WorldFour Israeli hostages reunited with families as 200 Palestinian prisoners releasedGaza militants released four female Israeli hostages.25 Jan 08:52 PM
WorldIsrael army chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’ 1210 people died and 251 were taken hostage in the attack by Hamas.21 Jan 06:53 PM
WorldNetanyahu vows to quash Gaza ‘threat’ on second day of truceThe truce began yesterday, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US.20 Jan 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Fighting has halted in Gaza, but the war is not overNew York Times: Why Israel's Gaza truce faces a perilous road ahead.20 Jan 10:48 PM
WorldIn pictures: First Israeli hostages released, reunited with loved ones'After 471 days Emily is finally home', says mum.19 Jan 11:55 PM
WorldHamas hands over first Israeli hostages as Gaza ceasefire beginsThe hostages, all women, 'were officially handed over to the Red Cross'.19 Jan 05:19 PM
WorldGaza ceasefire to begin later todayHundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.19 Jan 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Gaza ceasefire the first triumph of new Trump eraOPINION: Trump is pro-Israel, no doubt. But he’s also pro-Trump.18 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldIsraeli Cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal amid latest Gaza strikesThe truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.16 Jan 11:29 PM
WorldIsrael accuses Hamas of backtracking on ‘disastrous’ ceasefire deal; strikes GazaThe truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.16 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandNCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News UpdateFigures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.Watch16 Jan 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreementNew York Times: Deal aims to achieve release of hostages and return to "sustainable calm".15 Jan 10:33 PM
WorldIsrael, Hamas agree deal for Gaza ceasefireCeasefire proposal has been brokered by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators.15 Jan 07:13 PM
OpinionOpinion: Israel-Hamas ceasefire - Trump's return already impacting on global conflictsOPINION: Biden's claim for credit a pathetic attempt to secure his legacy as a statesman.15 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldWhat we know of initial Gaza truce dealHamas to free 33 hostages and Israel to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners in truce deal.14 Jan 06:20 PM
World‘Closer than ever’: Progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, says HamasHamas reports significant progress in ceasefire talks; deal could finalise this year.21 Dec 09:23 PM
WorldIsraeli-American soldier's death sparks Trump’s fierce Hamas threatTrump vows to hit Hamas “harder than anybody” if hostages aren’t released by January 20.02 Dec 09:35 PM
WorldWhite House seeks Gaza ceasefire but admits 'we're not there yet'Israel, US discuss ceasefire; hope grows for Hamas hostage release amid ongoing conflict.01 Dec 09:09 PM
WorldWHO warns of ‘critical shortages’ in northern GazaA United Nations assessment warns of a looming famine.28 Nov 06:50 PM
WorldHezbollah claims victory as tens of thousands return to ruined townsHezbollah claims 'victory' despite losses; Lebanese army reinforces south under ceasefire.27 Nov 09:43 PM
World'Brink of collapse': EU urges immediate ceasefire in LebanonEU says UN peacekeepers and Lebanese troops should be the only armed forces in the area.24 Nov 10:16 PM
WorldFears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, aid run lowGaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.22 Nov 11:16 PM
WorldUS vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UNUS says there 'has to be a linkage between a ceasefire and the release of hostages'.20 Nov 05:54 PM
World'The whole area was shaking': Dozens killed, missing in Israeli strike on GazaAir strikes hit a five-storey residential building, killing at least 34 people.17 Nov 05:52 PM
WorldIsrael's Gaza actions could amount to genocide, says UN committeeIsrael denies HRW's claims, insists actions target Hamas, not Gaza civilians.14 Nov 07:53 PM
WorldIsrael intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern BeirutIsrael has pounded Beirut in another barrage of strikes.12 Nov 08:19 PM
World'Trapped': Israeli strikes, tanks terrify GazaIn central Gaza, Israeli forces have sent in tanks, sparking panic.11 Nov 11:04 PM
WorldDozens killed after Israeli strike in Gaza, medics sayResidents said the building that was hit at dawn on Sunday had housed at least 30 people.10 Nov 09:57 AM
WorldGaza airstrikes amid ceasefire talks kill scores, including top Hamas officialIsraeli PM vows to enforce security 'despite any pressure or constraints'.02 Nov 12:13 AM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah depots in Qusayr; 10 dead, including civiliansThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.31 Oct 09:44 PM
WorldHezbollah open to a ceasefire but 'will not beg'Hezbollah's new leader says the group could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms.30 Oct 08:45 PM
WorldDeadly cycle continues: Middle East turmoil escalatesAnalysis: The deadly cycle of retaliation between Israel and Iran continues.28 Oct 11:52 PM
WorldIsrael parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agencyHumanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.28 Oct 10:29 PM