WorldWatch: Hostages return to Israel as world leaders sign ceasefire agreementHamas will not attend, but Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas will join leaders.13 Oct 04:51 PM
World‘Welcome home’: Israel celebrates release of final surviving hostages from GazaA huge crowd gathered in Tel Aviv erupted in joy at the reports.13 Oct 06:15 AM
WorldTrump heads to Middle East for peace summitIsrael plans to release 2000 Palestinian detainees once the hostages are freed.12 Oct 09:58 PM
WorldHostage release expected Monday ahead of Egypt summitHamas wants Israel to include seven senior Palestinian leaders in the swap.12 Oct 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe Trump split screen of peace and conflictNew York Times Analysis: 'No one overwhelms his own positive news the way he can'.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA memo in a bunker, intercepted communications and Hamas’ October 7 plansNew York Times: Document and intercepts broaden what's known of Hamas’ Oct 7 attack plans.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump peace plan: Hamas to begin Israeli hostage release on MondayIsrael will free 250 prisoners and 1700 detainees in the first exchange.11 Oct 10:41 PM
World'Tears of joy': Families await return of hostages in Gaza truceHamas has 72 hours to release 47 remaining hostages under the US deal.10 Oct 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPalestinians and Israelis both cheer and worryNY Times: Relief at a truce is tempered by the fact a secure future has to be worked out.10 Oct 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGaza plan: Who are the hostages believed alive?New York Times: The Israeli Government believes that 20 hostages are still alive.09 Oct 10:35 PM
WorldUN unveils 60-day aid plan for Gaza once ceasefire startsUN official Tom Fletcher says plan will feed 2.1 million people once ceasefire starts.09 Oct 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Gaza talks support Peters' stance on Palestine recognitionOPINION: Anti-Israel protesters risk being part of a horrific tradition.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Deal-maker Trump within reach of a really big dealNew York Times Analysis: Much could go wrong in coming days. In the Mideast it often does 09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGaza deal: Agreement greeted with hope but details scarceNew York Times: It's not publicly known which parts of the plan remain unresolved.09 Oct 04:50 AM
WorldWhat we know about the new Gaza dealThe first phase includes the return of hostages and prisoners, troop withdrawals, and aid.09 Oct 02:27 AM
WorldHow Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza dealHe used Arab unity against the attack on Doha to get them all to agree to the plan.09 Oct 01:24 AM
WorldSome Israelis who fled 2023 attack have yet to go homeFive communities on the Gaza border bore the brunt of the October 7, 2023, massacres.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Trying to intimidate us': Ex-Shortland Street actor reportedly intercepted in Gaza flotillaNew Zealand officials are seeking more information.08 Oct 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwo years after Hamas assault, Israelis mourn losses and call for unityNew York Times: The sombre milestone comes with peace talks underway.08 Oct 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA perpetual fighter: Israel cannot go on winning like thisNew York Times Opinion: It was ultimately the failed attack in Doha that backfired.08 Oct 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBattle over lessons: What Israel should learn from two years of warNew York Times Opinion: Technologies gave Israel the false sense that it was impenetrable.08 Oct 01:22 AM
WorldHamas seeking release of key leader Marwan BarghoutiBarghouti is a leading member of the Palestinian Fatah party and a prisoner since 2002.07 Oct 07:58 PM
WorldTrump says there's a 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Oct 7 markedFamilies of the 47 remaining hostages held ceremonies two years on from the attack.07 Oct 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSwarm logic governs the road and Lebanon's politicsNew York Times: 'We have no faith in the system, only in our own manoeuvring'.06 Oct 05:00 PM
World‘You see there’s no mission’: Israeli troops face wave of PTSD and suicidesMore than 11,000 Israeli soldiers have sought PTSD treatment since the war began.06 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHamas pushes for swift hostage deal as Gaza talks set to beginIsraeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Gaza ahead of the negotiations.05 Oct 11:30 PM
WorldDoctors describe ‘horrific’ scenes in GazaMore than 67,000 people have been killed since Israel’s campaign began.05 Oct 08:34 PM
WorldCeasefire plan: Some Gazans are hopeful, others wary'Both sides are playing us, and we are the victims,' a Gazan said.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis detained in Israel after flotilla intercepted get consular supportThe ministry said no New Zealanders have been expelled from Israel at this stage.05 Oct 12:53 AM
WorldHundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestinian marches in EuropeRome police said 250,000 people marched for a fourth day of protests.04 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Embassy trying to speak with Kiwis aboard intercepted Gaza-bound flotillaThe flotilla carried 500 people, including climate activist Greta Thunberg.03 Oct 06:14 AM
PoliticsKiwis' safety 'paramount': MFAT responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by IsraelIt has been reported that three Kiwis are part of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.01 Oct 10:57 PM
WorldIsrael tightens siege on Gaza City as key corridor capturedThe Red Cross has halted operations in Gaza City due to heavy fighting.01 Oct 08:02 PM
WorldPentagon outlines Iraq troop cutsMost remaining forces will be based in Arbil, Iraq's Kurdish regional capital.01 Oct 05:42 PM