World‘It would be an absolute bloodbath’: Why Israel must avoid war with HezbollahPreviously covering the war on Ukraine, journalist Tom Mutch has headed to Tel Aviv.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘I love you. I am sorry’: One Jew, one Muslim and a friendship tested by warNew York Times: War has strained relationships. For some it has strengthened their bond.24 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldUS sending defences and advisers to Middle East as Gaza ground assault loomsA ground assault into Gaza is expected in the coming days.24 Oct 03:08 AM
World'Relief she is safe': Hamas releases two hostages, US urges for more talksThe pair being held captive were from the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz.24 Oct 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must not kill Palestinian children to try to protect Israel’s childrenNYT: Acceptance of bombing in Gaza suggests Palestinian kids are lesser victims.24 Oct 12:58 AM
WorldIn shadow of legal woes, Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela“I don’t mind being Nelson Mandela because I’m doing it for a reason.”24 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandHastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in GazaLeaders of NZ's main parties are looking the other way regarding Israel, organiser says.24 Oct 12:20 AM
World'We are in a nightmare now': Gaza residents live in hell as war ragesYousra Abu Sharekh is one of millions whose lives have been completely upended by the war.23 Oct 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis Israeli-Hamas war has smashed comforting assumptionsNew York Times: Host of assumptions have defined Israeli-Palestinian conflict for years.23 Oct 08:59 PM
World'Tragic situation': Dozens of premature babies at risk in GazaDwindling fuel supplies are putting dozens of premature babies at risk in Gaza.23 Oct 08:14 PM
WorldSecond aid convoy brings hope to desperate Palestinian civilians in GazaThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees confirmed the arrival of 14 trucks.23 Oct 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Very frightening': Kiwi working for UN in GazaThe UN's headquarters in Gaza was evacuated after Israel called for civilians to leave.23 Oct 02:46 AM
WorldPalestinian death toll in West Bank surgesDeadly violence has been surging in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.22 Oct 10:54 PM
Travel‘Do not travel’: Government warns Kiwis to avoid Israel, Palestinian TerritoriesKiwis have been warned of possible kidnapping, rocket fire and military action.22 Oct 08:43 PM
WorldHezbollah and Israel exchange fire amid warnings of a widened warHezbollah has announced the deaths of five more militants as clashes intensify.22 Oct 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat is Hezbollah?New York Times: For years, Hezbollah has been a strong force in Lebanon. But what is it?22 Oct 07:45 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war threatens to ignite other frontsIsraeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, as well as two airports in Syria.22 Oct 05:05 PM
PoliticsPost-election convention sees NZ Govt lose voice on Middle East conflictWhy neither the current Government nor the next Government are saying much on the war.22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in LondonDemonstrators marched in London and other cities to demand Israel stop bombarding Gaza.22 Oct 04:45 AM
WorldHezbollah already ‘is in the heart’ of Israel-Hamas war'We are trying to weaken the Israeli enemy and let them know that we are ready.'22 Oct 01:40 AM
WorldFather of US teen freed by Hamas says she is 'doing very good'Uri Raanan spoke to his daughter, saying: 'She's doing good. She's doing very good.'21 Oct 10:08 PM
WorldRocket from Gaza appeared to go astray, likely caused deadly hospital explosionThe hospital explosion was most likely caused when part of that rocket crashed.21 Oct 08:42 PM
WorldEgypt-Gaza border crossing opens, letting desperately-needed aid flow to PalestiniansThe border crossing has opened to let in a trickle of desperately-needed aid.21 Oct 05:52 PM
WorldHamas releases two Americans held hostage in GazaHamas frees two US hostages who were visiting Israel to celebrate the Jewish holidays.20 Oct 08:19 PM
WorldIsrael bombards Gaza ahead of expected ground offensive against HamasPalestinians in Gaza reported heavy airstrikes in Khan Younis in the south.20 Oct 08:03 AM
Talanoa'When we touched down, we were in tears': Tongan church group stranded in Israel back in NZA Tongan-Kiwi church group stuck in Israel has finally made it back to Aotearoa.20 Oct 03:25 AM
WorldBiden says support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital', will ask Congress for billionsHis speech comes the day after his high-stakes trip to Israel.20 Oct 01:46 AM
WorldGaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assaultIsrael’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.20 Oct 12:27 AM
WorldIs Hamas or Israel guilty of war crimes?Hamas and Israel have both been accused of breaking international law during the conflict.20 Oct 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutrage over Māori lecturer comparing NZ colonisation with Israel-Palestine conflictA complaint about Māori and Palestine reveals two wildly different narratives.19 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Tel Aviv, Biden’s embrace of Israel came with a gentle warningNew York Times: Biden warned not to let overwhelming grief drive the country too far.19 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHamas is barred from social media. Its messages are still spreadingNew York Times: Accounts challenge social media companies face in striking balance.19 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldUS vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in warUS says it's too early to craft an appropriate Security Council response to the crisis.19 Oct 01:43 AM
Rugby World Cup'Do our best to make him proud': All Black's heartfelt message to slain soldier's familyBeauden Barrett has paid tribute to NZ-born man Adam Agmon who was killed in Israel.19 Oct 01:01 AM
