New ZealandUS Debate, Chinese ties and Israel continues its attack| Focus Morning Bulletin June 29, 2024Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a live debate yesterday where Biden raised further concerns for his supporters, The IDF continues its push into Gaza, displacing thousands.Watch28 Jun 08:56 PM
WorldBiden unveils new hostage deal to bring end to Israel-Hamas warThe US President's Gaza ceasefire plan includes a phased end to hostilities, massive aid.31 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Greens call for action on GazaCo-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch19 May 06:58 AM
New ZealandA lifetime of protest: 95-year-old is still fighting for the rights of othersHis first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.17 May 12:59 AM
WorldUS says use of its weapons by Israel likely violated international lawFirst-of-its-kind assessment comes after seven months of airstrikes and ground fighting.10 May 11:55 PM
WorldWhat is on the table for Gaza ceasefire talks?Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza.02 May 11:36 PM
WorldPolice swarm Columbia University to clear pro-Palestinian protestersPolice carrying riot shields clear Ivy League campus, arrest dozens.01 May 07:19 AM
WorldIsraeli strikes on Rafah kill 18, mostly children, as US advances aid packageOfficials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza city killed 18 people, including 14 children.21 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldUN appeals for $4.7 billion as Gaza famine loomsUN says facing looming Gaza famine requires food, sanitation, water, and health facilities17 Apr 07:14 AM
WorldIsraeli settlers rampage through West Bank village, killing Palestinian and wounding 25Palestinian officials say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village.13 Apr 04:34 AM
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EntertainmentOscars face protests and delays as stars forced to walkThe Academy Awards ceremony was delayed after guests failed to arrive in time.11 Mar 04:48 AM
WorldGunmen take hostages at US company’s Turkish factoryPublic feeling against Israel and its main ally the US has risen in Turkey.01 Feb 10:37 PM
WorldWatch: Soldiers dressed as doctors raid hospital to kill suspected ‘Hamas terrorists’Clandestine operation in West Bank left 'terror group member' and two other suspects dead.30 Jan 06:38 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
CricketAussie cricket star reprimanded for pro-Palestine messageUsman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council.21 Dec 05:09 PM
WorldA Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago in Gaza, is killed in an Israeli airstrikeHer family named her al-Amira Aisha — “Princess Aisha”.20 Dec 02:27 AM
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
WorldCommunications blackout and spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza StripInternet and telephone lines are still inaccessible two days after going down, says group.16 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandLuxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.08 Dec 02:46 AM
World9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl among hostages released by HamasSecond group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals, return to Israel.26 Nov 06:04 AM
WorldIsrael and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay, as ceasefire holdsHamas to release 14 Israeli hostages for Israel freeing 42 Palestinian prisoners.26 Nov 05:55 AM
WorldPalestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in prisoner swapDozens of Palestinian prisoners have returned home to the West Bank.25 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandPrivate Auckland school shuts down Palestine support groupDiocesan said it did not condone any views that created or supported political division.02 Nov 11:36 PM
WorldPressure rises on Israel to pause fighting as battles intensifyIsraeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants.02 Nov 10:09 PM
WorldGaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assaultIsrael’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.20 Oct 12:27 AM
KahuPink’s poi flag controversy raises cultural concerns, claims of ‘something sinister’Māori are questioning the superstar's on-stage cultural antics.17 Oct 12:48 AM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN saysIsrael says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.13 Oct 03:25 AM
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WorldIsraeli airstrike escalates crackdownSettlers avenge deaths of four Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen.21 Jun 09:19 PM
WorldNetanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plansProtesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.02 Mar 05:12 PM
World10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raidRare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.22 Feb 07:29 PM
WorldIsraeli settler population in West Bank tops half a millionFigure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.02 Feb 04:51 PM
