WorldIsrael-Hamas ceasefire begins ahead of hostage and prisoner swapToday's halt in fighting promises some relief for Gaza's 2.3 million people.24 Nov 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Gaza residents suffer, guilt and fear stalk their families abroadNew York Times: Families around the world are anxious for news of loved ones in Gaza.24 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Leader in Gaza top of Israel’s hit listHamas’ top figure inside the Palestinian territory is a rarely seen veteran militant.24 Nov 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTerrible choices and deep distrust: The path to the hostage dealNew York Times: Agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations.23 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: I can’t believe we are still begging our Govt to call for a ceasefire in GazaOPINION: The images and videos I have seen will haunt me for the rest of my life.23 Nov 09:50 PM
WorldQatar says Gaza ceasefire will begin today, with hostage releases to followSome relief promised for Gaza, ceasefire to start at 6pm NZ time.23 Nov 08:09 PM
EntertainmentMajor Hollywood actors dropped from companies after Israel-Hamas commentsBoth actors expressed their support of Palestinians in Gaza.23 Nov 03:00 AM
WorldIsraeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before FridayThe announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.23 Nov 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A first step’: What the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement meansFinancial Times: Deal a breakthrough after weeks of war but leaves more to be done.22 Nov 10:58 PM
WorldEx-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rantStuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.22 Nov 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Israel, families of hostages wait anxiously for newsNew York Times: Authorities haven't said who will be released and who'll be left behind.22 Nov 09:41 PM
New Zealand'Blood on their hands': Paint thrown at Luxon and Seymour’s offices overnightThe group Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for the vandalism.22 Nov 06:01 PM
New Zealand'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticisedJewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.22 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostagesUnder the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.22 Nov 01:32 AM
World'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefireBenjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.21 Nov 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow public opinion on the Israel-Hamas war has shiftedFinancial Times: Surveys have picked up significant changes in the US and Europe.21 Nov 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFamilies of hostages in Gaza are desperate for proof of lifeNew York Times: Hamas has offered no information about the nearly 240 hostages.21 Nov 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor years, two men shuttled messages between Israel and Hamas. No longerNew York Times: Israeli peace activist and Hamas official had a secret back channel.21 Nov 05:00 AM
RoyalsQueen Camilla condemns abuse of female journalistsThe royal hailed women as among the ‘bravest reporters of all’.21 Nov 01:17 AM
WorldIsraeli evidence of Hamas command centre at Shifa Hospital remains elusiveDays after taking control of Al Shifa, the military has yet to unveil a purported centre.21 Nov 12:26 AM
WorldIsrael battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousandsIsraeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.20 Nov 08:42 PM
New ZealandJewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffitiIt comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.20 Nov 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs Israel’s military strategy to eradicate Hamas working?New York Times: International condemnation of civilian casualties is growing.20 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We’ve never seen this number killed': How Gaza turned into a ‘graveyard’ for childrenNew York Times: Thousands of children have been killed since the Israeli assault began.19 Nov 09:52 PM
WorldDozens of Israeli hostages may be freed ‘within days’The ambassador to US says he is hopeful a breakthrough deal with Hamas can be reached.19 Nov 08:08 PM
World'Act of terror': Houthi rebels hijack Israeli-linked ship in the Red SeaYemen’s Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a Red Sea shipping route.19 Nov 07:12 PM
Politics'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another weekThe caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.19 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 daysThe Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.19 Nov 10:55 AM
World'Not on the agenda': Ukrainians fear war fatigue as world’s attention is on GazaMoney continued to come in steadily - then the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.19 Nov 02:38 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
WorldFrench Holocaust survivors recoiling from new war-linked anti-Semitism100,000 people marched through Paris last week to denounce anti-Semitism.19 Nov 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas WarOPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?18 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldPatients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital 'at gunpoint'Israeli soldiers forced doctors, patients and civilians to leave al-Shifa.18 Nov 09:14 PM
WorldTerror and ‘no mercy’: Kiwis at the frontline of Israel-Hamas warKiwi journalist Thomas Mutch gives his account of the fear, hatred and hope he found.18 Nov 04:00 PM
