World'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peacePope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.25 Dec 06:34 PM
WorldAt least 68 killed in one of deadliest strikes on GazaPalestinians carried dead and wounded, including children, following the deadly strike.24 Dec 10:44 PM
WorldMother of Hamas victim on facing first Christmas without her daughterShe returned alone to her family home in Germany without her daughter for Christmas.23 Dec 10:20 PM
WorldMore than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes; hundreds detainedThe Israeli offensive is continuing to create obstacles for humanitarian aid.23 Dec 10:18 PM
WorldNow you see it, now you don't: Banksy artwork taken from London street soon after it appearsLatest artwork by Banksy stolen less than an hour after he confirmed it was his.22 Dec 06:43 PM
WorldHamas leader visits Cairo for talks over another Gaza ceasefireUp to 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, and 1.9 million left homeless.20 Dec 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRed Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economyNew York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.19 Dec 11:20 PM
OpinionChristmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real lifeOPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world newsFrom the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhat's inside Hamas' tunnel network?Anyone moving in from the light becomes a perfect silhouette deep in the Hamas tunnels.17 Dec 10:26 PM
WorldIsrael faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarmIsrael’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.17 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandNo more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - MfatOne citizen left overnight via the Rafah crossing into Egypt, says Winston Peters.17 Dec 04:56 AM
WorldIsraeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military officialAnger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.16 Dec 07:14 PM
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WorldGaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.14 Dec 11:07 PM
World'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nineThe Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.13 Dec 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden warns Israel it is 'losing support' over warNew York Times: Biden's comments expose a widening rift with PM Benjamin Netanyahu.13 Dec 06:53 PM
WorldNZ backs UN General Assembly vote for ceasefire in GazaThe vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.12 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes leave it and the US increasingly isolatedIsraeli forces have carried out strikes over Gaza overnight, despite calls for ceasefire.12 Dec 08:00 PM
World'It happened on his watch': Israel PM fighting on two frontsIsrael’s prime minister faces the anger of citizens whose lives will never be the same.11 Dec 09:51 PM
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
