World'Crosses the line': CNN guest pulled after bad taste 'beeper jibe'Ryan Gidursky, a conservative panellist, ‘crossed the line’ in a heated debate.29 Oct 06:58 PM
WorldDeadly cycle continues: Middle East turmoil escalatesAnalysis: The deadly cycle of retaliation between Israel and Iran continues.28 Oct 11:52 PM
WorldIsrael parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agencyHumanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.28 Oct 10:29 PM
PoliticsNZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle EastNZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.27 Oct 11:01 PM
WorldUN chief ‘shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction’ in north GazaIsrael launched a major air and ground assault in northern Gaza on October 6.27 Oct 09:11 PM
World'Catastrophic': Israel warns against Iran retaliationIsrael warned Iran would 'pay a heavy price' if it responded to the strikes.26 Oct 08:16 PM
WorldIsrael says conducting 'precise strikes' in Iran as fears of wider war growExplosions reported in Tehran as Israel responds to Iranian attacks with air strikes.26 Oct 03:51 AM
World'This is a war crime': Israeli strike kills journalists in LebanonLebanon's toll exceeds 2500 dead as strikes hinder refugees fleeing to Syria, says UN.25 Oct 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy is Israel poised to attack Iran?NYT: For decades they've fought a shadow war. Now the conflict has burst into the open.24 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandSpy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigationNZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.21 Oct 10:21 PM
WorldUS wants end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'as soon as possible'The call came as Israeli forces escalated their nearly month-long war in Lebanon.21 Oct 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHe dreamed of escaping Gaza. The world watched him burned aliveNYT: Video of Israeli strike has become symbol of the horrors of war for trapped Gazans.20 Oct 10:14 PM
WorldUS investigating leak of intel on Israel's Iran strike preparationsIsrael is preparing munitions and drone activity for an attack on Iran.20 Oct 08:54 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Hezbollah in Beirut as Gaza airstrike kills 73In Gaza, rescuers reported 73 people killed in a single air strike.20 Oct 08:08 PM
World'Go home': Protests as fans swarm King Charles in SydneyProtesters gather near church ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s arrival.20 Oct 03:11 AM
WorldIsrael strike kills 73 Palestinians in northern GazaA siege around three hospitals in Gaza has tightened.20 Oct 12:43 AM
WorldIsrael, Iran-aligned foes vow to continue war after Hamas leader's deathHamas confirms its leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.19 Oct 01:10 AM
WorldHamas leader's death won't end Gaza war, experts warnAustralia's PM has called for a ceasefire in Gaza after the death of Yahya Sinwar.18 Oct 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe leader of Hamas is Dead. Will the fighting stop?New York Times: Israel's killing of Hamas leader may create opportunities for truce.18 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldHarrowing drone footage shows Hamas leader's last moments as Israel calls killing 'beginning of the end'Yahya Sinwar appears to fling a stick at the Israeli drone before the video ends.18 Oct 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHamas leader Yahya Sinwar was known for his cunning and brutalityNew York Times: The leader of Hamas was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.17 Oct 10:36 PM
WorldMastermind of October 7 attack killed: Israel claims major blow to HamasHamas has not confirmed the death.17 Oct 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhere a million desperate people are finding shelter in LebanonNew York Times: Over one million displaced people seek safety amid Israeli bombings.17 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldIsrael strikes kill mayor, devastate southern LebanonIsrael has carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah, one of which killed the mayor.16 Oct 08:27 PM
WorldUS pressures Israel: increase Gaza aid or risk arms suspensionUS is putting pressure on Israel to allow aid through to Gaza.15 Oct 11:24 PM
World‘Tragedy in Jabalia’: Gaza man loses more than 10 family members in latest airstrikesGaza's civil defence agency said at least 69 people have been killed in latest strikes.15 Oct 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel’s army uses Palestinians as human shields in GazaNew York Times: Investigation reveals Israel's illegal use of Palestinian detainees.15 Oct 12:29 AM
WorldUS troops in Israel: New THAAD system amid Iran tensionsThe Gaza conflict has since broadened into an invasion of southern Lebanon.15 Oct 12:07 AM
WorldThe Iron Dome’s drone flaw – and how to fix itIt appears the air defence system is not designed to deal with drones.14 Oct 08:42 PM
WorldJoe Biden sends missile system and 100 US troops to IsraelThe mission marks the first significant deployment of US troops since the war began.13 Oct 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaignCriticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.13 Oct 05:55 AM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of southern Lebanese towns amid escalating conflictIsraeli campaign has forced about 1.2 million people from their homes in Lebanon.13 Oct 01:12 AM
WorldTwo UN peacekeepers injured as Israeli strikes escalate in south LebanonOvernight, 22 people were killed and 139 wounded in a strike in Beirut, Lebanon's capital.11 Oct 08:51 PM
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