Netanyahu's insistence on keeping troops on the Gaza-Egypt border is hindering talks.

The US has accused Hamas of conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction.

Young Kiwis show signs of financial resilience, East Coast iwi gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae and work gets under way to reopen Cathedral Cove.

The deal, once it comes, could mark the end of US-led negotiations if not taken.

The bodies of six more hostages were recovered by the Israel military from Gaza.

US president vows Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead in Gaza.

Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.

Noa Argamani is campaigning for the release of 109 Israelis still held in Gaza.

After a short-lived attack, a descent into all-out war is less likely.

A revenge attack involving missiles and drones from Lebanon has come to nothing.

'Every day there are more dead', says resident who woke up to the sounds of explosions.

Harris slams Trump in nomination speech, calls for unity and patriotism.

Funerals for six hostages have been held in the kibbutzim they were abducted from.

Hamas has directly criticised Joe Biden for being 'biased' against Hamas in talks.

Negotiators are hoping to conclude ceasefire discussions this week.

The diplomat claims the Foreign office keeps selling arms to Israel.

Seven Kiwi aid workers around the world describe why they do their job.

Israel’s months-long war has destroyed key water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza.

The pianist had performed a solo 'dedicated to the journalists of Gaza'.

Strikes come as US and allies race to conclude delicate ceasefire negotiations.

Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.

Two days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.

Gaza's health system near collapse, complicating accurate death toll in ongoing conflict.

Fighter jets and other military equipment in Israel delivery.