WorldWhy is South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide?The key element of genocide is intent — the intent to destroy, in whole or in part.27 Jan 07:52 PM
WorldUS pauses funding to UN agency after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attackAid groups say Israeli restrictions have made deliveries to northern Gaza difficult.26 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldBritish oil tanker set on fire, Houthis claim missile strikeYemeni naval forces have claimed the attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden.26 Jan 09:56 PM
WorldHouthi rebels fire missile at warship, escalating Middle East sea conflictHouthi rebels fired an anti-ship ballistic missile toward USS destroyer Carney.26 Jan 09:07 PM
WorldQatar lashes out at Netanyahu after mediation criticismQatar is outraged at reports Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised mediation efforts.24 Jan 10:55 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Escalatory attacks': US launches airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia in IraqUS Central Command said the attack targeted headquarters, storage, and training locations.23 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZDF to send personnel to protect Red Sea shippingThe Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Defence Minister Judith Collins announced that New Zealand is sending six NZDF personnel to support efforts to protect shipping in the Red Sea. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jan 05:12 AM
WorldEuropean Union pushes for Palestinian statehoodGaza’s future has set Israel in opposition to the United States and its Arab allies.22 Jan 10:58 PM
WorldAfrican leaders criticise Israel's military campaign in GazaAn African leader describes the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable.20 Jan 08:36 PM
WorldTop Israeli officials divided on how to handle the warCommentators question whether Netanyahu’s objectives are realistic.19 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandParents of aid worker want death in Ukraine recognised as war crimeAndrew Bagshaw's colleague, was unlawfully killed while evacuating civilians.19 Jan 12:46 AM
WorldNetanyahu opposes Palestinian state in any postwar scenarioUS calls on Israel to scale back offensive eliminating Gaza’s Hamas rulers.18 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldPakistani strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along borderThe retalitatory attack escalates conflict across the region.18 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldHamas fights with weapons built by Iran, China, Russia and North KoreaHamas has amassed a patchwork arsenal from around the world.15 Jan 09:14 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster, says UNAid delivery hobbled by the opening of too few border crossings.15 Jan 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikesFinancial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.14 Jan 08:49 PM
WorldAfter 100 days, Israel-Hamas war has no signs of endingSunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war.13 Jan 06:43 AM
WorldBritish PM visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurances of West’s supportBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced new military funding for Ukraine.12 Jan 08:02 PM
WorldNZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in YemenThe militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.12 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldHundreds of people killed after fighting in central GazaHundreds of people have been killed in recent days in strikes across Gaza.11 Jan 12:36 AM
World'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attackThe assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.10 Jan 09:17 PM
WorldAntony Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plansThe US and Israel are united in the war against Hamas but divided over Gaza’s future.10 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandNZ joins international community in condemning North Korea's supply of missiles to RussiaUS intelligence says North Korea has been supplying Russia with missiles used in Ukraine.10 Jan 02:19 AM
WorldHumanitarian catastrophe: ‘Arbitrary' Israeli inspections slow vital aid delivery into Gaza amid hunger crisisOne in four Palestinians in Gaza is starving.07 Jan 08:41 PM
WorldVeteran journalist bids farewell to son, Israeli strikes kill five of his family membersWael Dahdouh lost his wife, two other children and a grandson.07 Jan 07:26 PM
WorldBlinken says Turkey is committed to a ‘positive’ role in postwar GazaAntony Blinken will visit Israel and the West Bank before wrapping up in Egypt.07 Jan 03:06 AM
WorldIDF brings enormous blimp out of retirement to deter HezbollahThe Sky Dew was retired in 2022 and is used to detect missiles and drones.07 Jan 01:35 AM
WorldHezbollah leader says group must retaliate after Beirut air strike"We cannot keep silent about a violation of this seriousness."05 Jan 09:43 PM
WorldSecond US administration official resigns in protest of Biden’s support for warPolicy adviser of Palestinian origin quits over US role in Israel-Hamas conflict.05 Jan 03:04 AM
WorldFears of regional conflict surge: Blinken heads back to Middle EastThere is mounting international criticism of Israel’s operations in Gaza.04 Jan 10:26 PM
WorldHouthis launch sea drone attack on US NavyHouthis got within close range of US vessel before detonating.04 Jan 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRed flag: Russian-owned NZ company's liquidation highly unusualThe liquidation was quite out of the ordinary for several reasons, Pritesh Patel said.04 Jan 05:51 PM
WorldMother and uncle of US serviceman rescued in secret Gaza operationThose left in Gaza face a dangerous and sometimes impossible trip to Egypt.04 Jan 02:54 AM