WorldExperts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fightThe attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.14 Oct 12:52 AM
WorldPalestinians flee from northern Gaza after Israel orders 1m to evacuateOrders sent panic through civilians and aid workers already struggling under airstrikes.13 Oct 11:56 PM
WorldHamas posted video of mock attack weeks before Israel border breachHamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.13 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.13 Oct 03:00 PM
WorldAs desperation in Gaza grows, Israel won’t allow aid until Hamas releases hostagesInternational aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.12 Oct 05:37 PM
TalanoaGrowing concerns for NZ Tongan church group trying to flee Israel amid warThe group is attempting to flee by bus with the Tongan Consulate's help before lockdown.12 Oct 03:48 AM
LiveWorld'Failure of intelligence': Egypt warned Israel three days before Hamas attackIsrael's PM: Every member of Hamas is a 'dead man'.11 Oct 08:40 PM
Business'Horrifying': Major NZ business delegation to Israel postponed20 business leaders and investors were set to visit corporations and start-ups in Israel.11 Oct 12:29 AM
World'It's a massacre': Hamas killed babies in Israeli village; Gaza bombardment intensifiesMore than 1800 lives have already been claimed on both sides since Saturday.10 Oct 08:39 PM
World'They destroyed it': Israeli bombardment lays waste to central GazaResidents struggle to grasp the damage to their neighbourhoods after intense bombardment.10 Oct 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A familiar cycle of violence returns to the Middle EastA long-standing bad situation is rapidly worsening.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: Hundreds gather for Auckland vigilMultiple party leaders also weighed in on their thoughts on the situation.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Praying to get out': Kiwi church group stranded in Jerusalem amid conflict'I'm not going to feel safe until I touch New Zealand soil.'10 Oct 06:32 AM
WorldWhat is Hamas and what do they want?Hamas militants launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds.09 Oct 10:10 PM
WorldWhat is the Iron Dome? Israel's first line of defence explainedThe Iron Dome is land-based and built to keep the citizens of Israel safe. But what is it?09 Oct 09:41 PM
LiveWorldHamas threatens to kill Israeli hostages; death toll rises to 1600Israel formally declared war on Sunday following Hamas' surprise attack from Gaza.09 Oct 08:36 PM
WorldAttack sums up the essence of terrorismHamas has achieved what it wanted by attacking Israel: Terror, escalation, and disruption.09 Oct 07:53 PM
WorldQuestions emerge over Israel’s intelligence prowess after Hamas attackEyes were closed in the lead-up to the onslaught by the militant group.09 Oct 07:40 PM
World‘Sequence of war crimes’: Why Israel-Hamas conflict could ‘get very bad’Conflict could have major repercussions beyond Israel's border.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Sport'You should be ashamed': Sonny Bill tweet sparks outrageWilliams’ post included a “100 per cent” and a praying emoji.09 Oct 04:35 AM
OpinionWill this war be the same?: Hamas assault echoes 1973 attackOPINION: Fifty years after the last big attack, Israel was caught by surprise.08 Oct 10:12 PM
WorldUS to send carrier strike group in support of IsraelA US carrier strike group will go to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel.08 Oct 09:37 PM
WorldGrim terror toll revealed: At least 260 bodies retrieved from music festivalThe total figure of deaths is expected to be even higher.08 Oct 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Audacious Hamas attack is a pivotal moment for IsraelFinancial Times: Hamas’s deadly attack has unleashed Israel's worst nightmare.08 Oct 08:44 PM
WorldPhotos reveal heartbreaking destruction and terror amid Israel battle scenesHundreds have been killed on both sides of the border.08 Oct 08:22 PM
WorldIsrael declares war, approves ‘significant’ steps to retaliate for surprise Hamas attackThe death toll has passed 1100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.08 Oct 07:51 PM
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
