PremiumPremiumOpinionTrump's Gaza plan is perhaps impossible, but never more necessaryNYT opinion: We need a bridge to build trust where all shred of trust has been destroyed.30 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldGaza plan: Trump's blueprint wins Netanyahu's backing, but hinges on HamasDeal has pitfalls for Hamas and Israel, and the details could be battled over for weeks.29 Sep 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGaza plan: The full text of the White House proposalNew York Times: It calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and lays out other proposals.29 Sep 10:06 PM
LiveWorldNetanyahu warns Israel will 'finish the job' if Hamas does not agree to Trump’s Gaza peace dealTrump’s proposal calls for a ceasefire and hostages freed within 48 hours.29 Sep 07:42 PM
WorldNetanyahu apologises for Qatar strike, promises no repeatNetanyahu apologised from the White House, regretting the death of a Qatari serviceman.29 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldTrump says Israel will withdraw from Gaza in phases under a deal negotiated with NetanyahuPresident Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.Watch29 Sep 07:16 PM
WorldSweeping Israeli actions transform West Bank in shadow of Gaza warIsrael approved 22 new West Bank settlements in May, the biggest batch in decades.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand wouldn't recognise Palestine now.29 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandNZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine, says Helen ClarkHelen Clark says NZ has aligned with the US in not recognising Palestine.29 Sep 12:33 AM
New ZealandPriests chain themselves to minister Erica Stanford's office over Palestine decisionThe group was 'deeply grieved at the failure to recognise Palestinian statehood'.28 Sep 11:40 PM
WorldNetanyahu to meet Trump over Gaza ceasefire planExperts say the PM appears to be cornered, facing growing calls to end the war.28 Sep 08:32 PM
LiveNew ZealandLuxon says 'right' decision made on Palestine; Seymour lauds it triumph for logic, not 'mob rule'David Seymour says dark forces on social media may have played big part in shaping views. 28 Sep 06:53 PM
WorldPoland scrambles jets after massive overnight strikesPoland scrambled fighter jets after suspected Russian airspace violations.28 Sep 06:02 PM
WorldHamas says it lost contact with 2 Israeli hostages in Gaza City'The lives of the two prisoners are in real danger' - Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades.28 Sep 05:55 PM
WorldRussia launches hundreds of missiles and drones in overnight Ukraine assaultPoland scrambled fighter jets overnight to secure its border with Ukraine.28 Sep 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on PalestineOPINION: Sure, the US has the greatest leverage. But leadership comes in many forms.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldUN sanctions snap back on Iran after failed nuclear talksIran recalled its envoys from Britain, France and Germany after the sanctions took effect.28 Sep 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Shame on us': Ex-Race Relations Commissioner slams Govt's 'torturous logic' on PalestineWinston Peters told the UN that NZ is 'not ready' to recognise Palestinian statehood.28 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'My blood is still boiling': Palestinian Kiwi reacts to Govt's Palestine stanceChristchurch man Yasser Abdulal says 55 of his relatives have been killed in Gaza.27 Sep 09:45 PM
PoliticsGovt fears recognising Palestine state will embolden Israel and Hamas for further conflictThe decision puts New Zealand out of step with Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.27 Sep 05:00 AM
Politics'Not at all': PM denies fears of US backlash informed Palestine decisionDonald Trump says he sees recognition of a Palestinian state as a 'reward' for Hamas. 27 Sep 04:40 AM
World'Legally void': Iran vows never to bow to pressure over nuclear sanctionsUN watchdog's inspectors resume visits to Iranian nuclear sites after months of pause.27 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandNZ holds back as allies move on recognising PalestineNZ has said no, but what would Palestinian statehood mean?27 Sep 01:01 AM
Politics'Violence must cease' Peters says NZ won't recognise Palestine until there's peaceForeign Minister Winston Peters has told the United Nations New Zealand is “not ready” to recognise Palestinian statehood. Video / United NationsWatch26 Sep 11:58 PM
WorldWinston Peters speaks at the United NationsForeign Minister Winston Peters spoke in front of the United Nations assembly, he gave an update on New Zealand's position in recognising Palestinian statehood. Video / NZHWatch26 Sep 08:48 PM
WorldCheers, walkouts and empty seats at UN as Netanyahu takes the stageThere were cheers, walkouts and empty seats at the UN conference in New York as Netanyahu took the stage to speak about Palestine. Video / AFPWatch26 Sep 07:05 PM
WorldDozens walk out as Netanyahu hits back at Palestine recognition at UNNetanyahu criticised nations for recognising Palestinian statehood.26 Sep 06:48 PM
WorldTrump says he won’t allow Israel to annex the West BankIt creates space for Arab nations to consider plan for ending the war and rebuilding Gaza.26 Sep 01:11 AM
WorldTrump backs Tony Blair bid to run GazaTelegraph: Former UK Prime Minister suggests leading an interim government once war ends.25 Sep 09:18 PM
World Abbas outlines path to Palestinian governanceThe 89-year-old leader was denied a US visa and spoke to the UN by video link.25 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Sanaa after Houthi drone attack on EilatHouthi officials said two people were killed and 48 others wounded in Sanaa.25 Sep 07:15 PM
WorldNetanyahu avoids European airspace on US trip amid ICC arrest warrantThe flight path added 600km compared with the usual direct route over Europe.25 Sep 06:45 PM
WorldUN calls for probe into drone strikes on Gaza aid flotillaItaly sent a navy frigate after alleged drone strikes near Crete raised alarm.24 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldDozens killed as Israeli assault intensifies in Gaza CityGaza’s civil defence says 22 people died in strikes on a shelter for displaced people.24 Sep 06:45 PM