New Zealand'Grim end game': Military response will not work in GazaThe attack on Israel will result in nothing more than vengeance, say experts.08 Oct 07:42 PM
WorldSunrise desert rave shattered by paragliding Hamas gunmenPartygoers panicked and fled for their lives as terror plot unfolded in a hail of rockets.08 Oct 07:00 PM
World'Terrifying': Kiwis fear for family and friends in Israel after surprise attackThere are 87 New Zealanders registered as being in Israel.08 Oct 05:48 AM
World'We are at war': Hundreds dead, civilians kidnapped in IsraelBodies line streets and footage shows kidnapped Israelis being taken into Gaza Strip.08 Oct 02:19 AM
WorldSemi-naked woman paraded by Hamas fighters as Israeli hostages takenCelebrating crowd surround the armed men, shouting ‘Allah Akbar’.08 Oct 02:05 AM
WorldAs war unfolds in Israel, what happens next?Benjamin Netanyahu’s first priority is clearing Hamas fighters from south of his country.07 Oct 08:00 PM
World'We are at war': Hundreds dead, civilians kidnapped in IsraelBodies line streets and footage shows kidnapped Israelis being taken into Gaza Strip.07 Oct 05:57 PM
World'Hamas started a war': Palestinian militants launch biggest Israel attack in yearsIsrael on alert as ruling militant group announces beginning of new operation.07 Oct 07:44 AM
WorldIsraeli and Palestinian violence escalates. Is it an uprising?Current fighting has key differences after intense years of violence.03 Jul 07:30 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes: Senior commanders and families killed in attacksThree senior commanders and members of their families were killed in the attacks.09 May 03:23 AM
WorldIsraeli minister: ‘No such thing’ as PalestiniansIsrael’s new hardline coalition government ploughs ahead with overhaul of judiciary.20 Mar 06:04 PM
World10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raidRare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.22 Feb 07:29 PM
WorldIsraeli settler population in West Bank tops half a millionFigure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.02 Feb 04:51 PM
World13-year-old Palestinian shoots two in JerusalemThe assault came after seven died in deadliest attack on Israeli civilians in a decade.28 Jan 11:31 PM
WorldIsraeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in yearsIt's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.26 Jan 04:37 PM
WorldExplainer: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalationAre Ankara’s threats of a ground invasion serious?10 Dec 07:31 PM
WorldPalestinians see victory in Gaza truceIsrael has vowed to respond with a "new level of force" to any further Hamas hostilities.21 May 09:00 PM
WorldAP's firing of journalist after tweets prompts outcryAP said journo violated social media policy. Tweets on Gaza conflict may be the reason.21 May 08:51 PM
World'Horrific' scenes in Gaza as death toll climbs to 116A reporter says there has been "sudden and huge wave of Israeli attacks".14 May 01:01 AM
VideoHundreds of rockets launched in Gaza Strip attackIsrael and Hamas tensions flare as rocket attacks are launched on the Gaza Strip. Video / APWatch11 May 06:42 PM
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PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'Kiwi' Isis terrorist: How she was radicalised in AustraliaInside story of Suhayra Aden's life in a Syrian refugee camp, and her bid for freedom.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsIsil Kiwi wants to come home - to AustraliaIsil 'terrorist' shook with fear as she told journalist how she wants to come home.17 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUS may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oil fieldsAmerican forces made a hasty and chaotic withdrawal from northeastern Syria.21 Oct 08:21 PM
WorldCeasefire agreement reached in Syria, millions of refugees can returnThe United States has been negotiating a ceasefire with Turkey.17 Oct 05:39 PM
WorldSyrian army moves north, raising fears of clash with TurkeyThe Turkish offensive has displaced at least 130,000 people.14 Oct 05:50 PM
WorldIslamic State members escape as US troops leave SyriaHundreds of Islamic State-affiliated foreigners escaped during heavy shelling.13 Oct 05:16 PM
TravelAncient Syrian city of Palmyra could re-open for touristsThe ancient city, almost destroyed by ISIS, could re-open to tourists next year.06 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldDeath toll leaps to 128 in Pakistan bombingOver one hundred people have been killed in a suicide bombing in Pakistan, the deadliest violence ahead of the parliamentary election. Footage: APWatch14 Jul 03:09 AM
WorldPresident Trump's decision unleashes chaosViolent clashes have engulfed streets in Arab nations following decision on Jerusalem.07 Dec 07:56 PM
WorldMass graves found in Iraqi area retaken from Islamic State groupMass graves found in Iraqi area retaken from Islamic State group. AP Watch13 Nov 01:53 AM
WorldBattle to take back MosulIraq has launched its biggest fight against Isis. PM Haider al-Abadi pledged to raise the Iraqi flag over Mosul once more.17 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldRussia-US Relations take chilly plungeRussia-US relations fell to a new post-Cold War low as the Obama Administration abandoned efforts to cooperate with Russia on ending the Syrian civil war.04 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIsis' influence grows as territory shrinksMassacres attributed to Isis have struck on four continents this year, reflecting how its appeal is growing despite setbacks in Iraq and Syria.04 Jul 05:00 PM
