New ZealandKiwi mother describes harrowing escape from war-torn LebanonThe Dunedin resident received help from the NZ embassy in Cairo.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNowhere to go: How Gaza became a mass death trapNew York Times: “It seems unbelievable that these people…are unable to leave.”10 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldBiden urges Israel to minimise civilian harm amid Lebanon conflictIsrael has vowed to keep bombing Hezbollah targets.09 Oct 10:54 PM
WorldHezbollah's next leader likely killed in Israeli airstrikes, Netanyahu claimsIsraeli airstrikes have killed two successors to Hezbollah's slain leader.08 Oct 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Bodies were lined up outside': Photographers in Israel and Gaza on the images they can’t forgetNew York Times: Seven photojournalists describe moments that have defined a year of war.08 Oct 10:28 PM
WorldIsraeli PM threatens Lebanon with destruction 'like Gaza'Gaza civilians face dire conditions with many displaced still struggling for basic needs.08 Oct 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe war that won’t end: How October 7 sparked a year of conflictNY Times: As war spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted.08 Oct 06:00 AM
CommoditiesWall St indexes slip with rates, Middle East in focusInvestors are keeping an eye on inflation data, and ongoing Middle East tensions.08 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Pain that will last forever': A year of war, a cycle of destruction going back decadesNYT: A year on from October 7, peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever.07 Oct 08:47 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church and pro-Palestinian protesters clash outside TVNZAbout 35 police officers are at the scene to separate the rival groups.07 Oct 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Gaza’s schools are for learning, not for dyingNYT OPINION: How can trauma be treated when it is never-ending?07 Oct 01:03 AM
WorldHezbollah reeling as Israel escalates attacks, but what's next?For months, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah had been locked in battle.06 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFemale soldiers who predicted October 7 say they are still being silencedThey are the eyes of the military along Israel’s embattled borders.06 Oct 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA ghostly life for those trickling back to villages attacked on October 7New York Times: Reminders of the trauma are inescapable for those who have returned.06 Oct 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNetanyahu: Iran’s regime will fall sooner than you thinkOPINION: Hezbollah crumbles as Israel and Iran face imminent war.06 Oct 09:04 PM
WorldOne year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting historyLast year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.06 Oct 07:06 PM
WorldAt least 21 killed by Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosqueIsrael said the site was being used by Hamas to plan attacks.06 Oct 04:50 AM
World'Very violent': Huge explosions reported in BeirutFive Israeli strikes reportedly hit south Beirut and its outskirts.06 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOil prices head higher on Middle East tensionsFT: Brent crude rose almost 10% amid talk of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy assets.05 Oct 11:36 PM
WorldIsrael may launch ‘significant’ attack as anniversary of October 7 massacre nearsMilitary 'preparing' major onslaught in response to Iranian missile barrage.05 Oct 07:53 PM
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