PremiumPremiumWorldMiddle East at war: 12 key momentsFT: Recent events are pushing the region towards the most dangerous crisis in decades.03 Oct 10:18 PM
World'Terrible experience': Israel says woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivityIraqi ministry confirms Yazidi woman's return after rescue from Gaza by Israeli soldiers.03 Oct 08:01 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Beirut, orders evacuation of 70 towns in southern LebanonOver 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes continue to escalate.03 Oct 06:11 PM
New Zealand'This is home': Kiwis in Israel determined to stay despite MFAT warnings, threat of regional warIran shot nearly 200 projectiles at Israel early on Wednesday NZ time.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA wider war in the Middle East, from Hamas to Hezbollah and now IranNew York Times: The long-feared “wider war” in the Middle East is here.03 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldBiden works to limit conflict as Mideast edges closer to all-out warIsraeli officials have signalled they may not launch a huge attack on Iran.03 Oct 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raidOPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.03 Oct 12:06 AM
WorldIsrael considers retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil and nuclear sitesBenjamin Netanyahu is expected to exact a “heavy price” from Iran for its missile attack.02 Oct 07:16 PM
WorldEight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates'We are at the height of a difficult war against Iran’s Axis of Evil' - Israeli PM02 Oct 05:30 PM
WorldState media report Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, '90%... hit their targets'Sirens could be heard across Israel as people took shelter.02 Oct 06:10 AM
WorldIran's missile strike on Israel claims life of Palestinian in West BankA man in the West bank has been killed by Iran's missile attack on Israel.01 Oct 11:58 PM
WorldUS says it supports Israel as ground raids in Lebanon begin, 46 Kiwis affectedIsrael have begun a limited ground assault in Lebanon.01 Oct 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Danger is everywhere': Kiwi family stranded in war-torn Lebanon desperate to escapeThe Dunedin parents are sheltering with their three children aged 8, 5 and 2.30 Sep 10:32 PM
WorldSupreme Court: Israel can keep bodies for hostage negotiationsWalid Daqqa, detained for 38 years, died from cancer in April.30 Sep 08:51 PM
WorldIsraeli air strikes on Lebanon continue as they prepare for ground invasionWave of attacks has eliminated Hezbollah commanders; Iran vows to respond.30 Sep 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apologyDamien O'Connor's post has since been removed.29 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldLebanon in crisis: Thousands flee as Israeli strikes escalateFamilies flee airstrikes in Beirut, seeking shelter as hospitals overflow with casualties.29 Sep 11:57 PM
WorldIsrael celebrates Nasrallah's assassination, but warns of future risksNasrallah's death is a 'strategic victory', but concerns remain over Hezbollah's power.29 Sep 08:25 PM
WorldIsraeli airstrikes, Hezbollah rockets heighten tensions ahead of US electionsUS urges Israel and Hezbollah to cease fire as conflict intensifies amid UN assembly.28 Sep 08:08 PM
WorldNetanyahu declares Israel has settled the score with Hezbollah's NasrallahNetanyahu claims continued strikes will aid in returning hostages home.28 Sep 08:06 PM
WorldIsrael prepares for ground offensive in Lebanon as Biden warns of all-out warNetanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah until displaced residents can return home.25 Sep 08:06 PM
WorldLebanon reels after Israeli strikes kill nearly 500At least 492 people were killed and more than 1,600 were injured, Lebanese officials say.24 Sep 05:03 AM
WorldDeadliest day in Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill 492, including 35 childrenArab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities.23 Sep 08:16 PM
OpinionClark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failureWinston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.23 Sep 12:59 AM
WorldIsrael's new strategy: siege on Hamas as civilians evacuate northern GazaIsrael has faced fierce international criticism for its nearly one-year offensive.22 Sep 09:14 PM
WorldExplosive attacks on Hezbollah devices spark security overhaul in Iran's proxiesIranian-backed militants to rethink how to protect communications following the attack.22 Sep 08:30 PM
WorldIsraeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalateIsrael’s military signals it is preparing for a broader offensive.21 Sep 11:29 PM
WorldIsrael claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strikeHezbollah responds with rocket attacks after Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon.20 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldIsrael’s clash with Hezbollah strains US effort to prevent wider warWashington’s grip on the crisis appears more tenuous than ever.20 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel built a modern-day Trojan horse: Exploding pagersNew York Times: Israel didn't tamper with the pagers, officials say – it made them.20 Sep 01:08 AM
PoliticsNZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlementsWinston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.19 Sep 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionExploding pagers in Lebanon: The Mossad operation that shocked the worldAs the death toll from attacks in Lebanon rises, Mossad is living up to its reputation.18 Sep 10:38 PM