11:05 PM
WorldNetanyahu slams Brazilian president’s comparison of Gaza war to HolocaustIsrael condemns Brazil after Lula's comments.18 Feb 10:32 PM
WorldUS says it will block new ceasefire resolution at the UNThe US says it hopes to broker a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement.18 Feb 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Blood on your hands': Luxon confronted by heated protesters at Big Gay OutLast week, the PM said the Government was extremely concerned about Israel’s actions.18 Feb 03:26 AM
WorldIsrael has not presented evidence Hamas diverted UN aid deliveries into GazaIsrael claims Hamas is diverting UN aid into Gaza but hasn't provided evidence.17 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldEgypt building border wall near RafahEgypt has warned Israel not to forcibly expel Palestinians into its territory.16 Feb 10:36 PM