New Zealand'Barely slept': Kiwi mum recounts son's evacuation from IsraelThe Kiwi teen described missles and rockets exploding as he made his way to the airport.12 Oct 01:49 AM
WorldHamas Israel war: What was Hamas thinking?Hamas are prepared for any scenario, including a drawn-out war.11 Oct 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel’s feared security services failed to stop Hamas’ attackNew York Times: Operational and intelligence failures led to breach of Israeli defences.11 Oct 08:58 PM
LiveWorld'Failure of intelligence': Egypt warned Israel three days before Hamas attackIsrael's PM: Every member of Hamas is a 'dead man'.11 Oct 08:40 PM
RoyalsWilliam and Kate's heartfelt statement in wake of Hamas attackThe royals have condemned the brutal attack.11 Oct 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Real chance’ Hamas-aligned groups will launch cyberattacks on NZ over next month - security firmPLUS: Impact on Israel's startup sector. Musk tangles with EU politician.11 Oct 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHamas seeds violent videos on sites with little moderationNew York Times: Strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like Isis.11 Oct 05:00 AM
World'Crying kids': Terrified Kiwi expat in Tel Aviv shelters from missiles'I am not sure if Kiwis can imagine what it feels like running to a bomb shelter.'11 Oct 02:56 AM
Business'Horrifying': Major NZ business delegation to Israel postponed20 business leaders and investors were set to visit corporations and start-ups in Israel.11 Oct 12:29 AM
TalanoaTonga steps up to help Kiwi church group stuck in IsraelA total of 54 church members from New Zealand arrived in Israel days before the attack.10 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyFragile global economy faces new crisis in Israel-Gaza warNew York Times: IMF says the global recovery is slowing as war breaks out in the Mideast.10 Oct 09:04 PM
World'It's a massacre': Hamas killed babies in Israeli village; Gaza bombardment intensifiesMore than 1800 lives have already been claimed on both sides since Saturday.10 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandIn pictures: 300 in Hawke’s Bay attend vigil to offer support to IsraelGroup comes together in Hastings to stand in solidarity with those suffering.10 Oct 08:33 PM
TravelAirlines avoid Israel airspace as conflict causes flights to nowhere, travel chaosTravel is limited, with many airlines pausing operations after conflict broke out.10 Oct 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘It’s not a war or a battlefield. It’s a massacre’: Inside an Israeli villageNew York Times: Inside an Israeli village raided by gunmen.10 Oct 08:09 PM
World'They destroyed it': Israeli bombardment lays waste to central GazaResidents struggle to grasp the damage to their neighbourhoods after intense bombardment.10 Oct 07:25 PM
World'She's alive': Mum claims Shani Louk is fighting for life in Gaza hospitalShani Louk was at an outdoor music festival when militants stormed the area.10 Oct 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A familiar cycle of violence returns to the Middle EastA long-standing bad situation is rapidly worsening.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: Hundreds gather for Auckland vigilMultiple party leaders also weighed in on their thoughts on the situation.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Praying to get out': Kiwi church group stranded in Jerusalem amid conflict'I'm not going to feel safe until I touch New Zealand soil.'10 Oct 06:32 AM
World‘I’m just hearing horrific reports’, ‘We’re in a war zone’, Kiwis in Israel say'Every person is just telling me that there’s no safe place.'10 Oct 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhat links Hamas to the Axis of Resistance and its patron Iran?Financial Times: Tehran-backed network could provide explanation for multipronged assault.09 Oct 11:49 PM
WorldEU reverses announcement it was suspending development aid to PalestiniansEU to urgently review aid assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas.09 Oct 11:22 PM
WorldWhat is the Iron Dome? Israel's first line of defence explainedThe Iron Dome is land-based and built to keep the citizens of Israel safe. But what is it?09 Oct 09:41 PM
LiveWorldHamas threatens to kill Israeli hostages; death toll rises to 1600Israel formally declared war on Sunday following Hamas' surprise attack from Gaza.09 Oct 08:36 PM
WorldAttack sums up the essence of terrorismHamas has achieved what it wanted by attacking Israel: Terror, escalation, and disruption.09 Oct 07:53 PM
WorldQuestions emerge over Israel’s intelligence prowess after Hamas attackEyes were closed in the lead-up to the onslaught by the militant group.09 Oct 07:40 PM
OpinionIan Parmeter: Why did Hamas attack, and why now?Opinion: The Israeli government is the most right-wing in Israeli history.09 Oct 07:25 PM
World‘Sequence of war crimes’: Why Israel-Hamas conflict could ‘get very bad’Conflict could have major repercussions beyond Israel's border.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘There were terrorists inside’: How Hamas’ attack on Israel unfoldedNew York Times: Survivors have begun to recount the attack.09 Oct 05:00 AM
Sport'You should be ashamed': Sonny Bill tweet sparks outrageWilliams’ post included a “100 per cent” and a praying emoji.09 Oct 04:35 AM
WorldGrandmother hostage taken by Hamas is Holocaust survivorEstimates say as many as 100 soldiers and civilians have been taken hostage.08 Oct 11:44 PM
OpinionWill this war be the same?: Hamas assault echoes 1973 attackOPINION: Fifty years after the last big attack, Israel was caught by surprise.08 Oct 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAn attack from Gaza and an Israeli declaration of war. Now what?New York Times: Israeli leaders have been avoiding an invasion since 2005.08 Oct 10:01 PM