World'We will defend ourselves': Israel refuses to back down from fightIsrael has signalled the current phase in Gaza could stretch on for weeks.11 Dec 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho’s a ‘coloniser’? How an old word became a new weaponNew York Times: As an insult or a line of attack, 'colonial' is enjoying a field day.11 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldIsrael presses ahead with renewed US military supportHeavy fighting is raging across Gaza, including in the devastated north.10 Dec 07:14 PM
New Zealand'Ceasefire, now': Large pro-Palestine rally blocks Auckland's Queen StreetPosters for the protest described it as the 'biggest for Palestine in NZ history'.10 Dec 03:38 AM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Returned surgeon gives testimony to UK war crimes unitMore than 17,700 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the local health ministry.10 Dec 02:37 AM
World'No safe zone': Palestinians treated like 'human pinballs'Israeli warplanes striking parts of Gaza where Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to.09 Dec 08:14 PM
World'Unimaginable trauma': For children of Gaza, life moves forward in whispersThe impacts of prolonged capture by Hamas will be felt by the hostages for a long time.09 Dec 02:57 PM
World'Merciless Israeli bloodbath': US criticised for blocking call for ceasefire in GazaThe vote in the 15-member UN Security Council on Friday was 13-1 with the UK abstaining.08 Dec 11:11 PM
WorldGaza at 'breaking point', says UN, with aid operation 'in tatters'US to veto UN resolution for immediate ceasefire as more than 17,400 killed in Gaza.08 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandForeign Minister Winston Peters to call for ceasefire in GazaWinston Peters also plans to 'unequivocally condemn' the Hamas terror attacks of Oct 7.06 Dec 09:19 PM
WorldGaza situation 'worsens by the hour' as Israel expands ground actionsIsrael has renewed calls to evacuate Khan Younis after a widening ground offensive.05 Dec 12:01 AM
WorldFive New Zealand residents have escaped GazaLast month at least 11 Kiwi residents made it out of the embattled Palestinian territory.04 Dec 04:22 AM
World'God help us': Israel turns weapons on Gaza's second-largest cityIsrael’s military has ordered more areas in Gaza city Khan Younis to evacuate.03 Dec 08:13 PM
WorldUS warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea by Houthi rebelsYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed attacks on two ships linked to Israel.03 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandWaiheke board votes to fly Palestinian flag, Akl Council raises concernsAuckland Council says board's unanimous vote 'does not reflect a position'.01 Dec 03:31 AM
WorldUS and Israel considering exiling Hamas terroristsIDF generals are also debating whether ‘Hamas-free zones’ can be established in Gaza.30 Nov 08:58 PM
World'People want the war to stop': Truce extended, more hostages released by HamasHamas released two Israeli women from captivity as the truce in Gaza endured another day.30 Nov 08:44 PM
WorldElon Musk stuns crowd with boycott message: 'Go f*** yourself'Musk said he is against antisemitism and anything that 'promotes hate and conflict'.30 Nov 01:14 AM
WorldIsrael investigates claims youngest Hamas hostage has been killedBenjamin Netanyahu says ‘the matter is being examined’ by the IDF.29 Nov 10:26 PM
World'Threatened with guns, beaten': Hamas hostages reveal disturbing details of captivityHostages say they were moved from house to house, underfed and forced to sleep on chairs.29 Nov 10:05 PM
WorldBlinken seeks new extension of Gaza ceasefireThe US Secretary of State is heading back to the Middle East.29 Nov 08:34 PM
WorldLast planned hostage release in Gaza, talks to extend truce beginHamas has begun releasing 12 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip.29 Nov 08:23 PM
WorldFragile truce in Gaza holds as talks go onA truce between Israel and Hamas is holding for a fifth day.28 Nov 08:15 PM
WorldIsraeli hostage describes ‘suffocating’ conditions in captivityThe woman claimed she slept on plastic chairs with a sheet for nearly 50 days.28 Nov 07:19 PM
WorldRelease of infant hostage from Gaza being blocked, Israel saysThe IDF say 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and his family have been handed to a separate group.28 Nov 12:01 AM
WorldGo-to Mideast war mediator Qatar saves insecure truce with Tel Aviv tripThe visit by Qatari officials to Israel marked an extraordinary moment for both countries.27 Nov 09:49 PM
WorldHamas release 11 new hostages to the Red CrossAnnouncement was made by Qatari Foreign Ministry in a post on social media.27 Nov 05:20 PM
WorldTens of thousands march against antisemitism in LondonFormer UK PM Boris Johnson was among the marchers.26 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldUS toddler who watched parents die among hostages released by HamasAbigail Mor Idan, a dual US-Israeli citizen, spent 51 days in captivity in Gaza.26 Nov 10:05 PM
World'Bloodied corpses dragged through alleys': Palestinian militants kill 2 alleged informersPalestinian militants have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel.26 Nov 06:57 PM
WorldPalestinian captives released, Israeli hostages return to IsraelHamas is preparing to release more than a dozen hostages in exchange for more prisoners.25 Nov 08:43 PM
WorldIsraeli-owned ship targeted in suspected Iranian attackAn Israeli container ship has been attacked by a suspected Iranian drone.25 Nov 07:31 PM
New Zealand Coalition deal struck, Israel-Hamas hostage release and Black Friday madness | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 24Coalition talks wrap up in the capital, new details emerge over the Israel-Hamas hostage deal and Auckland Transport’s request to malls as Black Friday kicks off in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Nov 07:13 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
