WorldLack of water worsens misery in besieged GazaIsrael cut off water and electricity to the Gaza Strip as it intensified air attacks.14 Oct 11:52 PM
WorldIsrael Hamas war: US top diplomat calls for protecting civiliansUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal.14 Oct 10:58 PM
WorldHamas top secret plans show they deliberately targeted childrenTerrorists specifically targeted young people and to ‘kill as many’ Israelis as possible'.14 Oct 10:08 PM
World'We don’t deserve this': Palestinians in Gaza flee their homes'We left the house without food, without water and without clothes.'14 Oct 08:52 PM
World'A frightening scene of devastation': Palestinians struggle to evacuate GazaPalestinians are struggling to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military.14 Oct 08:32 PM
World'They are completely unprotected': Violence grows in Gaza, West BankSettler violence had already soared under Israel’s far-right government.14 Oct 07:38 PM
Sport'I'm for justice': SBW addresses comments on war in Middle EastWilliams’ post included a “100 per cent” and a praying emoji.14 Oct 03:24 PM
WorldPalestinians flee within Gaza after Israel orders mass evacuationUN warns of untold human suffering and calls on Israel to reverse the directive.14 Oct 07:38 AM
New ZealandFormer Wānaka resident recounts ‘scary’ Jerusalem visitVisitor went from heaven to hell within hours of arriving at Tel Aviv Airport in Israel.14 Oct 05:49 AM
WorldExperts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fightThe attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.14 Oct 12:52 AM
WorldPalestinians flee from northern Gaza after Israel orders 1m to evacuateOrders sent panic through civilians and aid workers already struggling under airstrikes.13 Oct 11:56 PM
WorldHamas posted video of mock attack weeks before Israel border breachHamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.13 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.13 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandJewish school, synagogues in NZ closed over Hamas statementThe only Jewish primary school in the country and all synagogues are closed.13 Oct 06:45 AM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN saysIsrael says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.13 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What more must the children of Gaza suffer?NYT: The international community must do everything to ensure kids can live in safety.13 Oct 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Do our best to make him proud': All Black's heartfelt message to slain soldier's familyAdam Agmon was a soldier defending Israeli settlements.12 Oct 10:45 PM
TalanoaTongan Government organises aircraft to evacuate Kiwi-Tongan church groupKiwi-Tongan church members praise Tongan officials for helping get them out of Israel.12 Oct 10:25 PM
WorldMorgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensifyMedics in Gaza are facing a problem as the casualties mount — where to put the bodies.12 Oct 06:33 PM
KahuKaikohe wāhine trapped in the region as the Israel-Hamas war escalatesJenny Matheson arrived in Israel two days before the initial attacks.12 Oct 06:25 PM
WorldAs desperation in Gaza grows, Israel won’t allow aid until Hamas releases hostagesInternational aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.12 Oct 05:37 PM
TalanoaGrowing concerns for NZ Tongan church group trying to flee Israel amid warThe group is attempting to flee by bus with the Tongan Consulate's help before lockdown.12 Oct 03:48 AM
TalanoaFijian nationals flown out of Israel on emergency repatriation flightMore than 200 Fijian nationals have been flown out of Israel on an emergency flight.12 Oct 03:35 AM
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