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
WorldIsraeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in yearsIt's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.26 Jan 04:37 PM
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WorldUS President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right governmentIsraeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.07 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldNew Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priorityCountry’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.28 Dec 07:12 PM
World'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West BankWeapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.16 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelBooking.com adds travel warnings for West Bank settlementsThe website urges customers to review their government's travel advisories before booking.03 Oct 03:30 AM
WorldIsraeli strikes on Palestine continue; women and children among dead as Jihad commander killedIsraeli aircraft pummeled targets in the Gaza Strip, raising the Palestinian death toll.07 Aug 06:56 PM
WorldHorrific scenes as Israeli police attack mourners at slain journalist's funeralThe violent scenes will likely to add to the grief and outrage across the Arab world.13 May 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We think, when will it be my turn?': Palestinians decry Israeli raids as collective punishmentIsraeli forces have carried out a widespread campaign of raids across the West Bank.17 Apr 12:15 AM
World'Didn't think I'd see him alive:' Palestinian teen abused by Israeli settlersTareq Zubeidi was abducted and beaten by a group of Israeli settlers.10 Sep 07:48 AM
WorldMassive manhunt for six prisoners after Shawshank-style escapeSix Palestinian prisoners have dug out of prison, just like the Shawshank Redemption.06 Sep 10:31 PM
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