WorldIsrael may launch ‘significant’ attack as anniversary of October 7 massacre nearsMilitary 'preparing' major onslaught in response to Iranian missile barrage.05 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMiddle East at war: 12 key momentsFT: Recent events are pushing the region towards the most dangerous crisis in decades.03 Oct 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOil surges after Joe Biden’s comments on Israeli retaliationFinancial Times: US officials expect a response measured enough to avoid escalation.03 Oct 07:26 PM
New Zealand'This is home': Kiwis in Israel determined to stay despite MFAT warnings, threat of regional warIran shot nearly 200 projectiles at Israel early on Wednesday NZ time.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA wider war in the Middle East, from Hamas to Hezbollah and now IranNew York Times: The long-feared “wider war” in the Middle East is here.03 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shockFinancial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.03 Oct 12:48 AM
WorldState media report Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, '90%... hit their targets'Sirens could be heard across Israel as people took shelter.02 Oct 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East warNew York Times: Major nations have essentially become onlookers to Mideast events.30 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldIsrael celebrates Nasrallah's assassination, but warns of future risksNasrallah's death is a 'strategic victory', but concerns remain over Hezbollah's power.29 Sep 08:25 PM
WorldStarmer's call for release of Gaza 'sausages' goes viralA video of Uk Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling on Hamas to return "the sausages" as he urged a peaceful solution to the Gaza war with Israel went viral on Tuesday. Video / AFPWatch24 Sep 11:27 PM
WorldLebanon’s deadliest dayLebanon suffered its deadliest day in two decades after Israeli air strikes killed 558 people. Video / AFPWatch24 Sep 11:13 PM
WorldDeadliest day in Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill 492, including 35 childrenArab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities.23 Sep 08:16 PM
OpinionClark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failureWinston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.23 Sep 12:59 AM
WorldUN warns of Middle East 'catastrophe' as Lebanon strikes send Israelis to sheltersHezbollah rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Sunday.22 Sep 08:44 AM
WorldIsraeli forces raid Al Jazeera office in West Bank, order 45-day closureThe broadcaster said the soldiers did not provide a reason for the closure order.22 Sep 07:06 AM
WorldIsraeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalateIsrael’s military signals it is preparing for a broader offensive.21 Sep 11:29 PM
WorldIsrael claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strikeHezbollah responds with rocket attacks after Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon.20 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldIsrael’s clash with Hezbollah strains US effort to prevent wider warWashington’s grip on the crisis appears more tenuous than ever.20 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel built a modern-day Trojan horse: Exploding pagersNew York Times: Israel didn't tamper with the pagers, officials say – it made them.20 Sep 01:08 AM
PoliticsNZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlementsWinston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.19 Sep 12:20 AM
WorldWalkie-talkies explode in Lebanon day after deadly pager attack; fears of all-out-warThe blasts have put 'Israel and Hezbollah on the brink of all-out war'.18 Sep 07:16 PM
WorldHamas chief says group is ready for ‘long war’ in GazaHamas claims to have enough resources to keep fighting indefinitely.16 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims supermarket blocked him entryAaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.16 Sep 07:51 PM
WorldIsrael admits killing three hostages by mistakeThe three men likely died when Israel bombed a tunnel complex in Gaza.15 Sep 11:55 PM
World‘Bereft and desperate’ : UN staff fear they are targets for strikesIt was the deadliest single incident for the UN in more than 11 months of war.14 Sep 09:14 PM
WorldUN staff members among those killed in Israeli airstrikesAt least 18 people were killed and 18 injured in the attack at the al-Jaouni school.12 Sep 08:24 PM
World'We'll be back': Anti-war activists vow to sustain weapons fightPro-Palestine and anti-war protesters are planning a third straight day of demonstrations.11 Sep 09:14 PM
WorldPresident Joe Biden ‘outraged’ by US activist’s death'Israel must do more to ensure that incidents like this never happen again.'11 Sep 08:40 PM
WorldIsrael strikes camp in Gaza safe zone, dozens killedStrikes have torn a massive crater in a supposedly 'safe' area.10 Sep 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe pivotal decision that led to a resurgence of polioNew York Times: Polio case in Gaza marks first outbreak in 25 years.09 Sep 12:46 AM
WorldCIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine warBurns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.07 Sep 11:57 PM
