WorldIsraeli Government approves Gaza ceasefire dealThe truce, starting Sunday, allows the return of hostages and frees Palestinian prisoners.18 Jan 05:43 AM
WorldIsrael PM office says ‘deal to release the hostages’ reachedPM's office had accused Hamas today of reneging on key parts of the agreement.17 Jan 02:52 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
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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
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
PremiumPremiumWorldDeath toll in Gaza likely 40% higher than reported, researchers sayNew York Times: Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed.15 Jan 12:18 AM
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
WorldGaza conflict escalates with heavy casualties amid truce talksIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza City kill over 50; hospitals overwhelmed with wounded.13 Jan 08:46 PM
WorldIsrael ramps up domestic arms productionTrump's return raises questions on leverage as Israel seeks arms autonomy amidst tensions.12 Jan 08:18 PM
WorldWFP accuses Israel of firing on aid convoy in GazaWFP: Israeli forces fired on marked convoy in Gaza, endangering staff.06 Jan 06:56 PM
SportGroup protesting against Israeli tennis player pause ASB ClassicTournament boss has said Lina Glushko is entitled to play. 30 Dec 07:25 AM
WorldGazans mourn loved ones after Israeli drone strike on humanitarian areaA drone strike the Israeli military says was targeting a 'Hamas terrorist' struck the humanitarian area of Al-Mawasi in western Khan Yunis. Video / AFPWatch23 Dec 10:12 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why the lightning fall of Syria’s brutal regime matters for us allOPINION: The ripple effects of a post-Bashar al-Assad world could spread to NZ.21 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandGrim Treasury forecast and deadly earthquake in Vanuatu | NZ Herald News UpdateOpposition critical of Finance Minister after grim fiscal update, and the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.4 magnitude quake rises to 14. Video / NZ Herald, Getty, Michael ThompsonWatch17 Dec 06:36 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes in Gaza 'kill 22', including Al Jazeera journalistUN warns of famine as Gaza's health system collapses amid ongoing Israeli bombardment.15 Dec 09:39 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes on Gaza kill 25, including women and childrenIsraeli strikes kill 25 in Gaza, including women and children, amid ongoing military ops.10 Dec 11:47 PM
WorldWhy Netanyahu's corruption trial marks a historic momentBenjamin Netanyahu has been accused of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust.10 Dec 07:50 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes hit Syrian ships as Assad ousted from powerIsrael strikes Syrian navy, damaging ships and research centre after Assad's ousting.10 Dec 07:42 PM
WorldMassacre of journalists: 138 killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023104 journalists killed in 2024, with over half in Gaza, says International Federation of Journalists.10 Dec 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAmnesty International accuses Israel of genocide in GazaNew York Times: Israel has rejected the charge saying it was "based on lies". 06 Dec 12:03 AM
WorldIsraeli raid on Nablus hospital sparks outrage; patient arrestedPalestine's health ministry deemed it 'a flagrant violation of all international laws'.04 Dec 11:13 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
World'Lebanon doesn't deserve this': Despair as residents return home to destructionIsraeli strikes devastate Tyre, destroying homes and infrastructure; 30,000 have no water.28 Nov 08:34 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
WorldICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu'Prime Minister Netanyahu is now officially a wanted man,' says Amnesty International.21 Nov 06:31 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