Travel'We saved every cent': Kiwi traveller trapped with unusable $900 policyA Kiwi is stuck with an unusable $900 policy after his plans were disrupted by war.20 Dec 06:00 AM
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
OpinionChristmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real lifeOPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldGaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world newsFrom the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhat's inside Hamas' tunnel network?Anyone moving in from the light becomes a perfect silhouette deep in the Hamas tunnels.17 Dec 10:26 PM
WorldIsrael faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarmIsrael’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.17 Dec 09:57 PM
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
WorldIsraeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military officialAnger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.16 Dec 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crimeOPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schoolsNazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.15 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldGaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.14 Dec 11:07 PM
World'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nineThe Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.13 Dec 09:10 PM
WorldNZ backs UN General Assembly vote for ceasefire in GazaThe vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.12 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes leave it and the US increasingly isolatedIsraeli forces have carried out strikes over Gaza overnight, despite calls for ceasefire.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand, Australia and Canada call for pause in fighting in Israel-Hamas conflictThe three countries support urgent international efforts toward a 'sustainable ceasefire'.12 Dec 06:10 PM
World'It happened on his watch': Israel PM fighting on two frontsIsrael’s prime minister faces the anger of citizens whose lives will never be the same.11 Dec 09:51 PM
World'We will defend ourselves': Israel refuses to back down from fightIsrael has signalled the current phase in Gaza could stretch on for weeks.11 Dec 08:44 PM
WorldIsrael presses ahead with renewed US military supportHeavy fighting is raging across Gaza, including in the devastated north.10 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandMfat investigate reports NZ-Israeli citizen has died in GazaThere have been reports a New Zealander has died.10 Dec 06:48 AM
New Zealand'Ceasefire, now': Large pro-Palestine rally blocks Auckland's Queen StreetPosters for the protest described it as the 'biggest for Palestine in NZ history'.10 Dec 03:38 AM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Returned surgeon gives testimony to UK war crimes unitMore than 17,700 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the local health ministry.10 Dec 02:37 AM
World'No safe zone': Palestinians treated like 'human pinballs'Israeli warplanes striking parts of Gaza where Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to.09 Dec 08:14 PM
World'Unimaginable trauma': For children of Gaza, life moves forward in whispersThe impacts of prolonged capture by Hamas will be felt by the hostages for a long time.09 Dec 02:57 PM
New Zealand'Bureaucratic cruelty': Disabled Kiwi resident battling to get out of GazaNZ officials have refused to allow her mother to be added to a list for evacuation.09 Dec 01:00 AM
World'Merciless Israeli bloodbath': US criticised for blocking call for ceasefire in GazaThe vote in the 15-member UN Security Council on Friday was 13-1 with the UK abstaining.08 Dec 11:11 PM
WorldGaza at 'breaking point', says UN, with aid operation 'in tatters'US to veto UN resolution for immediate ceasefire as more than 17,400 killed in Gaza.08 Dec 07:52 PM
WorldIsraeli forces strip Palestinian men, parading them through square once used by HamasDozens of undressed men have been photographed sitting on their knees.07 Dec 11:03 PM
PoliticsFiery and emotional day as Parliament gets back to businessParliament got down to business with the first Question Time.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The unasked questions for those calling for ceasefire in GazaAre you willing to accept that Hamas will govern Gaza indefinitely?07 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandForeign Minister Winston Peters to call for ceasefire in GazaWinston Peters also plans to 'unequivocally condemn' the Hamas terror attacks of Oct 7.06 Dec 09:19 PM
WorldHamas ‘deliberately shot women in their genitals’ during massacre, UN hearsThe terrorist group said such activity would violate Islamic principles.06 Dec 12:41 AM
WorldIsrael moves into Gaza’s second-largest city, strikes intensify in bloody new phase of warMilitary officials said they were engaged in the 'most intense day' of battles.05 Dec 10:23 PM
WorldGaza situation 'worsens by the hour' as Israel expands ground actionsIsrael has renewed calls to evacuate Khan Younis after a widening ground offensive.05 Dec 12:01 AM
World'God help us': Israel turns weapons on Gaza's second-largest cityIsrael’s military has ordered more areas in Gaza city Khan Younis to evacuate.03 Dec 08:13 PM
