Markets with MadisonIsrael-Hamas war: The major risk for marketsA central bank advisor explains what would need to escalate to scare markets.15 Oct 10:09 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: A look at what assistance the US is providingScores of aircraft are heading to US military bases around the Middle East.15 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandPro-Palestinian supporters 'black out' Auckland Museum after it lights up in support of IsraelThe lights have now been turned off at the museum15 Oct 10:21 AM
WorldIran’s foreign minister warns Israel to stop Gaza attacks or risk ‘huge earthquake’Israel should stop its attacks on Gaza as soon as possible, says Amirabdollahian.15 Oct 03:13 AM
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Outside world drawn in to border warHamas was attacking Israel but the impact has spread far and wide.13 Oct 04:00 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
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
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
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
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
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
WorldWhat is Hamas and what do they want?Hamas militants launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds.09 Oct 10:10 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
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
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
WorldUS to send carrier strike group in support of IsraelA US carrier strike group will go to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel.08 Oct 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Audacious Hamas attack is a pivotal moment for IsraelFinancial Times: Hamas’s deadly attack has unleashed Israel's worst nightmare.08 Oct 08:44 PM
World‘They came in and burnt our house’: Young family recount horror of Hamas attackThe family, with a 10-day-old baby, spent nine hours in a safe room before being rescued.08 Oct 05:06 PM
World'Terrifying': Kiwis fear for family and friends in Israel after surprise attackThere are 87 New Zealanders registered as being in Israel.08 Oct 05:48 AM
World'We are at war': Hundreds dead, civilians kidnapped in IsraelBodies line streets and footage shows kidnapped Israelis being taken into Gaza Strip.08 Oct 02:19 AM
World'We are at war': Hundreds dead, civilians kidnapped in IsraelBodies line streets and footage shows kidnapped Israelis being taken into Gaza Strip.07 Oct 05:57 PM
Markets with MadisonOil price surge making Z Energy nervousDemand has dropped "quite substantially" as Brent crude nears US$100 a barrel.24 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelStan' and deliver: Why this Central Asian country should be your next holidayThis once mysterious nation now grants visa-free travel to 90 countries, including NZ.19 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldIran and US in prisoner swap, frozen Iranian assets dealThe Americans’ freedom brought heat from Republican presidential rivals and opponents.18 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldUS moves to advance prisoner swap deal with IranSanction waivers clear the way for the release of $6b in Iranian funds.11 Sep 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow Saudi Arabia and UAE are positioning themselves for powerFinancial Times: Confident oil-rich Gulf states are forging new alliances in Asia.25 Aug 01:12 AM