Pink’s poi flag controversy raises cultural concerns, claims of ‘something sinister’
Māori are questioning the superstar's on-stage cultural antics.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromIsrael conflict
'Gaza is running out of life': Hospitals on the verge of collapse in latest strike
Hospitals in Gaza faced collapse on Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion.
From swift incursion to global war: Six scenarios for the endgame of Israel’s invasion of Gaza
Leaders contend with the risk of the conflict becoming a war on more than one front.
'We are just humans': Palestinian boy murdered in 'brutal' hate crime in US
A 71-year-old Illinois man has appeared in court on murder and hate crime charges.
Gaza’s crowded hospitals near breaking point as Israeli ground invasion looms
More than a million people have fled their homes in the Gaza Strip.
US landlord charged with killing Muslim boy in alleged hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war
A woman had called 911 to report that her landlord had attacked her.
Israel-Hamas war: The major risk for markets
A central bank advisor explains what would need to escalate to scare markets.
'Sorry for his death': Journalist killed in Lebanon by Israeli shelling laid to rest
Abdallah was killed on Friday in Lebanon when an Israeli shell landed on journalists.
Gaza hospitals warn thousands could die if supplies run out as Israeli ground offensive looms
Gaza’s 2.3 million civilians face a deepening struggle for food, water and safety.
Water runs out in Gaza; medics fear for patients as Israeli ground offensive looms
Israel has laid siege to Gaza, pounding neighbourhoods with airstrikes.
Pro-Palestinian supporters 'black out' Auckland Museum after it lights up in support of Israel
The lights have now been turned off at the museum
Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel to stop Gaza attacks or risk ‘huge earthquake’
Israel should stop its attacks on Gaza as soon as possible, says Amirabdollahian.
Lack of water worsens misery in besieged Gaza
Israel cut off water and electricity to the Gaza Strip as it intensified air attacks.
'We don’t deserve this': Palestinians in Gaza flee their homes
'We left the house without food, without water and without clothes.'
'A frightening scene of devastation': Palestinians struggle to evacuate Gaza
Palestinians are struggling to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military.
'They are completely unprotected': Violence grows in Gaza, West Bank
Settler violence had already soared under Israel’s far-right government.
'I'm for justice': SBW addresses comments on war in Middle East
Williams’ post included a “100 per cent” and a praying emoji.
Palestinians flee within Gaza after Israel orders mass evacuation
UN warns of untold human suffering and calls on Israel to reverse the directive.
Experts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fight
The attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.
Palestinians flee from northern Gaza after Israel orders 1m to evacuate
Orders sent panic through civilians and aid workers already struggling under airstrikes.
Hamas posted video of mock attack weeks before Israel border breach
Hamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.
Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?
OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.
Israel orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN says
Israel says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.
Opinion: What more must the children of Gaza suffer?
NYT: The international community must do everything to ensure kids can live in safety.
Tongan Government organises aircraft to evacuate Kiwi-Tongan church group
Kiwi-Tongan church members praise Tongan officials for helping get them out of Israel.
Morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify
Medics in Gaza are facing a problem as the casualties mount — where to put the bodies.
As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel won’t allow aid until Hamas releases hostages
International aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Growing concerns for NZ Tongan church group trying to flee Israel amid war
The group is attempting to flee by bus with the Tongan Consulate's help before lockdown.
Fijian nationals flown out of Israel on emergency repatriation flight
More than 200 Fijian nationals have been flown out of Israel on an emergency flight.
'Barely slept': Kiwi mum recounts son's evacuation from Israel
The Kiwi teen described missles and rockets exploding as he made his way to the airport.
How Israel’s feared security services failed to stop Hamas’ attack
New York Times: Operational and intelligence failures led to breach of Israeli defences.
live
'Failure of intelligence': Egypt warned Israel three days before Hamas attack
Israel's PM: Every member of Hamas is a 'dead man'.
Hamas seeds violent videos on sites with little moderation
New York Times: Strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like Isis.
'Crying kids': Terrified Kiwi expat in Tel Aviv shelters from missiles
'I am not sure if Kiwis can imagine what it feels like running to a bomb shelter.'