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
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
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crimeOPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schoolsNazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.15 Dec 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Darkness to light': Families of Chch terror attack victims have questions answeredAfter seven weeks' worth of evidence from dozens of witnesses, the inquest has concluded.15 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandParamedics need realistic training for major incidents, terror inquest toldMulti-agency training is needed to help prepare paramedics for major incidents.15 Dec 02:30 AM
World'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nineThe Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.13 Dec 09:10 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
New Zealand111 call about Linwood threat ‘clearest example of Priority 1 call’, expert saysFrontline police could have possibly stopped the shooting at a second mosque.11 Dec 03:17 AM
WorldTeacher beheading: Six teens convicted for roles in killing over Prophet cartoonTeacher Samuel Paty was killed outside his school in 2020.09 Dec 12:15 AM
New Zealand‘Idealistic’ to think police could have stopped Linwood mosque attackOnce shots were reported at Linwood mosque, it took armed officers only minutes to arrive.08 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandNew radio network will help with multi-agency communication, terror attack inquest findsPoor communication between police and paramedics has emerged as a key issue.06 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandSt John’s queried over significant blind spot with specialist paramedicsNo one from St John attended the Al Noor scene in a SERT capacity.05 Dec 04:27 AM
WorldTourist killed, others injured in Paris attack near Eiffel TowerThe 25-year-old French citizen had spent four years in prison.03 Dec 01:47 AM
WorldIsraeli offensive shifts to dense southern Gaza, driving up death tollThe United States is urging for civilians to be protected.02 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldDeepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI’s power to misleadThe usage of AI-generated imagery is raising concerns about the spread of misinformation.02 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandSt John were ill-equipped to deal with mosque shootings — expert'You don't learn to dance on the night of the ball,' says a counter-terrorism expert.01 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandFrontline police should be trained to go to sound of gunfire - counter-terrorism expertTraining first responders could help them deal with situations like the mosque attack.30 Nov 01:53 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
New ZealandEmergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."29 Nov 01:23 AM
New Zealand‘Nothing comparable’ to scene inside Linwood mosque, doctor saysThe doctor was a GP within the Linwood community.27 Nov 03:42 AM
WorldAs hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emergeAs more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.27 Nov 01:16 AM
WorldIsrael approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostagesUnder the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.22 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandJewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffitiIt comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.20 Nov 06:47 AM
WorldIsrael and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 daysThe Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.19 Nov 10:55 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas WarOPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?18 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealedRecordings of police radio capture the unfolding moments of the officers' response.16 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandOfficers who apprehended Christchurch shooter believed he had bombs in his vehicleA radio transcript read to the Coroners Court: 'We’ve got one offender'.15 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandParamedic denies reluctance to go to Linwood during mosque attacksA woman says she spent most of a six-minute stop putting on ballistic equipment.15 Nov 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDesperate effort under way to evacuate young cancer patients from GazaNew York Times: The youngest is not even a year old; the oldest is 14.14 Nov 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChina, Russia, Iran and the prospect of American retreatFinancial Times: US faces simultaneous security challenges in Asia, Europe, Middle East.14 Nov 12:48 AM
WorldBattles around Gaza hospitals leave newborns strandedHundreds of patients and displaced people remain at Shifa Hospital.13 Nov 07:19 PM
